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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Question Time for a Mercedes...got to get the best...

Hi guys..and gals as it may be...
I would like to get a SL55 or SL65 within a few months or so and am having some trouble deciding which to go between. I drive a BMW 760li with full ACS package, (including beautiful sounding pipes) and tons of interior goodies and I have a 745i in Florida. (I entertain a lot) but that is currently for sale and am wanting a convert that is bad ***. I'm a big BMW fan...and a avid member of DTMPOWER.net, but I think a SL would fit the bill nicely. Please give opinions on...
1. Do ya take a SL55 now or order up a SL65, and is their a huge difference in the new 65?
2. Has there been any gripes...especially performance wise with understeer/oversteer and what not...I drive faster than most and feel very comfy at 120mph with the 7's.
3. Pictures of your ride would be excellent...no two SL's look alike and I want ideas...
Thanks So Much
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 01:28 AM
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Carlsson CK55 RS SL55
You might find the following to be interesting.

A Carlsson modified SL55, i.e. CK55 RS includes the following
  • Supercharger Pulley and Engine ECU Upgrade to 580bhp and Speed DeLimiter
  • Ultralight Forged Wheels in 19" or 20" (at about 11kg each, these wheels are HALF the weight of most of the popular alternatives, including AMG and Brabus)
  • Carlsson Lowering Module which lowers the car by 30mm
  • Complete sport exhaust system including 4 high flow metal catalysts
  • Rear sport silencers terminating in four polished stainless steel outlets
The pictures below are promotional pictures from Carlsson, but my car is the same Obsidian Black, except with the Red Berry Full Leather Interior, which is far more subdued and classier than it appears in pictures. (Also the 800 by 600 limit on picture size limits the quality the attached pictures. Looks far better in the flesh, or higher resolution)

One man’s meat may well be your poison!!
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 03:10 AM
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Here is a photo of our 2003 Carlsson SL55. It is black opal and has the panorama roof. Carlsson front spoiler is currently being painted and mounted and the supercharger/ECU upgrades are next. It already has Carlsson sport exhaust with polished tips, rear decklid spoiler, Carlsson UltraLight wheels (9.5X20F and 11X20R), Carlsson electronic suspension lowering module, Carlsson illuminated doorsills. It's definitely a head-turner and may be for sale. I am currently in the process of opening a high-end vehicle customization center in downtown Chicago and we will be offering cars such as this in our showroom. This was meant to be showcased at the grand opening but it's generating a lot of interest.
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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RHurley: Do you have high res. versions of those pics? Or do you know where I can find them? TIA

chizler - I love your car!
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