SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL 65 - detail pics
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SL 65 - detail pics
Hello Members
Just posting some new detail pictures of the new toy.
If you want to see more - there are a lot more available.....
enjoy.
kind regards from France
Walter
Just posting some new detail pictures of the new toy.
If you want to see more - there are a lot more available.....
enjoy.
kind regards from France
Walter
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Thanks Walter, very nice. Lucky Mercedes didn't try to fit a twin turbo V16 or something, or it would not have fit! You state that more pictures are available, where can I find them? Thanks
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Congratulations on such a beautiful classy SL!
Walter,
You have a very nice SL65 especially with the contrasting tinted windows and it looks to me, black chrome V12 BiTurbo emblems. Question, is that cover over the V12TT real carbon fiber as it appears? Also, I wanted to mention that the first pic of the steering wheel profile is very classy and one which I would expect to find in a Documentary/History book outlining the evolution of the Mercedes SL. Superb and unique.
You have a very nice SL65 especially with the contrasting tinted windows and it looks to me, black chrome V12 BiTurbo emblems. Question, is that cover over the V12TT real carbon fiber as it appears? Also, I wanted to mention that the first pic of the steering wheel profile is very classy and one which I would expect to find in a Documentary/History book outlining the evolution of the Mercedes SL. Superb and unique.
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Hey Walter,
I had been mistaken about the tint. The windows appear darker because of I believe the rollbar being up with the windblocker in place. Anyways, tinting those windows @20% even 35% would be really nice!
I had been mistaken about the tint. The windows appear darker because of I believe the rollbar being up with the windblocker in place. Anyways, tinting those windows @20% even 35% would be really nice!
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Originally Posted by Twinturbo
You state that more pictures are available, where can I find them? Thanks
As I mentioned already, I am (two programmers are - NOT me) working on some web pages dedicated to the SL65 - with pictures, streaming vids and stories about this car - please be patient, will come up soon
Originally Posted by RU_MATRX
Question, is that cover over the V12TT real carbon fiber as it appears? Also, I wanted to mention that the first pic of the steering wheel profile is very classy and one which I would expect to find in a Documentary/History book outlining the evolution of the Mercedes SL. Superb and unique.
The cover of the engine is real carbon. Thank you for the compliment for the picture - photography is a hobby for me since years. You're right the windows are not differently tinted - would not be allowed as well here in Europe, unfortunately.
The badges of the car are still original in Chrom - but will be replaced with some made of dark carbon, in the same size, font ..... (hopefully I will get this as planned).
Next week I will get some upgrades at AMG - and more is in planning... Keep you all informed
Nice weekend to all of you
& kind regards from France
Walter
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Great pics Walter, please share more. One question, is that the lowest ride height? It seems very high and im not sure if there is a button like yours as there is in our S55, it basically adjusts the ride height to different levels.
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Hello G Unit
Honestly - I do not know nowin which level I put the car when I took the pics. But it seems to be that you're right, it is looking quite "high" .... of course there is a button to adjust the ride level.
Kind regards from France
Walter
Honestly - I do not know nowin which level I put the car when I took the pics. But it seems to be that you're right, it is looking quite "high" .... of course there is a button to adjust the ride level.
Kind regards from France
Walter
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Originally Posted by Walter.fr
Hello Members
Just posting some new detail pictures of the new toy.
If you want to see more - there are a lot more available.....
enjoy.
kind regards from France
Walter
Just posting some new detail pictures of the new toy.
If you want to see more - there are a lot more available.....
enjoy.
kind regards from France
Walter
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New Pictures after AMG visit ......
Hello Members
After my visit at Affalterbach (Germany) and receiving my upgrades - here some new detail pictures.
* most expensive sticker on earth (V-max delimitation by AMG)
* door sills
* door knobs
* soft touch, steering wheel
Enjoy
kind regards from France
Walter
After my visit at Affalterbach (Germany) and receiving my upgrades - here some new detail pictures.
* most expensive sticker on earth (V-max delimitation by AMG)
* door sills
* door knobs
* soft touch, steering wheel
Enjoy
kind regards from France
Walter
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2011 Porsche Carrera GTS, 2009 BMW 750Li, 2011 Ferrari 458, 2011 SLS AMG, 2012 C63 AMG BS
Very Nice.
I got mine with the X11 interior which has all nappa leather and no alcantara. I can see that your dash is leather also. If I had known that, I might not have ordered the X11 option. However, I do like the matching all-black interior which the X11 offers. BTW, I seem to notice that I have distronic when I was flipping thru the on-board display even though I did not order it. I wonder if that's standard on this car. I would find that hard to believe since other options like keyless-go, parktronic, etc are all options which I had to order.
Anyway, awesome car. Congratulations.
Anyway, awesome car. Congratulations.
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Hi Terrence
Which model did you order and receive ? There is a difference in options here in Europe on the SL65 to the States, I think.
The only options here in France for the SL is the "distronic"and "panoramic -roof". I am surprised, that when you order the X11 leather, that the alcantara roof is not installed automatically ??? This is the case in Europe when you go for the X11.
I did not order the X11 leather - cause the extended soft nappa leather is standard option on my model. (but please keep in mind that there is a huge price difference for that car, between US and Europe).
Wish you a nice day - and a lot of fun with your car
Kind regards from France
Walter
Which model did you order and receive ? There is a difference in options here in Europe on the SL65 to the States, I think.
The only options here in France for the SL is the "distronic"and "panoramic -roof". I am surprised, that when you order the X11 leather, that the alcantara roof is not installed automatically ??? This is the case in Europe when you go for the X11.
I did not order the X11 leather - cause the extended soft nappa leather is standard option on my model. (but please keep in mind that there is a huge price difference for that car, between US and Europe).
Wish you a nice day - and a lot of fun with your car
Kind regards from France
Walter
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Hi Walter,
I do have the alcantara roof, but not the binnacle (gauges like speedometer, tachometer, etc). Here in the US, all those things I mentioned are options. X11 does give me nicer leather on the seats also besides leather dash and door. I do not regret getting the option. It makes the interior much more luxurious.
I do have the alcantara roof, but not the binnacle (gauges like speedometer, tachometer, etc). Here in the US, all those things I mentioned are options. X11 does give me nicer leather on the seats also besides leather dash and door. I do not regret getting the option. It makes the interior much more luxurious.
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Tyre Pressures
I’m surprised at the tyre pressures recommended for the 19” AMG wheels combined with the Bridgestone RE050A tyres
At 3.2bar (46psi), this is significantly more than those recommended by Carlsson for their 19” wheels combined with Dunlop SP Sport 9090 tyres, i.e. 2.3 bar front (33psi) and 2.5 bar (36psi) rear
I’m also surprised that these AMG recommended pressures only cover speeds up to 300 km/hr (186 mph), while the Carlsson recommendations cover speeds up to 330 km/hr (205 mph)
I realize that the SL65 is about 200kg heavier than the SL55 and that the RE050A tyres are Run Flats, but this seems like a very big difference, especially as a higher tyre pressure will invariably lead to a less forgiving ride.
Two questions
At 3.2bar (46psi), this is significantly more than those recommended by Carlsson for their 19” wheels combined with Dunlop SP Sport 9090 tyres, i.e. 2.3 bar front (33psi) and 2.5 bar (36psi) rear
I’m also surprised that these AMG recommended pressures only cover speeds up to 300 km/hr (186 mph), while the Carlsson recommendations cover speeds up to 330 km/hr (205 mph)
I realize that the SL65 is about 200kg heavier than the SL55 and that the RE050A tyres are Run Flats, but this seems like a very big difference, especially as a higher tyre pressure will invariably lead to a less forgiving ride.
Two questions
- Did AMG give you any guidance as to what (lower) tyre pressures would be acceptable for speeds up to say 250 km/hr (155mph)
- Is your car now limited to 300 km/hr, as I thought that the use of the Bridgestone RE050A tyres allows speeds up to 330 km/hr
Last edited by RHurley; Aug 30, 2004 at 04:03 AM.
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Originally Posted by RHurley
Two questions
- Did AMG give you any guidance as to what (lower) tyre pressures would be acceptable for speeds up to say 250 km/hr (155mph)
- Is your car now limited to 300 km/hr, as I thought that the use of the Bridgestone RE050A tyres allows speeds up to 330 km/hr
1) There is no recomended tyre pressure for lower speeds from AMG.
2) My car is limited to 300 km/h now (already too fast for me
)If you take your car to AMG for delimitation - only up to 300 km/h is possilbe for SL modells. (but as well you keep the warranty).
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Hello Doc
You are right - I am not French, but I live in France for a couple of years already (because I love the good French food and wine).
nice day to all of you
Walter
