SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: McLaren tuned SL55
02-06-2005, 10:12 PM
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McLaren tuned SL55
McLaren tuned SL55.
Does McLaren tune AMG cars?
On the other side it says Track Certified
On the fenders, under the normal kompressor V8 markings it also said McLaren tuned.
spotted this in South FL.
Does McLaren tune AMG cars?
On the other side it says Track Certified
On the fenders, under the normal kompressor V8 markings it also said McLaren tuned.
spotted this in South FL.
02-06-2005, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Doctodd33
With Quebec plates? hmmmmm....also curious as to why you blotted out the license number if owner is a complete stranger?
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02-07-2005, 01:30 PM
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SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
It would be nice to know what they did.....if anything.........and what results they got.
02-07-2005, 01:43 PM
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I don't think McLaren and Mercedes are on the best of terms. The owner of McLaren, Ron Dennis, has an ego the size of the Western Hempishere which doesn't sit well with the entrenched way of doing things over in Stuttgart. A recent interview with him saw him being all politically correct but I imagine he's the first to throw his toys out of the pram (baby carriage) when he doesn't get his way.
The smaller car has been cancelled and there were fundamental differences between them during the development of the SLR. I can't believe they would be the slightest bit interested in messing with SL55s. It's possible this SL55 owner has fitted some parts from an SLR (given the common engine DNA) but it seems unlikely.
The smaller car has been cancelled and there were fundamental differences between them during the development of the SLR. I can't believe they would be the slightest bit interested in messing with SL55s. It's possible this SL55 owner has fitted some parts from an SLR (given the common engine DNA) but it seems unlikely.
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02-07-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
It would be nice to know what they did.....if anything.........and what results they got.
02-07-2005, 06:59 PM
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McLaren did tune AMG cars in very limited numbers awhile ago, not sure if they still are doing this, I would doubt it.
However there was such a thing as a C43 AMG McLaren which has/had 390bhp in stock form from McLaren.
However there was such a thing as a C43 AMG McLaren which has/had 390bhp in stock form from McLaren.
02-08-2005, 08:06 AM
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SL500 2003 previous/ E350 2007 actually
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McLaren did tune AMG cars in very limited numbers awhile ago, not sure if they still are doing this, I would doubt it.
However there was such a thing as a C43 AMG McLaren which has/had 390bhp in stock form from McLaren.
However there was such a thing as a C43 AMG McLaren which has/had 390bhp in stock form from McLaren.
02-08-2005, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by merc32
Why do people have to slap on fake badges on their cars? I saw an S280 AMG the other day, and a C180 Kompressor which had magically turned into an AMG Kompressor!?
I've already got a thing about standard fake badging ie, SL55 badges on a SL350,etc.
But... if it is actually the case, trying to tease other owners and generally confuse people with a fake tuning badges, that takes the cake....sheesh!
If that's not the case I definitely want to know more...
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02-12-2005, 05:09 PM
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I like the Volvo V70R and S60R - oh, and the AMG SL55 or SL65
Originally Posted by Doctodd33
With Quebec plates?
As for the car... ummm, the stickers look a little cheesy (especially "track certified") IMHO.
02-12-2005, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by V70R.com
It's not that surprising. A lot of Canadians - in particular people from Quebec - spend winters in Florida. They're referred to as "snowbirds".
As for the car... ummm, the stickers look a little cheesy (especially "track certified") IMHO.
As for the car... ummm, the stickers look a little cheesy (especially "track certified") IMHO.
LMAO.....i know what a snowbird is, thanks. I have to deal them on the highways every day around this time of year. And thanks for explaining what a snowbird is to the people who arent from Florida who may not know what they are.
I was referring to McLaren being anywhere near Quebec....sorry maybe i should have specified.
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02-13-2005, 01:06 AM
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2 SL with every Brabus mods available & Class A competition sound system
By look at the picture those are not McLaren badge.........They are McLaren sticker......and the license plate frame too... 
...if you want those fake crap I know where to get them....... 
...if you want those fake crap I know where to get them.......
