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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Finally Here - My New SLK55 AMG

After a long wait (including a few weeks hold at the VPC) it's finally here. Only have about 70 miles on it so far but this car is much better than I remembered from my SLK55 AMG test drive in May.

I clayed the car and applied two layers of Zaino Z2 (with ZFX).

I am looking for 19" wheels. I like the deep lip look but it will be difficult with the size of the front brakes.

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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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That's beautiful even if you keep it as is...The SLK55 seems to be the only car that I like those rims on, but a shoe w/a 3-4 inch lip would be nice, too !

Enjoy the new ride!
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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Apologies if it has been discussed before, but is the chrome trim surrounding the taillights new for 06?
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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A bucket on wheels
drooool that is too sick. Love the color combo and everything. Congrats
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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Apologies if it has been discussed before, but is the chrome trim surrounding the taillights new for 06?
Nope, head and tail light chrome surround is aftermarket.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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The chrome trim looks really nice on your car!
Props!
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:28 AM
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that car screams pimp. definately a certified head turner.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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Congrats, your ride is looking great.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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^^urs new ride just exactly the same as my one which will arrive in coming sep.

thx for all the members here in past few months.......

i'm so exciting now.....2x days to go ..........

by the way...congratulations!!!

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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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^^urs new ride just exactly the same as my one which will arrive in coming sep.

thx for all the members here in past few months.......

i'm so exciting now.....2x days to go ..........

by the way...congratulations!!!

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Good luck Any mods planned?
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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AMGfan: Thanks for the comments. Not sure which wheels I'm going to get but I'll post pics when I get them installed.

vantage: They are after market.

FIXEDupW209: Thanks for the comments.

ricky.agrawal: Thanks!

Evil Duffman: Pimp daddy :v

theitalianjob: Thanks, I'm planning to change the wheels to 19" diameter, something with a deep lip (3 1/2"). Going to try to go 10" wide in rear. Some type of exhaust mod. I really like the stock sound most of the time but would like it louder under full throttle. Plan on some type of intake mod and performance chip.

pazu: Thanks and congratulations on your new car to be. Post some pics when you get it. I travel to HK (Kowloon) several times a year maybe I will see your car.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:57 AM
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Looks good! Now, debadge the rear but leave the 3-star emblem on
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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The car looks nice. I hope you enjoy it. Nice color and interior combo...
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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car looks awesome...thats the exact way i would go

those rims are to die for, leave them as is
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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congrats! enjoy your new car, it looks fantastic. how about the sound from the exhaust!?!
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