SLK/R171: SLK-Class (R171) Picture Thread
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09 C63 White/Black
Originally Posted by pkelvin
O.Z. Superleggera III forged
Is that your 3rd set of rims? I thought you just got your carlsson not too long ago? Damn I wish I am in HK to see your car in person
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Originally Posted by pkelvin
O.Z. Superleggera III forged
...but looking very sporty there, reminds me of the DTM CLK ...BTW, time to change that sig pic
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SARiDi,
Yes, that's my third set of wheels, sold the Carlsson already. No doubt that the carlsson is the bomb when it comes to weight and material used. But the finishing is so bad that, the finish coating goes bad easily. And they can't really show my 55 brake system. The O.Z. cost 50% less than the Carlsson and it weights the same.
Glad that you like them.
Whitey,
Yeah man, it's time to change my sig. Please work your magic my masta.
Yes, that's my third set of wheels, sold the Carlsson already. No doubt that the carlsson is the bomb when it comes to weight and material used. But the finishing is so bad that, the finish coating goes bad easily. And they can't really show my 55 brake system. The O.Z. cost 50% less than the Carlsson and it weights the same.
Glad that you like them.
Whitey,
Yeah man, it's time to change my sig. Please work your magic my masta.
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Porsche Boxster S, SLK350
Originally Posted by SLK350Z
Here's mine with Wald S21C 19x8.5 19x9.5 and lowered with Brabus spring.
Your car is the best looking SLK I've seen. I'd spring for 19's and lowering kit, but it's the wife's car; I'm just trying to make it my car too (sort of). Thanks for any advice.
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Originally Posted by pkelvin
SARiDi,
Yes, that's my third set of wheels, sold the Carlsson already. No doubt that the carlsson is the bomb when it comes to weight and material used. But the finishing is so bad that, the finish coating goes bad easily. And they can't really show my 55 brake system. The O.Z. cost 50% less than the Carlsson and it weights the same.
Yes, that's my third set of wheels, sold the Carlsson already. No doubt that the carlsson is the bomb when it comes to weight and material used. But the finishing is so bad that, the finish coating goes bad easily. And they can't really show my 55 brake system. The O.Z. cost 50% less than the Carlsson and it weights the same.
pkelvin, those O.Z. are hawt.
good taste in wheels and exterior mods.
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Originally Posted by Ynot
That's exactly my point, I don't know why people even consider carlsson and brabus wheels, they are out of style, heavy, and cost 2 and sometimes 3X's more than other wheels.
pkelvin, those O.Z. are hawt. good taste in wheels and exterior mods.
pkelvin, those O.Z. are hawt.
good taste in wheels and exterior mods.Thanks for your compliment.
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2005 SLK350 Silver w/ Black; 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
Very Nice car, and attractive driver as well. I couldnt help but notice Chico on the license plate frame, is that CA by chance? I am orriginally from there, and the picture with the ocean in the backgrown is awsome. I miss CA, and if i lived there i could partake in all the great meet and drive you have.
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SL 6.1 Brabus, E55, SLK55
Saradi,
Nice!! I love the drop! Is that with 9" rear or 10" (If I'm not wrong DPe don't offer 9.5 right???
Brabus Puddle lights??
Nice!! I love the drop! Is that with 9" rear or 10" (If I'm not wrong DPe don't offer 9.5 right???
Brabus Puddle lights??
Last edited by zaint10; Mar 24, 2006 at 10:38 AM.
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Originally Posted by SaRiDi
Thanks, Ynot.
I am using Brabus springs to lower my SLK. No rubbing so far, even I was running 3mm spacers at the rear temporary to clear the stock bolts till this morning.
I am using Brabus springs to lower my SLK. No rubbing so far, even I was running 3mm spacers at the rear temporary to clear the stock bolts till this morning.
Zaint10, those are 10"s, DPE don't make halves.
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SaRiDi - NICE! I'm normally not a big fan of the dark wheels on any car. However, your wheels look super on the black SLK. I reckon I've never seen the right combination. Great job! Last item, has your radio been discussed before? What are the particulars with the radio? Looks like a Kenwood? How tough was the install and what was required. Thanks!
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Congrats Saridi,
It looks great.
Another slk with DPE wheels! I was considering that color! It's fairly new so it'll be unique. Man... I've got to hurry up and lower my damn car!
It looks great.
Another slk with DPE wheels! I was considering that color! It's fairly new so it'll be unique. Man... I've got to hurry up and lower my damn car!
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09 C63 White/Black
Originally Posted by Ynot
hmm, using stock lugs, I had to change mine to conical lugs (stock lugs are ball seat). And found out later there's a short and long version for the SLK. The short one did the job, the long ones cause alot of clicking noise.
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09 C63 White/Black
Originally Posted by -1-
SaRiDi - NICE! I'm normally not a big fan of the dark wheels on any car. However, your wheels look super on the black SLK. I reckon I've never seen the right combination. Great job! Last item, has your radio been discussed before? What are the particulars with the radio? Looks like a Kenwood? How tough was the install and what was required. Thanks!
Yes, it is Kenwood DDX-7015. The most difficult part to install the unit is to get the custom trim cut, which may not a easy job for some audio ship due to the shape of our original trim. Other than that, it is pretty straight forward unless you have HK upgrade.
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09 C63 White/Black
Originally Posted by zaint10
Saradi,
Nice!! I love the drop! Is that with 9" rear or 10" (If I'm not wrong DPe don't offer 9.5 right???
Brabus Puddle lights??
Nice!! I love the drop! Is that with 9" rear or 10" (If I'm not wrong DPe don't offer 9.5 right???
Brabus Puddle lights??
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Originally Posted by SaRiDi
I actually got the aftermarket bolts and get it cut, rather than getting the short version of stock bolts. The reason I chose not to use the short one because they only able to get 4 turns to hold my rims, which may not completely safe.
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SL 6.1 Brabus, E55, SLK55
Since, its pic thread.. I shall add one my recent ones from Worcester meets.
With curtesy of Mitch, Silk32 and special thanks to 55 fanatic!
Saridi and Ynot still has no rubbing in both front and rear???
I like ur drops! Not too much and too little. Perfecto!
With curtesy of Mitch, Silk32 and special thanks to 55 fanatic!
Saridi and Ynot still has no rubbing in both front and rear???
I like ur drops! Not too much and too little. Perfecto!
Last edited by zaint10; Mar 26, 2006 at 06:49 PM.
