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Old 11-23-2010, 12:52 PM
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SLS GT3 up close and personal

Just a short post with some pics of SLS GT3 up close. I will post later more pics and video of some laps. There are three cars been tested here for the 14 teams who have preordered it. Truly a amazing machine and words cannot describe the performance.
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Plywood gas pedal FTW!
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Absolutely awesome Dave.

What a car.
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last pics for now

last pics for now
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Great pictures! That thing must be an absolute blast to drive.
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Plywood gas pedal FTW!
It's made out of Balsa wood. One of the lightest woods available. Porsche used it on their 917's shift knobs.

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Plywood gas pedal FTW!
I thought it was just a rust color effect.
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Plywood gas pedal FTW!
ha ha ha!
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Remind me of CLK GTR so much
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Have your eyes checked ..... it's even written on the paddles. Right UP, left DOWN
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Great pictures! That thing must be an absolute blast to drive.
Yes but is simply brutal in nature. Best comparison is it is like going from C63 to SLS when you compare it to SLS. Loud, and I mean loud. The racing slicks stick no matter what but when then they let go, they let go. And no ESP at all to save your a--! Here is the best thing. AMG Academy is looking at using the GT3 as the car for their Masters Series next year here in Europe vs. using SLS like this year. Now that will be fun if it comes off!
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Plywood gas pedal FTW!
Probably balsa wood
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some more pics

since people like these pics here are some more
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more pics if you like
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even more...please let me know if this bores you
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getting towards end now
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pics #5

last ones for now....hope you enjoyed them.
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Here is the really exciting thing out of the event. The AMG Academy here in Europe is considering moving their Masters series from the current SLS to the SLS GT3 car which means that you would do these events in this beast. I am sure that it won't be cheap, as the Masters this year was like $9,100 per event, but on the other hand what other company offers the chance to drive a $500,000 GT race car on world-class tracks all inclusive? Just might have to go for it if it comes off that the GT3 is the car for the series.
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