T Minus 18 hours...SL65 baby!!!!
03-17-2009, 08:40 PM
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T Minus 18 hours...SL65 baby!!!!
I wanted a white exterior/black interior or black exterior/red but I couldn't pass this baby up...2006 SL65 with 5000 miles with clean VIN for a price I couldn't believe.
My Beast will have a girlfriend to hang with...My mod list is starting so I'll start another thread on that build.
I'm starting on the 20" wheel/tire upgrade (both are lighter than stock)...I've narrowed it down to the following:
HRE C93
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CCW SP16a
I'll post pics tomorrow when it's in the garage with the Beast!!!! I don't think I'll sleep tonight.
My Beast will have a girlfriend to hang with...My mod list is starting so I'll start another thread on that build.
I'm starting on the 20" wheel/tire upgrade (both are lighter than stock)...I've narrowed it down to the following:
HRE C93
OR
CCW SP16a
I'll post pics tomorrow when it's in the garage with the Beast!!!! I don't think I'll sleep tonight.
03-17-2009, 08:43 PM
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Congrats on the buy- you will love the 65 engine.
As for the wheels, HRE is the way to go but the C93's will be swallowed up by the car due its step lip design IMHO. I would do an 893 or 890 version- they weigh about 3-4 lbs more per wheel but you wont notice it much with the stupid gobs of tq that the car has.
Or you can opt for the 793 or 790 wheel which weighs the same as the 890's but lets you get a bigger lip (1/2 inch to 1 inch more).
As for the wheels, HRE is the way to go but the C93's will be swallowed up by the car due its step lip design IMHO. I would do an 893 or 890 version- they weigh about 3-4 lbs more per wheel but you wont notice it much with the stupid gobs of tq that the car has.
Or you can opt for the 793 or 790 wheel which weighs the same as the 890's but lets you get a bigger lip (1/2 inch to 1 inch more).
03-17-2009, 08:50 PM
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Congrats on the buy- you will love the 65 engine.
As for the wheels, HRE is the way to go but the C93's will be swallowed up by the car due its step lip design IMHO. I would do an 893 or 890 version- they weigh about 3-4 lbs more per wheel but you wont notice it much with the stupid gobs of tq that the car has.
Or you can opt for the 793 or 790 wheel which weighs the same as the 890's but lets you get a bigger lip (1/2 inch to 1 inch more).
As for the wheels, HRE is the way to go but the C93's will be swallowed up by the car due its step lip design IMHO. I would do an 893 or 890 version- they weigh about 3-4 lbs more per wheel but you wont notice it much with the stupid gobs of tq that the car has.
Or you can opt for the 793 or 790 wheel which weighs the same as the 890's but lets you get a bigger lip (1/2 inch to 1 inch more).
03-17-2009, 08:51 PM
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You lucky dog!! LOL...you will love it! Intoxicating torque..
What are the modifications for the engine?. I know, I know...you haven't even taken delivery of it...never mind me. Can I recommend a VRP825 package..
What are the modifications for the engine?. I know, I know...you haven't even taken delivery of it...never mind me. Can I recommend a VRP825 package..
03-17-2009, 08:53 PM
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03-17-2009, 08:57 PM
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Congrats, you must be unable to sit still, haha. I would go with the HREs, look much better imho, and the lip is nice. Sure the weight won't hamper the acceleration, but having light wheels in the twisties is nice.
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03-17-2009, 09:37 PM
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I dont have it yet. I am stock...well in terms of tune at least. I am one week or so from receiving my package. I am so excited don't sleep. LOL...
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PS...I plan on taking the headlights apart and blacking out the inside and then tinting the exterior portion with 30% tinted protective film...like my E55.
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I'm jealous, if I would've held-off buying my SL600 last year until now I'd be able to easily afford the SL65
But then I would've deprived myself of any V12 TT fun.....
Anyhow I'm happy for you! sounds/looks like a great purchase, please tell us what kinda $$ deal you got on her
you should def do some races vs your modded E55 before you mod 65 & post video ASAP...
But then I would've deprived myself of any V12 TT fun.....Anyhow I'm happy for you! sounds/looks like a great purchase, please tell us what kinda $$ deal you got on her
you should def do some races vs your modded E55 before you mod 65 & post video ASAP...
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no gonna go with renntech they treat me so well there and have done an amazing job with my car now .. my friend steve has a 65 with tune and airbox from renntech and ran 10.9 @127 .. renntech is only 2 hrs away i hit the turnpike and fly lol
03-17-2009, 10:00 PM
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V12...I noticed you blacked out your grill. You have a closeup of it. I just ordered the 3 fin grill and the SL63 spoiler from Gerry at formymercedes.com and I may black out the grill, too.
PS...I plan on taking the headlights apart and blacking out the inside and then tinting the exterior portion with 30% tinted protective film...like my E55.
PS...I plan on taking the headlights apart and blacking out the inside and then tinting the exterior portion with 30% tinted protective film...like my E55.
Also did the lip..
03-17-2009, 10:02 PM
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Yeah, that's steve (SGC) we text once in a blue. His car is definitely a strong perfomer.
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i'm gonna have to run him sometime soon .. i don't think i can beat him but maybe i can keep up lol he's got me by 2 mph hopefully he won't run race gas haha what am i thinking there's not a chance he won't lol
