What would you do? (E55 vs SL55)
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There's a big difference in fit and finish? I too, was thinking about getting a SL55 as a fun vert to have, but considered a SL500 as I don't use the power on my E55. Of course I'd keep the E55 to carry people.
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I'm with you on that. I've had my 211 E for almost two years and I love it. Like you said, the specs on this SL are too tough to pass up though. It's got almost every mod I considered eventually putting on my E and then some. I would keep both if I could afford to, but that's unfortunately not an option.
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Good idea man. I'll see if I can swing that. Vivid Racing worked on the car, so you would assume they didn't cut corners and use a crap muffler. Assuming can be dangerous though.
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Well, I picked up the SL55 yesterday and drove back from Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS. Awesome car and awesome sound. It sounds like a WWII fighter jet. I'll try and get some sound clips up ASAP. Very comfortable car as well. I'm having my inspection done for an extended warranty from Beck Imports to cover all the major components. Now I have to tackle the exhaust tips and the CEL that came on while driving home! 
P0106. I'm hoping it's just a loose vacuum hose and I don't have to replace the MAP sensor.
P0106. I'm hoping it's just a loose vacuum hose and I don't have to replace the MAP sensor.
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Well, I picked up the SL55 yesterday and drove back from Raleigh, NC to Jackson, MS. Awesome car and awesome sound. It sounds like a WWII fighter jet. I'll try and get some sound clips up ASAP. Very comfortable car as well. I'm having my inspection done for an extended warranty from Beck Imports to cover all the major components. Now I have to tackle the exhaust tips and the CEL that came on while driving home! P0106. I'm hoping it's just a loose vacuum hose and I don't have to replace the MAP sensor.
P0106. I'm hoping it's just a loose vacuum hose and I don't have to replace the MAP sensor.Sounds like a vacuum leak as well.
I love SL's. Have fun with yours.
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There are a couple on the first page of this thread. I haven't taken any since I got home. Car is quite dirty now as the weather driving from Raleigh to Jackson wasn't exactly stellar.
I just got back from the exhaust shop. I should have taken pics of the mufflers on the rack because they aren't stock, but I can't tell what they are. The dealer said that AMG SMA009a2304912000 was stamped on the side of the exhaust. Could anyone help me figure out what mufflers I have?
I just got back from the exhaust shop. I should have taken pics of the mufflers on the rack because they aren't stock, but I can't tell what they are. The dealer said that AMG SMA009a2304912000 was stamped on the side of the exhaust. Could anyone help me figure out what mufflers I have?
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P0106 - MAP/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
What does that mean?
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses the Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP) to monitor engine load. (NOTE: Some vehicles have a Barometric Pressure (BARO) sensor that is integral to the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and do not have a MAP sensor. Other vehicles have a MAF/BARO and a redundant MAP sensor where the MAP sensor functions as a backup input in case of MAF failure.) The PCM supplies a 5 Volt reference signal to the MAP sensor. Usually the PCM also supplies a ground circuit to the MAP sensor as well. As the manifold pressure changes with load, the MAP sensor input informs the PCM. At idle the voltage should be 1 to 1.5 Volts and approximately 4.5 Volts at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The PCM looks for any change in manifold pressure to be preceded by a change in engine load in the form of changes in throttle angle, engine speed, or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow. If the PCM doesn't see any of these factors change while detecting a rapid change in MAP value, it will set a P0106.
Potential Symptoms
The following could be symptomatic of a P0106:
A P0106 could be caused by:
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Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
What does that mean?
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses the Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP) to monitor engine load. (NOTE: Some vehicles have a Barometric Pressure (BARO) sensor that is integral to the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and do not have a MAP sensor. Other vehicles have a MAF/BARO and a redundant MAP sensor where the MAP sensor functions as a backup input in case of MAF failure.) The PCM supplies a 5 Volt reference signal to the MAP sensor. Usually the PCM also supplies a ground circuit to the MAP sensor as well. As the manifold pressure changes with load, the MAP sensor input informs the PCM. At idle the voltage should be 1 to 1.5 Volts and approximately 4.5 Volts at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The PCM looks for any change in manifold pressure to be preceded by a change in engine load in the form of changes in throttle angle, engine speed, or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow. If the PCM doesn't see any of these factors change while detecting a rapid change in MAP value, it will set a P0106.
Potential Symptoms
The following could be symptomatic of a P0106:
- Engine runs rough
- Black smoke at tailpipe
- Engine will not idle
- Poor fuel economy
- Engine misses at speed
A P0106 could be caused by:
- Bad MAP sensor
- Water/dirt intrusion affecting MAP sensor connector
- Intermittent open in the reference, ground, or signal wire for the MAP sensor
- Intermittent short in the reference, ground, or signal wire for the MAP sensor
- Ground problem due to corrosion causing intermittent signal problem
- A break in the flexible air intake duct between the MAF and the intake manifold
- Bad PCM (do not assume the PCM is bad until you've exhausted all other possibilities)
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Get this, the guys at the exhaust shop said the tips came off of a Ferrari because the tips have a yellow circle around them and because of the baffles inside the tips. Any truth to this?
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Congrat on your SL55 ! it looks like Brabus but not sure. You need to take a pix of the exhaust. When I bought my E63 exhaust for my E500 few years ago, the E63 was getting a set of Brabus exhaust looks just like that. Sound amazing !
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This exhaust sounds great, but the tips are a nightmare. I just looked and it looks like the mufflers are Magnaflow. That's what I was afraid of. Knowing tha the current setup is Magnaflow, how would Meisterschaft mufflers sound, or should I go back to the stock SL55 mufflers?
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This exhaust sounds great, but the tips are a nightmare. I just looked and it looks like the mufflers are Magnaflow. That's what I was afraid of. Knowing tha the current setup is Magnaflow, how would Meisterschaft mufflers sound, or should I go back to the stock SL55 mufflers?
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Really depends how loud you want it to be.
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I'm probably going the stock SL55 route, both from a cost and sound perspective. Now I just have to find a set.
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I think the E & the SL are miles apart.... the SL can handle thats for sure with full ABC, the finish on the SL tons better and also feels way more rigid/planted on the road - weird for a vert but there we have it. Then you got solid top as well.... damn what more do u need? If I did not need 4 seats I would look to swap into an SL55 pronto - still regret not taking my friends mint '03. I also test drove a SL65 which is marginally quicker, but less character, and honestly I prefer the 55 version, but the V12 does have the posh appeal.
Those wheels are the first thing I would change TBH (personal preference) with either the Style IV AMG 2-piece splits (SL65 versions) or even the black lightweight ones they making for the new cars....
Happy miles!
Those wheels are the first thing I would change TBH (personal preference) with either the Style IV AMG 2-piece splits (SL65 versions) or even the black lightweight ones they making for the new cars....
Happy miles!
