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That's a lovely motor. Is it in Hyacinth red or is it wrapped? Those are my fav wheels for the R231.
I've an R230 SL55 with performance package so pretty quick but I'd say yours would be lighter and quicker.
How is it drive? I'd love to do a side by side comparison of our two models but fear I'll be jealous
I've an R230 SL55 with performance package so pretty quick but I'd say yours would be lighter and quicker.
How is it drive? I'd love to do a side by side comparison of our two models but fear I'll be jealous
Edited by MercedesClassic on Saturday 1st May 16:28
I think the early models had the option of a performance package that upped the torque and power which I think then became standard.
I'm considering selling my 55 and might look at a 63 in the future but more likely a 500 with a tune in it. I know there's a big difference between it and AMG model so I'll see what the prices are like.
I'm considering selling my 55 and might look at a 63 in the future but more likely a 500 with a tune in it. I know there's a big difference between it and AMG model so I'll see what the prices are like.
MercedesClassic said:
I think the early models had the option of a performance package that upped the torque and power which I think then became standard.
I'm considering selling my 55 and might look at a 63 in the future but more likely a 500 with a tune in it. I know there's a big difference between it and AMG model so I'll see what the prices are like.
Correct on the first part. They had 537bhp/590ft lbs as standard. The Bhp increase is modest on the PP but the torque jumps to 664 ft lbs.I'm considering selling my 55 and might look at a 63 in the future but more likely a 500 with a tune in it. I know there's a big difference between it and AMG model so I'll see what the prices are like.
I would say that the standard car doesn't need any more torque because it'll happily spin its wheels in 3rd and sometimes 4th, but I also wouldn't pay a premium for the performance that a PP gives, given that a remap will take you far higher anyway.
MercedesClassic said:
Who do you recommend for tuning and what sort of output can be achieved?
MSL in bham seem to be the go-to tuner. https://forums.mbclub.co.uk/threads/sl63-dyno-rema...
popeyewhite said:
KPB1973 said:
I've recently sold mine. Fabulous thing and so incredibly underrated in terms of handling and performance.
Who incredibly underrates them? 
From my personal experience, try telling the M-power fans that you bought one over an M4/M6 because you thought it was significantly quicker and more fun to drive, or that you Px'd an Elise for one!
KPB1973 said:
... try telling the M-power fans that you bought one over an M4/M6 because you thought it was significantly quicker and more fun to drive, or that you Px'd an Elise for one!
Yes sure. As for M car owners - the MB has class, whereas.... . Incidentally one doesn't have to travel to MSL and pay their inflated prices for a simple tune. A few years ago I had my bi-turbo (E class) taken to 700 bhp/lbft by a tuner in South Manchester for less then £500.
KPB1973 said:
popeyewhite said:
KPB1973 said:
I've recently sold mine. Fabulous thing and so incredibly underrated in terms of handling and performance.
Who incredibly underrates them? From my personal experience, try telling the M-power fans that you bought one over an M4/M6 because you thought it was significantly quicker and more fun to drive, or that you Px'd an Elise for one!
Also able to do track events, albeit an Elise would probably be superior but can't do the GT role.
I'd like to know if any of you have also driven an R230 especially the 55 and how do they compare/contrast? Also how are they for water ingress? The 230 can leak badly enough at times.
These are on my radar along with the 500 version, I expcect I'll sell my Alpine in the next month and have a deposit on an Emira so looking for something inbetween.
I had an R129 for 5 years and loved the whole SL experience albeit a significantly older car obviously. What are the key things to look out for on these? Suspension and roof leaks?
I had an R129 for 5 years and loved the whole SL experience albeit a significantly older car obviously. What are the key things to look out for on these? Suspension and roof leaks?
I didn't really encounter much in the way of evidence of issues with either. The general consensus seemed to be that the ABC suspension on the R231 is much more robust than the earlier models.
Front brakes are very expensive. Mine didn't have the HK audio, electric wind deflector nor Magic Sky roof. The only one I think I would pay extra for is the HK. The standard set up was quite lacking.
JayEmm did a review of one a few months ago om his YT channel and was very complimentary.
Front brakes are very expensive. Mine didn't have the HK audio, electric wind deflector nor Magic Sky roof. The only one I think I would pay extra for is the HK. The standard set up was quite lacking.
JayEmm did a review of one a few months ago om his YT channel and was very complimentary.
KPB1973 said:
I didn't really encounter much in the way of evidence of issues with either. The general consensus seemed to be that the ABC suspension on the R231 is much more robust than the earlier models.
Front brakes are very expensive. Mine didn't have the HK audio, electric wind deflector nor Magic Sky roof. The only one I think I would pay extra for is the HK. The standard set up was quite lacking.
JayEmm did a review of one a few months ago om his YT channel and was very complimentary.
Yeah I saw that, he seemed quite taken with it. When you say front brakes are expensive, is that the discs or pads also?Front brakes are very expensive. Mine didn't have the HK audio, electric wind deflector nor Magic Sky roof. The only one I think I would pay extra for is the HK. The standard set up was quite lacking.
JayEmm did a review of one a few months ago om his YT channel and was very complimentary.
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