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Old 06-08-2009, 12:31 PM
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I know it's pimped but I do like it

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Old 06-08-2009, 01:03 PM
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Eeek !

Power and number of gears are a bit optimistic and rust on the trunk lid corner. The stick on SLR air vent is a nice touch
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Old 06-08-2009, 03:41 PM
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Eeek !

Power and number of gears are a bit optimistic and rust on the trunk lid corner. The stick on SLR air vent is a nice touch
I sent the seller an email last month when it was on EBay. He responded that there are no AMG mechanical upgrades. Just an SL With AMG stuff on it.
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Old 06-08-2009, 05:04 PM
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I like!

but upon closer inspection... the undercarriage isnt anything special, and that awful spray paint can job on the aux fan and radiator suck! Im also not a fan of painted headlamp doors, or modern emblems on vintage cars (the SL45 part, at least modify an old script).


Otherwise, the seats rock and as much as I hate thoes faux cowl vents, it looks supprisingly good in that location...
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Old 06-09-2009, 12:24 AM
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For the most part....I likey!

I really like the wheels and tires.
I don't think a 73 model would have a 4 speed auto though?
I don't care so much for the more modern seats.Now a pair of period Recaro's...That would be super cool.
Too bad there weren't engine mods done as well.I suspect if there were the price would be 2-3X higher as these engine parts are made of "unobtainium"
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Old 06-09-2009, 01:22 AM
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At least detail the engine bay. Its almost laughable that they left it looking like that under the hood. Silver powder coated valve covers with a red air cleaner would work.

I like everything except the fake vents and the fact that he didn't use a straight edge to mount the emblems. It would be better blank, IMO.
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Old 06-09-2009, 03:48 AM
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It's very nicely done. I'd gladly trade my C230 for it.
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Old 06-09-2009, 11:53 AM
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tryin to be something it aint.....
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Old 06-09-2009, 11:58 AM
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True, but it doesn't look too bad. At least it has proper AMG stuff on it. (Minus the engine)
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At least detail the engine bay. Its almost laughable that they left it looking like that under the hood. Silver powder coated valve covers with a red air cleaner would work.

I like everything except the fake vents and the fact that he didn't use a straight edge to mount the emblems. It would be better blank, IMO.

Like this? Paint only. Wish it was Powder.
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Old 06-09-2009, 09:02 PM
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That's a lot of cool for 10k...I wouldn't call that " pimped " by any stretch
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A- I was a crow in my last lifetime so I am naturally attracted to shiny stuff and I think this car nice...
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Old 06-14-2009, 07:34 AM
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That's not my favorite model of SL, but I kinda like that one. Of course, I DO like my cars somewhat pimped out . . . .
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I just like the fact that it "has NO lick fluids" as I generally don't like licking car fluids!
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Like this? Paint only. Wish it was Powder.
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