R230 Official Picture thread!!! - Page 4

So Cal Sam · 07-10-2006, 12:46 AM

Itxkirb - love the pro pics of your car - makes me want to be a better man (i.e. better photographer).

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Itzkirb · 07-10-2006, 02:11 AM

Thanks guys...here's one more

mveloz · 07-10-2006, 08:55 PM

Itxkirb all i can say is WOW

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SlickSilverCLS · 07-15-2006, 04:54 AM

I pick it up on Monday!!!!!!

Itzkirb · 07-23-2006, 03:23 AM

Itzkirb · 07-23-2006, 03:42 AM

Sgooter · 07-24-2006, 11:26 PM

She's just over a week old.
Photos of the interior in about 3 weeks from now -- after the wood trim pkg is added.

Itzkirb · 07-27-2006, 11:18 AM

meegle · 07-27-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Itzkirb

Very sharp pictures!
Must be nice being a professional photographer! us amateurs are lucky just to get 1 or 2 ideal shots out of the 20 or so that we take.

Itzkirb · 07-29-2006, 01:00 PM

france2112 · 08-13-2006, 11:25 PM

Hi,
These are the first pictures I've ever posted. I just got new AMG Replica Wheels. I know this is a sin but they look great IMHO and the price was right.

blazinginder · 08-14-2006, 12:41 AM

very nice car but honestly for a car that is this nice and $$$$, it doesnt do it any justice by having replica AMG wheels on it, spend the $$$$ and get the real ones....but first get those 3 "V12 bi-turbo" badges off the car, its overkill

france2112 · 08-14-2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by blazinginder

very nice car but honestly for a car that is this nice and $$$$, it doesnt do it any justice by having replica AMG wheels on it, spend the $$$$ and get the real ones....but first get those 3 "V12 bi-turbo" badges off the car, its overkill

I knew I would get reprimanded by some. Many of you are very passionate about light forged wheels. I almost got a set of Maya MRS's but instead got these and I am very happy with them. The store I bought the wheels from sells every major brand and they have nothing but good things to say about this wheel. The wheels have a 100% warranty for 1 year from the store. The weight of the front was 29lbs and the rear was 32lbs. Not too bad. I personally think the whole forged wheel thing is way overrated. The car drives great, handles better then with my 18's, and tracks almost perfectly straight. I think these wheels weigh less then my stock wheels.

I hear what you are saying about the V12 badges. Probably is overkill. I guess I'm an SL65 want a be. I personally think they look cool but I agree it is a bit gaudy.

blazinginder · 08-14-2006, 12:38 PM

yeah...i hear you on the wheels, it not that big of a deal...and regarding the badging since you have the V12 bi-turbo on the fenders and intend on keeping it there, taking off the "V12" from the side vents would help reduce the overkill

Itzkirb · 08-14-2006, 01:24 PM

My Latest shot

http://www.itzkirbphotography.com/ga...ridge.jpg.html

france2112 · 08-14-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blazinginder

yeah...i hear you on the wheels, it not that big of a deal...and regarding the badging since you have the V12 bi-turbo on the fenders and intend on keeping it there, taking off the "V12" from the side vents would help reduce the overkill

I actually may take off the badges on the fenders. I'm still debating this. What I may do is get rid of the V12 badges and place the Biturbo badges in its place on the side vents. It hides it a little and makes it look not as loud. I like the V12 Biturbo on the back so I may just get rid of the ones on the side completely. Thanks for the imput.

BiTurboBenz · 08-16-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by france2112

Hi,
These are the first pictures I've ever posted. I just got new AMG Replica Wheels. I know this is a sin but they look great IMHO and the price was right.

Replica wheels, on a $140,000+ car!

Are those dual V12 badges on your fenders?

Hey, to each his own.

- my $0.02

france2112 · 08-17-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BiTurboBenz

Replica wheels, on a $140,000+ car!

Are those dual V12 badges on your fenders?

Hey, to each his own.

- my $0.02

Hey we are all a bit

. I still don't regret getting these wheels! I get compliments all the time on the look and the car rides great with them. I hear what you are saying because the car is expensive but these wheels are actually very good. They are just not expensive. You wouldn't even notice the difference between these on or a forged pair of the same size. I couldn't justify spending over double the amount for no real world benefit. Yes I'm sure forged wheels are overall better but I'll bet it is insignificant for the way I drive. I don't go to the track and around town they feel even better then my stock wheels.

Yes there are dual V12 badges. I was going to take off the ones on the side grill but they are not very noticeable so I decided to play it by ear if I remove them or not. I've asked many people that see my car in person and all have told me to leave both badges. It really doesn't look bad when you see it. I'm still debating if I want to take off the side grill V12 Badges. Just my $0.02.

lorinserbenz · 08-17-2006, 12:27 AM

geez guys give him break! Car looks good..
I wouldnt pay what MB wants for their two piece wheels, for that kind of money you can get HRE's.

Id loose the small V-12 emblem.. I like the Bi-turbo ones.

france2112 · 08-17-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lorinserbenz

geez guys give him break! Car looks good..
I wouldnt pay what MB wants for their two piece wheels, for that kind of money you can get HRE's.

Id loose the small V-12 emblem.. I like the Bi-turbo ones.

Thanks for the advice. Your car also looks great! You unlike me have real rims

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By the way how did you like the supercharged G35. I almost bought one with the plan of upgrading the engine using the Vortech supercharger or the Greddy twin turbo kit. I ended up getting a great deal on a 2003 CL55 so I bought this instead. Just curious? I think with the right upgrades the Infiniti looks amazing.

mjr24 · 08-18-2006, 02:35 AM

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geez guys give him break! Car looks good..

Exactly, for crying out loud. The car looks nice. I would ditch the rear V12 emblem but I think the others are fine. As for the replicas, who cares. Whenever I see a really nice high-end car with rims, I could care less about what kind they are. I will call out a car with some ugly authentic Lowenhart LSR's before I call out a nice car with replica LDR's. I'll get some pics up next week after 2007 AMG tails/clear third brake light are installed.

R230_Nicke · 08-18-2006, 05:00 AM

This is before the sport exhaus was installed.

erichen · 08-18-2006, 02:10 PM

That isn't the official MB baby seat is it? cute baby by the way! congrats on the car. show us the sports exhaust!

R230_Nicke · 08-18-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by erichen

That isn't the official MB baby seat is it? cute baby by the way! congrats on the car. show us the sports exhaust!

Yes it is the official MB baby seat. I dont know if it looks the same in the US but this is how they look in Europe. At least last years models.

Yeah, isnt she cute! That baby is the true love of my life. (Don`t tell my car that... Or my wife for that matter..)

The exhaust pics will be up in a while. Quad tips..

One more of the cutest girl in town

I know..

CarGod · 08-27-2006, 05:33 PM

I just purchased my SL500 this week. Traded in my 1999 Porsche 911 C4 for it. I decided on Red due to there not being a lot of them in my area, and my two best friends have white ones. I wanted silver to start with, but once I saw the red up close (not in a photo) I was amazed at how sporty it made the car look.

Stats:

2003 SL500
Stock
27k miles

I hope to gain a lot of good information from the Forums, thanks in advance.

<BR>

07-10-2006, 02:11 AM	#77
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07-23-2006, 03:23 AM	#80
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07-23-2006, 03:42 AM	#81
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07-27-2006, 11:18 AM	#83
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07-29-2006, 01:00 PM	#85
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07-10-2006, 08:55 PM	#78
mveloz Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canyon Country, CA USA Posts: 41 Drives: 2009 SL 550	Itxkirb all i can say is WOW .

07-15-2006, 04:54 AM	#79
SlickSilverCLS Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 16 Drives: CLS 500	I pick it up on Monday!!!!!!

08-13-2006, 11:25 PM	#86
france2112 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 547 Drives: 2005 CL65 AMG	New Wheels Hi, These are the first pictures I've ever posted. I just got new AMG Replica Wheels. I know this is a sin but they look great IMHO and the price was right. Last edited by france2112; 01-06-2007 at 04:51 PM.

08-14-2006, 12:41 AM	#87
blazinginder MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,317 Drives: AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML	france2112... very nice car but honestly for a car that is this nice and $$$$, it doesnt do it any justice by having replica AMG wheels on it, spend the $$$$ and get the real ones....but first get those 3 "V12 bi-turbo" badges off the car, its overkill __________________ Mayonnaise colored Benz, I push miracle whips http://myspace.com/villagebanking

08-14-2006, 12:38 PM	#89
blazinginder MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,317 Drives: AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML	yeah...i hear you on the wheels, it not that big of a deal...and regarding the badging since you have the V12 bi-turbo on the fenders and intend on keeping it there, taking off the "V12" from the side vents would help reduce the overkill __________________ Mayonnaise colored Benz, I push miracle whips http://myspace.com/villagebanking

08-14-2006, 01:24 PM	#90
Itzkirb Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 200 Drives: '07 SL550	My Latest shot http://www.itzkirbphotography.com/ga...ridge.jpg.html __________________ -Kirby '07 SL550 50th Anniversary Edition '05 BMW M3 (SOLD) '04 Cayenne S '03 911 Carrera Coupe - Supercharged! SF Bay Area (East Bay)

08-17-2006, 12:27 AM	#94
lorinserbenz Super Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 916 Drives: 2007 M6 Convertible	geez guys give him break! Car looks good.. I wouldnt pay what MB wants for their two piece wheels, for that kind of money you can get HRE's. Id loose the small V-12 emblem.. I like the Bi-turbo ones. __________________ 2007 BMW M6 Convertible 2005 SL500 Brilliant Silver/Ash Keylessgo.SOLD 2005 E320, Brilliant Silver/Ash,Appearance, Pano,Navi, Keylessgo, Auto Trunk, 20" GFG's. SOLD 1996 S420. Daily driver. 2004Infiniti G35 Coupe VORTECH Supercharged,too much to list.. 12.9 sec quarter mile... SOLD 1997 E320 Lorinser Kit, 19" LM 5's. SOLD

08-18-2006, 02:10 PM	#98
erichen Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 255 Drives: 04 SL 500, 09 R350, 09 E63, 2010 Prius	That isn't the official MB baby seat is it? cute baby by the way! congrats on the car. show us the sports exhaust!

08-27-2006, 05:33 PM	#100
CarGod Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2003 Sl500	Hello, Im new to the Forums. I just purchased my SL500 this week. Traded in my 1999 Porsche 911 C4 for it. I decided on Red due to there not being a lot of them in my area, and my two best friends have white ones. I wanted silver to start with, but once I saw the red up close (not in a photo) I was amazed at how sporty it made the car look. Stats: 2003 SL500 Stock 27k miles I hope to gain a lot of good information from the Forums, thanks in advance. <BR>

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