R230 Official Picture thread!!! - Page 5

Energy34108 · 09-06-2006, 07:00 PM

Here is my Sl600 Renntech

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platinumsc · 09-06-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elbowyeish

You guys like?

I like everything except the doors....too over the top.

lustedp · 09-08-2006, 03:09 AM

Here's my 2003 SL. Not bad for a 23 yr old. (this was before I realized how to use the ABC....it's sitting on the top setting

ShiftyBob · 10-09-2006, 01:05 AM

just picked her up on Thursday...

07' Lorinser

02S430 · 11-11-2006, 11:58 PM

nice car but i dont like red cars for the fact that if the tail lights are all red u cant see them that well my $.2

blazinginder · 11-12-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 02S430

nice car but i dont like red cars for the fact that if the tail lights are all red u cant see them that well my $.2

EXACTLY the reason why I didnt go with the Mars Red SL

Murtaza · 11-13-2006, 01:34 AM

Great looking rides in here

dogma · 11-13-2006, 12:08 PM

Love your wheels! Definitely my favorite stock wheel.

CarGod · 11-21-2006, 06:50 AM

I actually like the fact that my tail lights blend in with the car. Kinda rounds up my rear to me at least.

CY · 11-21-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CarGod

I actually like the fact that my tail lights blend in with the car. Kinda rounds up my rear to me at least.

Yeah but your color with the AMG carbon black looking stripe inside looks way better...IMO.

benzboy · 11-21-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CarGod

I actually like the fact that my tail lights blend in with the car. Kinda rounds up my rear to me at least.

I agree!

Ferrari and Porsche don't seem to mind the blend either!

blazinginder · 11-22-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cy0811

Yeah but your color with the AMG carbon black looking stripe inside looks way better...IMO.

CarGod · 12-10-2006, 03:18 AM

I put some new wheels on my car, I rather like them.

blazinginder · 12-10-2006, 01:07 PM

I have to say they look better than stock, I'm not a chrome person but to each their own right

...how much did it cost ya

CarGod · 12-10-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blazinginder

I have to say they look better than stock, I'm not a chrome person but to each their own right

...how much did it cost ya

I was going to get the newer style amg 5 spoke which each spoke is split down the middle... to make the car look newer... but what a hassle to clean, all the little nook's and cranny's.

Well, I went with this wheel for a few reasons:

1. My old wheels were all scratched up when I got the car.

2. Chrome = easy to clean. (wipe and go)

3. Kind of a classic looking benz style wheel, I have allways liked.

4. My factory wheels were 17, I upgraded to 18's

I paid about 1900.00 wheels and tires (both brand new). I may get flamed, they are reps, but Im not a drag racer or a performance buff, I drive to work and back about 5 or 10 miles... they ride fine to me and look great. I enjoy them and feel I got a good value. I saved a lot of money vs oem wheels. The tires are michelin and ride very nice.

I may have the factory wheels I took off restored and sell them on ebay, the tires where like new.. had about 1000 miles on them

but they are 17's and I couldnt reuse them.

blazinginder · 12-10-2006, 04:08 PM

$1900 for replica amg wheels and tires ...you could have gotten slightly used real amg 18" wheels with like new tires

seattlecarfreak · 12-10-2006, 04:19 PM

I would have sold you my 18" amg chrome wheels with new tires for about 1/2 that price.. anyone else looking for the factory amg chrome wheels?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarGod

I was going to get the newer style amg 5 spoke which each spoke is split down the middle... to make the car look newer... but what a hassle to clean, all the little nook's and cranny's.

Well, I went with this wheel for a few reasons:

1. My old wheels were all scratched up when I got the car.

2. Chrome = easy to clean. (wipe and go)

3. Kind of a classic looking benz style wheel, I have allways liked.

4. My factory wheels were 17, I upgraded to 18's

I paid about 1900.00 wheels and tires (both brand new). I may get flamed, they are reps, but Im not a drag racer or a performance buff, I drive to work and back about 5 or 10 miles... they ride fine to me and look great. I enjoy them and feel I got a good value. I saved a lot of money vs oem wheels. The tires are michelin and ride very nice.

I may have the factory wheels I took off restored and sell them on ebay, the tires where like new.. had about 1000 miles on them

but they are 17's and I couldnt reuse them.

CarGod · 12-10-2006, 10:39 PM

The tires were 1300.00 installed.

CarGod · 12-10-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blazinginder

$1900 for replica amg wheels and tires ...you could have gotten slightly used real amg 18" wheels with like new tires

I didnt want "used" wheels, with curb rash and scratches and such (I wanted brand new flawless).. and didnt want to wait for the perfect set to come about. also, dont forget shipping when buying wheels and tires somewhere other than where I live...exspensive.

and "replica" isnt such a dirty word... the car sits on them the same as it sat on my other wheels in my opinion.

The tires were the majority of the cost.

Im very happy with them.

seattlecarfreak · 12-11-2006, 10:37 AM

Well I appreciate you assuming my wheels/tires are all beat up..

My 18" wheels/tires are brand new. I took them off 50 miles after buying them.. There are no curb rash, scratches or wear.. they are flawless.. S/H is about $200 UPS Ground i'd think. $1000 is about the price they go for on ebay with tires..

I understand your situation, but assuming one drives wrecklessly and curbs them all up is a rather ridiculous assumption.. i've had my 20s for 20,000 miles and haven't ever curbed them or scratched them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarGod

I didnt want "used" wheels, with curb rash and scratches and such (I wanted brand new flawless).. and didnt want to wait for the perfect set to come about. also, dont forget shipping when buying wheels and tires somewhere other than where I live...exspensive.

and "replica" isnt such a dirty word... the car sits on them the same as it sat on my other wheels in my opinion.

The tires were the majority of the cost.

Im very happy with them.

CarGod · 12-11-2006, 02:07 PM

I wasnt being rude, I guess what I meant was... If I decided to try and save some money and buy a used set, I risk them having road rash or curb marks. Also I am a spur of the moment kinda guy, 9am at work I thought.. hey.. I could use some new wheels.... and by 2pm they were on my car.

I seriously meant nothing about your particular wheels.

onekuv110 · 12-18-2006, 10:04 PM

I have the black wheels on right now, the chromes where too bling bling for me.

I will post pictures next week after a Renntech lowering module upgrade and tinted windows.

Future upgrades:

- Renntech lowering module
- Tinited windows
- Cat back exhaust system

AfterlifeBand · 12-18-2006, 11:35 PM

Wow. I love those black wheels on your car! Very hot.

mjr24 · 12-19-2006, 03:58 AM

Yes, you made a good choice changing from the chrome ones. What size tires are you using?

mikefili · 12-19-2006, 07:59 AM

I would like to buy a set of stock 18" 5 spoke, 04 thru 06 with tires, anyone have takeoffs?

09-08-2006, 03:09 AM	#103
lustedp Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 310 Posts: 54 Drives: SL500	Here's my 2003 SL. Not bad for a 23 yr old. (this was before I realized how to use the ABC....it's sitting on the top setting Last edited by lustedp; 09-08-2006 at 03:27 AM.

10-09-2006, 01:05 AM	#104
ShiftyBob Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CA Posts: 4 Drives: 2005 E320 and 2007 SL550 Lorinser	just picked her up on Thursday... 07' Lorinser Last edited by ShiftyBob; 10-09-2006 at 01:08 AM.

11-11-2006, 11:58 PM	#105
02S430 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,257 Drives: S Class	nice car but i dont like red cars for the fact that if the tail lights are all red u cant see them that well my $.2 __________________ MoDddEd

11-21-2006, 06:50 AM	#109
CarGod Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2003 Sl500	I actually like the fact that my tail lights blend in with the car. Kinda rounds up my rear to me at least. __________________ My 2003 SL500

12-10-2006, 03:18 AM	#113
CarGod Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2003 Sl500	I put some new wheels on my car, I rather like them. __________________ My 2003 SL500

11-13-2006, 01:34 AM	#107
Murtaza MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,352 Drives: 08' M6	Great looking rides in here

11-13-2006, 12:08 PM	#108
dogma Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 100 Drives: 2003 SL500	Love your wheels! Definitely my favorite stock wheel.

12-10-2006, 01:07 PM	#114
blazinginder MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,317 Drives: AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML	I have to say they look better than stock, I'm not a chrome person but to each their own right ...how much did it cost ya __________________ Mayonnaise colored Benz, I push miracle whips http://myspace.com/villagebanking

12-10-2006, 04:08 PM	#116
blazinginder MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,317 Drives: AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML	$1900 for replica amg wheels and tires ...you could have gotten slightly used real amg 18" wheels with like new tires __________________ Mayonnaise colored Benz, I push miracle whips http://myspace.com/villagebanking

12-10-2006, 10:39 PM	#118
CarGod Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2003 Sl500	The tires were 1300.00 installed. __________________ My 2003 SL500

12-11-2006, 02:07 PM	#121
CarGod Almost a Member! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38 Drives: 2003 Sl500	I wasnt being rude, I guess what I meant was... If I decided to try and save some money and buy a used set, I risk them having road rash or curb marks. Also I am a spur of the moment kinda guy, 9am at work I thought.. hey.. I could use some new wheels.... and by 2pm they were on my car. I seriously meant nothing about your particular wheels. __________________ My 2003 SL500

12-18-2006, 11:35 PM	#123
AfterlifeBand Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island. NY. Posts: 77 Drives: 2005 SL500 BLK/Charcoal Sport	Wow. I love those black wheels on your car! Very hot.

12-19-2006, 03:58 AM	#124
mjr24 Super Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CHICAGOLAND Posts: 798 Drives: Black R230 SL500 sport	Yes, you made a good choice changing from the chrome ones. What size tires are you using? __________________ 2008 BMW E64 M6 Cabrio Black/Black R230 SL500 Sport Black/Black Hardwired V1 radar, 20" black Lowenhart LDR, 2007 SL55 AMG upgrades W215 CL500 (SOLD) :( Black/Java....Hardwired V1, 20" chrome Lowenhart LDR

12-19-2006, 07:59 AM	#125
mikefili Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 81	I would like to buy a set of stock 18" 5 spoke, 04 thru 06 with tires, anyone have takeoffs?

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