New Shoes for my SL65. Marcus's "Return to Quality" - Page 2

Marcus Frost · 10-13-2009, 04:07 AM

JonMBZ,

Check tirerack.com for prices...

griza,

Lowered via SDS.

Ingenere & mf1 - thanks...

-m

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allenjdmb · 10-13-2009, 08:16 AM

It's a beauty.

chuck z · 10-13-2009, 10:47 AM

Looks really good! Nice work.

BLKCLK550 · 10-13-2009, 11:09 AM

FAP FAP FAP FAP

AhMyGawd · 10-13-2009, 11:27 AM

I have to say Marcus - You have great taste... LOL
I went with Lowenharts on mine.

jrgator · 10-20-2009, 12:20 PM

Marcus, it looks incredible. I contacted Tirerack yesterday about a similar setup, but with PS2s. Their recommendation is 9X245/35 and 10.5X285/30. What do you think?
By the way, you are spot on about not lowering it.

Marcus Frost · 10-20-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrgator

Marcus, it looks incredible. I contacted Tirerack yesterday about a similar setup, but with PS2s. Their recommendation is 9X245/35 and 10.5X285/30. What do you think?
By the way, you are spot on about not lowering it.

JR,

I run Pirelli PZeros with the same size up front but a 305/25/20 in the rear... I was able to cut a 1.85 60' at the track with these tires (not lowering the pressure, either) and go through the lights with an 11.50 @ 121. I am very happy with them.

I have had bad experiences with PS2s, although I may have just been unlucky.

-m

PrecisionEngine · 10-20-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus Frost

JR,

I run Pirelli PZeros with the same size up front but a 305/25/20 in the rear... I was able to cut a 1.85 60' at the track with these tires (not lowering the pressure, either) and go through the lights with an 11.50 @ 121. I am very happy with them.

I have had bad experiences with PS2s, although I may have just been unlucky.

-m

M,

How do you like the Pzero's in the road noise department? My car came with Re050d; they are driving me crazy!!

sorry if this is a bit OT.

Pete.

nick 55 · 10-20-2009, 11:30 PM

Precision, I would venture to say that if you have made it 7000 miles on those tires, then you are definitely not enjoying the car to it's true potential

You are new here, I see. Welcome, and you should join us during one of our meets sometime. I hear we host some pretty cool meets.

Nick

PrecisionEngine · 10-21-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick 55

Precision, I would venture to say that if you have made it 7000 miles on those tires, then you are definitely not enjoying the car to it's true potential

You are new here, I see. Welcome, and you should join us during one of our meets sometime. I hear we host some pretty cool meets.

Nick

Your right! i haven't quite gotten the chance to enjoy the car... (working alot).... but besides that I've only had the car for 3 weeks now and i would like to get all little annoying bugs out of it before i start beating on it.

1) front sinks like like 3/4" within 4/5 hours of driving it (sometimes).
2) This oil consumption has to go !!! or the car will.
3) It has a vibration that starts at about 80mph and just gets worse with speed.
4) and these ****ing loud tires !

I am extremely picky with my vehicles

.

the reason i have put so many miles on it in so little time is because I bought the car from CA and decided to take the scenic route back home...

I would love to meet up!!! I assume you guys would post the meet here

??

Pete.

jcpca356 · 10-21-2009, 01:44 PM

congrats on your SL65, I have the same and just had new rear tires put on and lowered. every i choose to drive the SL in the morning, i feel like i'm betraying the 911 Turbo...really likin' the luxury and the sheer power combo, combined with the droptop!

OUTCAST · 10-23-2009, 01:28 AM

Your car is looking killer nice job!

nick 55 · 10-23-2009, 01:45 AM

Marcus, I don't think I ever officially posted that I like the wheels, and a couple of my clients who just browse this site said that you have a gorgeous car too.
Props given to where props are due!

Nick

kustom2k1 · 10-23-2009, 10:19 PM

Truly the best looking wheel i have ever seen on an SL, takes the cars look to a new level..

Rick SL55 · 10-24-2009, 07:00 PM

any vibration with this wheels?

already have 2 set of 20" wheels and probably will get the 18x8.5, can a wider tire can be installed on this wheels(recommended tire size 255/40-18).

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Rick SL55 · 10-24-2009, 07:22 PM

after searching on this forum a SL with those 18" wheels will not look good.

bigben320e · 10-24-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus Frost

Allen,

55 w/ P30 just means you have the same brakes I do. In 20", they fit. Buy in confidence.

Alexbenz,

No, the car doesn't need more of a drop. First off, I think a car looks stupid and ghetto with too much of a drop - I'm not from SoCal where you have to put 20s on everything with wheels and have to have the bumper rubbing the pavement

. I drive this car daily in the summer through a real metropolitan city so there has to be some sanity when it comes to how I set it up.

Second, with people in the car rolling on the highway the car sits perfect... about a 1/4" lower than it is in the picture.

-m

+100 on that. Your car is tops, I know you are happy with the results. When I got my Vossen 083 20's a lot of people were saying a drop was needed, glad I did not do it. Drive and love it!

Fastgreek · 10-25-2009, 12:16 AM

WOW, i wouldn't lower it any more, your car is beautiful as is.Totally amazing......

10-13-2009, 08:16 AM	#27
allenjdmb MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,045 Drives: SL 55 030, ML, E55, bunch of old ones	10-4! It's a beauty.

10-13-2009, 10:47 AM	#28
chuck z Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carolina on my mind Posts: 690 Drives: 78 928	Looks really good! Nice work. __________________ Chuck Z 2008 CLK63 BS - Renntech headers/soundpipes, H&R spacers 2005 SL55 -20" O.Z. Ultraleggera HLT, SL63 spoiler 2005 E55 Wagon - 20" AMG reps

10-13-2009, 11:09 AM	#29
BLKCLK550 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 212 Drives: clk 550	FAP FAP FAP FAP __________________ Do not pursue what is illusory - property and position: all that is gained at the expense of your nerves decade after decade and can be confiscated in one fell night. Live with a steady superiority over life - don't be afraid of misfortune, and do not yearn after happiness; it is after all, all the same: the bitter doesn't last forever, and the sweet never fills the cup to overflowing. Alexander Solzhenitsyn

10-13-2009, 11:27 AM	#30
AhMyGawd Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 69 Drives: SL55 M45 Jeep Commander	I have to say Marcus - You have great taste... LOL I went with Lowenharts on mine. __________________

10-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#34
nick 55 Super Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 756 Drives: E55	Precision, I would venture to say that if you have made it 7000 miles on those tires, then you are definitely not enjoying the car to it's true potential You are new here, I see. Welcome, and you should join us during one of our meets sometime. I hear we host some pretty cool meets. Nick __________________ I did not buy an AMG to signify I had arrived, but to tell people I am leaving.

10-20-2009, 12:20 PM	#31
jrgator Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13 Drives: SL55, ML320	Marcus, it looks incredible. I contacted Tirerack yesterday about a similar setup, but with PS2s. Their recommendation is 9X245/35 and 10.5X285/30. What do you think? By the way, you are spot on about not lowering it.

10-21-2009, 01:44 PM	#36
jcpca356 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 67 Drives: 06 SL65 AMG, 04 E5004Matic,02 911Turbo (Fluidmotorunion tuned),06 Cayenne S	congrats on your SL65, I have the same and just had new rear tires put on and lowered. every i choose to drive the SL in the morning, i feel like i'm betraying the 911 Turbo...really likin' the luxury and the sheer power combo, combined with the droptop! __________________ 06 SL65 AMG, 04 E500 4Matic, 02 996 Turbo (Fluidmotornion tuned), 06 Cayenne S Gone: 03 F360 Spider, 04 M3 Cab, 06 GS300 AWD, 01 740iL, 00 S500, 98 911 C2S, 95 911, 97 E320, 97 Lotus Esprit Twin Turbo, 90 911 C2 Cab, 57 356 Rep, 03 325cic, 05 XC90, 97 Z3 2.8, 00 RX300, 00 Boxster (yellow~)

10-23-2009, 01:28 AM	#37
OUTCAST Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 185 Drives: SL600	Your car is looking killer nice job! __________________ Capo regime Interior Highlands (member #13)

10-23-2009, 01:45 AM	#38
nick 55 Super Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 756 Drives: E55	Marcus, I don't think I ever officially posted that I like the wheels, and a couple of my clients who just browse this site said that you have a gorgeous car too. Props given to where props are due! Nick __________________ I did not buy an AMG to signify I had arrived, but to tell people I am leaving.

10-23-2009, 10:19 PM	#39
kustom2k1 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 03sl55	Truly the best looking wheel i have ever seen on an SL, takes the cars look to a new level..

10-24-2009, 07:00 PM	#40
Rick SL55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 364 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG, 1970 Dodge Charger 440, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, Beck Spyder 550	any vibration with this wheels? already have 2 set of 20" wheels and probably will get the 18x8.5, can a wider tire can be installed on this wheels(recommended tire size 255/40-18). http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand __________________ 2005 SL55 AMG Powerchip Group, VRP short headers ,K&N filters, PTE thermostat. 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive, Reus Audio

10-24-2009, 07:22 PM	#41
Rick SL55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 364 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG, 1970 Dodge Charger 440, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, Beck Spyder 550	after searching on this forum a SL with those 18" wheels will not look good. __________________ 2005 SL55 AMG Powerchip Group, VRP short headers ,K&N filters, PTE thermostat. 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive, Reus Audio

10-25-2009, 12:16 AM	#43
Fastgreek Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Macungie, Pa Posts: 299 Drives: 01 E320,04 Duramax , 87 Buick Gn, 89 Turbo TA,	WOW, i wouldn't lower it any more, your car is beautiful as is.Totally amazing...... __________________

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