Eagerly awaiting the pics with the wheels on and the car dropped.
What a killer build... Thanks for sharing the play by play.

 

So we hit a little snag in the build. Luckily the car was at the right shop to handle it. Looks like my ABC light came on during transport since one of the front shocks is leaking fluid. Serge at Hyevon was able to order a replacement today. Also the valve covers are leaking so we might as well reseal them now while most of the engine covers are off. I can't believe the car has a blown shock and leaking valve covers with 31k on the odometer.

Another problem we encountered is Mercedes sells their headlights without the ballast control unit. I had no idea. When I buy BMW headlight it comes with everything. So we won't have functional headlights until after SEMA when the car arrives back. Lucky those leds in the headlights and the front bumper are so bright. We won't be driving the car on the street for another week or so after SEMA so we can take care of some of the little things after the show. The most important thing is the car gets to the show at this point.

So total this morning we added another $3500 to the budget of the build. Was not expecting it and definitely not happy about it, but you have to pay to play.

 

WOW I am salivating at the thought of seeing this car complete...in it's glory on the show floor...Vincent please take LOTS of phots and post them and lets all share the moment with you

 

Serge and John @ Hyevon Motors are a great group of guys who know what they are doing! Definitely right place at the right time.

Can't wait to see the car in all it's glory. It's going to be EPIC!!!

 

man, the car look outstanding and not finish yet...

 

+2 great guys, visiting soon as well

 

You are the reason I am going to SEMA... I want to see this in person. The lights are amazing... the LED around the Xenon housing... I must ask.. did you spend enough on this build to buy another SL???

 

Wow Eric. That means alot. Come by the booth. We will definitely chat. I don't want to add up all the receipts but I can safety estimate we spent enough to buy another used sl55. This whole build could not be possible without all the sponsors who helped us with this build.

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Last day of the build!!!

Today I was running around all day through the freeways of Southern California. Last minute I decided that the all black front Mercedes grill was not working for me. I had Long at DTM Autobody spray the star emblem BASF Glasurit Liquid Metal to match the rest of the car to give the front some contrast. The end product turned out so much better then what we before. DTM Autobody also painted the intake valve covers Mclaren Orange to match the brakes.

I was eagerly waiting and tracking my UPS shipment from Carbonio. I was getting really nervous until 11pm when the carbon fiber intake, and carbon fiber engine covered arrived at the office. The Status Racing Harnesses came in the morning as well just in time. Then I drove down to Wheel Warehouse in Anaheim to pick up the new mounted concave carbon fiber wheels and rushed everything to Hyevon Motors in Huntington Beach to get the rest of the parts installed.

The team at Hyevon worked the entire night to finish all the last minute details. They even had their own detailer come by to give the car a complete detail treatment. I can't thank them enough. Without their help this project would have never made it to SEMA. I just left Hyevon at 2am this morning after the final decals and graphics from Instyle Graphics were applied to the car. Emergency Hookers the transport company is coming to pick up the car at 10am and then it will make the journey through the desert to be unveiled at SEMA.

Of course we ran into a few hiccups along the way and there will be changes made after the car returns from SEMA. One thing I was not happy with is the exhaust tips. The Porsche turbo ones are just too small for the big openings of the Misha Design carbon fiber rear diffuser. Hyevon will be making me some custom exhaust tips after the show. I also will upgrade to a 14" rear wheel instead of the 12.5" I currently have in the rear. The car has plenty of the room inside and the 375/20/21 tire has plenty of sidewall bulge.

Here are some quick pictures I took with my point and shoot. They aren't the best but will give you a general understanding of where the car stands at this point. I guarantee I will have some great pictures for you from the SEMA booth during the show with my SLR camera. For those coming to the SEMA show the car will be in Booth # 48056 in the South Hall. Come by I would love to meet some fellow car enthusiasts and fellow forum members. Its always good to put a face with a screen name.

 

More Pictures

 

Car looks amazing. I absolutely LOVE that steering wheel. One thing though, those are not valve covers that were painted orange, those are the surge tanks.

But GOD DAMN! What a sexy SL! Congrats.

 

Looks awesome mon. Your team did an excelent job, and in such a short period of time. Mad props to all involved.
Your gonna get so much attention at the show.

PS, love the surge tanks

 

love it! The color I really want to see in person! Any time left to change your interior lights to LED?

 

Finished product looks stunning.

 

i felt in LOVE

 

WoW!

 

Congrats, interior looks great and the color is fantastic.

You own the IForged wheel line correct ?

 

I'll be looking out for your car at the show, hope to see you there too.

 

Holy ****! That is one of the nicest Mercedes I have ever seen. The Paint color is intoxicating, I can't wait for the pro photoshoot.

Please take the 55k engine to Stage 5 Please! The Ricker how are you going to top this?

 

IMPRESSIVE, LOVE THE STEERING WHEEL.

 

WOW ... Incredible machine!

The CF on the new style steering wheel looks fantastic and compliments the interior very well.

Cyan ... how much trouble (if any) to replace the steering wheel to the newer style ... was it simply plug-n-play or major surgery required?

 

I confuse the two threads. Can someone Sum me up please ?

ricker : Basis(SL55 ? SL600 ? ) , Wheels(brand and model) , other mods.

cyan :

thanks.

 

Very nice finished product! The CF makes the interior, BTW love the HU (I have the same one in my C240) Beautiful car you deserve to be very proud.

 

Fantastic Congrads!

 

Excellent build! Love the interior, the attention to detail, and all the special parts that made this car so amazing! Well done!