"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
12/30/2015 at 16:47 • Filed to: SLS AMG
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"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
12/30/2015 at 16:47 • Filed to: SLS AMG | 7
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But it has its high points. This very nice gentleman brought in his ‘08 CLK500 for a service this morning, and asked if we’d service his “other Mercedes” this afternoon. This is the “other Mercedes.” Needless to say, this is not what I was expecting.
Interestingly, and as with !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ’s SLS, this car has already had its transaxle replaced, with only 5200 miles on it. I noticed it looked less weathered than the surrounding components, and showed some sealant that was a bit sloppier than I’ve come to expect from the factory. I asked the owner about it and he confirmed the replacement. People appreciate when you notice things like that unbidden.
Also interesting and surprising to see the body sealer unpainted on the underside, usually this stuff is painted over. AMGTech could probably answer this, but I wonder if it’s left unfinished to better facilitate inspection for flaws or chassis issues.
Dem brakes is nice
Well, 6.2 if we’re being pedantic...
OM NOM NOM
Note how far back the engine is, and the massive dry sump tank ahead of it.
Not a bad place to be, I love the classic color combination of medium gray over red. For an otherwise flashy car, it’s nicely restrained and traditional.
Battery Tender Unnecessary
> RallyWrench
12/30/2015 at 16:57 |
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I believe the excess of sealer is mainly to reduce the oxidation and corrosion of the aluminum surfaces that might be exposed to road debris. The car isn’t going to rust, but atmosphere still effects it, especially in areas that might see abrasion from particulates.
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RallyWrench
> Battery Tender Unnecessary
12/30/2015 at 16:57 |
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Probably true. I wasn’t so much surprised to see so much of it as to see it unpainted.
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Battery Tender Unnecessary
> RallyWrench
12/30/2015 at 17:07 |
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I’m more surprised that someone would blow $5,400 on the carbon fiber engine cover you only see when the hood is up intead of the $6,400 1,000-watt Bang & Olufsen system that replaces the standard 100-watt you’d find in a base C-Class of the time.
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RallyWrench
> Battery Tender Unnecessary
12/30/2015 at 17:12 |
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That’s not standard? Interesting. I’d definitely have gone for the stereo.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> RallyWrench
12/30/2015 at 17:31 |
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Damn!!! That’s all, just damn....
Chasaboo
> RallyWrench
12/30/2015 at 17:33 |
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Damn, that car is so hot. I still want one. That is the top of the list for me.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> RallyWrench
12/30/2015 at 18:04 |
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replacing spark plugs in years to come will be a pain.
JGrabowMSt
> Battery Tender Unnecessary
12/30/2015 at 18:36 |
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Can we go back to the time when engines didnt have covers altogether? Id be okay with that.
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Battery Tender Unnecessary
> JGrabowMSt
12/30/2015 at 18:38 |
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If you didn’t spring for the covers (I didn't) you can see a lot more of the engineering that went into the car.
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JGrabowMSt
> Battery Tender Unnecessary
12/30/2015 at 18:41 |
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I just wish the velocity stacks were visible. Everything is better with velocity stacks, and more better when you can see them.
shop-teacher
> JGrabowMSt
12/30/2015 at 20:10 |
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Truth!
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shop-teacher
> RallyWrench
12/30/2015 at 20:12 |
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Man these things are cool!
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> RallyWrench
12/31/2015 at 02:29 |
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Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer to that. But I like Battery Tender Unnecessary’s idea. There is also a possibility that’s it’s done this way for multiple reasons, such as weight savings (paint can be surprisingly heavy over a large enough surface, and every ounce counts) and your inspection idea.