2003 Mercedes SL500 Sport bodykits?

[DriftGirl]

Ive seen Fabulous for the SL . What other companies are out there? Good online shops to import items?

[Brandicus]

youve probably already seen these...

http://memoryfab.com/products/aero/car49

[DriftGirl]

I havent...thank you :)

I LOVE the Fabulous even more now that ive seen other pix. It may be a bit too aggressive for me r'now tho. The A.R.T bodykit looks clean.

thanks for the link!! theyve got sum nice 'stuff' ;)

http://memoryfab.com/products/aero/imglarge_177_1.jpg

http://memoryfab.com/products/aero/imglarge_229_2.jpg




Fabulous is gonna cost an arm....and Id still be sitting on stock rims :-[ ART may be the way to go for now. Im gonna shop around a little to make sure I get the best price/service tho.

[JN.FYC]

Bit off topic.
but
Are you Driftgirl, Emerald?
With the Red Sc300? :o

[DriftGirl]

yes. :angel:

[firelizard]

Suggestion - rims + drop before kit perhaps? This would even help you pick a kit.

[555]

some indo dude juz did it in full fabulous sl in melb ;D

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20061106153056&Filename=121735.jpg

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20061106153056&Filename=121736.jpg

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20061106153056&Filename=121738.jpg

http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20061106153056&Filename=121740.jpg

too bad his ride not low enough :laugh:

[DriftGirl]

wow, thats REALLY nice :o

I have no clue what rims. I like the Fabulous rims on his...with the kit. But Im looking into a set of I-forged.

things just add up so fast with Fabulous $tuff :-\

[elpresidente]

Just be sure to right stance/offset. There is Vitt:
http://www.vitt.jp/sl_r230/images/sl_r230_01.jpg
http://www.vitt.jp/sl_r230/images/sl_r230_02.jpg
http://www.vitt.jp/sl_r230/images/r230k20web1.jpg
http://www.vitt.jp/sl_r230/images/r230k39web1.jpg
http://www.vitt.jp/sl_r230/images/r230k42web1.jpg

[dvp]

wow, thats REALLY nice :o

I have no clue what rims. I like the Fabulous rims on his...with the kit. But Im looking into a set of I-forged.

things just add up so fast with Fabulous $tuff :-\


dont you think a set of I-forged will look a little cheap on a SL? Why not go for some Leon Hardritt wheels, which look great on a Benz

http://www.superstar-wheel.com/products/leonhardritt/images/orden/orden_01c.jpg

http://www.superstar-wheel.com/products/leonhardritt/images/orden/orden_02c.jpg

D.

[DriftGirl]

Just be sure to right stance/offset.* There is Vitt:


thank you :)

That car looks amazing* :smitten: But I dont think I'll alter the body, other than fender rolling and a kit.* *I'll make sure the stance and offset are on point...which is why im here* :coolsmiley:

[DriftGirl]

dont you think a set of I-forged will look a little cheap on a SL?* Why not go for some Leon Hardritt wheels, which look great on a Benz*

D.


Theyve (IForged) got a design that I like, and I can have them built to spec. and painted....I havent priced them. just kinda want them



I dont think Ive ever seen the 'Leon Hardritt' rims before. :coolsmiley:

[uncle_el]

I havent...thank you :)

I LOVE the Fabulous even more now that ive seen other pix. It may be a bit too aggressive for me r'now tho. The A.R.T bodykit looks clean.

thanks for the link!! theyve got sum nice 'stuff' ;)

Fabulous is gonna cost an arm....and Id still be sitting on stock rims :-[ ART may be the way to go for now. Im gonna shop around a little to make sure I get the best price/service tho.



wow, thats REALLY nice :o

I have no clue what rims. I like the Fabulous rims on his...with the kit. But Im looking into a set of I-forged.

things just add up so fast with Fabulous $tuff :-\


a 2003 sl500 goes for about 62k to 90k depending on mileage and condition... and fabulous rims and a kit might be too much?! *:idiot2:

i guess i'm confused... because it seems like we're just posting up pics of expensive parts for a car that's already expensive... maybe it's just me.

[DriftGirl]

It's not too much. ;D It's about what im willing to spend....regardless to how much I may have paid for the car. I dont WANT to spend another 20k on the car.* That widebody looks sick, stretched tires,etc....but It's not the direction I want to take with this car....at any price

I have been leaning towards that Fabulous after the silver pix were posted...but I know how I am: If I buy it, I'll be another 20k into it before summer gets here :buck2:

Maybe I'll do all of that when I start a VIP project someday.* *8)

[DriftGirl]

I saw my old car on the freeway today....didnt miss it.

I think I had purchased the worst example of a MB product to ever hit the road :sad:


WOW, Ive learned soooo much since this thread was made back then. thanks guys! :runcoold:

[coco-puffs]

can't forget Garson, Carmake T&E (not sure if they make them for the CL though), Wald, Auto Couture, ummm, who else...

[DriftGirl]

This thread is hella old.

I sold the car a while back. I saw it today (on the freeway) for the first time and was thinking about the things I wanted to do back then.

I shouldve never strayed from my Lexus roots :biggthumpup:

[widebody_Q]

Sometimes I look at my old posts and say dam I was stupid. :pat:

Experience is the best teacher. Information doesnt always stick from just reading things online, you actually have to go out and do things to learn from it.


Edit: what didnt you like about the Benz? Any issues? Maintance?

[DriftGirl]

Yeah, I have to agree: " experience is the best teacher":biggthumpup:

Well, The car pulled to one direction and I couldnt figure out why. It had a clean carfax,Mechanical history,body,etc.. So I bought it outright, which is why I didnt want to dump another huge chunk of change into it at the time....to the dismay of a couple peeps....amazing.

Ended up sitting in a shop for almost 3 weeks, just a couple days after getting the keys.
A mechanic from Mercedes then came to the shop and confirmed that there was a problem and took the car to their place....for FREE. No one could figure it out :sad:

ended up getting a ton of suspension stuff replaced and then figured out the problem was in the rear of the car....at the 4th week



I dont finance cars but Its probably a car one should buy new from the dealer and not private party. I know the Mercedes product and this was not typical in any way....so its not a knock on them. The car was very nice and all you'd expect (and more) from MB.

So I documented everything and sold it a while later.
Live n learn....I guess :shrug:

[chrisngo]

I saw the Fabulous SL at the 2003 SEMA show. This was prob the nicest car at the show. It was unique, cause no other JDM VIP manufacturers were there. I loved the car. The funniest thing about the Fabulous booth, they handed out free "Fabulous" box wrapped condoms.

Edit...and I just read this is an old thread. LOL...oh well good story.

[JDMJim]

one thing about the silver benz, not low enough at all. Anyway, you should look for AF/Imp At Mitsuwa. You'll get all the info you need. Even I take a gnader at times.

Found this site for Porsche
www.rsr911.jp for example