July 24, 2009
Some like it hot! Whether you noticed or not, the tunes trumpeting out of the SLK55 exhaust are more robust during cold starts but soon diminish as the engine warms. One owner of a 2009 SLK55 likes the cold start sound and he would like to keep it full-time. Any reader suggestions?
Here’s Bruce’s question – leave a comment if you have an answer for him:
I want to get more sweet V8 sound from my 2009 SLK55. I don’t care about the stereo. I want the exhaust to sound way better than it does. What is the best, least expensive way to do that? Is there a solenoid that closes down the sound, soon after a cold start. Because the cold start sound is great. It just doesn’t last long enough. Is there a “flapper mod” that would give the car more sound, or something else? What about an X-pipe to replace the resonator? Thanks for your help. My dealer has no suggestions…
Thanks, Bruce
I want to get more sweet V8 sound from my 2009 SLK55. I don’t care about the stereo. I want the exhaust to sound way better than it does. What is the best, least expensive way to do that? Is there a solenoid that closes down the sound, soon after a cold start. Because the cold start sound is great. It just doesn’t last long enough. Is there a “flapper mod” that would give the car more sound, or something else? What about an X-pipe to replace the resonator? Thanks for your help. My dealer has no suggestions…
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July 23, 2009
The race is on for Spencer Pumpelly and he’ll be driving a Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GT. Here’s TRG Motorsports and Circle B MotorCars press release for Sunday’s SCCA Pro racing SPEED World Challenge GT Series (July 26).
AMG Market News/Source: PR news from TRG Motorsports/Mooresville, N.C. (July 22, 2009) - TRG Motorsports and Circle B MotorCars of Texas are ready for the No. 71 Circle B MotorCars Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT to make its North American racing debut in round six of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Series at Autobahn Country Club Sunday, July 26. Continue reading » »
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July 16, 2009
Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in around 4 seconds!
Are you serious, an SLS AMG with electric drive? It appears Mercedes-AMG is developing a zero-emission high-tech drive for their high-performance AMG model range of sports cars. The drive system includes four electric motors positioned near the wheels with one transmission per axle that will transmit the power. Below is the official Mercedes-AMG press release dated July 16, 2009.
AMG Market/PR News from Mercedes-AMG/Affalterbach – Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. This model sees Mercedes-Benz and AMG displaying their expertise in the development of alternative drive solutions for high-performance super sports cars, delivering further proof of their pioneering status in this market segment. [Non-Electric SLS AMG Gullwing Photo Gallery here.] Continue reading » »
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