turbosportique ltd's SLK55 AMG (Contains Pics)

DansSlk · 01-19-2007

Posted on behalf on turbosportique ltd showing the modifications made to his car.

SLK 55 AMG 2006

Pictures as requested by Forum enthusiasts.

AMG Aluminum shift Paddles shows kit and final installation
Kleeman front spoiler redesigned for fit and made to be removable incase of re painting
Rear Air Diffuser custom designed and built by my company
Custom designed AMG Shifter emblem
MB windblocker laser engraved
Many thanks to Dan for his help via e-mails as well as my Technician Chris Matuszak

Best Regards
James Gross

**etyu** · 01-19-2007

simply AWESOME!

**Ynot** · 01-19-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

simply AWESOME!

x2, I love the front lip and the rear diffuser..

**alroumi** · 01-19-2007

I am getting the front lip for sure, but the rear diffusor needs getting used to especially for me since I just came back from admiring my SLK's rear.

Shiny_side_up · 01-19-2007

Oh bummer,

i was expecting to see a twin-turbo install...

Especially with the T42 license plate.

cyberdrakon · 01-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Shiny_side_up

Oh bummer,

i was expecting to see a twin-turbo install...

Especially with the T42 license plate.

me too....

the rear diffuser looks cool though...shifter emblem is nice too.

mtiede · 01-19-2007

What purpose does the rear diffuser serve? (sorry, don't know

)

DansSlk · 01-19-2007

I might be wrong here but i think its just cosmetic mimicking the F430's diffuser.

Do you remember a thread we had a while back when there where some photoshopped pics produced by easty

**-1-** · 01-19-2007

Sorry I can't agree. BIG

on the rear diffuser. Just doesn't look right.

DansSlk · 01-19-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

Sorry I can't agree. BIG

on the rear diffuser. Just doesn't look right.

I agree with the diffuser mate i think it's because of the shape of the bumper.

I sure do like the front lip however

**dsb** · 01-19-2007

Thumbs up on the front lip. I wish I could get it but my driveway is too steep.

Interesting rear diffuser. I'd love to see someone produce a rear diffuser that is one whole piece replacing the black plastic that surrounds the exhaust. I don't like the look of two different plastics mounted together. Even cooler would be to make it out of CF. I'd buy it.

PS. Congrats on being the first with a rear diffuser. You always got to give it up for people who pave the way.

turbosportique ltd · 01-20-2007

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Originally Posted by mtiede

What purpose does the rear diffuser serve? (sorry, don't know

)

It was designed to extract air from underneath the car at speeds. Stops air from buffeting in rear bumper area.

James

Vin · 01-20-2007

that front lip is stunning, how much do u think painted and fitted?
i like the idea of making it easily removable

thanks

ps. the diffuser might look better if the entire black part had the same finish

bkyc · 01-20-2007

James,

Is your company located in Canada?

Thanks

**Bernd js** · 01-20-2007

Hi James,

great work in developing these mods.

But I personally don't like them. Simply the AMG body kit plus eventually the spoiler, that's all.

Somebody else has had a similar idea:

benz--man · 01-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

What purpose does the rear diffuser serve? (sorry, don't know

)

It supposes to create smooth transition for the air when it gets from under the car to the back of the car (where the pressure is a little higher). This reduces the drag force and also increases the down force allowing the car to go faster and handle better. Of course the higher the speed the higher difference in pressure and it's only at high speeds that having a diffuser make any difference.
While these days the diffuser is a must for the high end sport cars (SLR, F430, LP640, etc.) and a lot of research is done for each individual model (although nothing close to what the F1 teams are doing) I think this diffuser for the SLK might help a little (if you remove the 155mph speed limiter) but definitely the most important role is a cosmetic one.

**dsb** · 01-20-2007

I kinda like the VATH rear diffuser. I do think it could be improved a bit more.

I like the overall design but here's some suggestions:
-create one that will work with the stock exhaust.
-eliminate the rivets.
-it seems like it is screwed to stock panel thus it sticks out. fix it so it's even.

I'd buy it then for sure.

**Bernd js** · 01-20-2007

Hi dsb,

the owner of this 55AMG told me that the diffusor and the exhaust was individually produced for himself.
The distance between the panel and the diffusor is made due to thermal reasons. So the rivets keep this cooling split. The rear mufflers are behind the bumber.

**dsb** · 01-20-2007

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Originally Posted by ///AMG 55

So Dan you have been holding back on me

Just where can that shifter logo be had?

Oh Sh*t!

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't catch that before. I want one too! Where can I find it?

01-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	turbosportique ltd's SLK55 AMG (Contains Pics) Posted on behalf on turbosportique ltd showing the modifications made to his car. SLK 55 AMG 2006 Pictures as requested by Forum enthusiasts. AMG Aluminum shift Paddles shows kit and final installation Kleeman front spoiler redesigned for fit and made to be removable incase of re painting Rear Air Diffuser custom designed and built by my company Custom designed AMG Shifter emblem MB windblocker laser engraved Many thanks to Dan for his help via e-mails as well as my Technician Chris Matuszak Best Regards James Gross __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	simply AWESOME! __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I might be wrong here but i think its just cosmetic mimicking the F430's diffuser. Do you remember a thread we had a while back when there where some photoshopped pics produced by easty __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,224 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Sorry I can't agree. BIG on the rear diffuser. Just doesn't look right. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Shiny_side_up SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh bummer, i was expecting to see a twin-turbo install... Especially with the T42 license plate.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	What purpose does the rear diffuser serve? (sorry, don't know )

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Thumbs up on the front lip. I wish I could get it but my driveway is too steep. Interesting rear diffuser. I'd love to see someone produce a rear diffuser that is one whole piece replacing the black plastic that surrounds the exhaust. I don't like the look of two different plastics mounted together. Even cooler would be to make it out of CF. I'd buy it. PS. Congrats on being the first with a rear diffuser. You always got to give it up for people who pave the way. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	that front lip is stunning, how much do u think painted and fitted? i like the idea of making it easily removable thanks ps. the diffuser might look better if the entire black part had the same finish

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bkyc SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Vehicle: SLK 55 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	James, Is your company located in Canada? Thanks

01-20-2007	#17 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	I kinda like the VATH rear diffuser. I do think it could be improved a bit more. I like the overall design but here's some suggestions: -create one that will work with the stock exhaust. -eliminate the rivets. -it seems like it is screwed to stock panel thus it sticks out. fix it so it's even. I'd buy it then for sure. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Hi dsb, the owner of this 55AMG told me that the diffusor and the exhaust was individually produced for himself. The distance between the panel and the diffusor is made due to thermal reasons. So the rivets keep this cooling split. The rear mufflers are behind the bumber. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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