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POV You Drive the 2004 SL55 AMG on Scenic Backroads HD SOUND 4K
Loved making this. The exhaust has been mic'd up for better sound!! Listen to the roar of the supercharged V8 driving along these scenic roads in stereo 4K quality. Exhaust mods are a muffler + secondary cat delete with an X pipe. I know the dashboard is a bit dusty!
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Stage 4 Cancer Update
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Thank you all who have been following along. Here is the latest in my journey in dealing with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Muffler Delete on an SL55 AMG (Cold Starts, Accelerations, etc.)
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Exhaust 101 tells you to get rid of the mufflers if your car is not loud enough, so I did just that, plus more (X-pipe)!! Take a listen to how it sounds - Not too loud, but not too quiet. There is a bit of drone around 2000-2500 RPM that I had to get used to. All in all, very happy with the results! Special thanks to @19Bozzy92 0:00 Intro w/ Before & After 0:37 Modifications 1:25 SL63 Compariso...
My cancer diagnosis
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Sometimes things will get in between you and your goals, and many times unexpected. Here's a short overview of what's been going on in my life, and how I'm planning to go on. If anyone watching is suffering from a fate similar to mine, whether bigger or smaller, please know you're not alone! Many have trekked this journey before, it's no doubt a scary one. Never hestitate to reach out to others...
Here's why people call old Mercedes "Money Pits"
Просмотров 21 тыс.Год назад
It's been a while since I've posted last, mainly because I've been busy fixing some things on the SL55. We've all heard the saying that "there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes / BMW / other European car". In this video, I go through my personal experience in purchasing a 20-year-old car, and fixing it up for the past 6 months. If you're looking for a car like this, or something s...
A $30 part caused my used $130k Mercedes SL to stall (and how I fixed it)
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I guess with old cars it comes as no surprise that some things will fail, or are bound to fail. This is the first major failure I had gone through with this car. In this case, one single sensor (crankshaft position) caused the whole car to shut down at highway speed, and I go in detail about the incident and how I fixed it.
Here's 5 modern features on my old 2004 Mercedes SL
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For a car that is 2 decades old, the 2004 R230 Mercedes SL sure had a lot of options that really made it stand out from your regular car - some of which are just becoming common today! Here I go over a few of them, and which ones are my favorite. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Keyless Entry 0:48 Push To Start 1:02 Panoramic Moonroof 1:22 Rest Mode 1:52 Heated Ventilated Massaging Seats
I bought a used $130,000 Mercedes SL from 2004, here's what's wrong with it
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This Mercedes SL55 was $130,000 in 2004, which equates to $208,000 today, and I bought it. With 45,000 miles, is this a steal or a total money pit? In this video I go over some small issues it may have, and some thoughts about the purchase. Follow me along my journey to bring this car to perfection! 0:00 Intro 1:19 Problems 2:39 Interior 3:38 Final thoughts
ive been looking for months and i straight up cant decide which one i would like. i also look at the 350 sl as its closer to price range
Recently bought an slk 55 r171 and love the size of it and the v8 sounds great. I already have an E coupe and an SL felt the same kind of car, bigger and more luxurious but less fun. I m super happy with the SLK
Love to hear it, i still cant imagine they put a big V8 in a car the size of the SLK so im sure it's loads of fun 😁😁
Good video, ill share
Thank you!
great video!
got an slk, went on vacation with it. from 1 side of europe to the other side of europe. Cheap, suprisingly chill on the highway, and fit more luggage then expected. Of course there are cars that get more millage for their gas but what can you expect from a supercharged convertible thats dirt cheap in europe. Most used cars are so expensive here, and the slk is a exception.
Agreed! It's a surprisingly good balance of fun and practicality
It costs a bit more than an average car, but you drive something that's so different than the shit you see today. FYI I have a E350 since 4 years, it costs me 817€/Y in standard maintenance (oil, filters, tyres...) and 1179€/Y in repair, including all 4 corners airmatic suspension. It's is about 190€ per month, doing the majority of the repair DIY.
For sure- DIY goes a long with with cost saving!
Have the R230 SL600. The SLK I find is way too small. Both great cars anyway 👍🏼 nice review
I agree! Tiny but still fun. Love that V12 as well!
Hi, great review! I didn't know that it had a motorized rear view mirror? Is that a standard or an extra feature? I don't know where the adjusting switch is? Thanx in advance, and keep up the good work. Also very happy for your medical situation!!
Thank you!! I want to say it's standard, the funny part is there is no control to directly adjust it, but if you have its position saved in the seat memory, then it will return to that position when you hit the button
@@ShutterSpeed_auto Ok, Thanx for telling me. 🙂
This not having 1m views ain't right, amazing quality man.
The editing, the cuts, and the jokes- 10/10 man. Love the breakdown and the content!
One of my fav cars! Great shots! The SC M113K are one of the best AMG engines.
exhaust sounds so good! I followed your modifications too and it’s the perfect balance of loudness and throaty
Agreed! none too disturbing when it doesn't need to be, but can get very loud when wanted. I do believe the X pipe adds a great tone
Such awesome news! Best wishes. Enjoy the drives and be safe.
Thank you!
Great video, really enjoyed it. You are a brave guy doing all your all repairs.
It's definitely a project to take on 😅
Even if you spent $8500 and get that stuff fixed, you still get a car that started at €108000 before taxes when it was new and will last if you look for it. I mean $8500 for a 20 y/o car = $425/y. That's not a lot, considering it maybe be a future classic.
yes if you're not mechanically minded one of these cars is not for you. My parents have one and it's money Pit
Great news, love your car as much my own 500❤
Thank you ♥
not applicable to AMG cars
Glade to hear dude🎉
Congratulations ❤
YES BRO!! ❤🎉
Abs, will break...
Clicked because of the title. I had stage 2 colon cancer that I had removed last year but currently undergoing chemo currently. I'm staying because of the SL55. Looks just like mine :) Great news on the cancer!!!!
Thank you! I'm told the chemo nowadays is much better than it was 20, or even 10 years ago. Good luck with your journey!
Amazing news man. FK cancer!
The best news❤❤❤❤
never heard anything better!
Hooray!
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@@ShutterSpeed_auto HUH
great news! all the best for you! maybe the 55 has also contributed to healing :)
Thanks a lot! I'd like to think so 😁😁
Here's to your new channel direction, congratulations!
Thank you!
Congrats man! Awesome news
fact is the older models are fsr more reliable than the newer models
How does this have only 8 views?
I did a muffler delete, and nothing else on my '13 SL 63. Good growl on starting and upon acceleration, no drone at any rpm.
Would love to hear a video of that!
Looks good bro
The cold start sounds so nice 🔥
I bought a 2003 w215 CL with 70k for $1000 and everybody told me it would be one of the worst decisions I’ve made. Even a repair shop said “stay away”. Replaced ABC with coils, same vacuum puck in the trunk went bad, now I’ve had the car for 2 years and has been the most reliable car in my driveway.
Awesome how you do that?😊
Wow that is a nice sound - how much did the conversion cost? Mike
Im new to your channel man. I’m thinking of getting a 2006 sl 55 but man im scared the abc is gonna die at any point haha. I’ll just enjoy watching your content for now.
I was very scared of this car at first (still am lol), and ABC was a big part of it. Mine sags when parked overnight for 12+ hours, and I've narrowed it down to a valve block issue, so it doesn't have any problems when the engine is on and the car is running (it's been like that for 9000+ miles I've put on it). I also flushed the ABC fluid / upgraded the filter when I first got the car to ensure I wouldn't have any further issues other than that. I will probably be doing a coilover swap in the next few months just to ensure much more reliability and to not get stuck if a hose blows. If you're able to test drive the car, then that's a huge plus, just to see how well the suspension functions! Considering all of that, I still love the car and drive it at least weekly! Definitely no regrets!
What's the reliability of these like?
M113 is a phenomenal engine, transmission is nothing crazy, usually its the suspension on these but a lot of people swap em out, though do note you should only get one if you are willing to shell out preventative care and really be meticulous about keeping it in top shape and remember that regardless of how solid many components are the cost to repair is still high when something inevitably does break. if you cant afford to do that stay away
As the other answer stated, the engine / transmission is known to be rock solid and durable, though this generation of SL has other common problems - hydraulic suspension and roof leaks, sensotronic brake failure, and ball joints / control arm issues seem to be the most costly of them, though there are many forums in which owners discuss DIY fixes
@@ShutterSpeed_autoanother great video. Still waiting for the one where you tell us you are cancer free. Keep them coming.
@@wstreff Thank you!! Will keep you updated!! 😁😁
Beautiful sound!
Thank you!
That sounds stunning!
Thank you! It's a good balance between increased volume and keeping the original sound, at least to me
SL 55 AMG SUCH A WONDERFUL CAR, M113K UNBELIEVABLE ENGINE. good job on the video, appreciate it, you have a beautiful car and I see your love for your beautiful car.
Agreed all around! Thank you!!
It's easy to repair an issue yourself when you know which part in the chain that failed (switch, relay, etc.). Labor involved to track it down.
Is the speed worth it?
I had an 08 SL55 and I put so much money into it. Don't get me wrong, I loved it (when it worked). However, there were some random issues on the car that never properly worked right, even after getting fixed. Main problem was the oil leaks. 6 times I went to MB to get the leaks fixed but it never really got fully resolved. Once the ABC suspension went out, I sold the car.
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If you can't do most of the work yourself or have no interest in learning how to do any of the work yourself I wouldn't ever get a Mercedes. I used to think I would never own a Mercedes until purchased my cls500 then e500 and now I own a w209 CLK55. By 2025 I have a goal of owning a SL55 the motors are amazing and I find the M113s easy to work on. I don't think they are money pits if you do the work yourself. I always hear the ABC suspension is so good when it works but day one when i get home I will be switching to coilovers lol. Good video!
So far it's been great!
Bro i wish you to win! My prayers are with you 🙏
Did you take jab?
Dont even think its that incredibly cheap...it was probably already cheaper 3-4 years ago no? But 40k miles is probably what it is about here