Mercedes SL55 AMG - One Take
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The "55" engine was AMG's first real production monster motor, solidifying AMG's position as the German muscle machine we all know and love today. This one has a mild amount of tuning, which results in a fairly inexpensive drop-top Benz with over 600 horsepower.
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That car is almost 10 years old yet is still bad ass to today's standards!
Yes, to today's standers! 😀
hell yes!
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@GeniusDroid beware of the cam shaft/lifter/oil problem that destroys the engine on the 159 (63)!! many videos on that!
The car came out in 2001.
I have a CLK55 and my mom has an SL55. They have the same transmissions and the reason you think they're slow is the electronically induced shift trigger. That little dip in power between shifts, is actually triggering the next gear. Since God was in preschool, Mercedes has had a "shift-hold" system. Stab the throttle, it downshifts, and holds that gear until you lift off slightly. By the time you stand on it again, it is in the next gear, and will hold that gear all the way to redline. When you bump the lever or pull the paddle to upshift, it won't do that until it senses a slight lift off the throttle, or it waits until it monitors a couple of milliseconds of no throttle change, and it electronically dips the throttle for you. Next time you drive an AMG, try it. Lift off slightly when you want it to shift, and then get back on it. It's quite a rewarding experience.
It does not have an air suspension. It has a oil based hydraulic suspension.
55 AMG platform came with 479HP and 500 something TRQ out the box and 400+WHP. Absolute monsters but they are notorious for heat soak. All you need is ECU, TCU, and pulley and you have a daily driven mid to low 11sec 1/4 car
That's probably why he said he added a inter cooler
I don't know, I wouldn't say that the new SL's are hideous. They're not the best looking, but they're acceptable looking. Not ugly for sure
Such a friendly talkative guy! Makes the videos a lot more entertaining when you dont have to interrogate information out of the owner. I still wanna know why he kept saying 'we'.
Aybars Gungor Wild guess but I'm thinking it was a family car that he and his dad worked on, or maybe the dad sold/gave it to him after some years of owning it. I don't know but yeah that's interesting - 'we'
Aybars Gungor yah probably from a well off family, as much as people on here want to hate on people like that, you don't throw away what you're born into. lots of jealous hypocrites out there
Nice guy for sure. In regards to the we, mouse in my pocket and me = we.
Aybars Gungor From my experience when people keep saying 'we' and never mention the other person like 'my dad' or 'my brother' then it can mean it's his boyfriend/fiance and he doesn't want to come out as gay to the whole world.
TheCobruhAlienat0r People will think you are being ridiculous, but as a gay man I can tell you that you're spot on!
He seemed like one of the more entertaining guys you've had on this series, made for a much more enjoyable video haha. The SL55 is totally a underrated car too.
I totally forgot mid 2000's Benz' used those weird tiny buttons instead of actual paddles.
2007 and 2008 they went to paddles in the SL55.
The guy has a real passion there for his car, you can tell! Those SL55's are brilliant cars! My friend used to have one and would always play with bikes, from 100 upwards he said the 600s would be easy but the 1000s were 200mph jobs.
Best sounding and performing AMG-engine.
+Bruningable 6.2L in the 63's honestly sound better.
+Mike Lee You're right, they sound great but the 5,4L Kompressor has a much deeper tone to it and the Kompressor whine is just sick.
i totally agree! the 55 kompressors are so loud!
I have an m113k, I don't argue that it's the best performing especially from a reliability standpoint, but the m156 (6.2L) definitely sounds better. Doesn't even compare. Just has too many problems with studs, cams, cam adjusters etc.
Sl600….exists… I personally like it better for many reasons one being that I own it and everytime I look in an sl55 theirs a drug dealer complaining about his reliability and asking about mine… I say “it never gives me any trouble” they get tight 😂
This was a great one-take. It`s always more fun when the owners are knowledgeable and talkative about their cars. More episodes like this please!
When you put the ABC into sport mode two things happen. Ride is firmed up and gearbox holds the revs for slightly longer so you get max rpm. That's why you thought the gear change was a bit slow. It wasn't slow to change, just expecting you to keep the pedal down for longer 😉
Nah I have the car, It does shift slow
Nah trust me it doesn't shift fast. The M3 shifts like 10x faster.
Gearbox and suspension modes are separate on this car.
I agree that ABC sport button is magic
@@sp7873 abc sport button has no interaction with anything other than the Abc ecu. Check the WIS function diagram. ,
I'm glad the owner actually talked and participated in this One Take. he really knows his mechanics/techs and car well. so many interesting things to say! great build so far, hopefully he can find a good transmission tune and better brakes.
ignore all the commenters talking about his speech. that's a dignified way to talk in Orange County. if you don't like it, shut up and dont watch the video. he's a smart, articulate gearhead and this was a great One Take!
My grandfather just bought one of these. I was able to drive it last weekend and really enjoyed it. Car makes a great sound.
Awesome car, great luxury long distance cruiser, plenty of power to beat 90% of cars in a drag, and amazing Mercedes coupe looks. Thanks for another great vid Matt.
Matt: that was funny!!! I think it shifts faster in your head lmao!!! Good one!! Nice video man keep up the good work!
They may be cheap now, but those cars are going to skyrocket in value one day because they're so damn beautiful.
a friend of my dad had a black stock one. the m113 is one of the best amg engines ever, in real life it sounds so deep and muscular. i rode in it when i was 13 and thought it was the coolest thing ever.
I love how you do this shit on the side and it continues to be much more fun to watch than the ones who only do these type of quick "other people's car reviews". Please keep it up, maybe one day I bring you my Sc430. You don't see alot of those lowered on coilovers with RPF1's I'm pretty sure. Cheers :)
Not only do we have an unknowledgeable host, but the owner knows jack shit about his own car too lmfao
This guy uses the "royal we". "WE put a monster intercooler and upgraded exhaust". Pet peeve of mine.
Well its his car, and it didnt come with those mods so yeah..."we"
Unless you wrench on that nice Audi all by yourself, you should probably say "we" also since your mechanic is helping you ;)
Pop Yo Hood, Matt Farah.
eletor Yes! Make this happen.
BlueHokage Thanks homey! Matt said no a while back, my channel is a little too small for him to work with I think. I'll just keep doing this and maybe he will pity me and do it.
eletor Pop Yo Hood on his Corvette!!!
p00ner1sm That's the plan.
eletor -Stan
@bob marley i think it's actually quite humble for the guy to use the word "we", like how do you know if he carried out the upgrade work without anybody else's help? his wheelwell points out his Merc dealer recommended tuning it ... maybe they're also a big part of the work?
all comments bang on except one. i had an 07 purchased with 22k miles. the engine was bulletproof. trans was a complete let down. command was useless as the electronics would just go and would require reset to simply play music. the 07 removed the aux jack so i had to cut CDs. the big miss on this vid is the ABC suspension. it shares the power steering pump and is a weak link. mine went after 5k miles. reman cost $2k for the part and another $1k for labor. after another few k miles the bearings were on their way out again. really expensive car to maintain. sold it.
Ahhh, these videos are awesome! I remember when they came out! and No, he's right actually. For some reason, the transmission can shift faster using the shifter. Sometimes it is as slow as the paddle buttons but it depends on the circumstance. The computers in these cars are ridiculously complex.
LOOK UP HOW TO RESET THE 722 transmission. It will fix the lazy shifting issues. Since these transmissions remember how you drive. If you reset it and drive it hard for a few miles it will remember that and maintain that. I do the reset monthly and every time I service the car.
If i remember correctly
sit in the car with everything off
Insert the key turn key to position 3
Do not start the car. Depress the accelerator pedal to the floor.for 15 seconds turn the key off but DO NOT let up on the throttle pedal until the key is off.
Once key is off let up on the pedal. DO NOT touch or do anything for 3 min. Once the 3 min is up pull the key out.
Start the car and haul ass.
Hey Scottie..
Jesus man.
JEEEEESUS MAAAAAAAAN
My name's not even scotty. Dick.
Luna Tuna I wonder how many people even get this
I see RWJ fans
Too bad =3 went to shit, I miss those days watching new episodes in class when I was in highschool.
AMG should have stuck to blowers, especially considering the downsizing. Turbo just ruins the sound.
*****
turbos are more efficient.
I think AMG now what to do :D
yeh na
fuckoffgoogle The supercharger is not always spinning so it lasts longer. There is a clutch on the input shaft, maybe that's why Matt said it comes on cam at 3000 when he accelerated.
***** When you listen to the new AMG GT you will maybe change your mind. The Turbos which are positioned in the V of the Engine sound way better than the normal positioned turbos. No idea why, but all which use this technology now sound quite good (BMW, Ferrari, Audi)
Friend of mine several years back had an E55 with some Renntech goodies on it, and that car was stupid fast. I forgot how many pairs of rear tires he had to put on the car, but if you're gonna play, you're gonna pay. LoL
Nice! Even with traction control on my sl600 will spin long enough too evenly roast a layer of rubber off! Shit happens!
uuuh I see an E34 in the background :D cant wait for that video!
haha dat look he gives right at the start of the vid.
gotta love it
Very true with the paddles and gears, my mom drives a w211 e350 and sometimes the paddles don't even register shifts or delay very long, but the gear shift on sequential is instant but still shifts slow.
thats offensive..lol
well, it shift faster in your head...
Not really he was just being blunt
Diesel Lozano you can say its rude to say it like that.
saad alsaud Well the way he said it wasn't really appropriate but the explanation is actually pretty accurate.
Hes an ass
Shit made me laugh 🤣
This is one of the best sports cars ever made!
+adam987689 Can't be considered a sports car. It's too heavy for that. I'd think of it as a GT if I had to choose a category.
yeah more of a GT car. Just it has sports car characteristics. I mean for a 1960KG car it handles very well and body control is amazing for its weight. Stops well too just not much feel from the brakes but I heard you can fix that easily.
the SL was a dream car of mine, I came across one a customer had traded in, took the sl550 with abc out for a spin, and the car literally almost spun. I think you are right about the sketchy handling, the car is simply too heavy and designed for the highways and not sharp cornering.
Excited for this one! I have an sl600 and all the sl55’s around here that mess with me are owned by drug dealers that can barely afford them.. I know who fixes them they fix one thing it stresses another thing and they bring it back when they can too fix that next thing 😂 never ending cycle if you don’t have the money too make it right and the respect for a dollar too treat it right. My mechanic isn’t complaining.
Definitely one of my favorite generations of SL.
It's Landon Donovan
Mate, if you ever come back to New Zealand. Make sure you come to the South Island, I'll you give you a drive of my XR8 Falcon Ute. It's pushing just over 450kw at the rear wheels, you'd love it.
The classic GT car dilemma. Pick up the trophy wife in it, have it valeted downtown, parking lot pimp it, blow ppl a new one on the highway. But when it gets to the twisties, It's like bringing a diamond encrusted sledge hammer to a fencing match.
Eric S Really? See what F1 World Champion Damon Hill can do: /watch?v=KJ-MPOUBNMA
G55STEYR I see your point but it's an F1 World Champion! That's like saying, "Look what Michael Jordan can do in flip flops!" At 4200 lbs and 600hp with stock brakes, hell even bone stock, if you're not a F1 driver or a DTM champ or something, there's no way you're pushing this car to that level. Besides, that's not the point of a GT car anyway. It's for long holiday trips to ritzy places. Not B-road blasting. Obviously, b/c it's a $105K coupe, it'll have a decent level of competency for the latter. But the level of comfort it provides has to come with a compromise to cornering performance (mostly in regard to weight).
Eric S He was driving like a GT anyway, with the left leg resting on the center console and in a very relaxed manner. Is just an example of proper driving that car as they are few you can see from outside too.
great car!
TheSmokingTire Matt, I have a CL65 same year as this car that you may find interesting. The 65 v12 biturbo cars are a whole different animal to any current 63 or 55 of the past. 740ftlbs of torque in a 5,000lb package is for sure an experience that you will probably find pretty unique...
If you let off the throttle for split second after you push a paddle and(or) the lever, it'll shift quicker.
Tomorow I will buy 2003 sl55 for 11k$ it have only 50k miles
one of the best guys you got. well played
Please try to find W124 500E for your upcoming review :)
It's pricey but they have multiple reputable tuners that have custom maps and actual tcu/TCM's for these that drastically improve the shift times. The ecu tunes are also well worth the money. For around $1200 it will transform a 55 series Amg. Also if it comes with the ipod adapter you can add a streaming bluetooth adapter for $50 :)
Did he drink energy drink before the shoot?
Mejevoli Cocaine is a helluva drug
Mejevoli It's called anxiety.
***** what'd the 5 fingers say to the face?
Mike V. Fuck yo couch
You should never remove the resonator. It regulates pulses and flow to keep torque linear. Instead, remove the cans (mufflers) first, but always leave the resonators there.
Blue tip solenoids for that trans and a tcu tune will fix the shift time problem significantly.
Legendary SL
Checkout my channel for some more :)
parents just got this. theyre loving it
New SL looks brilliant!
I put the Cruise on instead of the blinker quite often in my Merc as well.
Matt, you should do exhaust clips/revs too and take offs. that kinda like the cherry on top of the cake. Not saying do 360s on the middle of the road but my suggestion would make your vids perfect
This is one of my dream cars. I would rather buy a high mileage one and have it as a weekend car.
nice ride, still has those SLR looks, Merc hasn't been able match since.
I pretty much hate everything about Mercs but god damn they do make the best motors on the planet hands down.
55amg platform is amazing. The only bad thing is that you can't really manually shift it. There's such a delay, you can get a tcu upgrade as well which makes it a night and day difference
I like how Matt is dead honest
+Jared Tate i agree. reviews cars like a man.
Just passing through reminiscing on old one takes
Matt you should try to get an Rx7 for a one take. It would be interesting to hear what you think about them because I don't think you have reviewed one yet. Are there any Rx7s in that long list of cars to be reviewed in a one take?
I did a pair of RX7's on /Tuned recently
TheSmokingTire Hopefully someone will bring you a 3 rotor RX7 one day.
TheSmokingTire Edit: I found the Turbo vs V8 video sorry about that. It was a very nice comparison.
Chance Dobbins Did you see his review of Corbin Goodwin's V8 RX7 rat rod?
///AMG Berg
Matt is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced automotive journalists in the world. Sometimes he actually knows stuff about cars that even their owners didn't know.
Hey Matt & The Smoking Tire team. Any change of listing a a menu of the cards you'll be testing over the next month...or several months.
"Its not like putting 600HP in a honda" Was that a nod to when you were in NZ and drove the EG6 with stock brakes?
t is not a bmw 4 on his shirt, it is the z3, the tennis shoe version.
the sound is epic better than todays sl
base MSRP was $118K, I had one new. mine had about $10k in options. it wasn't $150k. I sold mine a few years back with 45k miles for $25k. these cars can be bought for $18-25k. ive seen some in to low 30's, but asking and selling price are 2 completely different things. the suspension is also not air suspension. ABC equipped cars are hydraulic fluid systems, theres no air what so ever going through them.
Hydraulic fluid is in the dampers.. Air springs. You ever see a S600 rodeo on star diag?
I guess SL is different. I know some ppl who got sick of the air matic in 220s and had us put in some no name coil and strut type replacements.
Very fast car,0-60mph 4.7 secs.Completely different to the SLK.Pick one up for £13.000 to £15.000 in the 🇬🇧 The drive setup is different to the SLK.The sound is heaven 😳🏁
Excuse me Mr. Farah, why are you not wearing the AB's jacket.
AMG = All Money Gone
xD
Valmir Peres Awakes my genitals.
ye ye loooool
Ermal Morina I just came up with that. Cause a 5.5 supercharged or 6.3 NA AMG V8 indeed gives you a boner when you rev it out.
Actually the 55 one of the most reliable sports car every made
I wonder if the tranzformer for the Chryslers would work in this. Makes a massive improvement to the shifts.
You mean the blue top AMG valves? Idk I was wondering that too. The G65 was using the 5speed and I know state troopers use those transmissions still. Maybe he has fluid on his conductor/ contact switch.
+PKFortyseven actually no, it is an electronic shift kit.
+TTMR1986 oh I gotcha. A few people did a Arduino TC but a couple people like renntech tunes the tcu. I'll look
Imagine having this car's looks and powerplant without the slushbox transmission.
Regarding the cruise control, Mercedes is bad about putting buttons & switches in the weirest places. I drove a C400 this week and it took me a little time to get used to the P, N, D, R switch being where the wiper stalk usually is.
MATT.. Please do that Old school e34 5series I saw in front of the SL55!
600 hp, nice.
The thing about the lack of high speed stability is true actually.
It doesn't feel stable at even highway speed.
I drove an SL65 with a rentech tune with the ABC. The speed was amazing, but the handling was freaking awful.
Considering what SL stood for originally, 4200 lbs is insane!!
Larry Harris Yeah they're heavy but they feel rock solid especially when going down the highway. I always liked the solidity of an MB.
Best car evah
I was surprised with the lack of Bluetooth.. My moms 2006 TL has it standard.
that airbag is huge
Hey Matt, I don't know if you're going to read this but if you do, I would just like to know if you drove that E34 that is seen in the beginning of the video. Love your videos by the way.
new slk 55 seems good on the other hand and isnt hideous :)
You can't argue about taste, as they say - with that reminder out of the way: ridiculous talk on the R231 design from both of them...
Lmao @Baller on a budget with this car. I have a CL55 and have these exact same mods. Love the 55k motor. Still a powerhouse!
$8,900 SL55!
There are several ways to improve the shifting. The car will actually 'learn' thawed you want it to shift. The TCU can also be tuned for much quicker shifting. We have been improving the performance of these since I bought mine in '03. Great car...... awful depreciation.
This is the car that I think of when I compare the engine and speed of the cars I see today. This is probably the fastest definitely the best sounding car I've been in. How do the new C63s E63s etc.. sound compared to this? Also I remember this car felt and sounded like a rocket, do the new Amgs and M cars still have that sound and feeling?
Fyi 2006 sl55 AMG, cl55 amg, and s55 amg had 517hp where at e55 in 2003 had 469 then the e55 in 2005-06 had 510hp via MBUSA.com
I have one and its a great car but he isn't wrong, the transmission is slow as hell and sometimes makes me want to claw my eyes out.
My father has one in right hand drive it's a 2003 SL55 AMG model and he has had it since new. it's the only one around my area here in Australia.
Is this Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus? haha But in all seriousness these cars are really awesome!
I am sure that the leaver shift so much faster than the paddles the paddles is so slow sometimes it won’t even shift
I hope to see more benz on this channel
one take is amazing i would like too see more camera angles and you push the cars a bit more at hear them read line :)
Fun car, good dude. Keep em comming.
I wonder when "we" bought the car. $45k for an 06 SL55 today is about $15K more that "we" should pay. My guess is "we" bought the car in 2010.
Wish there were more camera angles, maybe stick a few near the rear bumpers
Sweet Merced.... CTS V WAGON YESSSSSSS!!!!
Daniel Raskin Ha! Nice catch. Yeah that video is coming soon, hopefully.
Is this the sl last gen b4 the current one because the last gen sl has an awesome black series
"I just listened to what other people told me and then repeated it..." = how misconceptions begin... we're all guilty of it, haha but we must exercise caution
These mountains are beautiful
Is this Nevada ? Arizona maybe ..?