I ended up designing and fabricating a tool that can reach the manual release levers from the rear of the cockpit. There is literally no way to get at the repair w/o creating damage in the course of gaining access to the latch assembly. The deck lid/boot cover/trunk lid, can present quite a challenge when, (not if), the latch fails. Although the hard top is a mastery of elegance in motion, it is delicate and prone to failure.
If it were not for these brazen buyers, i would never be able to afford this car.įortunately, I've got advanced wrenching ability or this car would keep me in hock up to my neck. At the same time i envy that they can take it in stride.
MERCEDES SL V8 KOMPRESSOR SERIES
Staggered wheels are staple with the MB roadster, and improved with 35/40 series width adding to the nimble agility already demonstrated by the car.ĭepreciation! I feel sorry for the 1st owners of an SL.
The sound remains with BOSE, and a disc changer allows for more choice. Concealing the roll bar up/down switches beneath the top control, does not demonstrate forethought by MB engineers.ĭriving the car is truly exhilarating, top up or top down. Controls are semi-ergo friendly however the roll bar and hard top controls would be better positioned anywhere besides directly under your elbow. The cockpit seating seems to have an Infinite number of positions, and the easy exit feature will undoubtedly preserve the leather of the lumbar lobe. The gauges are well placed, and logical information comes at your finger tips with the multi-function steering wheel. More than enough ponies, to confidently pass or merge, and brakes that could stop a semi-tractor. The feel is rock solid at the wheel and pedals, despite how heavy the car feels. This car is easy to love, who wouldn't? Neck breaking acceleration, sexy good looks, the way it cradles its occupants, and surrounds them with luxury appointments unmatched by other maker's offerings. The value of the experience sometimes outweighs the time it takes to learn. If you can find one in a salvage yard, you can learn how things come apart with little risk of damaging your own. They are built straight forward and repairs can be undertaken by the owner more than one would think. These are state of the art vehicles with features way ahead of their time. This is the 2nd SL class I've owned, so ill try to keep this objective.
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