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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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New Project SL 65 Black Series Conversion
Just wanted to share with you guys my new project for 2009. I will be posting in this thread to document my conversion from a 2005 SL65 into a SL65 Black Series Convertible. Our goal is to build a 1000 HP convertible. It will make its debut later this year at SEMA 2009. Heres a preview of what is to come.



2009 Project Partners

Fox Marketing
Mobil 1
Artisan Performance
BASF Paint
JE Pistons
Crower Rods

GOAL 1000 HP WIDEBODY CONVERTIBLE
 
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first dibs when you are ready to sell!
 
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you guys should build a manual trans. for it
 
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Good lord! This will be amazing. Congrats on the new project.
 
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oh wow... can't wait! good luck!
 
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I can't wait to see this!!!!
 
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looks like iforged is doing great since you keep throwing out money on crazy rides
 
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looks like iforged is doing great since you keep throwing out money on crazy rides
this is actually a collaboration with many companies.
 
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Pics of the car as it is now plz.

How difficult is it to convert the front fascia/headlights of the pre-facelift R230 SLs to the current one?
 
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Looking forward to seeing the car progress
 
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I wish I have your job Vince.
Good luck with the project!
 
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will be keeping an eye on this thread up until SEMA!
 
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Looking forward to the outcome of the project.
 
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Whoa whoa....the rendering of the finished product is effing amazing in itself. thats sum serious talent. whos the artist????
 
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Great rendering, definitely looking forward to seeing the outcome.
 
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