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Old 09-23-08, 02:39 PM
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Posted Sep 21, 2008, 11:47 am

Lorinser reveals its re-interpretation of the latest Mercedes SL

As early as back in the Fifties, a major car magazine wrote: "The Mercedes SL is the most cultivated and at the same time most fascinating among the sports cars of our time". With the most recent facelift from Stuttgart, the myth is more alive than ever. Sportservice Lorinser has reset the jewel among sports cars: the aerodynamic body parts of the Swabian vehicle customiser are fascinatingly reminiscent of the original racing car character, when the letters SL still stood for "Sport Light".

The front is shaped by a new spoiler bumper that is characterised by three giant openings with racing grill inserts as well as a blade shaped spoiler hung below in the middle. The integrated end-to-end lip flows seamlessly into the widely flared Lorinser fender. Its slanted, larger air inlets represent the aura of the original even more strongly than the already successful series version. Additional distinctive elements of the side line are the new side skirts that are also characterised in the rear part by large air openings. In addition, its contours take in the swing of the doors and bring the SL optically nearer the ground in combination with Lorinser's lowering. In addition, the sports car is even a touch more connected with the ground when it comes to extreme driving situations and isn't put off by any bend. The outstanding driving qualities also include wide tyres and remarkable light-alloy wheels. The RS 9 wheel is full of energy, and this central theme also applies especially to the design of the rear of the vehicle: while the series model tends to appear rather simple here, the Lorinser spoiler bumper draws a great deal of power from its strong contours. The observer here not only immediately notices the diffuser inset with sporty grill, but also the sculpturally moulded semi-gondolas. They house the end tips of the exhaust system with their four openings. It's clear that the Roadster not only produces hot air, but is also developing a gigantic forward thrust. Drivers that aren't satisfied with potent series engines can soon look forward to an optimisation from Lorinser engineers. However, a more sporty and elegant interior can be ordered there already.
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Old 09-23-08, 02:49 PM
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Lorinser in recent years has become quite ghetto IMO. This is no exception.

Sad to see WALD, Lorinser, Brabus, and others going from making beautiful and elegant setups to ricey, low grade garbage.
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i am not a fan of the new sl, the headlights don't look right

and the body kits...... thanks but no thanks
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Absolutely awful.
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I guess I'm going against the grain, but it doesn't look that bad to me.

The only thing I don't like is the ginormous grill logo.
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it needs more vents and I can't tell what kind of body kit that is.

the original AMG bodykit looks the best.
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Old 09-23-08, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
it needs more vents and I can't tell what kind of body kit that is.

the original AMG bodykit looks the best.
+1

stock AMG looks best
anything more just makes it too busy
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Wow lorinser has had some poopy looking designs but this one convinces me that they are about to redefine themselves and really make some good looking kits. I like this one ALOT! Think about if you saw this car in person, PRESENCE. Look at how the front bumper fender flare rolls into the whole kit. They put some thought into that one.
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Originally Posted by r00kie
I guess I'm going against the grain, but it doesn't look that bad to me.

The only thing I don't like is the ginormous grill logo.
Yeah, not too bad until I saw the rear
Looks like a big 'ol sad face
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Looks pretty good. Needs to lose the badges and that random ugly vent on the side skirt. The wheels look a little too chunky as well.
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Rear and badge need to go, but otherwise a hot car.
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It seems like there isn't a week that goes by without another one of these disgusting bodykits being displayed on a high end Mercedes, Bentley, BMW, etc.

Who the $@#% is buying this garbage? The only kits that look decent are the ones that people refer to as 'subtle' and 'clean', which really means the company making the kit barely changed anything (so what's the point?). All the rest look like something that belongs on an early 90s Civic.
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OE AMG looks better IMHO...

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I think this is one of the better ones they made recently. The rims has got to go, it doesn't match the body kit.
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Old 09-23-08, 04:20 PM
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Don't like it, AMG kit looks better, & BIG to the facelift
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