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Old 02-19-09, 11:09 PM
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Is it a bird? A plane? Did Mercedes build the latest Batmobile? None of the above. This exercise in extreme modification or questionable taste, depending on your opinion, is the Mercedes McLaren SLR modified by FAB Design of Switzerland and scheduled to appear at the Geneva show March 5-15.

Spotted at FAB Design's headquarters, the radical SLR sports an extensive body kit that exaggerates the SLR's already distinctive features. Monstrous sill extensions and a reworked front bumper make it look even lower and wider than it already is, and the Mercedes' subtle Formula One influence is made much less so, especially from the front. Monstrous wheels, additional cooling ducts and an unusual tall spoiler that online wags have dubbed a "TV antenna" and a "cheese table" complete the look.

There's no word as to if there are any modifications beyond the body kit, but in keeping with FAB Design's M.O., the car has already offended the sensibilities of many online enthusiasts. Even before its introduction, the McLaren SLR has inspired horror and disgust among car people, much like the FAB Design Maybach and Mercedes CL body kits have. There's a chance that it will look better when seen on the show floor...but that doesn't seem likely.
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Old 02-19-09, 11:11 PM
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here is rear shot. Check out the wing. I don't know how this company remains in the business of modifying extremely expensive cars. Who are their customers????
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Right... Sure...
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^^^^^^^^^^ ROFLMAO COCO

I acutally like this one from fab
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The rear spoiler is .... different. Wonder if it would apply the downforce properly and effeciently ...
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I like it...less the tv antenna. I guess it is in preperation of everything going digital.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
here is rear shot. Check out the wing. I don't know how this company remains in the business of modifying extremely expensive cars. Who are their customers????
somehow I think a lot of these will end up in UAE, and this looks terrible, especially the front
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I dont see why anyone would do a wide body SLR. I guess this kind of tuning is becoming more popular
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This Bentley is sooo bad ***. Imagine this thing in all white
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