Got a match up. May cost me a title?
10-01-2013, 09:51 PM
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Got a match up. May cost me a title?
Got a call today from my 83 year old grand father. He has been giving everything away. Made me an offer. Title for title run against his long stored Benz. Its a early 80s SL 550 do belive its a v8. Wondering if a N/A 5 speed has a chance against his with a V8 lol. He HATES Z cars. So either I get a low mile Benz or he gets a toy for his back hoe . Do think I can get it.
10-02-2013, 04:32 AM
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I kind of doubt it. That V8 I am sure has quite a bit of power. Plus The Z's aren't good on the straight line. They are better in the corners. I wouldn't risk it, besides that I would never race for pink slips. No matter how good my car was. Anything can happen....and then you lose your car.
10-02-2013, 05:02 AM
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Eh It will be good though its a 84ish with the dual glass head lamps. Before that lighting 550 they had in the 90s. Plus a automatic tranny and 60 tons of German metal. He was a executive / CEO . So 6 cars 7000sq ft house is wayyyy to much for him to handle. Gave my brother his Winnibago packed with his old tools. Lol I'm sure I can keep my title. He is however 350 miles away in Richmond Va. Were taking his hot tub and out door stuff. So I was thinking of towing the Z home via Uhaul trailor. Do I have to remove the drive shaft???? And if I do how the hell do I keep the oil in the tranny ?
10-02-2013, 06:53 AM
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I don't believe there was an SL550 in the 80's... it's either 500 or 560. Both have ~200-250hp (your n/a only has 130hp). We all know who will win (unless grandpa has a heart attack while racing).
But if you still end up taking it home and need to tow in on a dolly, just put the rear wheels up, tow on it's front wheels, and secure / lock the steering wheel straight.
But if you still end up taking it home and need to tow in on a dolly, just put the rear wheels up, tow on it's front wheels, and secure / lock the steering wheel straight.
10-02-2013, 09:55 PM
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The only thing that worries me towing front down is how close the cowl will be. And the security of the steering wheel. We will be on I95 for about 3 hours. And around DC and Richmond will be F ing crazy. 4 lanes wide packed going 80 Funny to imagine if the front wheels go loose. Think I will listen to my wife and take our truck and a buddy to get the Benz and uhaul back lol 
10-02-2013, 10:00 PM
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We have a track day set at Virginia motor speedpark on Oct 20th. not even sure if they will let a rusty T top anywhere near it lol ah got to make some calls. Thanks for the advice. Lol
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