What kind of suspension does Mercedes SL 600 have?
Ideally, put it on the car and see if it fits and latches on correctly. The SL 600 and 600 SL models are equipped with hydro-pneumatic suspension called Adaptive Damping System (ADS). As the name implies, the ADS can adjust the suspension damping stiffness based on readings from acceleration sensors installed in the car.
When did the Mercedes Benz SL600 come out?
1999 Operator Manual Modelljahr 1999 Technische Daten 2000 Operator Manual Modelljahr 2000 2001 Operator Manual Modelljahr 2001 2002 Operator Manual More technical manuals. I recently added the ADS IImanual which will be useful if you have an SL600.
Is the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL an ADS-II car?
For the most part, ADS-Idiagrams and components are shown, and are mis-labeled as ADS-II. This creates a huge problem with shops not knowing what they’re doing. Even the bleed points shown in WISare not accurate.”
How many pages is the ads-iifactory manual?
“Steve Brothertonwas apparently aware of a german-language version of this thing and managed to track the english one down, so now I have come into possession of the entire 162-page ADS-IIfactory manual.
What can I do for my Mercedes R129 SL?
One of the best modifications you can do if you don’t already have one is buy a wind deflector for the R129. This makes driving with the roof down at high speeds much more pleasurable and will even increase the value of your car. The R129 SL was a luxury car and if you have driven one, you may feel they are fairly quiet.
When did Mercedes Benz stop making SL Class cars?
The SL-Class roadsters are not galvanized. Mercedes-Benz started galvanizing their cars only in 2003/2004, while the production of the R129 model stopped in 2001. Still, the R129 SL-Class cars seem to hold up quite well when compared to other Mercedes-Benz cars from that era, for example, the W202 C-Class or the W210 E-Class.
Is the Mercedes Benz SL Class corrosion resistant?
With no galvanizing process, and coupled with steel that wasn’t very corrosion resistant, the 1990s Mercedes-Benz cars are very susceptible to corrosion. When buying a Mercedes-Benz from that era, inspecting it for rust should be one of your top priorities.
One of the best modifications you can do if you don’t already have one is buy a wind deflector for the R129. This makes driving with the roof down at high speeds much more pleasurable and will even increase the value of your car. The R129 SL was a luxury car and if you have driven one, you may feel they are fairly quiet.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes SL?
Storage Boxes Breaking – Not the most problematic but every SL that ive been in are broken. These are located in the doors and they are either jammed or the clips have snapped off. The storage within the dashboard will 90% of the time be jammed also.
What kind of engine does the R129 SL have?
Starting from the M104 SL280 to the V12 SL600, with the latter being more desirable along with the SL 500 which was a V8. AMG and Brabus both had ago at tuning the R129, with AMG providing bumper, side skirt and spoiler options.
What makes a Mercedes sl129 make a clicking noise?
Check that lower control arm bushing. Uneven tire wear and unusual handling in turns can be caused by worn suspension links. Check your rear rearward upper link. A light clicking noise from your rear suspension over bumps can be the result of worn sway bar links.