Supercars & Imports : Bangalore

Nikhilb2008 · 10th October 2006, 14:45

day before yesterday (sunday) at around lunch time, we just stepped out of our house and guess what ??

8 superbikes rumbling down our road !! 8 !! Abt 6 of them were 2004 and later models of R1s, Gixxers, Busas, and at least one Ninja (didnt notice which one 12 or 6 ).....

Didnt actually count how many of each..but there was at least 3 R1s and 1 Busa....what a sight....the whole road was rumbling....

And of course people were standing around to stare. I wish there had been a traffic jam. I would have got the camera out and taken some pics...

s0uljah · 10th October 2006, 17:27

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Originally Posted by playlife

i heard there is a brand new EVO 7 in Bangalore. any pics or details???

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Originally Posted by s.prashanth

Well it is not brand new and it has done about 31000kms, silver in color and looks awesome

Doubt if its in brand new.

Yeah its a silver beauty!!! BlueRaven and myself spotted it the other day, pulled up and parked right beside us ! Still hadnt been regd yet.

s.prashanth · 10th October 2006, 17:52

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

I think Prashanth's right, doubt if its in brand new.

Yeah its a silver beauty!!! BlueRaven and myself spotted it the other day, pulled up and parked right beside us ! Still hadnt been regd yet.

It is going to be registerd in Kolar the No is 46

nos_nitrous · 10th October 2006, 20:17

hey i spotted a brand new slk 500 in koramangala...no number plate yet...black in color..but its covered with some white layer...looks really neat thoh...damn low..i have taken pics also..was gonna post them today but somethin wrong with my cell..will post asap..cheers!

nitrous · 10th October 2006, 22:40

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Originally Posted by s.prashanth

Well it is not brand new and it has done about 31000kms, silver in color and looks awesome

This must be the EVO7 that i got to ride shotgun on.
And she STINGS!

n_aditya · 11th October 2006, 10:02

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Originally Posted by nitrous

This must be the EVO7 that i got to ride shotgun on.
And she STINGS!

i doubt that bro... unless the original BBS wheels (golden color) and low GT wing spoiler were replaced... nevertheless a lovely machine....

v1p3r · 11th October 2006, 17:44

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

i doubt that bro... unless the original BBS wheels (golden color) and low GT wing spoiler were replaced... nevertheless a lovely machine....

You guys are talking about 3 different cars.

Rudra Sen · 15th October 2006, 18:54

Relaxed Sunday lunch at Khoshy's...few drinks..talking to the guy sitting next table..he's having toast and mince..

I come out and see this..

My all time loved model...

Same guy comes out..open the the door...activates the roof switch...goes with a mild deep hum...

It was HR registration....

Gordon · 15th October 2006, 19:14

Why has the guy badged the SL55 as an SL500????

Also is this the Speedrun SL55 by any chance??

nitrous · 15th October 2006, 20:01

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i doubt that bro... unless the original BBS wheels (golden color) and low GT wing spoiler were replaced... nevertheless a lovely machine....

Dude, im not talking about the indian lancer converted EVO VI.
Im talking about the proper EVO VII.

Quote:

You guys are talking about 3 different cars.

Correct.

nos_nitrous · 15th October 2006, 20:54

hey this merc was at my place jus day before night..owner is my dads friend..yea its a sl55 amg..and he had it imported...cost him 1.45 crores...of which 65 was for the duty..it sounds absolutely sweet..he stays on cubbon road

nitrous · 15th October 2006, 21:09

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hey this merc was at my place jus day before night..owner is my dads friend..yea its a sl55 amg..and he had it imported...cost him 1.45 crores...of which 65 was for the duty..it sounds absolutely sweet..he stays on cubbon road

Looks like an SL500 with the AMG kit.

Gordon · 15th October 2006, 23:28

Its a SL55 AMG. The tail-lights shout that. SL500 has a full red taillight, while a SL55 has a black stripe (see pics below). Also it has quad exhausts, AMG bumpers.

Also notice that the "AMG" from the AMG-badge is removed but the /// is left. Its mostly looks like the same car from the Mumbai Speed Runs.

Question is "What is the reason for that??!!"

Check for more differences here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...fectively.html

v1p3r · 16th October 2006, 01:31

Seen it. Owner was driving, top down, in Saturday evening traffic. Very sweet. Behind was a new BMW 530d, KL reg, black.

aniguchisan · 16th October 2006, 01:49

Unbelievable, I'll never understand some people. I'm just left confused.

My first thought was an AMG bodykit, but so many of you seem to have heard the hum, which you don't find that easily in the 500.

Never heard of anyone debadging a higher-spec model, and replacing the badges with that of a lower spec. Ha!

10th October 2006, 14:45	#106
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,137 Times	day before yesterday (sunday) at around lunch time, we just stepped out of our house and guess what ?? 8 superbikes rumbling down our road !! 8 !! Abt 6 of them were 2004 and later models of R1s, Gixxers, Busas, and at least one Ninja (didnt notice which one 12 or 6 )..... Didnt actually count how many of each..but there was at least 3 R1s and 1 Busa....what a sight....the whole road was rumbling.... And of course people were standing around to stare. I wish there had been a traffic jam. I would have got the camera out and taken some pics...
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10th October 2006, 20:17	#109
nos_nitrous BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 110 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hey i spotted a brand new slk 500 in koramangala...no number plate yet...black in color..but its covered with some white layer...looks really neat thoh...damn low..i have taken pics also..was gonna post them today but somethin wrong with my cell..will post asap..cheers!
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15th October 2006, 18:54	#113
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	Relaxed Sunday lunch at Khoshy's...few drinks..talking to the guy sitting next table..he's having toast and mince.. I come out and see this.. My all time loved model... Same guy comes out..open the the door...activates the roof switch...goes with a mild deep hum... It was HR registration....
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15th October 2006, 19:14	#114
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Why has the guy badged the SL55 as an SL500???? Also is this the Speedrun SL55 by any chance?? Last edited by Gordon : 15th October 2006 at 19:15.
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15th October 2006, 20:54	#116
nos_nitrous BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 110 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hey this merc was at my place jus day before night..owner is my dads friend..yea its a sl55 amg..and he had it imported...cost him 1.45 crores...of which 65 was for the duty..it sounds absolutely sweet..he stays on cubbon road
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15th October 2006, 23:28	#118
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Its a SL55 AMG. The tail-lights shout that. SL500 has a full red taillight, while a SL55 has a black stripe (see pics below). Also it has quad exhausts, AMG bumpers. Also notice that the "AMG" from the AMG-badge is removed but the /// is left. Its mostly looks like the same car from the Mumbai Speed Runs. Question is "What is the reason for that??!!" Check for more differences here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/super-...fectively.html
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16th October 2006, 01:31	#119
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Seen it. Owner was driving, top down, in Saturday evening traffic. Very sweet. Behind was a new BMW 530d, KL reg, black.
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16th October 2006, 01:49	#120
aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	Unbelievable, I'll never understand some people. I'm just left confused. My first thought was an AMG bodykit, but so many of you seem to have heard the hum, which you don't find that easily in the 500. Never heard of anyone debadging a higher-spec model, and replacing the badges with that of a lower spec. Ha!
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