Comments on: AMG Performance Studio – Customized, Limited Production Vehicles

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:53:25 +0000

Nick,

Try the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvin, CA (if you haven’t already):
http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/classic-center-california.do

Phone: 866-622-5277

They might not have it, but they should be able to tell you where to find it.

PS: We moving the AMG Mercedes-Benz blog to a new URL, which you can visit now if you like:
http://www.amgmarket.com (website)
http://www.amgmarket.com/amg/ (blog; you can subscribe here and receive email updates (no updates, no email)

By: Nick Harding

Nick Harding — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:18:21 +0000

Looking for 7mm X 1.0 flange nuts that hold a 2 piece AMG wheel together. Does anyboy have a source please? i have struck out.

Thank you

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:12:27 +0000

Rick,

I stuck to the original equipment for my R107 (a 1972 SL 4.5 liter V-8, 300k plus miles) but I’ll ask around and get back to you. Until you hear back from me, try these R107 websites:

http://sl107.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/DPIBenzpage/

http://www.haygood.com/mb450sl1978.htm

By: rick rolf

rick rolf — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:16:47 +0000

Looking for cost- effective ways to upgrade/improve 1979 mercedes 450sl handling performance – car is first rate. well maintained, original (79K miles) condition. Also, if possible, rcommendation on best summer performance and winter tires for this car, as well as optimal sizes for handling. If I’ve got the wrong folks for questions like this, perhaps you would be kind enough to point me in the right direction for answers.
Thanks a lot,
Rick Rolf

By: AMG Mercedes-Benz | Enthusiasts

AMG Mercedes-Benz | Enthusiasts — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:36:58 +0000

[...] Have it your way. When AMG’s high-performance modifications just aren’t enough for you, now you can request special equipment and additional components directly from Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benzâ€™s AMG division is creating a Performance Studio to support enthusiast models. During an interview with Volk Mornhinweb, CEO of AMG, conducted by Alistair Weaver (Edmunds’ Inside Line), MBUSA clarifies their direction. In a recent MBUSA press release Mornhinweb said, â€œWe are receiving ever more requests for more dynamic models, special equipment features and specific components. The Performance Studio makes it possible for us to meet these requests in particular models. We plan to transfer technologies, from cars like the FIA safety car and the medical car used in F1 from the racetrack, into these high-end models.â€ [...]