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magicman

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Exhaust Tips
« on: September 16, 2013, 02:19:07 »
I'm looking for an affordable pair of correct chrome exhaust tips for my 250SL.  Any recommendtions? 
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Jonny B

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2013, 15:20:56 »
All the usual suspects; check the pricing and see what you can do, Millers, Buds, KK, Classic Center, Dave Gallon, Benz Restorer
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Jonny B
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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2013, 20:27:03 »
Its all about the length...

Check the length when you order your tips.  I got some "economy tips" and they are too short and look bad. 

I now have "tip envy".



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magicman

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2013, 21:16:36 »
What is the correct length?
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KevinC

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2013, 23:38:20 »
Also Authentic Classics...

http://www.authenticclassics.com/Chrome-Exhaust-Tip-for-230SL-250SL-280SL-108-p/auth-004546.htm

They are listed on our Suppliers page with a group discount available as well...

 http://www.sl113.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=Suppliers.Start
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66andBlue

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2013, 02:34:33 »
Quote from: magicman on September 16, 2013, 21:16:36
What is the correct length?
175 mm or about 6-7/8 inch.
NLA at Mercedes.
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Alfred
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magicman

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2013, 13:24:24 »
Thank you for the information. Are the tips supposed to be welded on or crimped on the exhaust?
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KevinC

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2013, 15:03:59 »
The ones I have include slight indentations that hold them in tightly place with no welding.
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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2013, 16:52:44 »
As Kevin writes, you push them on and the indentations keep them in place.
The third photo at AuthenticClassics shows these indents and if you click on Technical Specs you can read:
The Part dimensions are 175mm Length x 45mm Inside Diameter
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Alfred
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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2013, 03:13:48 »
Another tip about the....tips is that the cut slot fits around the welded rear bracket. The shorter ones may not have this slot and just butt up against the welded bracket. I just installed some from MB and they are perfect!   
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magicman

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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2013, 01:25:54 »
Thanks, good tip!  What was your cost from the dealer?
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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2013, 02:37:12 »
To roil the topic just a little. Has anyone seen the exhaust tips that have the slightly squared off edge instead of the rolled edge?? At Legends in Monterey, an original owner 250 SL (after undergoing an OMG! restoration) noted the exhaust tips on his car, have a more square edge than the current ones. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures to further explain.

The car is spectacular (restoration done by Hjeltness Restoration in Escondido CA).
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Re: Exhaust Tips
« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2013, 02:51:13 »
Johnny, are you trying to say they were more of an inward roll rather than an outward roll?
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