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Norm

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New Pictures My 230 SL
« on: May 27, 2011, 00:28:21 »
I got a few new pictures I thought I would share.

 ;D ;D ;D

Norm
« Last Edit: May 27, 2011, 00:31:19 by Norm »
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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 01:19:53 »
Just plain beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I have been fond of your car ever since it was advertised in Southern California, a couple owners ago.

And I am guessing you used tilt shift maker? sweet.
James
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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 01:20:57 »
I love the color.  I've seen it on sedans but not a 230 SL.  Looks great.
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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 02:10:30 »
Great looking 230.

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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2011, 02:14:57 »
Nice and would be nicer with a blue key fob!
Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2011, 08:52:23 »
The quality of the photographs is excellent too, imaginative positions, good use of depth of field, great lighting. Did you take them, or did you have a professional do it? Or perhaps you are a professional  ;D
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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2011, 10:27:26 »
Nice and would be nicer with a blue key fob!

Ordered a blue one a couple of days ago.  Should be here soon. ;D


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The quality of the photographs is excellent too, imaginative positions, good use of depth of field, great lighting. Did you take them, or did you have a professional do it? Or perhaps you are a professional Norm
Peter, Cameras and I seem to have a mutual distrust.  Thank heaven for digital so I don't waste a lot of money on film development for pictures that just don't seem to come out right.

Actually I met a young guy at a local car show and was impressed with his work.  This is the second time I have had him do some photography work.  I will make sure to forward your comments.  I think he has a good future as a professional.

Thank you all for your comments

Norm
« Last Edit: June 29, 2011, 18:02:20 by Peter van Es »
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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2011, 00:37:21 »
Beautiful 230 !!

May I ask - what size tires are you running?   They look very cool (beefy) :)

Cheers, Hank

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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2011, 00:43:44 »
Norm,

Great looking car and photos.  I am going to print the first and put it on the wall as as incentive where I want to get the bits together to look like at the end of the process.

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Re: New Pictures My 230 SL
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2011, 02:28:05 »
Thanks for the comments.  ;D

The tires are Michelin XH4  195/70/R14 which was a popular replacement.

I also like the way the tires look on the car but one of these days I will probably switch them for the OEM size 185 HR 14 just to keep it original.  But then, I'm in no hurry.

There is a lot of excellent information on optional size tires in the technical section, including speedometer corrections.

Norm
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