Showing posts with label wheels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wheels. Show all posts

September 23, 2008

2009 SL65




A new photo of a RENNTECH modified SL65 AMG roadster. As shown, the car features RENNTECH's latest ECU software upgrade for the 65, delivering 670 HP and over 840 LB-FT of torque!

ALSO INSTALLED
- RENNTECH remote-ready v2 digital lowering module
- RENNTECH Signature 3PC performance wheels

August 6, 2008

RENNTECH WHEELS FOR SL | CLS



Based on RENNTECH's popular "Monolite" 10-spoke design, the new Signature wheels are available in chrome, anodized "Sniper Gray", and a unique brushed satin finish. "The satin finish is really something," offers Hartmut Feyhl, president of RENNTECH and ex technical director at AMG North America. "This is not the same brushed look you see on mass-produced products. It is actually a ceramic clearcoat that brings out alot of depth in the metal - you can only do a finish like this on a true forged wheel. The effect is very dynamic in different light, and a little hard to capture on camera."

RENNTECH uses the term "true forged" to help separate their wheels from other maker's "forged" offerings. "In many cases," explains Feyhl "these wheel-makers use a forged 'blank' or 'center', then use a CNC machine to cut out a pattern. Cutting the blank eliminates many of the strength benefits of forging. Our wheel is a true forged wheel, and comes out of the forge already with RENNTECH's signature 10-spoke design."

At around 28 lbs., RENNTECH's Signature wheels reduce unsprung weight compared to OE wheels, improving the car's handling and contributing positively to ride quality as well - keeping true to RENNTECH's motto of "performance without compromise". RENNTECH is also quick to point out that reduced weight and superior dynamic qualities are not the only benefits of his new wheels - they are significantly stronger than than stock wheels, which is especially important for drivers who participate in trackday events.

Production of RENNTECH's Signature wheel is very limited, so customers can be certain that, even in markets like Miami Beach or Beverly Hills, their wheels will stand out as something special.

Available in 20" sizes for SL and CLS. Also available in 20", 21", and 22" sizes for S, CL, and ML/GL class Mercedes /AMG cars.

July 22, 2008

S65 SIGNATURE SERIES WHEELS



The shot above features a 2008 S65 fitted with RENNTECH 20" Signature series 3 pc. performance wheels. This was the first chance we had to take some good shots of these wheels on a Diseno White 221 S class, and they look gorgeous.

The wheels sell for 1950USD, and are also available in 21" and 22" sizes.

July 10, 2008

RENNTECH CL65



We should start off by explaining that these photos simply do not do this car justice. The silver metallic paint picked up blues form the sky, grays from the building, reds from the neighboring Smart car ... just gorgeous.

Probably of more interest than the well-documented beauty of the w216 chassis CL is what, exactly, RENNTECH has done to this particular car. In this case, RENNTECH's technicians upgraded the CL65's ECU and transmission control software before adding a new RENNTECH intercooler package and carbon fiber airbox/engine cover.

Aesthetically, the car is lowered over RENNTECH's 20" Signature series performance wheels using RENNTECH's remote-controlled digital lowering module. Inside, TECHNICAR of West Palm Beach seamlessly integrated a Valentine One radar/lidar detector and enabled some hidden features in the OE unit.