WE REPAIR SHIFTING METAL’S MERCEDES SL500

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    In todays video we get a new car sent to us by Joe from Shifting Metal. Joe wants to resort this 5.0l SL500 back to standard in order to sell it at his dealership. But there are a few hiccups along the way...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 127

  • @ShiftingMetal
    @ShiftingMetal Місяць тому +17

    Sorry to make you do it lads! 😂

    • @johng7304
      @johng7304 Місяць тому +6

      Saves you doing it and gives you time to piss off finance companies.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      No worries Joe, we understand why you are doing it....it just goes against what we believe in ha ha 😂

  • @treacadelic
    @treacadelic Місяць тому +4

    Makes sense for Joe to want it standard. Maximises the potential customer demographic. Then they can do what they want with it after purchase. Good shout with the roof. Always nice to know someone who lives with the car on a daily basis.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I get why he's done it like, it just goes against what I'm into ha ha 😂

  • @RAGNAAAA
    @RAGNAAAA Місяць тому +1

    25:13 looks like his world is ending 😂. I agree though.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Ha ha its not right putting them back boxes back on is it... 🤣🤣

  • @stenesbitt9971
    @stenesbitt9971 Місяць тому +6

    As the owner of a Mercedes SL I agree they are very underpowered for the size of the block, but it’s not built for performance, it’s a luxury boat really. I’m glad you got rid of that grille, I thought it was awful

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Yeah it does feel like back in the day they were up there in the luxury car market

  • @bantamNeil12
    @bantamNeil12 Місяць тому +2

    Loving your work and vibe on screen lads yet again!!!...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @originalchill
    @originalchill Місяць тому

    I would have got you to do all the other jobs except the exhaust! It just sounded too good 🤩

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      It did mate! I can't believe how quiet it was after putting the back boxes back on 🤮 ha ha

  • @tonyb1184
    @tonyb1184 Місяць тому +2

    Awh the pipes sounded mint. 😢 I get it though it will sell easier with standard silencers. Nice easy jobs lad's 👌 Joe's a nice guy and I'll hopefully meet him if I win the RS5 😂

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      They did Tony! And we do get why he's done it....good luck with the RS5

  • @stagman244
    @stagman244 Місяць тому

    Same age SL 500 as mine. I've got silver with the two-tone grey and all standard including the AMG alloys you showed. It's true it's quiet - understated, and I love it. But, I've also got a Triumph Stag, with stainless system - one of the best, most distinctive, V8 burbles you can get.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Ha ha two cars ends apart, Id prefer the sound of the stag myself, love a nice burbly v8

  • @Roadkill7878
    @Roadkill7878 Місяць тому +7

    I must admit I prefer it as it was meant to be, non pimped. Guess I’m showing my age 😂

    • @chrispenn715
      @chrispenn715 Місяць тому +1

      Yep. I agree 😊. But then, I have a standard one 😂

    • @s61095
      @s61095 Місяць тому

      @@chrispenn715 @Roadkill7878 Also got a standard one, but I'm 24 years of age. I may be defective!

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Maybe yous are all purists, we're more into modified ourselves, each to their own. I can see why Joe is doing it tho

    • @Brigitte.286
      @Brigitte.286 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@TransformotionVRl liked the pharmacist comment

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +2

      Yeah it was a cracker that, someone else called it the Colombian flour merchants ha ha

  • @user-ym1ff1vg8c
    @user-ym1ff1vg8c Місяць тому

    Big Pats on the back Men
    Another one boxed off
    Will look forward to the next one
    Well done

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Nice one mate we appreciate that 👍

    • @Brigitte.286
      @Brigitte.286 25 днів тому

      @@user-ym1ff1vg8c l no there fn brilliant & l love the hands on talent & the banter.

  • @andrewmcnorton894
    @andrewmcnorton894 Місяць тому +2

    powder coat original wheels black and paint the grill black, standard with a twist

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      I think he'll have a bigger chance of selling it original

  • @colinmoss7343
    @colinmoss7343 Місяць тому

    Noisy boxes will sell. Somebody will love them.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      I liked it with the straight pipe on! It's too quiet with them back boxes back on

  • @ronniewebster205
    @ronniewebster205 Місяць тому

    Wow what a beast deffo sounded better before but I understand the reasons for it being done. Great video dudes 😊

  • @200and8
    @200and8 Місяць тому +2

    Headlights look like they could do with a buff 😂

  • @dannyauto5901
    @dannyauto5901 Місяць тому +2

    Great work again lads❤️😁👌🤘🤟👍

  • @andrewgreen7996
    @andrewgreen7996 Місяць тому

    Me personnel I would off kept the alloys on the car and the exhaust because it just sounded lovely 👍💯

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Id have left it how it was, but I get why Joe is doing this

  • @gareth2928
    @gareth2928 Місяць тому +1

    Lot of car for the money! Until they go wrong!
    I’d have left the exhaust as was but get why he wanted standard!
    Great video guys, love the variety!👍

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Nice one mate, I didnt mind the car as it was but I can see why he's doing it

  • @ashleywebster2659
    @ashleywebster2659 Місяць тому

    So is this the first in an occasional series of 'Un-Pimp my Ride'? 😁 You just have to remember that it's a job, for a customer, so as long as they are happy and the cheque doesn't bounce - it's all good...

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      I hope not! I didn't enjoy it ha ha 😅 but if Joe's paying for it we'll do it

  • @markaddy53
    @markaddy53 Місяць тому

    nice job lads preffered the other exhaust but customer wants standard next video please

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Thanks Mark, we prefer the first one too. But we get why Joe is doing it

  • @darrenjones1551
    @darrenjones1551 Місяць тому

    Looks awesome STD - well done guys - seen far to many pimped ( VW Polo Playa's ) BMW/ MERCs

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Yeah its looking clean now, nearly ready to go up for sale

  • @alanthompson8992
    @alanthompson8992 Місяць тому +1

    Another BOSS vid lads.... 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @11bured
    @11bured 28 днів тому

    Great content and even better video editing 💪

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  26 днів тому

      Nice one lad! We'll let jono know...he'll be made up 😉

  • @peterbowden2646
    @peterbowden2646 Місяць тому

    Yet another breakdown call out you're definitely giving the AA & RAC a hard time 😊

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Ha ha we'll have our own soon TVR BREAKDOWNS ha ha 😂

  • @mikeprice5755
    @mikeprice5755 Місяць тому +2

    I can tell it hurt to put those back boxes on 😢😂 but he’s thinking about who’s going to buy the car, not how good it sounds! Imagine if Mercedes made a v8 with 310hp nowadays people would be disgusted 😂

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      It did Mike! I know ha ha 310bhp wouldn't cut mustard these days 🤣

  • @johnmcmahon4364
    @johnmcmahon4364 Місяць тому

    Fantastic video lads, its a shame but Joe will be well pleased

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Yeah its what he wanted, not what we'd do but it's his car

  • @Brigitte.286
    @Brigitte.286 Місяць тому

    Totally missed u guys, good fix overdue. Love the SL ❤

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Where have you been Bridget? We've missed ya ha ha thanks, Joe should be happy with it

    • @Brigitte.286
      @Brigitte.286 Місяць тому

      @TransformotionVR in hospital fuk it but l binged u all day & was d best love u Jack d lads. R u sure Li hasn't gone all Hollywood & on ozempic? Just mucking Thanks for the best content. BTW those pants u wear r mental hot

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Arr no, I hope you're OK!! Im glad you've had a good catch up too 😉 liam was getting ready to go on his holiday down near Torquay, do you like them? Ha ha they're walking/work pants and not cheap at all 🤣 I hope you're better now anyway 😉

    • @Brigitte.286
      @Brigitte.286 Місяць тому

      @@TransformotionVR yes l think their cool. Your son 8s a total mini u 2

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Aww thanks! He's my world! He's just as obsessed with cars and bikes as I am ha ha 😂

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 Місяць тому +1

    Nice one lads 😊

  • @brianjames3849
    @brianjames3849 Місяць тому

    I have had 2 convertables both new an astra and a peugeout 308 you must start the engine and slightly touch the frottle whilst opening and shutting, this apparently is the process on all convertables even though its not in their manuals . If you don't the roofs jamb, also you have sensor in the boot you must engage with partician curtain you pull out to start the roof process. I'm waffling but basically start engine whilst operating the roof cos it kills the battery and the roof , my guess that's what happened to this sl

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Nice one brian, I wouldnt know as I've never owned a convertible 😉

  • @matthewwalters7126
    @matthewwalters7126 Місяць тому

    Certainly being kept busy you two 😂 all good tho and a nice car too must be my age 😂as it looks nice standard another great video 👍

  • @josephmifsud8261
    @josephmifsud8261 Місяць тому +1

    Another fab job. I can see why some of the Columbian flour merchants mods are not for everyone but I don't mind them. That V8 was a stunning sound with the modded boxes but the original tips look better. Would have kept those mods, and the wheels too. I agree it's lost its character.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      I like them myself! And I'm not Colombian ha ha I think they were tastefull mods

  • @davidsewell3745
    @davidsewell3745 Місяць тому

    Another great video guys, love the sound of the exhausts with the merc v8 but totally get why joe wants standard. Oem sells

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, we get it like, it's just somthing we've never done ha ha

    • @davidsewell3745
      @davidsewell3745 Місяць тому

      @@TransformotionVR yeah totally get ya, love the taxi and the exhausts on that would look sick, drift cab

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Ha ha itd need major power upgrades for that 🤣

  • @oluwasully3624
    @oluwasully3624 Місяць тому

    Forget the tint, the grill and the wheels, it should be a crime to change the exhaust back to original. Also Liam I agree with your idea the side exhaust on the taxi would look amazing. As always a great fun to watch and keep up the hard work lads❤

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Thanks oluwasully, that standard exhaust kills the experience of a v8 ha ha 😂

  • @user-carmad
    @user-carmad Місяць тому

    nice car … you guys could have fixed the titanic lol… sad sounded cool would have left exhaust .. it not my call understand the reason..good content and both channels fit well together i think top job from you all !

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Nice one mate ha ha we could have fixed it before it went down 😬

  • @neilwharton720
    @neilwharton720 Місяць тому

    It should be shed of the week in Baxenden car breakers😂😂😂😂

  • @TimFenton-dx4xe
    @TimFenton-dx4xe Місяць тому

    Excellent job🎉🎉🎉

  • @bryanadams4436
    @bryanadams4436 Місяць тому

    Cracking podcast as usual Lads well done always good to hear Joe's one liners all the best from Bristol

  • @chrislebiedz7461
    @chrislebiedz7461 Місяць тому

    Great video lads 👍
    I only live 30 mins from Joe.
    All the best Chris from Bristol

  • @wburgess100
    @wburgess100 Місяць тому

    Loved the heart breaking music :)

  • @IanSimpson84
    @IanSimpson84 Місяць тому

    Try SPR Mercedes. Sam might have some alloys

  • @visionsinblue7093
    @visionsinblue7093 Місяць тому

    It's a shame it lost the grille and the exhaust - hopefully both will go with the car when it's sold haha.
    Glad you picked-up on the registration changes on Vehiclescore - my car's had one previous owner but has had 3 plate changes so far (registered new on a private plate, then the dealer gave it a year-appropriate plate, then my private plate was put on) 😆
    Great video as always guys. Glad the Merc's revival appears fuss-free apart from sourcing alloys (AMG alloys would look epic haha).
    Keep up the great work guys 🖖

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Nice one mate, it felt wrong taking all these bits off, we've now sorted some wheels too! 😁 thanks for watching

  • @markduff7722
    @markduff7722 Місяць тому +1

    Heart-breaking 😭

  • @seangrant808
    @seangrant808 24 дні тому

    Mint 👍🏻

  • @saffagooner5763
    @saffagooner5763 Місяць тому

    Good one lads

  • @IanSimpson84
    @IanSimpson84 Місяць тому

    Put them alloys on matts Range Rover 😂😂😂😂

  • @juliansimpson6636
    @juliansimpson6636 Місяць тому

    I've got a nice clean set of original 17" Avior wheels with good Toyo Proxes, if interested I can send pics

    • @juliansimpson6636
      @juliansimpson6636 Місяць тому

      might be after those tailpipes too

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Ahh nice, yeah send us some pics to transformotionvr@hotmail.com please, we're gonna ring Joe and see if he's happy with them and what deal we could do with the back box deletes, send us a price with the pics too 😀 thanks

  • @michaelsooby1427
    @michaelsooby1427 Місяць тому +1

    What a shame to change those back boxes

  • @dan44zzt231
    @dan44zzt231 Місяць тому

    Selling modified cars is a nightmare, to massively generalise the younger guy will want to put his own stamp on it and the older guy would probably be a Merc enthusiast who'd want it 100% factory. The potentiel customer base is tiny when modified.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому +1

      Not a bad way of thinking about it dan 🤔 😉

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 Місяць тому

    Definitely not a fan of the wheels or the tint, I think these look classier with the standard wheels and no tint, especially with the grey interior.
    The back boxes I'm in two minds about. On the one hand, the Before sounds proper muscle car, but it's also supposed to be a mile-munching GT, and depending on how loud it is inside, the Before could make it worse at being a GT. But the stock backbox is so muted! I think a set-up half way between the two would be perfect; it would still sound like the big V8 it is, but also be able to do hours and hours without being tiring or drone-y.
    I have a big soft spot for the R230 SL. I think they looked great in their day and look just as great now.

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Id definitely have no back boxes if it was mine, it just made the 5.0 noticeable

  • @Turleyswheels
    @Turleyswheels Місяць тому

    ha ha ha you both although being professional where not happy doing things the other way make a beast tame not our job lol make it better that’s our job ha haha ace you both looked so sad ❤

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      Ha ha I dont think I've ever undone mods like that especially a nice sounding exhaust 😉

  • @sandwormgod4771
    @sandwormgod4771 Місяць тому

    Pimp Mobile?

    • @TransformotionVR
      @TransformotionVR  Місяць тому

      First comment award goes to you!!🏆🎖 thanks mate! Ha ha this would be the un-pimped mobile 🤣

  • @JoeT-92
    @JoeT-92 Місяць тому

    Such a shame about the exhaust 🥹

  • @kevinlawes591
    @kevinlawes591 Місяць тому

    From Glamour Queen to Plain Jane! 😔😔😔👎

  • @raveninblack2505
    @raveninblack2505 Місяць тому

    Ruined it Joe

  • @dansimmons21
    @dansimmons21 Місяць тому

    What you did to this car is against my religion