What are peoples opinions on the Mercedes SLR

[Dude?]

I don't think the SLR sucks, just that I need to get better at driving with it so I'll be able to pass DM34 sometime soon. The key to it is trailbraking, I think. But it for sure looks nice, got mine in black, or should I say, "schwarz" .

 

[DLRgian]

I don't think the SLR sucks, just that I need to get better at driving with it so I'll be able to pass DM34 sometime soon. The key to it is trailbraking, I think. But it for sure looks nice, got mine in black, or should I say, "schwarz" .

Trailbraking, I have heard that before but can I have just a small brief definition please?

 

[3-Wheel Drive]

Trail Braking is a term used to describe carrying the braking action of a vehicle past the turn entry.

Basically, it is braking while turning. it can increase maneuverabilty, but grip loss can occur if not done carefully due to splitting tire grip between turning and braking.

 

[DLRgian]

Got it! Thanks bud 👍

 

[3-Wheel Drive]

Anytime, man.

 

[1n5oMni4]

How can the brakes be that awful? The real car has some of the best braking of any supercar. The same thing has been said of the Ford GT, and it has good brakes. The problem is probably that you can enter a turn much faster than it appears (little sensation of speed) so you attempt to brake beyond the car's capability, thinking it should be able to stop, but it can't.

Well I personally think that the brakes on the SLR are not enough strong due to his weight.
The GT otherwise brakes really well

 

[samj_13]

Well I personally think that the brakes on the SLR are not enough strong due to his weight.
The GT otherwise brakes really well

Both cars, IMO, have incredible braking for their size/weight, and both are some quite underrated automobiles.

 

[1n5oMni4]

Both cars, IMO, have incredible braking for their size/weight, and both are some quite underrated automobiles.

yeah I agree with you it have (SLR) great braking power for his weight but compared to other super car(Ford Gt 4example) isn't that good

 

[Cod_Father]

I love driving the SLR. The only braking issue I've really had with it was not braking soon enough at fuji at the end of the straight

It also got me 200 A spec points in the like the wind race. That was fun using a "stock" car to beat race cars.

 

[3-Wheel Drive]

I did the 200pt Like The Wind in a Saleen S7. I could hardly see them until the second to last lap, but then I passed 'em all going 250+, passing the lead car at the end of the last turn of the last lap. It was quite the race.

 

[nightcreature84]

it is good but there are many other cars i rather drive. like right now i'm driving the BMW M3 GTR Rd. have i great time!

 

[N1ckY]

SLR SUPERCAR???

the only superthing the car is capable doing is it's topspeed of 334 km/h.
which i can reach also in a SL 65 AMG.
they never had the intention to create something that will destroy the Porsche's or Ferrari's on a racetrack ( and they never will )

they created Art ( with a capital A ) on 4 wheels and in my opinion they did a damned good job.

so don't expect you're SLR beating a Pagani or a Saleen, just take it for a spin on the testcourse and '' dream that it is you on the freeway with all the luxury you can get with a speed of 200 mp/h still capable of hearing what kind of cello is used in beethoven's fifth.

(and let your zonda do the rest)

MY point here: i think the SLR deserves his own superstatus and shouldn't be compared with the "circuitracers".

 

[Kent]

SLR SUPERCAR???

the only superthing the car is capable doing is it's topspeed of 334 km/h.
which i can reach also in a SL 65 AMG.
they never had the intention to create something that will destroy the Porsche's or Ferrari's on a racetrack ( and they never will )

they created Art ( with a capital A ) on 4 wheels and in my opinion they did a damned good job.

so don't expect you're SLR beating a Pagani or a Saleen, just take it for a spin on the testcourse and '' dream that it is you on the freeway with all the luxury you can get with a speed of 200 mp/h still capable of hearing what kind of cello is used in beethoven's fifth.

(and let your zonda do the rest)

MY point here: i think the SLR deserves his own superstatus and shouldn't be compared with the "circuitracers".

Quite an old thread to bring back, none the less I'll comment.

Regarding your thoughts on the SLR vs other super cars... Allow me to tell you this please...

In a Spot race here on the GTP we used any production car, completely unmodified with N2 tires on the Nurburgring for a hotlap contest... The SLR won.
Ford GT came close, Zonda 7.3 just off that, a variety of others falling in line behind those.
Here's the thread and a list of the top few times...
The Original Thread and Leaderboard
The top times...
7'15.761 Kent Mercedes SLR
7'17.168 jphachi_roku Ford GT
7'18.180 LeadSlead#2 Ford GT
7'19.721 jphachi_roku Mercedes SLR
7'19.875 zondahelmet Mercedes SLR
7'20.375 jphachi_roku Zonda 7.3
7'24.083 BBQ0801 Ford GT
7'24.348 mustangshelby Zonda 7.3
7'24.861 zondahelmet Zonda 7.3
7'25.513 VEXD Mercedes SLR
7'28.758 LeadSlead#2 Saleen S7

The key to being fast in the SLR is driving the car as it would be driven rather than driving it as you would drive it (or another way to say it... Lose your personal driving style and adapt to what the car can do).

The potential of the SLR is much greater than most people ever realize.

 

[DLRgian]

Quite an old thread to bring back, none the less I'll comment.

Regarding your thoughts on the SLR vs other super cars... Allow me to tell you this please...

In a Spot race here on the GTP we used any production car, completely unmodified with N2 tires on the Nurburgring for a hotlap contest... The SLR won.
Ford GT came close, Zonda 7.3 just off that, a variety of others falling in line behind those.
Here's the thread and a list of the top few times...
The Original Thread and Leaderboard
The top times...
7'15.761 Kent Mercedes SLR
7'17.168 jphachi_roku Ford GT
7'18.180 LeadSlead#2 Ford GT
7'19.721 jphachi_roku Mercedes SLR
7'19.875 zondahelmet Mercedes SLR
7'20.375 jphachi_roku Zonda 7.3
7'24.083 BBQ0801 Ford GT
7'24.348 mustangshelby Zonda 7.3
7'24.861 zondahelmet Zonda 7.3
7'25.513 VEXD Mercedes SLR
7'28.758 LeadSlead#2 Saleen S7

The key to being fast in the SLR is driving the car as it would be driven rather than driving it as you would drive it (or another way to say it... Lose your personal driving style and adapt to what the car can do).

The potential of the SLR is much greater than most people ever realize.

Thats Pretty Impressive from an SLR. I would never think it would beat them. Maybe I should try a Pagani there.

 

[N1ckY]

Quite an old thread to bring back, none the less I'll comment.

Regarding your thoughts on the SLR vs other super cars... Allow me to tell you this please...

In a Spot race here on the GTP we used any production car, completely unmodified with N2 tires on the Nurburgring for a hotlap contest... The SLR won.
Ford GT came close, Zonda 7.3 just off that, a variety of others falling in line behind those.
Here's the thread and a list of the top few times...
The Original Thread and Leaderboard
The top times...
7'15.761 Kent Mercedes SLR
7'17.168 jphachi_roku Ford GT
7'18.180 LeadSlead#2 Ford GT
7'19.721 jphachi_roku Mercedes SLR
7'19.875 zondahelmet Mercedes SLR
7'20.375 jphachi_roku Zonda 7.3
7'24.083 BBQ0801 Ford GT
7'24.348 mustangshelby Zonda 7.3
7'24.861 zondahelmet Zonda 7.3
7'25.513 VEXD Mercedes SLR
7'28.758 LeadSlead#2 Saleen S7

The key to being fast in the SLR is driving the car as it would be driven rather than driving it as you would drive it (or another way to say it... Lose your personal driving style and adapt to what the car can do).

The potential of the SLR is much greater than most people ever realize.

Thanks for your comment but i still don't recommend racing a SLR.
(7'15.761)? would eat him with a gt. ( and the SL 65 AMG.)

p.s. You're saying that i need to adapt my driving style??? that means enough to me though...

 

[TuneRVisioN]

It's a great car. You just need to practice driving it. I beat mission 34 after about 14 tries. Then I got a R89C.

AND WHY THEY MAKE YOU WAIT MORE THAN 2 MINUTES BEFORE MISSION 34 STARTS?!

 

[Kent]

Thanks for your comment but i still don't recommend racing a SLR.
(7'15.761)? would eat him with a gt. ( and the SL 65 AMG.)

p.s. You're saying that i need to adapt my driving style??? that means enough to me though...

I don't understand your "eat him with a gt" comment.
You saying you could beat that 7'15 with a GT?
(Edit: I know it's possible)

In any case, I agree with you!
Although I stand by the SLR as an incredible car capable of running with the other super cars.
However, I don't think it's a great car for racing as it can be difficult to lugg around a 1500KG car (when fully weight reduced).

 

[Serge.D]

the slr is a great looking,good driving car with bicycle brakes.

 

[samj_13]

The brakes aren't that bad...if you conduct a locomotive for a living

But really, they can get pretty decent stopping power if you can transfer the weight correctly.