Facelift SLK Black Series coming soon?

blackseries · 03-02-2008

Hi everyone,

I fell in love with the AMG since last week I have test driven the SLK55. The engine is awesome and that's one of the best car for street use.

I really like the SLK Black Series in Silver. I am thinking to refund my GT3 mark2 deposit and switch to the facelift SLK Black Series.

Any thoughts about the switching?

How much better does the Black Series compared with SLK55?

Any news about when will the facelift SLK Black Series release?

Thanks a lot!

**jfsully** · 03-02-2008

Keep in mind that the black series is NOT a convertible. The top is hard top is static.

(unless that has changed recently)

blackseries · 03-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfsully

Keep in mind that the black series is NOT a convertible. The top is hard top is static.

(unless that has changed recently)

thanks, i know and i love that Carbon roof.

DansSlk · 03-02-2008

Any facelift stuff will be in line with the SLK55 since the BS is an SLK55 without its hydraulics.

The SLK wont be comparable with GT3, the SLK is a step backward in that sense.

How much better is the BS? None, its a marketing exercise all you do to duplicate is remove the roof hydraulics, buy some Kleeman/Renntech headers and if you want have a CF roof made.

If you want my honest opinion stick to the GT3

blackseries · 03-02-2008

Thanks, anyway do you think there will be a facelift SLK AMG BS?

DansSlk · 03-02-2008

It will be the same as the facelift 55

**alroumi** · 03-03-2008

It might be in a couple of months time but I dont have a feeling that MB will release another Black series AMG SLK, isnt it all about low quantities because its a special edition.

blackseries · 03-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

How much better is the BS? None, its a marketing exercise all you do to duplicate is remove the roof hydraulics, buy some Kleeman/Renntech headers and if you want have a CF roof made.

If you want my honest opinion stick to the GT3

You are Right.

If I want a track car, the GT3 is the one.

For street use, the SLK55 030 is way good enough. That is better than the BS SLK55 and GT3.

I am lucky enough to drive a SLK55 BS today. Compared it to the SLK55 030 and all I have to say the SLK55 030 is the way to go. The BS just a little faster because of some weight lose, BUT the non-carbon bucket seats is uncomfortable and the perfromace is not enough to cover the non open roof. Now, I really think the BS version SLK is a riff off from the marketing department.

If I would buy one. I gonna place an order for a special color 08 SLK55 with P030.

DansSlk · 03-03-2008

Cool, Well done

**alroumi** · 03-03-2008

Welldone I see you put in to perspective the benefits derived from the 030 when compared to the track oriented BS.

anjs · 03-03-2008

Interesting link SLK 55 B vs GT3

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/carg...e_997_gt3.html

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blackseries SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Facelift SLK Black Series coming soon? Hi everyone, I fell in love with the AMG since last week I have test driven the SLK55. The engine is awesome and that's one of the best car for street use. I really like the SLK Black Series in Silver. I am thinking to refund my GT3 mark2 deposit and switch to the facelift SLK Black Series. Any thoughts about the switching? How much better does the Black Series compared with SLK55? Any news about when will the facelift SLK Black Series release? Thanks a lot!

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jfsully Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palm Beach Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 152 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 46 Times in 11 Posts	Keep in mind that the black series is NOT a convertible. The top is hard top is static. (unless that has changed recently) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2006 Obsidian SLK55 w/030 package 2000 BMW E-39 1985 BitterSC

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Any facelift stuff will be in line with the SLK55 since the BS is an SLK55 without its hydraulics. The SLK wont be comparable with GT3, the SLK is a step backward in that sense. How much better is the BS? None, its a marketing exercise all you do to duplicate is remove the roof hydraulics, buy some Kleeman/Renntech headers and if you want have a CF roof made. If you want my honest opinion stick to the GT3 __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	It will be the same as the facelift 55 __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	It might be in a couple of months time but I dont have a feeling that MB will release another Black series AMG SLK, isnt it all about low quantities because its a special edition. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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blackseries SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, anyway do you think there will be a facelift SLK AMG BS?

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Cool, Well done __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Welldone I see you put in to perspective the benefits derived from the 030 when compared to the track oriented BS. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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anjs SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Vehicle: SLK 55AMG Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting link SLK 55 B vs GT3 http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/carg...e_997_gt3.html

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