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**dsb** · 05-29-2008

Instead of 'component,' I've heard the term '2 piece rotors.'

**dsb** · 05-29-2008

Sorta interesting...

I configured a SLK55 on edmunds and this is how they describe the 030 option:

AMG Performance Package
Includes 18" "AMG twin-spoke" design multi-piece alloy wheels, "AMG Compound" brakes, "AMG track-calibrated" suspension, electronic top speed limiter increased to 174 mph, carbon fiber interior trim and leather and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with aluminum transmission gearshift paddles attached.

**DansSlk** · 05-30-2008

Same thing just different term, here is the official blurb from the MBUK intranet -

Standard equipment for the SLK 55 AMG:

7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission with Tipfunction, AMG Speedshift, cruise control and Speedtronic variable speed limiter

Aerial on rear wing

AMG Alloy wheels (4) - multispoke design.
Front: 7.5J x 18 (225/40 tyres), Rear: 8.5J x 18 (245/35 tyres)

AMG Body Styling with exclusive AMG front apron

AMG high-performance braking system with composite brake discs

AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid

AMG sports exhaust system with twin-chrome tailpipes (2)

AMG sports suspension

Bi-Xenon headlamps incl. headlamp wash

Door mirrors - electrically operated and heated

Electric-hydraulic vario roof

Remote boot release

Spare wheel - space saver

Tinted glass

blackdog · 05-30-2008

thanks all, for the insight. i guess it's got awesome brakes and the 030 ones are "more awesome", eh? :-)

now to pick out the right head/nav unit and get going on that project. can't seem to find an installer who doesn't want to either butcher my car, or sell me a $10K audio system with woofers that make the back wheels jump off the ground. maybe time for some DIY!

**DansSlk** · 05-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdog

thanks all, for the insight. i guess it's got awesome brakes and the 030 ones are "more awesome", eh? :-)

now to pick out the right head/nav unit and get going on that project. can't seem to find an installer who doesn't want to either butcher my car, or sell me a $10K audio system with woofers that make the back wheels jump off the ground. maybe time for some DIY!

What do you have at the moment?

It's difficult if you want to swap out speaker's because they are a fancy shape and normal ones don't fit.

blackdog · 05-30-2008

right now the car has the stock Audio20 unit. we'd like to get iPod integration, Nav, and slightly better sound. right now i'm leaning towards the clarion MAX685BT/NAX970HD combo, it looks like it should rock. i'm going to do this first, and the tackle the spaker problem if they aren't up to the sound we want.

right now, we're either carrying around CDs, or just putting the top down, and using the 'music pedal', the one connected to that glorious motor!

**DansSlk** · 05-30-2008

Fair enough, that's probably cheaper than going for the HK COMAND.

**etyu** · 05-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdog

right now the car has the stock Audio20 unit. we'd like to get iPod integration, Nav, and slightly better sound. right now i'm leaning towards the clarion MAX685BT/NAX970HD combo, it looks like it should rock. i'm going to do this first, and the tackle the spaker problem if they aren't up to the sound we want.

right now, we're either carrying around CDs, or just putting the top down, and using the 'music pedal', the one connected to that glorious motor!

Check this link as introduced by Marco06 re: his friend Pascal (in French): http://www.mercedes-slk.com/modules....iewtopic&t=328

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,103 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 80 Times in 35 Posts	Sorta interesting... I configured a SLK55 on edmunds and this is how they describe the 030 option: AMG Performance Package Includes 18" "AMG twin-spoke" design multi-piece alloy wheels, "AMG Compound" brakes, "AMG track-calibrated" suspension, electronic top speed limiter increased to 174 mph, carbon fiber interior trim and leather and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with aluminum transmission gearshift paddles attached. __________________ '06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash / DPE 19" R07s, Other Stuff *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

05-30-2008	#23 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 144 Times in 115 Posts	Same thing just different term, here is the official blurb from the MBUK intranet - Standard equipment for the SLK 55 AMG:7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic transmission with Tipfunction, AMG Speedshift, cruise control and Speedtronic variable speed limiter Aerial on rear wing AMG Alloy wheels (4) - multispoke design. Front: 7.5J x 18 (225/40 tyres), Rear: 8.5J x 18 (245/35 tyres) AMG Body Styling with exclusive AMG front apron AMG high-performance braking system with composite brake discs AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid AMG sports exhaust system with twin-chrome tailpipes (2) AMG sports suspension Bi-Xenon headlamps incl. headlamp wash Door mirrors - electrically operated and heated Electric-hydraulic vario roof Remote boot release Spare wheel - space saver Tinted glass __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

05-30-2008	#27 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 144 Times in 115 Posts	Fair enough, that's probably cheaper than going for the HK COMAND. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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blackdog SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Duvall, WA, USA Vehicle: 2005 SLK 55 AMG (Orion Blue) Other Toys: LR Defender, Triumph Thruxton, Ducati Monster, BMW R1200c sidecar...tired of typing! Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 1 Post	thanks all, for the insight. i guess it's got awesome brakes and the 030 ones are "more awesome", eh? :-) now to pick out the right head/nav unit and get going on that project. can't seem to find an installer who doesn't want to either butcher my car, or sell me a $10K audio system with woofers that make the back wheels jump off the ground. maybe time for some DIY!

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blackdog SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Duvall, WA, USA Vehicle: 2005 SLK 55 AMG (Orion Blue) Other Toys: LR Defender, Triumph Thruxton, Ducati Monster, BMW R1200c sidecar...tired of typing! Posts: 13 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 1 Post	right now the car has the stock Audio20 unit. we'd like to get iPod integration, Nav, and slightly better sound. right now i'm leaning towards the clarion MAX685BT/NAX970HD combo, it looks like it should rock. i'm going to do this first, and the tackle the spaker problem if they aren't up to the sound we want. right now, we're either carrying around CDs, or just putting the top down, and using the 'music pedal', the one connected to that glorious motor!

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