introduction: just got our SLK 55

blackdog · 05-25-2008

hi gang!

my wife and I just picked up our first ever AMG, but not our first SLK. we had an SLK320 sport for about 4 years, and on wednesday upgraded to an '05 55 AMG, 17K miles, Orion Blue/Black/Ash. driving this land shark around with the top down just makes me want to hammer the loud pedal. holy shit, does this baby scream! yee ha!

i have an audio question, i guess i need to figure out which forum to put it in.

have fun!

blackdog
duvall, wa

**etyu** · 05-26-2008

Congratulations blackdog!!! Welcome.

Good color combo too. Do post pix, when you have the chance. Always happy to see other people's ride.

**alroumi** · 05-26-2008

Congratulations and welcome to the forum, wait till you get hold of performance modifications that make the exhaust sound even better.

**-1-** · 05-26-2008

Welcome. Enjoy the SLK 55. What's the audio question?

**ir-ops** · 05-26-2008

congrats from this side of the planet for a beautiful car in a great color combo!
post some pics whenever you can...

best
ir-ops

mtiede · 05-26-2008

Welcome...

**SLKCop** · 05-26-2008

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the forum!

Post some pics when you can.

Mike

**Woolly** · 05-26-2008

Welcome from England - enjoy your car. I like your toy list !!

**FishtailnZ** · 05-26-2008

Congrats and enjoy! Nice colour combo too

Mighty Joe · 05-26-2008

Enjoy! I know the feeling!!!

**SLKCop** · 05-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolly

Welcome from England - enjoy your car. I like your toy list !!

I didn't take notice of the toy list until your post, Woolly, but you're right! Very nice!

Mike

**snowbyhui** · 05-26-2008

Congratulations on the new ride!! and welcome to the forum

**dltslk** · 05-27-2008

Greetings from Atlanta! Enjoy the 55!

blackdog · 05-28-2008

re; my toy list: "who me, spoiled? nah!"

i finally got around to shooting some pics and putting them up in the Photo Album area. feel free to take a look. the more i look at it, and drive it, the happier I am.

the audio question is: what do i do about the crappy stock system!? I'm considering a CLarion, Alpine, Eclipse or JVC 2-DIN screen/navigation unit. One of our local car-audio-butcher-types told me that a 2-DIN unit won't fit my '05, even though it will fit in a '06. I think he's wrong, anyone care to comment?

mtiede · 05-28-2008

I see in your pictures that your driver's side seat belt is hanging outside the seat. Be careful when you take it off that you put it on top of the seat back. That way you won't ding the interior door when you close it. Also, when in that position on the passenger side, it will rattle and you will wonder where that rattle is coming from.

Hope this tip helps...

**etyu** · 05-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdog

...the audio question is: what do i do about the crappy stock system!? I'm considering a CLarion, Alpine, Eclipse or JVC 2-DIN screen/navigation unit. One of our local car-audio-butcher-types told me that a 2-DIN unit won't fit my '05, even though it will fit in a '06. I think he's wrong, anyone care to comment?

The JVC 2-DIN screen/nav should fit.

**-1-** · 05-28-2008

Nice SLK 55, great color. Any double DIN radio should work. There's no difference between the 2005 and 2006 regarding installation of a double DIN radio. Several here have done it or had it professionally installed. Smart move if you go with a nice double DIN with SAT, DVD, Bluetooth, GPS, iPod adapter, etc. Pass on the guy with doubts and find a "can do" installer. Just agree on a price first. What's the issue with your reference to "component disc brakes" in your photos? Welcome and have fun.

**DansSlk** · 05-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by -1-

What's the issue with your reference to "component disc brakes" in you photos?

Not sure what component disk brakes are but composite disk brakes are standard fitment to the SLK or just about every performance car for that matter.

Welcome blackdog

blackdog · 05-29-2008

hmm, not sure it's the right usage, but i used the term "component" to describe brakes where the rotor part is seperate from the 'hat' part and they are bolted together. while we were shopping for this car, we considered an '06 that had the P30 option, and in the process of researching it, i found information that implied that the P30 package included upgraded brakes, i think i remember the term 'component' being used. In looking at the brakes on our '05, it sure looks like the rotor and the hat are seperate pieces. is this the way all R171s are built? certainly our R170 was more conventional.

when you say 'composite', that's puzzling to me. doesn't composite usually mean carbon-carbon brakes? or am i confused again?

thanks for all the help, guys!

**DansSlk** · 05-29-2008

Never heard the term component used with brakes before to be honest mate.

The P30 brakes are of the same material and construction as the non-P30 brakes they are just slightly larger, the reason the SLK55 brakes look bolted together is because they are floating rotors that allow growth and movement as the brakes are used, they are always treated as one unit and are sold as such.

Composite brakes have been standard fitment to most sport's car's to many year's now, i guess what your thinking of is ceramic composite (carbon) like those fitted to the SLR.

05-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
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: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 1 Post	introduction: just got our SLK 55 hi gang! my wife and I just picked up our first ever AMG, but not our first SLK. we had an SLK320 sport for about 4 years, and on wednesday upgraded to an '05 55 AMG, 17K miles, Orion Blue/Black/Ash. driving this land shark around with the top down just makes me want to hammer the loud pedal. holy shit, does this baby scream! yee ha! i have an audio question, i guess i need to figure out which forum to put it in. have fun! blackdog duvall, wa

05-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,309 Country: Thanks: 385 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Congratulations blackdog!!! Welcome. Good color combo too. Do post pix, when you have the chance. Always happy to see other people's ride. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

05-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
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: 6,296 Country: Thanks: 306 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts	Congratulations and welcome to the forum, wait till you get hold of performance modifications that make the exhaust sound even better. __________________ 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!

05-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,232 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Welcome. Enjoy the SLK 55. What's the audio question? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 972 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	Welcome from England - enjoy your car. I like your toy list !! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

05-26-2008	#5 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 600 Country: Thanks: 143 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	congrats from this side of the planet for a beautiful car in a great color combo! post some pics whenever you can... best ir-ops

05-26-2008	#6 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 104 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Welcome...

05-26-2008	#7 (permalink)
SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 373 Country: Thanks: 88 Thanked 104 Times in 58 Posts	Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the forum! Post some pics when you can. Mike

05-26-2008	#9 (permalink)
FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2009 C63 pipelined Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,513 Country: Thanks: 300 Thanked 226 Times in 101 Posts	Congrats and enjoy! Nice colour combo too __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Fire Opal/Alpaca Premium+Media R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

05-26-2008	#10 (permalink)
Mighty Joe Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 AMG Posts: 121 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Enjoy! I know the feeling!!!

05-26-2008	#12 (permalink)
snowbyhui Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 06 SLK55 Other Toys: Lexus 400h, Wii Posts: 205 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 44 Times in 24 Posts	Congratulations on the new ride!! and welcome to the forum

05-27-2008	#13 (permalink)
dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 677 Country: Thanks: 89 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Greetings from Atlanta! Enjoy the 55!

05-28-2008	#14 (permalink)
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: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 1 Post	re; my toy list: "who me, spoiled? nah!" i finally got around to shooting some pics and putting them up in the Photo Album area. feel free to take a look. the more i look at it, and drive it, the happier I am. the audio question is: what do i do about the crappy stock system!? I'm considering a CLarion, Alpine, Eclipse or JVC 2-DIN screen/navigation unit. One of our local car-audio-butcher-types told me that a 2-DIN unit won't fit my '05, even though it will fit in a '06. I think he's wrong, anyone care to comment?

05-28-2008	#15 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 104 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I see in your pictures that your driver's side seat belt is hanging outside the seat. Be careful when you take it off that you put it on top of the seat back. That way you won't ding the interior door when you close it. Also, when in that position on the passenger side, it will rattle and you will wonder where that rattle is coming from. Hope this tip helps...

05-28-2008	#17 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,232 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Nice SLK 55, great color. Any double DIN radio should work. There's no difference between the 2005 and 2006 regarding installation of a double DIN radio. Several here have done it or had it professionally installed. Smart move if you go with a nice double DIN with SAT, DVD, Bluetooth, GPS, iPod adapter, etc. Pass on the guy with doubts and find a "can do" installer. Just agree on a price first. What's the issue with your reference to "component disc brakes" in your photos? Welcome and have fun. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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05-29-2008	#19 (permalink)
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: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 1 Post	hmm, not sure it's the right usage, but i used the term "component" to describe brakes where the rotor part is seperate from the 'hat' part and they are bolted together. while we were shopping for this car, we considered an '06 that had the P30 option, and in the process of researching it, i found information that implied that the P30 package included upgraded brakes, i think i remember the term 'component' being used. In looking at the brakes on our '05, it sure looks like the rotor and the hat are seperate pieces. is this the way all R171s are built? certainly our R170 was more conventional. when you say 'composite', that's puzzling to me. doesn't composite usually mean carbon-carbon brakes? or am i confused again? thanks for all the help, guys!

05-29-2008	#20 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Never heard the term component used with brakes before to be honest mate. The P30 brakes are of the same material and construction as the non-P30 brakes they are just slightly larger, the reason the SLK55 brakes look bolted together is because they are floating rotors that allow growth and movement as the brakes are used, they are always treated as one unit and are sold as such. Composite brakes have been standard fitment to most sport's car's to many year's now, i guess what your thinking of is ceramic composite (carbon) like those fitted to the SLR. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.