New shoes ....pix attached

hairypet55 · 07-12-2008

I usually go for the deep dish look but I was looking for something that looked a bit more factory while a tad more aggressive........based on the great advice on the forum i went with 19s on 235 frt, 265 rear. Although I think it would look much nicer lowered, the factory height ain't half bad, so I think Ill stick with it. I think the super-sprint x-pipe is next to get a more aggressive exhaust note...

**alroumi** · 07-12-2008

Congratulations

**etyu** · 07-12-2008

Very nice hairypet. It looks fine and I don't think the vehicle needs to be lowered.

Ever thought of clear side markers instead of the OEM orange ones?

hairypet55 · 07-12-2008

thx. I like the clear side marker (like yours) but after reading a few recent posts about the hassles involved in changing them out, I've been hesitant. But on a silver car, the amber side markers look horrid.
etyu- where do you recommend buying the clear marker and new bulbs?

**-1-** · 07-12-2008

Looks good. I like wheels that look flat. They will be a challenge to clean, but worth it. The SLK 55 sits almost an inch lower than a standard SLK and looks good as is. Check eBay for the clear front lenses and matching clear looking, amber burning bulbs. Not that difficult to install.

**rlbawk** · 07-12-2008

That looks great and those side matkers are not as bad as one might think to change.

**dsb** · 07-12-2008

Looks great and agree about changing the side markers. It's really not that hard and the small challenge is part of the fun.

**etyu** · 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairypet55

thx. I like the clear side marker (like yours) but after reading a few recent posts about the hassles involved in changing them out, I've been hesitant. But on a silver car, the amber side markers look horrid.
etyu- where do you recommend buying the clear marker and new bulbs?

What model year is the 55? I use PIAA plasma ion light bulbs. I got the clear side markers from euroAutoLights.com. Where are you in So Cal? If you're having difficulty, we can get together on a weekend and guide you on the process.

hairypet55 · 07-12-2008

Thanks everyone.
Its a 2007 and I'm near the Southbay.
etyu- Greatly appreciate the offer.
I'll likely order them today.....
I'm looking at the supersprint x-pipe....not as expensive as I had originally anticipated. Any shops recommended/sponsors recommended for the supersprint purchase?
thx.
Topless:

**alroumi** · 07-12-2008

you will love the ss xpipes i have them for nearly 1 year and a half.

**etyu** · 07-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairypet55

Thanks everyone.
Its a 2007 and I'm near the Southbay.
etyu- Greatly appreciate the offer.
I'll likely order them today.....
I'm looking at the supersprint x-pipe....not as expensive as I had originally anticipated. Any shops recommended/sponsors recommended for the supersprint purchase?
thx.
Topless:

IIRC, only the 2005 and 2009 SLK 55 may have TWO torx screws instead on one rear one on the sidemarkers. Non-AMG have only one torx screw. Feel free to PM if needed.

What other mods do you have? SmartTop and modified R170 antenna?

hairypet55 · 07-12-2008

Nothing yet. I'll likely do the clear markers, x-pipe and antenna.

V8SLK · 07-13-2008

the new shoes look great and i agree with the others... clear side marker lenses are a must as is the modded shorty antenna.

having just ordered one, i've done my homework on the carlsson/supersprint x pipe. carlsson's part number is 18350140 and their california distributor is:

Ron's Tire and Wheel
12830 Sherman Way Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91605
818 764 1560

they will charge you $1,100.00 plus tax and shipping. i ordered mine through GMP Performance (www.gmpperformance.com). i dealt with danny who was very helpful. the cost was $990.00 plus $150.00 shipping and no sales tax. the bad news for you is that i believe that i have gotten the last one currently in the U.S.

hairypet55 · 07-13-2008

v8slk - thanks for the great info.

cousjcc · 07-13-2008

Hey hairy what rims are those? I like the split 10-spoke look on the SLK there, may look at getting a set of those if/when I tire of my factory set. No pun intended.

**FishtailnZ** · 07-13-2008

Looks great! And I agree, stock ride height on the '55 is fine...especially with our local roads! *L*

**snowbyhui** · 07-13-2008

looks great with stock height! Similar to the Audi RS wheels, thanks for sharing.

hairypet55 · 07-13-2008

thanks everyone.
cousjcc-there are tsw crofts (19x9.5/19x8). they come either gunmetal (like mine) or chrome.
Originally I had ordered a different wheels (fairly light) from tirerack which ended up not fitting properly on the slk55. The spokes made very light contact with the brake calipers. Funny, literally the day after I spoke to their techs to tell them about the problem, they took the wheel off their website for the slk55. I think on a non-amg car it would have fit but there wasn't enough brake clearance on the 55. Interestingly they have the same wheel listed for other amg cars (sl55, etc). I believe they would have the same problem. In addition to pointing this out to the techs, I even sent Luke from tirerack whose on MBworld an email telling him of the potential fitment problem on other amg models, but I didn't get a response.

cousjcc · 07-14-2008

Yikes, well good catch then and thanks for the reply

JoeShark · 07-20-2008

I'll look for that thread, but changing out the side markers to clear was pretty easy and a definite must.

js

07-12-2008	#1 (permalink)
hairypet55 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Cal. Vehicle: slk55 Posts: 44 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	New shoes ....pix attached I usually go for the deep dish look but I was looking for something that looked a bit more factory while a tad more aggressive........based on the great advice on the forum i went with 19s on 235 frt, 265 rear. Although I think it would look much nicer lowered, the factory height ain't half bad, so I think Ill stick with it. I think the super-sprint x-pipe is next to get a more aggressive exhaust note...

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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: 6,296 Country: Thanks: 306 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts	Congratulations __________________ 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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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	Very nice hairypet. It looks fine and I don't think the vehicle needs to be lowered. Ever thought of clear side markers instead of the OEM orange ones? __________________ *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.

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-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	Looks good. I like wheels that look flat. They will be a challenge to clean, but worth it. The SLK 55 sits almost an inch lower than a standard SLK and looks good as is. Check eBay for the clear front lenses and matching clear looking, amber burning bulbs. Not that difficult to install. __________________ 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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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2008 Yukon Denali Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 276 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	That looks great and those side matkers are not as bad as one might think to change. __________________ Randy B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Black - Black/Ash, PII pkg, Airscarf, Green Filters, Clear side markers, chrome turn signal bulbs, Smarttop module, 19" TSW Snetterton Wheels, Chrome fins, Custom Windrestrictor.

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hairypet55 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Cal. Vehicle: slk55 Posts: 44 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	thx. I like the clear side marker (like yours) but after reading a few recent posts about the hassles involved in changing them out, I've been hesitant. But on a silver car, the amber side markers look horrid. etyu- where do you recommend buying the clear marker and new bulbs?

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 122 Times in 42 Posts	Looks great and agree about changing the side markers. It's really not that hard and the small challenge is part of the fun. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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hairypet55 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Cal. Vehicle: slk55 Posts: 44 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks everyone. Its a 2007 and I'm near the Southbay. etyu- Greatly appreciate the offer. I'll likely order them today..... I'm looking at the supersprint x-pipe....not as expensive as I had originally anticipated. Any shops recommended/sponsors recommended for the supersprint purchase? thx. Topless:

07-12-2008	#10 (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	you will love the ss xpipes i have them for nearly 1 year and a half. __________________ 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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hairypet55 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Cal. Vehicle: slk55 Posts: 44 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Nothing yet. I'll likely do the clear markers, x-pipe and antenna.

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	the new shoes look great and i agree with the others... clear side marker lenses are a must as is the modded shorty antenna. having just ordered one, i've done my homework on the carlsson/supersprint x pipe. carlsson's part number is 18350140 and their california distributor is: Ron's Tire and Wheel 12830 Sherman Way Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91605 818 764 1560 they will charge you $1,100.00 plus tax and shipping. i ordered mine through GMP Performance (www.gmpperformance.com). i dealt with danny who was very helpful. the cost was $990.00 plus $150.00 shipping and no sales tax. the bad news for you is that i believe that i have gotten the last one currently in the U.S. Last edited by V8SLK; 07-13-2008 at 11:38 AM. Reason: typo

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hairypet55 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Cal. Vehicle: slk55 Posts: 44 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	v8slk - thanks for the great info.

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cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 162 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Hey hairy what rims are those? I like the split 10-spoke look on the SLK there, may look at getting a set of those if/when I tire of my factory set. No pun intended.

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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	Looks great! And I agree, stock ride height on the '55 is fine...especially with our local roads! L __________________ - 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

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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	looks great with stock height! Similar to the Audi RS wheels, thanks for sharing.

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hairypet55 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Cal. Vehicle: slk55 Posts: 44 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	thanks everyone. cousjcc-there are tsw crofts (19x9.5/19x8). they come either gunmetal (like mine) or chrome. Originally I had ordered a different wheels (fairly light) from tirerack which ended up not fitting properly on the slk55. The spokes made very light contact with the brake calipers. Funny, literally the day after I spoke to their techs to tell them about the problem, they took the wheel off their website for the slk55. I think on a non-amg car it would have fit but there wasn't enough brake clearance on the 55. Interestingly they have the same wheel listed for other amg cars (sl55, etc). I believe they would have the same problem. In addition to pointing this out to the techs, I even sent Luke from tirerack whose on MBworld an email telling him of the potential fitment problem on other amg models, but I didn't get a response.

07-14-2008	#19 (permalink)
cousjcc Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Vehicle: '09 SLK 350, Capri Blue/Black interior, Premium, Heating, AMG hood fins, window tint (a must in TX) Other Toys: Sold my motorcycle /cry Posts: 162 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Yikes, well good catch then and thanks for the reply

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JoeShark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll look for that thread, but changing out the side markers to clear was pretty easy and a definite must. js

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