What is the fastest you guys went with the top down?

**MaKEuhigh** · 07-28-2008

What is the fastest *MPH* you guys went with the top down?
And top up?

BTW, Anyone here ever go to Englishtown, Raceway Park?

**dsb** · 07-28-2008

I think about 135 or so

Tslick · 07-28-2008

With the southern SoCal AMG folks...Looks slow but.... reality..... The cop cracked me up at the end... cool

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But at the track, a little slower

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Tslick · 07-29-2008

Top down fun when chasing a CLK55 with a very good driver...

YouTube Video

**MaKEuhigh** · 07-29-2008

Nice Driving

**alroumi** · 07-29-2008

i hit 276kmh with the top down.

Tslick · 07-29-2008

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Originally Posted by MaKEuhigh

Nice Driving

I know of a few SLK55's that will leave me 5 minutes behind.

Tslick · 07-29-2008

Here's an example of a SLK55 walking away...yikes... heavily edited to make it appear competitive.

YouTube Video

Tslick · 07-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

i hit 276kmh with the top down.

Wait a minute, your on vacation....hows the Mediterranean?

N4PWJ · 07-29-2008

where abouts r u in the Med MO? im heading off on a south med cruise on sunday.

great videos there TSlick..
ive been 140mph odd with roof down..was a beautiful day and miles of empty road.

**alroumi** · 07-29-2008

im in mallorca spain, its a wonderful island but hotter than the cote d azur / french riviera. I am really enjoying it here, will be back in a months time hopefully, the sea is crystal clear enjoyed riding and getting pulled in the donut, swimming and just admiring the wonderful views. Thank you for asking guys.

**Nevada Joe** · 07-29-2008

I've had my 55 for two weeks now. Pushed it to 120 MPH so far.

I'm looking to Kleemann-ize over winter and get the EMC with the top speed limiter removed......

**Cold Shot** · 07-29-2008

142, top down.

**bradmg** · 07-30-2008

160 mph top up and 150 mph top down

**SLKCop** · 07-30-2008

125 mph top down and same for top up

Baron7700 · 07-30-2008

With top down I found out that there was a 155mph limiter on the car about 2 months after having it, and about 3 months before finding the automotive forums to confirm that.

And i had a friend in the car. In retrospect, it was awfully stupid....but fun! Dont think i ever went over 120 for more than 3 seconds after that.

The car did feel rock solid tho.

JoeShark · 08-02-2008

Any worries about the wind deflector blowing off at high speeds when the top is down?

js

**bradmg** · 08-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeShark

Any worries about the wind deflector blowing off at high speeds when the top is down?

js

I've had the OEM plexiglass deflector on since new. My higher speeds are done with the windows up, mostly due to the wind noise, and I have had no issues. I run 100+ quite often for sustained periods with the windows down sometimes and the deflector appears very stable either way.

**Gabus** · 08-03-2008

Done 240km/h with my trusty old 230K, no probs with my home made deflector

JoeShark · 08-04-2008

Thanks for the info on the wind deflector.

js

07-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
MaKEuhigh SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York City Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Other Toys: *Nismo, 120 Lbs. American Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier Posts: 81 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	What is the fastest you guys went with the top down? What is the fastest MPH you guys went with the top down? And top up? BTW, Anyone here ever go to Englishtown, Raceway Park?

07-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
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	I think about 135 or so __________________ 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.*

07-29-2008	#6 (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	i hit 276kmh with the top down. __________________ 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!

07-29-2008	#11 (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	im in mallorca spain, its a wonderful island but hotter than the cote d azur / french riviera. I am really enjoying it here, will be back in a months time hopefully, the sea is crystal clear enjoyed riding and getting pulled in the donut, swimming and just admiring the wonderful views. Thank you for asking guys. __________________ 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!

07-29-2008	#13 (permalink)
Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 621 Country: Thanks: 87 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	142, top down. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

07-29-2008	#5 (permalink)
MaKEuhigh SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York City Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Other Toys: *Nismo, 120 Lbs. American Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier Posts: 81 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Nice Driving

07-29-2008	#10 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	where abouts r u in the Med MO? im heading off on a south med cruise on sunday. great videos there TSlick.. ive been 140mph odd with roof down..was a beautiful day and miles of empty road.

07-29-2008	#12 (permalink)
Nevada Joe Cr. G. H. Join Date: Jul 2008 Vehicle: '08 SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: '06 Solstice (autox) F150 4x4 (for the winters), '85 VW GTI (the rally car) Posts: 116 Country: Thanks: 28 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	I've had my 55 for two weeks now. Pushed it to 120 MPH so far. I'm looking to Kleemann-ize over winter and get the EMC with the top speed limiter removed......

07-30-2008	#14 (permalink)
bradmg SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Vehicle: '06 SLK55 Posts: 69 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	160 mph top up and 150 mph top down

07-30-2008	#15 (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	125 mph top down and same for top up __________________ Mike 2002 Black SLK-230 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-30-2008	#16 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	With top down I found out that there was a 155mph limiter on the car about 2 months after having it, and about 3 months before finding the automotive forums to confirm that. And i had a friend in the car. In retrospect, it was awfully stupid....but fun! Dont think i ever went over 120 for more than 3 seconds after that. The car did feel rock solid tho.

08-02-2008	#17 (permalink)
JoeShark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any worries about the wind deflector blowing off at high speeds when the top is down? js

08-03-2008	#19 (permalink)
Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 442 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 68 Times in 48 Posts	Done 240km/h with my trusty old 230K, no probs with my home made deflector __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-04-2008	#20 (permalink)
JoeShark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info on the wind deflector. js

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