2 much up & down?

280Lady · 02-24-2007

OK guys, get your minds out of the gutter (I've been lurking here long enough to know how some of you think LOL!)

Dan, I do not park my car with the top down, therefore I find myself raising and lowering it two to three times daily. Will this much use 365 days a year cause the mechanicsms to wear or create any problems?

And to you other guys... I was going title this thread "I think I'm taking my top off too much!" but I'm really not that kind of girl.

**DesignoSLK** · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by 280Lady

OK guys, get your minds out of the gutter (I've been lurking here long enough to know how some of you think LOL!) ...And to you other guys... I was going title this thread "I think I'm taking my top off too much!" but I'm really not that kind of girl.

...you're going to fit in here just fine 280Lady!

I don't know if this is correct advice, but as for your "top", I've opened/closed mine 4 times daily the 9 months or so I lived in Vegas and it didn't seem to affect it. I think it amounts to "If you don't use it, you lose it." Or something like that.

V8SLK · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by 280Lady

OK guys, get your minds out of the gutter (I've been lurking here long enough to know how some of you think LOL!)

Dan, I do not park my car with the top down, therefore I find myself raising and lowering it two to three times daily. Will this much use 365 days a year cause the mechanicsms to wear or create any problems?

And to you other guys... I was going title this thread "I think I'm taking my top off too much!" but I'm really not that kind of girl.

280Lady...you get rep points for being perceptive and for having a sense of humor!

**DansSlk** · 02-24-2007

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Originally Posted by 280Lady

OK guys, get your minds out of the gutter (I've been lurking here long enough to know how some of you think LOL!)

Dan, I do not park my car with the top down, therefore I find myself raising and lowering it two to three times daily. Will this much use 365 days a year cause the mechanicsms to wear or create any problems?

And to you other guys... I was going title this thread "I think I'm taking my top off too much!" but I'm really not that kind of girl.

I agree your going to fit in just fine.

Trying to be careful wording this bit here but basically so long as you keep the mechanism lubricated and don't operate the pump for longer than designed for instance you lower the roof then decide to raise it again straight away only to go ahead and lower it again then you will be fine.

Its just a pump that uses hydraulic fluid to operate 2 rams nothing fancy just keep it moving freely and you should have no problems

**etyu** · 02-25-2007

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

280Lady...you get rep points for being perceptive and for having a sense of humor!

Ditto here, You get rep points. I presume you're in SoCal. I generally operate the roof 4x a day during the workweek and maybe 2x during wekends. 1x=roof either being retracted or raised. I've done so for 11 months and seems to work fine. (I thought I should use the word "roof" instead of "top"

).

herve431 · 02-25-2007

Do you have maybe some pictures with your top off

FPF422 · 02-25-2007

It's German engineering, you can play with your roof all day everyday without any fear of malfunction...

280Lady · 02-25-2007

Thank you Dan. Is this easy to do? How is it done and how often should it be done?

Designo, V8 and Etyu, thank you too.

Herve (or should it be Perve?

), NO!

**etyu** · 02-25-2007

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Originally Posted by 280Lady

... Herve (or should it be Perve?

), NO!

God one 280 Lady!

**DansSlk** · 02-25-2007

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Originally Posted by 280Lady

Thank you Dan. Is this easy to do? How is it done and how often should it be done?

Designo, V8 and Etyu, thank you too.

Herve (or should it be Perve?

), NO!

Depends on you really and how often you have time to get it done if you can do it every 2 months or so then it will be fine.

If you lubricate the seals every month because they come under more stress then the mechanism.

You can get the stuff for the seals from MB i think it was either me or Etyu who posted the PN i cant remember sorry my memory is real bad i will get it from work in the morning for you, with the mechanism use some WD40 with the straw attached and get it all in the joints on the metal supports.

There are a few hidden under the side panels but since they are better shielded i would only bother working on them every 6 months ish and you can either remove the panels yourself or have MB clean them up for you if you don't fancy taking your car apart.

**etyu** · 02-25-2007

Dan, I kept some notes. It was your post. Here are the part nos. and description: A 001 989 50 51 Lubricant for seals, A002 989 07 51 Multigrade grease for metals

Personally, I was using some leftover Gummi Fledge (rubber lubricant, silicone base) from BMW on the rubber seals. I may have done this 2 to 3x in the past 11 months. Easty recommends Carbaflo, BMW part no. 83 23 0 309 627, which is available from BMW but not MB.

I've only lubricated the hinges to the trunk/boot lid once in the past 11 months. There are either 6 or eight points to each side. I used leftover Mobil 1 engine oil that I've placed in an old fashioned tin oiler (available from any auto store). I use only one drop per hinge point for the trunk/boot hinges and thought the hinges were a bit too slippery after that as it seems the trunk lid wants to come back down when it's open about 8 to 10 inches.

You could ask MB to lubricate the roof mechanism and seals when you go in for service. Tell them the roof squeaks occasionally and they'll usually do it without charge. I believe it may have been cyberdrakon that said this, but I'm not sure.

Hope the above helps.

**DansSlk** · 02-25-2007

Nice one Eddy cheers mate!

That lid wanting to drop could be fixed by adjusting the dampers if it annoying you mate, i think to have a properly cared for roof is worth it myself.

Also just remembered there are hinges on the roof side of the system also slk girl so just remember that when your doing it.

herve431 · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by 280Lady

Herve (or should it be Perve?

), NO!

Sorry I probably misunderstood

French are known for having difficulties to understand English

280Lady · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by herve431

Sorry I probably misunderstood

French are known for having difficulties to understand English

No problem Herve, it's all good natured joking and I did start it with my tongue in cheek header!

Banned · 02-27-2007

Dear Lady,

Please leave the top up. Otherwise you may lose your nick. What does it mean? Lady - understood. 280 - 28 years, 0 kids?

Every mechanical thing which is used very often will break earlier than a thing which is used rare. Today German engineering is not the same than 20 year ago.

**SLKman** · 02-27-2007

Welcome....

I use mine 3 or 4 times a day and never have a problem using it.

If your motor is not turned on, I have heard if you do it too much you can run down your battery.

I have not run into that issue.

SLKman

280Lady · 02-27-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

Dear Lady,

What does it mean? Lady - understood. 280 - 28 years, 0 kids?

No dear (although not far off!) The 280 is because I have an SLK280.

N4PWJ · 02-28-2007

i'd say you would eb ok. i actually worry i dont use mine ehough, and also aircon. so i make a point of putting my top down and using aircon at leats once a week.

**DansSlk** · 02-28-2007

Good call.

I think once a month is the recomended time frame but once a week is better

Baron7700 · 03-10-2007

haha you get rep points.

As for the roof, i used mine about 6 or 7 times a day, up and down, so a total of maybe 10 or 14 uses a day. (I would never park with top down for more then ten mins, or high density, for fear of someone spitting or like pouring soda in there).

02-24-2007	#1 (permalink)
280Lady SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Vehicle: Firemist SLK280 Posts: 27 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2 much up & down? OK guys, get your minds out of the gutter (I've been lurking here long enough to know how some of you think LOL!) Dan, I do not park my car with the top down, therefore I find myself raising and lowering it two to three times daily. Will this much use 365 days a year cause the mechanicsms to wear or create any problems? And to you other guys... I was going title this thread "I think I'm taking my top off too much!" but I'm really not that kind of girl.

02-25-2007	#11 (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	Dan, I kept some notes. It was your post. Here are the part nos. and description: A 001 989 50 51 Lubricant for seals, A002 989 07 51 Multigrade grease for metals Personally, I was using some leftover Gummi Fledge (rubber lubricant, silicone base) from BMW on the rubber seals. I may have done this 2 to 3x in the past 11 months. Easty recommends Carbaflo, BMW part no. 83 23 0 309 627, which is available from BMW but not MB. I've only lubricated the hinges to the trunk/boot lid once in the past 11 months. There are either 6 or eight points to each side. I used leftover Mobil 1 engine oil that I've placed in an old fashioned tin oiler (available from any auto store). I use only one drop per hinge point for the trunk/boot hinges and thought the hinges were a bit too slippery after that as it seems the trunk lid wants to come back down when it's open about 8 to 10 inches. You could ask MB to lubricate the roof mechanism and seals when you go in for service. Tell them the roof squeaks occasionally and they'll usually do it without charge. I believe it may have been cyberdrakon that said this, but I'm not sure. Hope the above helps. __________________ *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. Last edited by etyu; 02-26-2007 at 03:23 PM.*

02-25-2007	#12 (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	Nice one Eddy cheers mate! That lid wanting to drop could be fixed by adjusting the dampers if it annoying you mate, i think to have a properly cared for roof is worth it myself. Also just remembered there are hinges on the roof side of the system also slk girl so just remember that when your doing it. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-27-2007	#16 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Welcome.... I use mine 3 or 4 times a day and never have a problem using it. If your motor is not turned on, I have heard if you do it too much you can run down your battery. I have not run into that issue. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport 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.

02-28-2007	#19 (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	Good call. I think once a month is the recomended time frame but once a week is better __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-25-2007	#6 (permalink)
herve431 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toulouse Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 6-gear Posts: 132 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do you have maybe some pictures with your top off

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FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's German engineering, you can play with your roof all day everyday without any fear of malfunction...

02-25-2007	#8 (permalink)
280Lady SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Vehicle: Firemist SLK280 Posts: 27 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Dan. Is this easy to do? How is it done and how often should it be done? Designo, V8 and Etyu, thank you too. Herve (or should it be Perve? ), NO!

02-27-2007	#15 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dear Lady, Please leave the top up. Otherwise you may lose your nick. What does it mean? Lady - understood. 280 - 28 years, 0 kids? Every mechanical thing which is used very often will break earlier than a thing which is used rare. Today German engineering is not the same than 20 year ago.

02-28-2007	#18 (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	i'd say you would eb ok. i actually worry i dont use mine ehough, and also aircon. so i make a point of putting my top down and using aircon at leats once a week.

03-10-2007	#20 (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	haha you get rep points. As for the roof, i used mine about 6 or 7 times a day, up and down, so a total of maybe 10 or 14 uses a day. (I would never park with top down for more then ten mins, or high density, for fear of someone spitting or like pouring soda in there).

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