bumped and stumped

jun127 · 02-17-2007

not a true kill story, but don't know where to post.......Had a recent accident...I was at a stop light and an ML 320 struck me from behind..n was pushed forward what felt like 4-5 feet at least...I was so pissed off when it happened...Came out of my car ready to scream and yell at this person........but when I took a look at my bumper....not a scratch or a dent on the car....still took insurance and drivers lisence info from the other driver, but really couldnt call a cop..........cuz no noticeble damage...i tried my convertable on the spot an worked fine........even took pics of the bumper nothing....although his ML look as if it was more damaged....

**DesignoSLK** · 02-17-2007

Wow...that's certainly testimony for MB. More importantly though, glad you weren't hurt. I imagine the driver of the ML felt sick to their stomach. I know I would have.

**alroumi** · 02-17-2007

Glad you werent hurt.

**etyu** · 02-17-2007

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Originally Posted by jun127

not a true kill story, but don't know where to post.......Had a recent accident...I was at a stop light and an ML 320 struck me from behind..n was pushed forward what felt like 4-5 feet at least...I was so pissed off when it happened...Came out of my car ready to scream and yell at this person........but when I took a look at my bumper....not a scratch or a dent on the car....still took insurance and drivers lisence info from the other driver, but really couldnt call a cop..........cuz no noticeble damage...i tried my convertable on the spot an worked fine........even took pics of the bumper nothing....although his ML look as if it was more damaged....

Which SLK is this? R170 or R171? Also double check the trunk lid, make sure it opens and closes fine the conventional way. Glad the varioroof works fine.

Most importantly, that you were not hurt.

ierax · 02-17-2007

There are bound to be some broken clips in the rear fender and possibly some damage to the rear crash cross member.Check it out!

DansSlk · 02-17-2007

Exactly this needs a dealership or good indy to remove the fender and check out the chassis.

This is one of the problems with these new flexible bumpers and crash zones they are not 100% compatible the crash zone is designed to deform and crumple to absorb energy and the plastic bumper is designed to bounce back give the impression all is well when there can be major damage to the cars structure

N4PWJ · 02-19-2007

your bound to have at leats stress cracks inside the bumper.
i'd recommned having it checked out, might be some damage that the bumper is covering up.
still at least your ok.

jun127 · 02-23-2007

so far no sign of further damage to the car.....I hate to go to the dealer and ask to check out the inside of the bumper.....it feels like going to the doctor..........because u might find something wrong.......trunk lids work and the convertible is working....the ML had plenty of scratches and dents.....she didnt really care..........mine is the r171.

**etyu** · 02-23-2007

I'd still have it checked by a reputable body shop. It shouldn't be hard for them to do a "take down" and look at the bumper and check the chassis for alignment.

It's like going to the doctor to make sure everything is okay.

DansSlk · 02-25-2007

You really should get it checked mate.

There's nothing wrong with going to the doc's just so long as they don't wanna take blood and i don't think the SLK's hurt that bad.

Better get it looked at than have of of the structures designed to protect you in an accident fail should the worst happen

**SLKman** · 03-08-2007

I agree...
many years ago a car hit me like that at a red light. Weeks later I started having tranny problems....Get it checked out.

My 2 cents worth.

SLKman

02-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
jun127 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MONSEY Vehicle: slk 350 stock Posts: 14 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bumped and stumped not a true kill story, but don't know where to post.......Had a recent accident...I was at a stop light and an ML 320 struck me from behind..n was pushed forward what felt like 4-5 feet at least...I was so pissed off when it happened...Came out of my car ready to scream and yell at this person........but when I took a look at my bumper....not a scratch or a dent on the car....still took insurance and drivers lisence info from the other driver, but really couldnt call a cop..........cuz no noticeble damage...i tried my convertable on the spot an worked fine........even took pics of the bumper nothing....although his ML look as if it was more damaged....

02-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Exactly this needs a dealership or good indy to remove the fender and check out the chassis. This is one of the problems with these new flexible bumpers and crash zones they are not 100% compatible the crash zone is designed to deform and crumple to absorb energy and the plastic bumper is designed to bounce back give the impression all is well when there can be major damage to the cars structure __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-23-2007	#9 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I'd still have it checked by a reputable body shop. It shouldn't be hard for them to do a "take down" and look at the bumper and check the chassis for alignment. It's like going to the doctor to make sure everything is okay. __________________ *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.

02-17-2007	#5 (permalink)
ierax Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: Obsidian black SLK Posts: 293 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There are bound to be some broken clips in the rear fender and possibly some damage to the rear crash cross member.Check it out!

02-19-2007	#7 (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	your bound to have at leats stress cracks inside the bumper. i'd recommned having it checked out, might be some damage that the bumper is covering up. still at least your ok.

02-23-2007	#8 (permalink)
jun127 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MONSEY Vehicle: slk 350 stock Posts: 14 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	so far no sign of further damage to the car.....I hate to go to the dealer and ask to check out the inside of the bumper.....it feels like going to the doctor..........because u might find something wrong.......trunk lids work and the convertible is working....the ML had plenty of scratches and dents.....she didnt really care..........mine is the r171.

02-25-2007	#10 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	You really should get it checked mate. There's nothing wrong with going to the doc's just so long as they don't wanna take blood and i don't think the SLK's hurt that bad. Better get it looked at than have of of the structures designed to protect you in an accident fail should the worst happen __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

03-08-2007	#11 (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	I agree... many years ago a car hit me like that at a red light. Weeks later I started having tranny problems....Get it checked out. My 2 cents worth. 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.

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