Smart Top Module

**jfsully** · 04-28-2007

Installed the Smart Top Module a couple of weeks ago. The functions are fantastic especially the oft talked about remote roof control.

The option I havent heard discussed much addresses one of the tiny weaknesses of our cars....the inability to know when you lock or unlock the car from a distance. The function allows an audible beep when locked and a beep-beep when unlocking.

(Now if someone could figure out how to only open/close the rear windows indepedent of the fronts)

**DesignoSLK** · 04-28-2007

Glad to hear you're enjoying your Smart Roof jfsully!

I just installed the EasyRoofSLK (R170 version of Smart Roof) I love it too.

I opted for the non-chirping version since the Germans don't much appreciate car alarm armings that chirp. If I'm uncertain of the lock/unloack state...I just hit the button again.

I am having a bit of a challenge though with the remote operation. Seems I have to activate it twice in order for the top to open. I'm not sure if its signal strength or reception yet.

**etyu** · 04-28-2007

Sounds like it's the SmartTop version 2 for the R171.

It's hard to beat the roof operation using the remote key or roof operation while in motion, always a head turner.

**-1-** · 04-28-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfsully

The option I havent heard discussed much addresses one of the tiny weaknesses of our cars....the inability to know when you lock or unlock the car from a distance. The function allows an audible beep when locked and a beep-beep when unlocking.

Yup, the audible chirp on locking and unlocking is my second favorite feature.

black beauty · 04-29-2007

Hi Folks,
I have been following your website for a few months now. I just joined SLKWorld couple of weeks ago because it seems your website is a little more friendly to women than some of the others I read. Don't get me wrong I'm not a prude but sometimes the forums can get way out. Anyway I'm interested in the Easy Roof SLK. Where do you get one from?

412driver · 04-29-2007

Kevin, (second post this thread, Designo SLK) has all Dirks info and web site. PM him and he will give it or you can find in another thread, we were discussing last week. Welcome to the group. Bunch of good folks here, joking and humor abound, mostly good info and some deranged SLK nuts. They will ask for pic of your ride so get prepared. Enjoy yourself.

412driver · 04-29-2007

Found it: Under General Modifications 170 section. Take a peek.

http://www.simpleroof.com/ On the site on left is UK flag to read in English. They had to show me.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-29-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by black beauty

Hi Folks,
I have been following your website for a few months now. I just joined SLKWorld couple of weeks ago because it seems your website is a little more friendly to women than some of the others I read. Don't get me wrong I'm not a prude but sometimes the forums can get way out. Anyway I'm interested in the Easy Roof SLK. Where do you get one from?

Welcome to SLKWorld black beauty!!! Glad to have some more female class around here...LOL.

As Doug said...POST A PIC OF YOUR RIDE!! Enjoy your stay and post often...we don't bite.

If you have any other questions about SimpleRoof or EasyRoof after looking through Dirk's site, send me a PM.

**alroumi** · 04-29-2007

Weclome to the forum and glad your enjoying it.

yogie · 01-09-2008

I installed the smart top last weekend on my RHD SLK200 and it works great.

The roof is so much more useable now that I can operate it on the move. In fact I was driving along the other day when a few spots of rain started to appear on the windscreen, I pushed the console button and it finished closing just as the rain started pelting down.

Couldn't be happpier.

Yogie

04-28-2007	#1 (permalink)
jfsully Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palm Beach Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 152 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 46 Times in 11 Posts	Smart Top Module Installed the Smart Top Module a couple of weeks ago. The functions are fantastic especially the oft talked about remote roof control. The option I havent heard discussed much addresses one of the tiny weaknesses of our cars....the inability to know when you lock or unlock the car from a distance. The function allows an audible beep when locked and a beep-beep when unlocking. (Now if someone could figure out how to only open/close the rear windows indepedent of the fronts) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2006 Obsidian SLK55 w/030 package 2000 BMW E-39 1985 BitterSC

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DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,702 Country: Thanks: 98 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	Glad to hear you're enjoying your Smart Roof jfsully! I just installed the EasyRoofSLK (R170 version of Smart Roof) I love it too. I opted for the non-chirping version since the Germans don't much appreciate car alarm armings that chirp. If I'm uncertain of the lock/unloack state...I just hit the button again. I am having a bit of a challenge though with the remote operation. Seems I have to activate it twice in order for the top to open. I'm not sure if its signal strength or reception yet. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... 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. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

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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: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Sounds like it's the SmartTop version 2 for the R171. It's hard to beat the roof operation using the remote key or roof operation while in motion, always a head turner. __________________ *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.

04-29-2007	#5 (permalink)
black beauty SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Homewood, Illinois Vehicle: 2002 SLK 230 Posts: 1 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Smart Top Module Hi Folks, I have been following your website for a few months now. I just joined SLKWorld couple of weeks ago because it seems your website is a little more friendly to women than some of the others I read. Don't get me wrong I'm not a prude but sometimes the forums can get way out. Anyway I'm interested in the Easy Roof SLK. Where do you get one from?

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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: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Weclome to the forum and glad your enjoying it. __________________ 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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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Kevin, (second post this thread, Designo SLK) has all Dirks info and web site. PM him and he will give it or you can find in another thread, we were discussing last week. Welcome to the group. Bunch of good folks here, joking and humor abound, mostly good info and some deranged SLK nuts. They will ask for pic of your ride so get prepared. Enjoy yourself.

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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found it: Under General Modifications 170 section. Take a peek. http://www.simpleroof.com/ On the site on left is UK flag to read in English. They had to show me.

01-09-2008	#10 (permalink)
yogie SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Vehicle: SLK200 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I installed the smart top last weekend on my RHD SLK200 and it works great. The roof is so much more useable now that I can operate it on the move. In fact I was driving along the other day when a few spots of rain started to appear on the windscreen, I pushed the console button and it finished closing just as the rain started pelting down. Couldn't be happpier. Yogie

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