Hello. Greetings everyone. Intro & questions. Pictures!!

siuson2 · 09-06-2007

Hello guys.
Obviously, I am new here.
But definitely not new to the euro/rwd scene.
See pictures below.
I am now taking over a 1998 SLK - Yellow.
SLK 230, Auto, 32,000 miles. Car is bone stock.
I am going to run the following modifications:

Wanna keep it as subtle as possible and Easy daily driver.

Questions below are in ( ). Please advice.

1. Smooth and paint front and rear valances, as well as lower side moldings to body color.
2. Lower car 1.5" all around with Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks. I am done with coilovers.
3. Wheels - 18x8/9 AMG Monoblocs Replica's.
225/40-18 front 235 35 18 rear
(correct tire sizes for a lil stretch look?)
4. Kenwood single din Nav Unit with dvd player.
5. Upgrade headlights to clear lens.
(Need info on headlights)
6. Remus Axle back dual single rounds.
(some sound clips from you guys would be great.)
7. Newer OEM 3 Spoke steering wheel.
(Need some input on this too.)

I guess that would be it for now. Here are some pictures of what I have/had. Too many modifications to list.

Show Monster: VR6 jetta. 190 Whp/WTQ. Multiple trophies and some magzine coverage.

Track monster: 1995 M Edition Miata:

Best Regards,
Ivan

**alroumi** · 09-07-2007

Welcome to the forum, I like what you have planned for your 98 SLK320.

good luck with the modifications.

Banned · 09-07-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by siuson2

Hello guys.
Obviously, I am new here.
But definitely not new to the euro/red scene.
See pictures below.
I am now taking over a 1998 SLK - Yellow.
SLK 230, Auto, 32,000 miles. Car is bone stock.
I am going to run the following modifications:

Wanna keep it as subtle as possible and Easy daily driver.

Questions below are in ( ). Please advice.

1. Smooth and paint front and rear valances, as well as lower side moldings to body color.
2. Lower car 1.5" all around with Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks. I am done with coilovers.
3. Wheels - 18x8/9 AMG Monoblocs Replica's.
225/40-18 front 235 35 18 rear
(correct tire sizes for a lil stretch look?)
4. Kenwood single din Nav Unit with dvd player.
5. Upgrade headlights to clear lens.
(Need info on headlights)
6. Remus Axle back dual single rounds.
(some sound clips from you guys would be great.)
7. Newer OEM 3 Spoke steering wheel.
(Need some input on this too.)

I guess that would be it for now. Here are some pictures of what I have/had. Too many modifications to list.

Best Regards,
Ivan

1. great!
2. Bilstein offers a set incl. springs for the R170
3. 8+9x18 and 225 and 245, then you can go for spacers, too.
5. You find clear indicators, too. Here you find anything you need: http://www.mekkes.de/netscape/
6. the only good factory exhaust for the R170 you find at Supersprint, there are several versions!
7. There are lots of steeringwheels available for the R170. Wood, carbon - just have a look in the net.

And: Welcome from Germany

**FishtailnZ** · 09-07-2007

Nice collection of cars, welcome!

nevets · 09-07-2007

Welcome.....Like you past rides.

Ynot · 09-07-2007

Nice V-dub, and welcome to the forum.

**etyu** · 09-07-2007

Welcome Ivan. Nice pix and rides.

Where in California are you located?

**Cruzer 8** · 09-07-2007

Welcome from Northern California --- good ideas and previous rides looked good --- keep us posted on the changes

siuson2 · 09-08-2007

First off, thank you for your warm welcomes.
I live in Sacramento, CA as well as San Gabriel Valley, CA. I travel a lot back and forth those two places.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

1. great!
2. Bilstein offers a set incl. springs for the R170
3. 8+9x18 and 225 and 245, then you can go for spacers, too.
5. You find clear indicators, too. Here you find anything you need: http://www.mekkes.de/netscape/
6. the only good factory exhaust for the R170 you find at Supersprint, there are several versions!
7. There are lots of steeringwheels available for the R170. Wood, carbon - just have a look in the net.

And: Welcome from Germany

Thank you for your input. But I can't read german. Would I have rubbing issues with 245 in the rear? Also, can you please give me more information on the steering wheel as well as headlights? I would really like to keep it oem, but going aftermarket is also an option as long as I don't get the air bag light.

Banned · 09-08-2007

There are no problems expected with the rubber. Some friends are driving 9,5 with 255 tyres with no problems.

Write Mekkes, He´s able to talk and write English. Don´t worry. He´s the guy for all R170 specials in Germany. Headlight and indicator are two pieces, you have to order them extra. The tyre and intercooler pope you find here: Gerhard.Pralle@gaa-ce.Niedersachsen.de
Gerd is very nice too and he´s talking English. Send regards from Gero.

There are too many steeringwheels in the market. Search at Google and Ebay, you´ll find a lot. www.eris-car.de is one of the shops. Carlsson.de, brabus.de, kicherer.net ...

siuson2 · 09-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

There are no problems expected with the rubber. Some friends are driving 9,5 with 255 tyres with no problems.

Write Mekkes, He´s able to talk and write English. Don´t worry. He´s the guy for all R170 specials in Germany. Headlight and indicator are two pieces, you have to order them extra. The tyre and intercooler pope you find here: Gerhard.Pralle@gaa-ce.Niedersachsen.de
Gerd is very nice too and he´s talking English. Send regards from Gero.

There are too many steeringwheels in the market. Search at Google and Ebay, you´ll find a lot. www.eris-car.de is one of the shops. Carlsson.de, brabus.de, kicherer.net ...

Thank you so much. I will send regards to them as soon as I free up some time.

as for steering wheel, i would like this one as pictured:

I would like info as to where I can find that. i jus want a simple 3 spoke as i won't be using the multi functions like the new ones. I would really really like to keep my air bag, as all my previous cars had quick releases and aftermarket steering wheels.

siuson2 · 09-08-2007

However, I wouldn't mind going aftermarket if there is a way to allow the airbags to still function properly.

Banned · 09-08-2007

The wheel on the pic is a OEM facelift one. You´ll find a lot Airbag wheels in the net

siuson2 · 09-09-2007

mind sharing some sites with me on parts? I can't find anything besides ebay.
and I am quite skeptical about ebay products

Sites for steering wheel would be nice too... thanks guys!

Banned · 09-10-2007

http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...Name=WDVW&rd=1
http://www.duw.de/shop/ListView.aspx?folder=224
(Lenkrad = steering wheel)

Baron7700 · 09-10-2007

owl is awesome, where do you find half this stuff?

**Gabus** · 09-10-2007

Hi Ivan
A welcome from Norway

Here's one with Airbag; Raid Daytona
Sport-Airbaglenkräder

Banned · 09-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron7700

owl is awesome, where do you find half this stuff?

John, that´s no miracle

The SLK is a German car and in Germany you find a lot of supplier. And: sometimes I´m looking in magazines (one of them is Mercedes Tuner) to write some companies to support our site (www.owl-slk.de). Meanwhile more than 200 - about 30 wrote back, 9 support us. And if those 9* have some news, I get it on my desk.

* - this 9 are paying our server costs and our spring festival. Last time: more than 50 people - beer, wine, water, coke, lots of food for the whole night.

Wow Gabus, that´s a nice one

siuson2 · 09-17-2007

OWL and Gabus.
Thank you soo much.
You guys are amazing!!

09-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
siuson2 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 R170 Yellow Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello. Greetings everyone. Intro & questions. Pictures!! Hello guys. Obviously, I am new here. But definitely not new to the euro/rwd scene. See pictures below. I am now taking over a 1998 SLK - Yellow. SLK 230, Auto, 32,000 miles. Car is bone stock. I am going to run the following modifications: Wanna keep it as subtle as possible and Easy daily driver. Questions below are in ( ). Please advice. 1. Smooth and paint front and rear valances, as well as lower side moldings to body color. 2. Lower car 1.5" all around with Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks. I am done with coilovers. 3. Wheels - 18x8/9 AMG Monoblocs Replica's. 225/40-18 front 235 35 18 rear (correct tire sizes for a lil stretch look?) 4. Kenwood single din Nav Unit with dvd player. 5. Upgrade headlights to clear lens. (Need info on headlights) 6. Remus Axle back dual single rounds. (some sound clips from you guys would be great.) 7. Newer OEM 3 Spoke steering wheel. (Need some input on this too.) I guess that would be it for now. Here are some pictures of what I have/had. Too many modifications to list. Show Monster: VR6 jetta. 190 Whp/WTQ. Multiple trophies and some magzine coverage. Track monster: 1995 M Edition Miata: Best Regards, Ivan Last edited by siuson2; 09-08-2007 at 03:23 AM.

09-07-2007	#2 (permalink)
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09-08-2007	#10 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There are no problems expected with the rubber. Some friends are driving 9,5 with 255 tyres with no problems. Write Mekkes, He´s able to talk and write English. Don´t worry. He´s the guy for all R170 specials in Germany. Headlight and indicator are two pieces, you have to order them extra. The tyre and intercooler pope you find here: Gerhard.Pralle@gaa-ce.Niedersachsen.de Gerd is very nice too and he´s talking English. Send regards from Gero. There are too many steeringwheels in the market. Search at Google and Ebay, you´ll find a lot. www.eris-car.de is one of the shops. Carlsson.de, brabus.de, kicherer.net ...

09-08-2007	#12 (permalink)
siuson2 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 R170 Yellow Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	However, I wouldn't mind going aftermarket if there is a way to allow the airbags to still function properly.

09-08-2007	#13 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The wheel on the pic is a OEM facelift one. You´ll find a lot Airbag wheels in the net

09-09-2007	#14 (permalink)
siuson2 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 R170 Yellow Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mind sharing some sites with me on parts? I can't find anything besides ebay. and I am quite skeptical about ebay products Sites for steering wheel would be nice too... thanks guys!

09-10-2007	#15 (permalink)
Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...Name=WDVW&rd=1 http://www.duw.de/shop/ListView.aspx?folder=224 (Lenkrad = steering wheel)

09-10-2007	#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	owl is awesome, where do you find half this stuff?

09-17-2007	#19 (permalink)
siuson2 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Vehicle: 1998 SLK 230 R170 Yellow Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OWL and Gabus. Thank you soo much. You guys are amazing!!

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