What is in the AMG body kit?

bjohnson · 05-14-2008

I have just acquired an SLK350 with the AMG body kit. I know that you pay through the nose for what seems to be a few bits of plastic, but can anyone please show me what exactly you get for the money, preferably with photos showing with and without the kit? Either all the SLKs that I have seen have the kit fitted or it's hard to tell the difference.

PaKKo · 05-14-2008

Hi. I hope this comparison helps you

**Tummy** · 05-14-2008

In the US, you also get a lowered suspension bits, shift buttons on the steering wheel (2007 models have paddles instead of buttons), AMG style fog lights, and different alloy wheels. I don't know if it's the same everywhere.

PAPA · 05-14-2008

On the r170 uk spec was wheels, Body kit, exhaust, suspension, badges.

Dont know if its the same now

chadwick · 05-14-2008

From what I understand, if you get the package it will look just like the SLK55 AMG, but of course, without the engine.

It definitely looks much better with the amg package.

Ynot · 05-14-2008

The AMG kit is a little different then the SLK55, it is rounder w/o the air vents on the front side bumper. 10mm lower up front, stiffer suspension, with the five spoke wheels.

Here are some old pics of mine.

chadwick · 05-14-2008

I'm pretty sure with the 2009s they acquire the identical sporty look as the amg55.

bjohnson · 05-14-2008

Thanks for the pictures PaKKO. As I suspected there isn't all that much difference, certainly not £2600 worth!

**Tummy** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by chadwick

I'm pretty sure with the 2009s they acquire the identical sporty look as the amg55.

I believe the 2009 does not get the same bumper / body treatment, but does get 18" AMG sport wheels (upgrade from 17" standard), lowered suspension, paddle shifters, and a trunk spoiler.

**Tummy** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by bjohnson

Thanks for the pictures PaKKO. As I suspected there isn't all that much difference, certainly not £2600 worth!

I would have to disagree there. The sport package transforms the look of the standard car into something much more aggressive, but one step less than the 55. It's also a better value to order it with the car because adding it on afterwards would be more than what the factory option costs. In the US, the sport package and nav are the only two things that add to the wholesale value of a used SLK. I would not have bought our SLK without the sport package.

chadwick · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Tummy

I believe the 2009 does not get the same bumper / body treatment, but does get 18" AMG sport wheels (upgrade from 17" standard), lowered suspension, paddle shifters, and a trunk spoiler.

On my PDF file sent to me by my dealer it says:

"AMG Sport Package:

18'' AMG multi-spoke wheels
AMG-Design Front Air Dam, Side Skirts, Rear Apron, and Trunk Lid Spoiler
Sport Suspension
Steering Wheel-Mounted Gearshift Paddles with Manual Mode"

That sounds like exactly what's already on the AMG 55 to me!

The other AMG Performance Package only available to the slk55 does not have anything about extra bodywork included, therefore the AMG Sport Package must already be on it. The slk55 gets twin spoke multipiece wheels rather than just the multispoke which is available for the 300 and 350.

**alroumi** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Tummy

I would have to disagree there. The sport package transforms the look of the standard car into something much more aggressive, but one step less than the 55. It's also a better value to order it with the car because adding it on afterwards would be more than what the factory option costs. In the US, the sport package and nav are the only two things that add to the wholesale value of a used SLK. I would not have bought our SLK without the sport package.

Exactly and samething applies to many cars especially the porsche cayenne, the aerokit is a 3,000 option on my suv and when I wanted to fit it at the dealership it ended up costing around 5,500 with paint and installation which stopped me from doing it.

**Tummy** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by chadwick

On my PDF file sent to me by my dealer it says:

"AMG Sport Package:

18'' AMG multi-spoke wheels
AMG-Design Front Air Dam, Side Skirts, Rear Apron, and Trunk Lid Spoiler
Sport Suspension
Steering Wheel-Mounted Gearshift Paddles with Manual Mode"

That sounds like exactly what's already on the AMG 55 to me!

The other AMG Performance Package only available to the slk55 does not have anything about extra bodywork included, therefore the AMG Sport Package must already be on it. The slk55 gets twin spoke multipiece wheels rather than just the multispoke which is available for the 300 and 350.

In previous years the AMG sport package front bumper is similar but not identical to the SLK55. The shape around the fog lights are totally different, more rounded on the 280/350 and more squared off on the 55. The 55 also includes side gills not present on the 280/350 with sport package, due to the need for extra cooling.

I would think MB would still want to differentiate in the same way for 2009. Historically, MB cars with the AMG sport package received body kits similar to the AMG models, but still different in subtle ways.

The new price of $2,500 is a much better deal than the previous years, when the package cost $4,000 USD.

chadwick · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Tummy

In previous years the AMG sport package front bumper is similar but not identical to the SLK55. The shape around the fog lights are totally different, more rounded on the 280/350 and more squared off on the 55. The 55 also includes side gills not present on the 280/350 with sport package, due to the need for extra cooling.

I would think MB would still want to differentiate in the same way for 2009. Historically, MB cars with the AMG sport package received body kits similar to the AMG models, but still different in subtle ways.

The new price of $2,500 is a much better deal than the previous years, when the package cost $4,000 USD.

Well then, I guess we'll have to wait and see. The dealer told me that it would look the same.

When you say "gills", are you talking about those ones on the top of the hood or something else on the side?

**etyu** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by chadwick

When you say "gills", are you talking about those ones on the top of the hood or something else on the side?

I think he means the slits at the side of the front bumper cover below the front side marker. They look like the gill slits of a shark.

**Tummy** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by chadwick

Well then, I guess we'll have to wait and see. The dealer told me that it would look the same.

When you say "gills", are you talking about those ones on the top of the hood or something else on the side?

"Look the same" for most people, maybe, but I doubt identical if they keep up the same differentiation as previous.

Maybe gills are the wrong word. I'm talking about the openings on the side of the front bumper. On 05-08 they're on the 55, but not on the lower models.

I believe the things on the hood are called "Aerowings" and again in the past only came on the SLK55. Authentic versions from the dealer sell for nearly $800, but replace the entire plastic hood vents. Aftermarket aerowings simply attach are around $100 or less.

chadwick · 05-14-2008

BTW, what about the front in the grill? I notice that in pictures the slk 55 has black "fins" and the others have the respective color of the car?

Forgive me if I'm not calling them the right thing, I'm not exactly familiar with all the terms as I'm a first time buyer and don't know a whole lot about cars. I'm sure I'll learn as I go.

**Tummy** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by chadwick

BTW, what about the front in the grill? I notice that in pictures the slk 55 has black "fins" and the others have the respective color of the car?

I don't know what those are called, but on the 55, they are painted black to make the grill look bigger, I guess. On the v6 models they were body color even with the AMG Sport Package.

Piecha makes covers for the 05-08 and calls them "Kühlerstegblenden". I think the 09s will be a different size.

**alroumi** · 05-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Tummy

I don't know what those are called, but on the 55, they are painted black to make the grill look bigger, I guess. On the v6 models they were body color even with the AMG Sport Package.

Piecha makes covers for the 05-08 and calls them "Kühlerstegblenden". I think the 09s will be a different size.

Exactly, you can get them painted but it might seem pricey however with new things such as vinyl I am sure it can be covered for a low cost.

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bjohnson SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester Vehicle: 2007 SLK350 Fire Opal Other Toys: Merc 300SL, Omega Elite 3.2L Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What is in the AMG body kit? I have just acquired an SLK350 with the AMG body kit. I know that you pay through the nose for what seems to be a few bits of plastic, but can anyone please show me what exactly you get for the money, preferably with photos showing with and without the kit? Either all the SLKs that I have seen have the kit fitted or it's hard to tell the difference.

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Tummy Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EWR / CLE Vehicle: 2005 SLK350, 2004 Infiniti FX45 Posts: 284 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts	In the US, you also get a lowered suspension bits, shift buttons on the steering wheel (2007 models have paddles instead of buttons), AMG style fog lights, and different alloy wheels. I don't know if it's the same everywhere.

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PAPA SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gwent Vehicle: slk 320 Posts: 71 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	On the r170 uk spec was wheels, Body kit, exhaust, suspension, badges. Dont know if its the same now

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chadwick SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: SLK 300 2009 Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	From what I understand, if you get the package it will look just like the SLK55 AMG, but of course, without the engine. It definitely looks much better with the amg package.

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	The AMG kit is a little different then the SLK55, it is rounder w/o the air vents on the front side bumper. 10mm lower up front, stiffer suspension, with the five spoke wheels. Here are some old pics of mine.

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chadwick SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: SLK 300 2009 Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I'm pretty sure with the 2009s they acquire the identical sporty look as the amg55.

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bjohnson SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester Vehicle: 2007 SLK350 Fire Opal Other Toys: Merc 300SL, Omega Elite 3.2L Posts: 38 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the pictures PaKKO. As I suspected there isn't all that much difference, certainly not £2600 worth!

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chadwick SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: SLK 300 2009 Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	BTW, what about the front in the grill? I notice that in pictures the slk 55 has black "fins" and the others have the respective color of the car? Forgive me if I'm not calling them the right thing, I'm not exactly familiar with all the terms as I'm a first time buyer and don't know a whole lot about cars. I'm sure I'll learn as I go.

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