EasyRoofSLK

**DesignoSLK** · 04-25-2007

I started with the SimpleRoofSLK mod which is the One Touch top operation. But this is waaaay better. It's like the Bipes, but a fraction of the cost.

My car already draws attention here given the color, but I tell ya what, its a show stopper snailing along in a stau (traffic jam) and wanting not to get my bald head burned, I just put the top up while slowly moving along at about 20 kph (its set for 60 kph). Even my wife, driving along with me, said "It IS pretty cool." (with a big grin of course).

Also, the remote operation is cool. We were out looking at houses today and while standing in the front yard with our potential landlord I operated the top from accross the yard and she (older German woman) was visually taken back. I grinned like a proud parent...

copperslk · 04-25-2007

Kevin, do you have a link to the One Touch site? Is it available in the US?

Steve

**DesignoSLK** · 04-25-2007

Steve, yes, it is available in the US. Here's the link:

http://www.simpleroof.com/

Then click on the British Flag to the left for English. Dirk is a great guy!

Doug...did you order yours?

412driver · 04-25-2007

Yea, I emailed Dirk twice and have not heard back. His first email(one you forwarded) never arrived. Last I heard was 33.00usd plus shipping, he gave link but it was only email, no paypal address. If you speak to him get the full amount and a Paypal site. Thanks for asking.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-25-2007

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Originally Posted by 412driver

Yea, I emailed Dirk twice and have not heard back. His first email(one you forwarded) never arrived. Last I heard was 33.00usd plus shipping, he gave link but it was only email, no paypal address. If you speak to him get the full amount and a Paypal site. Thanks for asking.

I talked to him a couple of days ago. He's been sick. Doctor gave him a note to the end of the week. If you emailed him and it didn't get sent back to you undeliverable, he'll respond.

Now that I think about it, that email address IS his paypal account. I'll double check.

**etyu** · 04-26-2007

Looks like a nice module for the R170. Kevin, would you mind posting step by step pics and tutorial for this module when you get the chance?

412driver · 04-26-2007

Kev, if the email address is paypay account, how do you send money to a email account? My computer literacy is in question, these things still rattle my pea brain. Dirk did give his mail address, if I get total amount, I can mail a check. Snail Mail.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-26-2007

If you have a PayPal account, you just put in the account of the person you want to send money to.

Dirk's account is: Siegmund@beckmann-gmbh.de, them you put in the amount you want to give him and from what type account you're paying from, i.e. your credit card or bank account.

412driver · 04-26-2007

That is a new one on me, any idea what air mail is from Germany? Thanks Kevin

412driver · 04-26-2007

Dang that waz ezir than dirt, I put 20.00 for shipping, If I owe him more now I know how to do it.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-26-2007

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Originally Posted by 412driver

That is a new one on me, any idea what air mail is from Germany? Thanks Kevin

Surprizingly its not much, but I'll give him a call tomorrow and find out the total cost. Can't call him now, it's 2330 here. ZZzzZZzz

Elwood · 04-26-2007

Defo will be interested in that, however after looking at the woring diagram and instructions, I feel I will need to source the services of a Trusted Auto Electrician.

All them wires etc fills me with fear

**DesignoSLK** · 04-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Elwood

Defo will be interested in that, however after looking at the woring diagram and instructions, I feel I will need to source the services of a Trusted Auto Electrician.

All them wires etc fills me with fear

Nah, it really wasn't that bad. It took me all of 2 hours + 2 Krystal Weizens. I would have been done 15 minutes sooner, but forgot to swap one of the ignition wires and had to go back into the fuse box. It was easier than I thought it'd be.

Dirk did a very nice job of inserting pictures in the installation manual.

eddy, I'll see if I can get the manual in pdf so you can see the step by step.

Tslick · 04-26-2007

Eddy, here's the manual for the easyroof module.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Tslick

Eddy, here's the manual for the easyroof module.

Excellent! Thanks Tom!

**etyu** · 04-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Tslick

Eddy, here's the manual for the easyroof module.

Thanks Tom. Wow! looks like a lot of cutting and splicing.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-26-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

Thanks Tom. Wow! looks like a lot of cutting and splicing.

Not really when you consider what it does. There are 2 wires you actually cut and that is to deactivate the mod if you need to. The other what, 8 wires or so are piggybacked onto other wires.

As I said, it actually was pretty easy to install.

Baron7700 · 04-26-2007

The roof mods are awesome. You will get the crazy jaw dropping look alot, especially when you (my favorite) have the keys in our pocket and you put it down as you walk to it, or even have your back turned to the car as you carry on a conversation before you leave!

The in operation while going slow is great also, mine is set to 29, but i rarely do it above 15.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Baron7700

The roof mods are awesome. You will get the crazy jaw dropping look alot, especially when you (my favorite) have the keys in our pocket and you put it down as you walk to it, or even have your back turned to the car as you carry on a conversation before you leave!

The in operation while going slow is great also, mine is set to 29, but i rarely do it above 15.

Yeah, my fear is getting on some unfamiliar road and running into some rough patches. Don't need to get anything outta wack!

04-25-2007	#1 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,680 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	EasyRoofSLK I started with the SimpleRoofSLK mod which is the One Touch top operation. But this is waaaay better. It's like the Bipes, but a fraction of the cost. My car already draws attention here given the color, but I tell ya what, its a show stopper snailing along in a stau (traffic jam) and wanting not to get my bald head burned, I just put the top up while slowly moving along at about 20 kph (its set for 60 kph). Even my wife, driving along with me, said "It IS pretty cool." (with a big grin of course). Also, the remote operation is cool. We were out looking at houses today and while standing in the front yard with our potential landlord I operated the top from accross the yard and she (older German woman) was visually taken back. I grinned like a proud parent... __________________ 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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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,680 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Steve, yes, it is available in the US. Here's the link: http://www.simpleroof.com/ Then click on the British Flag to the left for English. Dirk is a great guy! Doug...did you order yours? __________________ 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: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Looks like a nice module for the R170. Kevin, would you mind posting step by step pics and tutorial for this module when you get the chance? __________________ *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.

04-26-2007	#8 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,680 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	If you have a PayPal account, you just put in the account of the person you want to send money to. Dirk's account is: Siegmund@beckmann-gmbh.de, them you put in the amount you want to give him and from what type account you're paying from, i.e. your credit card or bank account. __________________ 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)

04-25-2007	#2 (permalink)
copperslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Vehicle: 2000 SLK230 Copper Designo edition Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Kevin, do you have a link to the One Touch site? Is it available in the US? Steve

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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	Yea, I emailed Dirk twice and have not heard back. His first email(one you forwarded) never arrived. Last I heard was 33.00usd plus shipping, he gave link but it was only email, no paypal address. If you speak to him get the full amount and a Paypal site. Thanks for asking.

04-26-2007	#7 (permalink)
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	Kev, if the email address is paypay account, how do you send money to a email account? My computer literacy is in question, these things still rattle my pea brain. Dirk did give his mail address, if I get total amount, I can mail a check. Snail Mail.

04-26-2007	#9 (permalink)
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	That is a new one on me, any idea what air mail is from Germany? Thanks Kevin

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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	Dang that waz ezir than dirt, I put 20.00 for shipping, If I owe him more now I know how to do it.

04-26-2007	#12 (permalink)
Elwood SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Durham Vehicle: SLK 230 1998 Posts: 91 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Defo will be interested in that, however after looking at the woring diagram and instructions, I feel I will need to source the services of a Trusted Auto Electrician. All them wires etc fills me with fear

04-26-2007	#14 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Eddy, here's the manual for the easyroof module.

04-26-2007	#18 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The roof mods are awesome. You will get the crazy jaw dropping look alot, especially when you (my favorite) have the keys in our pocket and you put it down as you walk to it, or even have your back turned to the car as you carry on a conversation before you leave! The in operation while going slow is great also, mine is set to 29, but i rarely do it above 15.