R171 Mk 2 antenna

Portzy · 03-29-2008

From my other post. I have been having a good look round a face lift SLK in my local showroom and while the new ant is an improvement over the original version its still a bit ott in my eyes.

So, I screwed it out only to find that the thread is now different to that of the original i.e. the SL might not fit. There is though, two pieces to the base so one piece might be some form of an adaptor, I wasnt able to take it apart any further as you can imagine but, the SL stubby type might now no longer fit.

Just thought you might like to know that.

Portzy

**etyu** · 03-29-2008

Any photos?

**-1-** · 03-29-2008

Can't imagine any MB designer would be content with the redesign of the 2009 R171 antenna. I'm sure they received unfavorable feedback from the original design. Based on photos of the 2009 new style antenna, I'd opt for the old design with the options of the modded R170 or SL antenna.

Portzy · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Any photos?

Could be a bit awkward, I would need to take the photos in the showroom and they might not take too kindly to it. I'll see what I can do though.

Portzy.

**dltslk** · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Portzy

Could be a bit awkward, I would need to take the photos in the showroom and they might not take too kindly to it. I'll see what I can do though.

Portzy.

Shouldn't be a problem. The photos of the CLK63 Black and the SLR that I posted were taken in my dealership and they didn't care a bit.

Portzy · 03-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dltslk

Shouldn't be a problem. The photos of the CLK63 Black and the SLR that I posted were taken in my dealership and they didn't care a bit.

Okey cokey, I'll see what I can do.

Portzy.

**ir-ops** · 03-31-2008

gentlemen, i think i like the new antenna a lot...

brgds/ir-ops

**etyu** · 03-31-2008

I like this one more...

**Zeiser50** · 04-01-2008

Intermediate size between OEM SLK '05 and SL.
I still prefer the SL.

**ir-ops** · 04-01-2008

yes etyu, very nice, some details avail? thanks.

best
ir-ops

ryan.stephens · 04-01-2008

I like the R170 style on the R171.

**snowbyhui** · 04-01-2008

i second the R170 antenna on R171 comment, the new style still seems too long

**etyu** · 04-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ir-ops

yes etyu, very nice, some details avail? thanks.

best
ir-ops

Here's the link: http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...0-antenna.html

The only thing, Portzy is reporting that the thread of the antenna base may be different on the facelift model. If the SL antenna won't fit, then the R170 won't either, as the screw threads are the same.

**ir-ops** · 04-01-2008

etyu,

thanks a lot, i'll give it a thorough check.
no doubt it looks better...

brgds/ir-ops

**richard_leeds** · 04-03-2008

I wonder how it would come out in Zeiser50's testing?

http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...antenna-4.html

**Zeiser50** · 04-03-2008

Difficult to say without any test (what there is inside the black section ?)

DansSlk · 04-03-2008

I'm not sure of the wiring at the moment but what i think would look good is the total removal of the antenna.

The Mk2 booster module could be used along with Michel's bumper antenna and the small hole in the bodywork left behind is well within the filling capabilities of a good bodyshop.

Portzy · 04-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

The only thing, Portzy is reporting that the thread of the antenna base may be different on the facelift model. If the SL antenna won't fit, then the R170 won't either, as the screw threads are the same.

Thats correct etyu, the thread on the bottom of the removable bit is much smaller then the present one and it is also a male thread instead of female.

The only bit I cannot work out is that there is a small piece of what looks to be an extension to the base so that when the aerial is removed the base piece left behind stands taller that the present one and it has a small female thread. It could be that the base has an extension piece which, when removed, leaves behind the original base with the original SL sized male thread.

HTH.

Portzy.

**Zeiser50** · 04-04-2008

A picture will help a lot to understand.

Portzy · 04-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeiser50

A picture will help a lot to understand.

I'm working on it

but I need to make sure the dealer principal is out of eye shot.

Cheers.

Portzy.

03-29-2008	#1 (permalink)
Portzy Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shipley. West Yorkshire. Vehicle: SLK 280 + lots of toys. Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	R171 Mk 2 antenna From my other post. I have been having a good look round a face lift SLK in my local showroom and while the new ant is an improvement over the original version its still a bit ott in my eyes. So, I screwed it out only to find that the thread is now different to that of the original i.e. the SL might not fit. There is though, two pieces to the base so one piece might be some form of an adaptor, I wasnt able to take it apart any further as you can imagine but, the SL stubby type might now no longer fit. Just thought you might like to know that. Portzy

03-29-2008	#2 (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	Any photos? __________________ *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.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Can't imagine any MB designer would be content with the redesign of the 2009 R171 antenna. I'm sure they received unfavorable feedback from the original design. Based on photos of the 2009 new style antenna, I'd opt for the old design with the options of the modded R170 or SL antenna. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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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	I like this one more... __________________ *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.

04-01-2008	#9 (permalink)
Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Intermediate size between OEM SLK '05 and SL. I still prefer the SL. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

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ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a '08 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since 07 jul '08 Posts: 586 Country: Thanks: 138 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts	yes etyu, very nice, some details avail? thanks. best ir-ops

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ryan.stephens Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Exeter, UK Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI Sport - Fully Loaded! Posts: 235 Country: Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I like the R170 style on the R171.

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snowbyhui Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 06 SLK55 Other Toys: Lexus 400h, Wii Posts: 199 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 43 Times in 23 Posts	i second the R170 antenna on R171 comment, the new style still seems too long

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ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a '08 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since 07 jul '08 Posts: 586 Country: Thanks: 138 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts	etyu, thanks a lot, i'll give it a thorough check. no doubt it looks better... brgds/ir-ops

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richard_leeds Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leeds, UK Vehicle: 05 350 Posts: 203 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I wonder how it would come out in Zeiser50's testing? http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...antenna-4.html

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Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	Difficult to say without any test (what there is inside the black section ?) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-

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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	I'm not sure of the wiring at the moment but what i think would look good is the total removal of the antenna. The Mk2 booster module could be used along with Michel's bumper antenna and the small hole in the bodywork left behind is well within the filling capabilities of a good bodyshop. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-04-2008	#19 (permalink)
Zeiser50 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Paris Vehicle: SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: Bike : '84 Z1300-6 Posts: 506 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	A picture will help a lot to understand. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ------Michel------ -SLK 55 AMG 2005-