SLK Encounters

*easty* · 07-24-2006

Enter a repy here if you spot an SLK on your travels and are interested if its a member. Enter all details you know about the car (not licinse plate) colour, model, any noticable mods, rough location and time, date.

Also Ive created this frapper map if you can take the time enter your own location and add a "place" and enter all the Car details. see how this progresses.

Frappr Link

Brian

**etyu** · 07-24-2006

No encounters so far. But added my location at frappr.

**-1-** · 07-24-2006

This will be interesting. I've listed my location. I'm on the look out for a SLK or two.

**etyu** · 07-24-2006

The most recent one I had was this past Sunday. Here goes (give it a shot): Sunday, July 23rd, 9am, Saddleback Valley Community Church parking lot, Lake Forest, California, beautiful, clean and shiny yellow R170.

Next time, I'll bring a camera. I should've taken note of the car license plate.

mtiede · 07-24-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

Next time, I'll bring a camera. I should've taken note of the car license plate.

I think the first post said not to enter the license plate number. Probably just a dash of precaution.

**SLKman** · 07-24-2006

Interesting site! Like the format. Good Job!

**etyu** · 07-24-2006

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Originally Posted by mtiede

I think the first post said not to enter the license plate number. Probably just a dash of precaution.

OOPS! My bad.

I was going to take (mental) note of the license plate but do not intend and will not post it. If I post pix, it will be with the license plate numbers/letters blotted off.

I hope this clarifies it. Thanks mtiede.

**-1-** · 07-25-2006

I've never understood the taboo about posting a picture showing a license plate. You have more chance of foul play driving in your local area. I've never read of a post on any forum where there was an incident. Comments?

**-1-** · 07-25-2006

Just saw a super nice silver R170 SLK 230, 320, AMG 32 (?) cruising down Rt 36 (towards Fort Lee) in Prince George, Virginia. (Tuesday, July 25th, 8:40AM). Anyone here claim it?

**etyu** · 07-25-2006

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Originally Posted by -1-

I've never understood the taboo about posting a picture showing a license plate. You have more chance of foul play driving in your local area. I've never read of a post on any forum where there was an incident. Comments?

It may be out of consideration of other people's privacy concerns.

JBSSLK55AMG · 07-25-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Enter a repy here if you spot an SLK on your travels and are interested if its a member. Enter all details you know about the car (not licinse plate) colour, model, any noticable mods, rough location and time, date.

Also Ive created this frapper map if you can take the time enter your own location and add a "place" and enter all the Car details. see how this progresses.

Frappr Link

Brian

I'm in at frapper. On the lookout for other SLKs. Saw one a couple weeks ago just west of Albany, but it turned before I had a chance to check it out. Other than that, no sightings. Either everyone's hiding, or there's only two of us in town

**Woolly** · 07-25-2006

... Hey the 1st 'out of USA' 'frapist' - just put your own location on......

mtiede · 07-25-2006

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Originally Posted by -1-

I've never understood the taboo about posting a picture showing a license plate. You have more chance of foul play driving in your local area. I've never read of a post on any forum where there was an incident. Comments?

It is my understanding that the concern is for someone who might come on here, see the license number and decide that the car is so nice, they want to steal it for themselves. I believe if you have the license plate number you can track down the address of the owner. So there might be a disturbing noise in the night as the thief takes the car

These web sites certainly serve as a good collection point if someone wanted to do such a thing. Admittedly, I haven't heard details of such an incident either, but I have read things that imply it has actually happened in the past on some car web site.

FPF422 · 07-25-2006

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Originally Posted by mtiede

It is my understanding that the concern is for someone who might come on here, see the license number and decide that the car is so nice, they want to steal it for themselves. I believe if you have the license plate number you can track down the address of the owner. So there might be a disturbing noise in the night as the thief takes the car

These web sites certainly serve as a good collection point if someone wanted to do such a thing. Admittedly, I haven't heard details of such an incident either, but I have read things that imply it has actually happened in the past on some car web site.

Maybe true in the US but I don't think you could track my address with my belgian license...

Anyhow, somebody trying to get at my car (in my home garage) will have some pointy surprises...

**etyu** · 07-25-2006

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Originally Posted by FPF422

Anyhow, somebody trying to get at my car (in my home garage) will have some pointy surprises...

How about adding your location to frappr? Would be nice to see flags from many nations.

**-1-** · 07-25-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

It is my understanding that the concern is for someone who might come on here, see the license number and decide that the car is so nice, they want to steal it for themselves. I believe if you have the license plate number you can track down the address of the owner. So there might be a disturbing noise in the night as the thief takes the car

These web sites certainly serve as a good collection point if someone wanted to do such a thing. Admittedly, I haven't heard details of such an incident either, but I have read things that imply it has actually happened in the past on some car web site.

A little off topic while we all looking for wayward SLKs. You have a greater chance of someone seeing you driving locally (non internet), follow you home, and then commit foul play. I agree, anything is possible, but the license plate/photo/internet thing is blown out of proportion. My opinion. I have four vehicles, four wonderful personalized plates, I love them. By the way, I drove by the local MB dealer in Richmond this evening. Many idle SLKs.

noregret4life · 07-25-2006

I think i should create a SLKWORLD.COM business card or flier and give them to non-members i meet

... haha, thats the marketing side of me talking

Bill T · 07-25-2006

so far the best custom plate I have seen is a florida plate that says OLDGUY
it was on a 06 Yellow Z06 and it was a old guy driving must have been 85 yrs old

shark · 07-25-2006

On Monday evening about 8:30 southbound between Routes 10 and 24 in the Whippany area. I waved, but it was getting dark...don't know if the driver saw me. New Jersey tag "UWC 2". Anyone from here?

07-24-2006	#1 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,068 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	SLK Encounters Enter a repy here if you spot an SLK on your travels and are interested if its a member. Enter all details you know about the car (not licinse plate) colour, model, any noticable mods, rough location and time, date. Also Ive created this frapper map if you can take the time enter your own location and add a "place" and enter all the Car details. see how this progresses. Frappr Link Brian Last edited by easty; 04-12-2007 at 12:40 AM.
	http://www.slkworld.com/

07-24-2006	#2 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,890 Country: Thanks: 304 Thanked 205 Times in 105 Posts	No encounters so far. But added my location at frappr. __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-24-2006	#3 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,167 Country: Thanks: 48 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	This will be interesting. I've listed my location. I'm on the look out for a SLK or two. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

07-24-2006	#4 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 4,890 Country: Thanks: 304 Thanked 205 Times in 105 Posts	The most recent one I had was this past Sunday. Here goes (give it a shot): Sunday, July 23rd, 9am, Saddleback Valley Community Church parking lot, Lake Forest, California, beautiful, clean and shiny yellow R170. Next time, I'll bring a camera. I should've taken note of the car license plate. __________________ *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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-25-2006	#8 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,167 Country: Thanks: 48 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	I've never understood the taboo about posting a picture showing a license plate. You have more chance of foul play driving in your local area. I've never read of a post on any forum where there was an incident. Comments? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

07-24-2006	#6 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,009 Country: Thanks: 215 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	Interesting site! Like the format. Good Job!

07-25-2006	#9 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,167 Country: Thanks: 48 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	Just saw a super nice silver R170 SLK 230, 320, AMG 32 (?) cruising down Rt 36 (towards Fort Lee) in Prince George, Virginia. (Tuesday, July 25th, 8:40AM). Anyone here claim it? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

07-25-2006	#12 (permalink)
Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 957 Country: Thanks: 31 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	... Hey the 1st 'out of USA' 'frapist' - just put your own location on...... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

07-25-2006	#17 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,084 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	I think i should create a SLKWORLD.COM business card or flier and give them to non-members i meet ... haha, thats the marketing side of me talking __________________ Obsidian Black Metallic / Red Leather Comfort, Lighting • Premium Package • Heating Package • Airscarf • Sport Suspension • MHI Installed • Entertainment Package • Nav Komfort Variodach Module (Piecha) • Kleyman Puddle Lights • Euro Clear Side Markers • Pirelli PZero Nero • Custom Flipout 7" LCD • w/Rear Camera • Front Nightvision Camera • TV tuner • 250gig Media Drive (movies/pics/music) • Kleyman 3BFM V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works) • White LED License plate bulbs • Chrome Rear Turn Signals • 50watt Xenon White Reverse Bulbs • 8000K Fog Light HIDs • Full LED conversion:doors, parking, sidemarkers, dome lights _________________ -NoRegret Customs-

07-25-2006	#18 (permalink)
Bill T Banned For Life.... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Florida, USA Vehicle: Porsche Turbo Posts: 1,225 Country: Thanks: 19 Thanked 159 Times in 46 Posts	so far the best custom plate I have seen is a florida plate that says OLDGUY it was on a 06 Yellow Z06 and it was a old guy driving must have been 85 yrs old __________________ If it needs instructions, there's room for improvement. I give users what they actually want, not what they say they want. And whatever I do, I will not give them new features just because other benz sites have them! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-25-2006	#19 (permalink)
shark SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Black SLK55 Spotted on I-287 in New Jersey On Monday evening about 8:30 southbound between Routes 10 and 24 in the Whippany area. I waved, but it was getting dark...don't know if the driver saw me. New Jersey tag "UWC 2". Anyone from here?