Simple SLK 230 Mods

steco1958 · 06-06-2007

I have a 2004 SLK230 I am happy with its perfomance as it stands (all default factory), but I was wondering are there any simple mods that can be performed, and what advantage would they give

Regards
Steve

Elwood · 06-06-2007

Simple Mods I have done;

Installed Green Filter = Better Sound and MPG. Better Performance also apparently but only marginal.

Perspex Screen instead of mesh.

Mods I'm going to do;

Install roof mod to add more features (Put down whilst driving and remotely etc.) I'll get an autoelectrician to do this like...looks to difficult for my non mechanical/electrical mind.

Replace front lights with angel lights (Looks simple enough. I'll do this one myself).

Bleu · 06-06-2007

I have heard that a pulley kit is a very nice option. The kleemann kit raises power by about 30 hp. The ASP kit costs about $700. not sure how much power it adds or how much the Kleemann costs (if I did I'd buy one of them) but if you assume they are comparable, that is about $20 per HP. which is a great deal considering average HP gain to cost is $100 to 1 hp for most other cars.

I have also thought about tinting the side windows to reduce interior temps. This should help in the long term on the aging of the interior (UV protection) and make siting down in the car more enjoyable in hot weather.

DesignoSLK · 06-09-2007

Welcome to SLKWorld Steve!!

You'll want to install a K&N air filter so the car can breathe a little easier.

The pulley kit is a good idea, I'm planning to go with the ASP when the time comes.

A MAF relocation mode will make a difference with the lagging of the supercharger. Here's a link to get you started. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...MAF+relocation

Definately get a roof module, there are a couple out there, I have the EasyRoofSLK www.simpleroof.com. Excellent & inexspensive!

I clear plexiglass wind deflector is much nicer than the mesh one. I got mine here http://www.windrestrictor.com/SLK170_Home.html. Really nice folks!

That's all I can think of right now.

Good luck and post some pics of your ride!!

412driver · 06-09-2007

Welcome Steve. Enjoy the site...

Martin GP · 03-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bleu

I have heard that a pulley kit is a very nice option. The kleemann kit raises power by about 30 hp. The ASP kit costs about $700. not sure how much power it adds or how much the Kleemann costs (if I did I'd buy one of them) but if you assume they are comparable, that is about $20 per HP. which is a great deal considering average HP gain to cost is $100 to 1 hp for most other cars.

I have also thought about tinting the side windows to reduce interior temps. This should help in the long term on the aging of the interior (UV protection) and make siting down in the car more enjoyable in hot weather.

I have the Kleemann blower upgradekit, and it works brilliant, with some added power that you actually can feel.

I payed 6.700 danish kroner, which is about 1.360 USD, A little bore expensive than a ASP kit, but here you have some serious quality with everything you need included.

siuson2 · 03-16-2008

Easyroof is no longer sold

cdalesch · 06-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by steco1958

I have a 2004 SLK230 I am happy with its perfomance as it stands (all default factory), but I was wondering are there any simple mods that can be performed, and what advantage would they give

Regards
Steve

I just relocated my maf. Didnt notice anything really? Does it matter what direction u install the MAF?

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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	Simple Mods I have done; Installed Green Filter = Better Sound and MPG. Better Performance also apparently but only marginal. Perspex Screen instead of mesh. Mods I'm going to do; Install roof mod to add more features (Put down whilst driving and remotely etc.) I'll get an autoelectrician to do this like...looks to difficult for my non mechanical/electrical mind. Replace front lights with angel lights (Looks simple enough. I'll do this one myself).

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Bleu SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Other Toys: '06 Exige, '65 Ghia Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have heard that a pulley kit is a very nice option. The kleemann kit raises power by about 30 hp. The ASP kit costs about $700. not sure how much power it adds or how much the Kleemann costs (if I did I'd buy one of them) but if you assume they are comparable, that is about $20 per HP. which is a great deal considering average HP gain to cost is $100 to 1 hp for most other cars. I have also thought about tinting the side windows to reduce interior temps. This should help in the long term on the aging of the interior (UV protection) and make siting down in the car more enjoyable in hot weather.

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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,635 Country: Thanks: 84 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Welcome to SLKWorld Steve!! You'll want to install a K&N air filter so the car can breathe a little easier. The pulley kit is a good idea, I'm planning to go with the ASP when the time comes. A MAF relocation mode will make a difference with the lagging of the supercharger. Here's a link to get you started. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...MAF+relocation Definately get a roof module, there are a couple out there, I have the EasyRoofSLK www.simpleroof.com. Excellent & inexspensive! I clear plexiglass wind deflector is much nicer than the mesh one. I got mine here http://www.windrestrictor.com/SLK170_Home.html. Really nice folks! That's all I can think of right now. Good luck and post some pics of your ride!!

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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	Welcome Steve. Enjoy the site...

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