Bipes Remote Roof Help

**SLKman** · 06-27-2006

Hey all, or for my Texas buddies... Hey ya'll, LOL

I have ordered the Remote roof from Bipes. It all looks rather intimidating for me to install myself. The instructions make it look do-able but I could use some moral support.
Is there anyone in the Houston area that has installed this on their SLK and be willing to spend a few hours assisting me installing this?

It would be a great way to meet a fellow SLK'er.

I just bought this car in Feb. A 2000 model with only 16,300 miles on it. It is like new and I am not wanting to harm it in any way.

So if you have any advice for me, Feel free to share it.

Thanks,
SLKman

myslk230 · 06-28-2006

i was just wondering how much you paid for it and what all it does i have found a few that are remote and can lower the top at speeds of 25mph

**tungster** · 06-28-2006

The BVRC IS the way to go.

Good choice.

**SLKman** · 06-28-2006

Yep. I bought it at www.bipesauto.com

I can't remember the price, I want to say about $350-$450 or there abouts.

Tungster... How close are you to Houston? Interested in helping me install mine. I'll make the drive to you if you have an afternoon off sometime???

I am also installing a Custom Plexiglass Windscreen that lights up when brake is pressed or when headlights are turned on.

I will post pics of it once installed.

**tungster** · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKman

Yep. I bought it at www.bipesauto.com

I can't remember the price, I want to say about $350-$450 or there abouts.

Tungster... How close are you to Houston? Interested in helping me install mine. I'll make the drive to you if you have an afternoon off sometime???

I am also installing a Custom Plexiglass Windscreen that lights up when brake is pressed or when headlights are turned on.

I will post pics of it once installed.

I did not do my install sorry. My shop in Florida did everything.

myslk230 · 06-29-2006

where did you find the wind screen that lights up

**SLKman** · 07-02-2006

I have not got it yet. I should get it in a few days.
Laser etched with a Light kit that makes the etchings glow in the dark.

Check out www.VanityWindScreens.com

I will upload Pics of my car with it installed once I get it.

brabus.slk · 07-02-2006

Happy to hear you found a car that has not been driven so much. I also agree with Tungster on the BVRC, great choice!

**SLKman** · 07-13-2006

Thanks!
I plan on putting it on this weekend. I was holding off thinking I may try another brand that is MUCH easier to install that I heard about on this or another board. LOL all the boards seem to be running together.

I also got my Custom Etched wind screen. Man does it look good too!!!

I was amazed at how thick and sturdy it is. I would guess almost 1/2 inch thick? I will have to put a ruler to it. The Etching on it is superb! I got the word designo put under the name mercedes-benz.

The colors of the led lights should match my car and i plan on hooking it ot my aux driving/fog lights so i can turn it on or off at will.

It will be a quick and easy install this weekend.

I will post pics once it is on.

Talk at ya later,
SLKman

**Woolly** · 07-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKman

I have ordered the Remote roof from Bipes. It all looks rather intimidating for me to install myself.

So if you have any advice for me, Feel free to share it.

Thanks,
SLKman

SLKman - the Bipes system rocks, I fitted one to my 2003 R170. As you say, the install instructs look a bit daunting. I agree, all that playing around in the interior looks like hard work. What I did was run the wiring from either side of the hood through the weather seal at the top end of the engine compartment, instead of through the cockpit. Piece of cake, and the system worked sooooo well.

**SLKman** · 07-13-2006

Awesome idea! I will check into that.

Thanks!

bazzle · 07-15-2006

Pretty straightforward to fit. I mounted the unit inside the computer compartment under the PC boards.
One of the best mods Ive done

Hardest part was taking off my glasses to read the numbers on the PC connector

Bazzle

06-27-2006	#1 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Bipes Remote Roof Help Hey all, or for my Texas buddies... Hey ya'll, LOL I have ordered the Remote roof from Bipes. It all looks rather intimidating for me to install myself. The instructions make it look do-able but I could use some moral support. Is there anyone in the Houston area that has installed this on their SLK and be willing to spend a few hours assisting me installing this? It would be a great way to meet a fellow SLK'er. I just bought this car in Feb. A 2000 model with only 16,300 miles on it. It is like new and I am not wanting to harm it in any way. So if you have any advice for me, Feel free to share it. Thanks, SLKman

06-28-2006	#3 (permalink)
tungster Founding Member / Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Vehicle: 2002 C2DSLK32K Posts: 225 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The BVRC IS the way to go. Good choice. __________________ C2D 2002 SLK32K C2Design and Kleemann Modified 360.0 rwhp 349.8 rwtq Check My vBGarage for all Modifications

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Thanks! I plan on putting it on this weekend. I was holding off thinking I may try another brand that is MUCH easier to install that I heard about on this or another board. LOL all the boards seem to be running together. I also got my Custom Etched wind screen. Man does it look good too!!! I was amazed at how thick and sturdy it is. I would guess almost 1/2 inch thick? I will have to put a ruler to it. The Etching on it is superb! I got the word designo put under the name mercedes-benz. The colors of the led lights should match my car and i plan on hooking it ot my aux driving/fog lights so i can turn it on or off at will. It will be a quick and easy install this weekend. I will post pics once it is on. Talk at ya later, SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport 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. Last edited by SLKman; 07-13-2006 at 11:19 AM.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Awesome idea! I will check into that. Thanks! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport 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.

06-28-2006	#2 (permalink)
myslk230 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: US, alabama Vehicle: 1998 slk 230 kompressor Other Toys: 98 jaguar xj8 Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i was just wondering how much you paid for it and what all it does i have found a few that are remote and can lower the top at speeds of 25mph

06-28-2006	#4 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Yep. I bought it at www.bipesauto.com I can't remember the price, I want to say about $350-$450 or there abouts. Tungster... How close are you to Houston? Interested in helping me install mine. I'll make the drive to you if you have an afternoon off sometime??? I am also installing a Custom Plexiglass Windscreen that lights up when brake is pressed or when headlights are turned on. I will post pics of it once installed.

06-29-2006	#6 (permalink)
myslk230 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: US, alabama Vehicle: 1998 slk 230 kompressor Other Toys: 98 jaguar xj8 Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	where did you find the wind screen that lights up

07-02-2006	#8 (permalink)
brabus.slk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Happy to hear you found a car that has not been driven so much. I also agree with Tungster on the BVRC, great choice!

07-15-2006	#12 (permalink)
bazzle Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Vehicle: slk230 1998 Other Toys: Mercedes A Class W169, A 200 E Sport, (Cazzles) Posts: 211 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Pretty straightforward to fit. I mounted the unit inside the computer compartment under the PC boards. One of the best mods Ive done Hardest part was taking off my glasses to read the numbers on the PC connector Bazzle

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