Hi from new member in Scottsdale AZ

motionmonk · 05-10-2008

Hi All,
I got my SLK230 tagged today by a forum member, who I believe had the *very* nice looking SL 55 parked nearby

This looks like a great forum, and I look forward to prowling around.

We have a 2001 Silver SLK230 Compressor, and it's our first convertible. We love it. It's such a responsive car and I enjoy the road feel.

I do have one question: does the windscreen net really make a difference when you have the top down?
I was thinking about getting it, but I always like hearing other people's opinions too.

thanks!
motionmonk

01 SLK230
93 500SEL
06 Mini Cooper S

livefreeordie · 05-10-2008

Welcome aboard.

I bought my 230 new in 03 and still love it. I use the windscreen now and then but IMO it does not make any difference. Enjoy your new ride.

livefreeordie · 05-10-2008

How do you like your mini??

**etyu** · 05-10-2008

Welcome motionmonk.

**-1-** · 05-10-2008

Hi and welcome. I'm not a fan of the windscreen, look or effectiveness. It's a convertible, dig the air flow.

**dltslk** · 05-10-2008

Geeting from Atlanta.

**Cold Shot** · 05-11-2008

Hi Motionmonk. I "tagged" your car today. Glad you stopped by the forum to look around. It's a great community with very passionate and friendly SLK owners. I saw the care you took in your car and thought you might like to join us here. Welcome!!

**alroumi** · 05-11-2008

A warm welcome from Kuwait, nice to have you here.

motionmonk · 05-11-2008

Thank you all for such a warm welcome! This looks like a fun group!

Hey Cold Shot, thx for tagging me; it’s always good to find car people around. Maybe I’ll see you sometime at that same location again. BTW I tried to send you a PM, but I have to post for a while before I can do that. Am glad you spotted my post.

Thx for the input from everyone on the windscreen; I've been toying with getting one, but it’s good to know you all go bare too, hehe!
We’ve had the SLK for about 2 years now, and it’s still a treat to climb in and let her take us around... and she does like to go!

-livefreeordie: I love my Mini as well; it’s my daily driver. I drive entirely too fast in it, and I get perma-smile each time I’m in it, which matches what I feel in the SLK. Since this is a SLK board, feel free to msg me if you want specifics on the Mini

If you all can bear a mixed up story, our Mini and the SLK are very much tied; I got my Mini brand new in Dec06, and we went to a dealer-sponsored owner event in March07. The Mini dealer is literally around the corner from the Benz dealership here, and as we pulled on the access road, my wife spots a very clean looking late 90s W140-class S420. So we pull in to admire it, and about an hour later, we’re pulling the paperwork to purchase it. We took our sales guy back to the house so we could grab some information, and to get my dad’s 1984 300TD as a trade-in.

I should also point out, we had 5 cars already at the house (3-car garage!), plus my dad’s Benz as well (he passed away Dec06). When we got back to the dealership, we realized that -maybe- getting one more car isn’t the brightest thing to do! But that’s when we spotted the SLK on the lot for almost the same price. We looked at each other, took a test drive, and... we had an SLK!

A neighbor let us park one of our cars in his garage, and we sold it for his daughter later that year, so we have 4 cars now... but it can be a toss up for us as to which is the more fun car.

The Cooper is very agile and maneuverable, and has great low-end torque. The SLK has a touch of compressor lag, and you can’t throw it around a turn the same way you can toss a Cooper, but open her up on a straightaway and she can motor! Handling is great, and with the wonderful Spring we are having, it’s great to open the top and feel the breeze. We often catch ourselves just laughing enjoying being in it. I really admire the engineering that went into the SLK; it's been a blast to have!

I still have some exploring to do here on the forums, but has anyone done any performance mods or ECU flashes to their SLK? Ours is bone-stock with aftermarket radio, but I've had a wicked thought about how she'd handle on some autocross...

again, thank you all for having us here

**Zeiser50** · 05-11-2008

Welcome from France !!

**jonathan** · 05-11-2008

Hi and welcome

You're asking the wrong people: should be asking the passengers :-)

My survey of passengers says the mesh helps a lot on the motorway, not much otherwise. I agree with the others though, doesn't look so nice so normally I don't put it on. Get baseball caps or drive slowly !

Happy driving

Jonathan

**nevets** · 05-11-2008

Welcome Motionmonk from New York...enjoy the forum...Post some Pics fo your cars we would love to see.

mtiede · 05-11-2008

I keep the windscreen net up all the time. However, in my previous SLK 320, I think the net was harder to see through at night and so I didn't use it much. The major difference in air turbulence is accomplished by rolling up the windows. The net makes some difference, and, as I said, I keep it installed all the time.

**Cold Shot** · 05-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by motionmonk

Hey Cold Shot, thx for tagging me; it’s always good to find car people around. Maybe I’ll see you sometime at that same location again. BTW I tried to send you a PM, but I have to post for a while before I can do that. Am glad you spotted my post.

I still have some exploring to do here on the forums, but has anyone done any performance mods or ECU flashes to their SLK? Ours is bone-stock with aftermarket radio, but I've had a wicked thought about how she'd handle on some autocross...

No problem Motionmonk. You sound like exactly the type of owner we like to have here. I got your PM this morning forwarded by Bill T, our talented and dedicated site owner.

I think you will definately find people here who have modded their 230's. Some have gone to amazing lengths...others prefer very stock rides. I am waiting a bit before adding a supercharger and other mods as I want a little more time stock and with the factory warranty. It's not like I have a lack of power as is!!!

We hope you are able to post some pics soon and enjoy your time here. With as many SLK's as we have here in the valley, we only have a few members here on the forum. It's why I leave the cards whenever I see a nice SLK around town. There are about 4 members who are locals, but only two of them have I seen regularly on the forum.

Again, welcome!!

motionmonk · 05-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

I keep the windscreen net up all the time. However, in my previous SLK 320, I think the net was harder to see through at night and so I didn't use it much. The major difference in air turbulence is accomplished by rolling up the windows. The net makes some difference, and, as I said, I keep it installed all the time.

Hi mtiede,
When I drive around town I usually have my windows down, until the 'tard in the Neon next to me decides to drown me out or I get fumigated by a diesel truck. At highway speeds, I agree-- the windows up do alot to cut turbulence.

Am glad you brought up the issue about night visibility... had not even thought about that one.

**SLKCop** · 05-11-2008

Hi and welcome from Texas, Motionmonk. Glad to have another R170 onboard! haha.

Definitely post some pics of your SLK.

Mike

zlk3 · 05-11-2008

Welcome from Ca. :-)

motionmonk · 05-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKCop

Hi and welcome from Texas, Motionmonk. Glad to have another R170 onboard! haha.

Definitely post some pics of your SLK.
Mike

How could I refuse such a request, Officer?

Had some time to get my girls washed this afternoon, so I created an album. The pictures are located here:
http://www.slkworld.com/members/motionmonk-albums.html

enjoy, and comments/questions are welcome!

**SLKCop** · 05-12-2008

Very nice pics... I like the clean look of the silver SLK's. Definitely a close 2nd in my opinion, next to black.

Looks good next to the Mini, too.

Well done!

Mike

**SLKman** · 05-12-2008

Welcome.

Like the pics.

Enjoy the car.

SLKman

05-10-2008	#1 (permalink)
motionmonk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scottsdale AZ Vehicle: 2001 SLK230 Compressor Other Toys: '06 Mini Cooper S, '93 500SEL Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi from new member in Scottsdale AZ Hi All, I got my SLK230 tagged today by a forum member, who I believe had the very nice looking SL 55 parked nearby This looks like a great forum, and I look forward to prowling around. We have a 2001 Silver SLK230 Compressor, and it's our first convertible. We love it. It's such a responsive car and I enjoy the road feel. I do have one question: does the windscreen net really make a difference when you have the top down? I was thinking about getting it, but I always like hearing other people's opinions too. thanks! motionmonk 01 SLK230 93 500SEL 06 Mini Cooper S

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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: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Welcome motionmonk. __________________ *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	Hi and welcome. I'm not a fan of the windscreen, look or effectiveness. It's a convertible, dig the air flow. __________________ 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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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 615 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 67 Times in 33 Posts	Hi Motionmonk. I "tagged" your car today. Glad you stopped by the forum to look around. It's a great community with very passionate and friendly SLK owners. I saw the care you took in your car and thought you might like to join us here. Welcome!! __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	A warm welcome from Kuwait, nice to have you here. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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livefreeordie Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NH Vehicle: 2002 slk230K 2008 Honda CRV Posts: 153 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Welcome aboard. I bought my 230 new in 03 and still love it. I use the windscreen now and then but IMO it does not make any difference. Enjoy your new ride.

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livefreeordie Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NH Vehicle: 2002 slk230K 2008 Honda CRV Posts: 153 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	How do you like your mini??

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dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 673 Country: Thanks: 88 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Geeting from Atlanta.

05-11-2008	#9 (permalink)
motionmonk SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scottsdale AZ Vehicle: 2001 SLK230 Compressor Other Toys: '06 Mini Cooper S, '93 500SEL Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you all for such a warm welcome! This looks like a fun group! Hey Cold Shot, thx for tagging me; it’s always good to find car people around. Maybe I’ll see you sometime at that same location again. BTW I tried to send you a PM, but I have to post for a while before I can do that. Am glad you spotted my post. Thx for the input from everyone on the windscreen; I've been toying with getting one, but it’s good to know you all go bare too, hehe! We’ve had the SLK for about 2 years now, and it’s still a treat to climb in and let her take us around... and she does like to go! -livefreeordie: I love my Mini as well; it’s my daily driver. I drive entirely too fast in it, and I get perma-smile each time I’m in it, which matches what I feel in the SLK. Since this is a SLK board, feel free to msg me if you want specifics on the Mini If you all can bear a mixed up story, our Mini and the SLK are very much tied; I got my Mini brand new in Dec06, and we went to a dealer-sponsored owner event in March07. The Mini dealer is literally around the corner from the Benz dealership here, and as we pulled on the access road, my wife spots a very clean looking late 90s W140-class S420. So we pull in to admire it, and about an hour later, we’re pulling the paperwork to purchase it. We took our sales guy back to the house so we could grab some information, and to get my dad’s 1984 300TD as a trade-in. I should also point out, we had 5 cars already at the house (3-car garage!), plus my dad’s Benz as well (he passed away Dec06). When we got back to the dealership, we realized that -maybe- getting one more car isn’t the brightest thing to do! But that’s when we spotted the SLK on the lot for almost the same price. We looked at each other, took a test drive, and... we had an SLK! A neighbor let us park one of our cars in his garage, and we sold it for his daughter later that year, so we have 4 cars now... but it can be a toss up for us as to which is the more fun car. The Cooper is very agile and maneuverable, and has great low-end torque. The SLK has a touch of compressor lag, and you can’t throw it around a turn the same way you can toss a Cooper, but open her up on a straightaway and she can motor! Handling is great, and with the wonderful Spring we are having, it’s great to open the top and feel the breeze. We often catch ourselves just laughing enjoying being in it. I really admire the engineering that went into the SLK; it's been a blast to have! I still have some exploring to do here on the forums, but has anyone done any performance mods or ECU flashes to their SLK? Ours is bone-stock with aftermarket radio, but I've had a wicked thought about how she'd handle on some autocross... again, thank you all for having us here

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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	Welcome from France !! __________________ 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-

05-11-2008	#11 (permalink)
jonathan Donor Conversion Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Vehicle: Lovely Black SLK32 Posts: 57 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Hi and welcome You're asking the wrong people: should be asking the passengers :-) My survey of passengers says the mesh helps a lot on the motorway, not much otherwise. I agree with the others though, doesn't look so nice so normally I don't put it on. Get baseball caps or drive slowly ! Happy driving Jonathan

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nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 08 BMW 535xi, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 440 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Welcome Motionmonk from New York...enjoy the forum...Post some Pics fo your cars we would love to see. __________________ Steven *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* 06 SLK 350, Iridium Silver, Blk Int, Chrome Trims, AMG Body, Aerowings,Wide Base Tire Flares (Thx CDRN) Green Filters, Filled Sidemarkers, Painted Ant, Komfort Module (Thks NR4L) Rear Spoiler - Piecha, Brabus springs, R170Moded Ant, 19" TSW Bremma, Mich PS2

05-11-2008	#13 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I keep the windscreen net up all the time. However, in my previous SLK 320, I think the net was harder to see through at night and so I didn't use it much. The major difference in air turbulence is accomplished by rolling up the windows. The net makes some difference, and, as I said, I keep it installed all the time.

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SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 363 Country: Thanks: 81 Thanked 101 Times in 56 Posts	Hi and welcome from Texas, Motionmonk. Glad to have another R170 onboard! haha. Definitely post some pics of your SLK. Mike

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zlk3 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Vehicle: 2007 SLK280 Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome from Ca. :-)

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SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 363 Country: Thanks: 81 Thanked 101 Times in 56 Posts	Very nice pics... I like the clean look of the silver SLK's. Definitely a close 2nd in my opinion, next to black. Looks good next to the Mini, too. Well done! Mike