200 Miles - Easy!!!

garyhun · 08-16-2007

I had to go to the office today - it happens every month for a day - which is 100 miles away from me!

Drove up, top down at 6:30 this morning. little chilly, air scarf on until the buffeting got too much. Stopped....top up... continue cruise... got car up to 130 leptons at one stage just to stretch her legs.

Coming home I decided top off all the way until a torrential downpore forced me to pull over an raise the roof again.

Back hime after a 5 hour meeting and another 100 miles.

Got out of car.... refeshed, relaxed, cool and big grin!!

This car just does anything and everything so effortlessly!!

2 weeks into ownership now and the impression just keeps on getting better!!

**etyu** · 08-16-2007

Very good to hear. Keep on Drivin'

**alroumi** · 08-16-2007

Good to hear you are enjoying it, drive safely

Zut · 08-16-2007

Wait until you go on a very long trip (you know, a 1,000-1,500 km trip). You are in for a real treat! After two years, I am still in love with that car.

**jbanks15** · 08-16-2007

you said,

'Coming home I decided top off all the way until a torrential downpore forced me to pull over an raise the roof again.'

pull over? not familiar with that term!

!

you mean you have not installed 'smarttop' or piecha module so you can slow to 30 mp or equivalent in your country and put the top up or down while moving?

chop chop, order one!!!

Wimbledon_SLK · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyhun

I had to go to the office today - it happens every month for a day - which is 100 miles away from me!

Drove up, top down at 6:30 this morning. little chilly, air scarf on until the buffeting got too much. Stopped....top up... continue cruise... got car up to 130 leptons at one stage just to stretch her legs.

Coming home I decided top off all the way until a torrential downpore forced me to pull over an raise the roof again.

Back hime after a 5 hour meeting and another 100 miles.

Got out of car.... refeshed, relaxed, cool and big grin!!

This car just does anything and everything so effortlessly!!

2 weeks into ownership now and the impression just keeps on getting better!!

I told you !!! i knew you would have loved it! I agree that the SLK is really good for long trips too. I went 3 times to Italy, Once to Germany and once to the Netherlands from London, always top down and always loving it... god I am addicted!

P

**SLKman** · 08-17-2007

Yep, remote roof the way to go!

I've had a few drivers point up to rain clouds to me in traffic before. I just smile and put roof up just as the rain drops start falling.

Glad you are enjoying your car! They are a blast to drive.

Have fun with it.

SLKman

garyhun · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks15

you said,

'Coming home I decided top off all the way until a torrential downpore forced me to pull over an raise the roof again.'

pull over? not familiar with that term!

!

you mean you have not installed 'smarttop' or piecha module so you can slow to 30 mp or equivalent in your country and put the top up or down while moving?

chop chop, order one!!!

What's this module then?? I like the sounds of opening the top at 30mph. I'll google for some info!!

Zut · 08-17-2007

Driving an SLK in the pouring rain is a thrilling experience providing you are on a motorway. Last year, I was caught in a sudden thunderstorm on the motorway and I kept driving carefree through heavy rain for over half an hour with the top down. At one point, I had to stop and put the roof back on because a few raindrops started to fall on my lap from the upper front part of the side window but nothing major, really. The dashboard, the seats and the mid-section of the cabin remained bone-dry.

**etyu** · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyhun

What's this module then?? I like the sounds of opening the top at 30mph. I'll google for some info!!

www.mods4cars.com, known as SmartTop (latest SW version is 3.1)

PM Bill T (///AMG 55) to see if he still has one left of the SmartTop roof module.

microbe · 08-18-2007

[quote=etyu;44607]www.mods4cars.com, known as SmartTop (latest SW version is 3.1)

I want one of those . Are they that easy to fit?

**etyu** · 08-18-2007

[quote=microbe;44708]

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

www.mods4cars.com, known as SmartTop (latest SW version is 3.1)

I want one of those . Are they that easy to fit?

They are relatively easy for LHD (left had drive) cars. It is do-able for RHD (right hand drive) vehicles.

The difficulty in RHD is getting enough working space as the CANBUS is on the right side of the vehicle. You can gain more working space by removing a single bolt that holds the accelerator pedal (this is a drive-by-wire, so no mechanical links to remove).

Second, is fishing for and hooking up to constant 12V power line (some in the UK have suggested using the one that leads to the circular light control switch). Ground wire is easy: use the factory ground next to the engine hood/bonnet release lever.

Link to RHD install: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...ht=RHD+install

microbe · 08-19-2007

I wonder how much it would cost to fit. Where is Dan based?

Does fitting affect warranty?

**etyu** · 08-19-2007

I've read quite a while back that some German installers were charging around USD $50 to $100. The install probably takes 30 minutes or less.

I believe it does affect the warranty in the UK, which is why the module has an "invisible" mode when deactivated, making it invisible to SDS (Star Diagnostics System) when going in for regular service. Moreover, I've read that others have routed the power cord (12v) from the light control switch to the roof module to follow the OEM wire harness and make it less obvious when the triangular side panel at the right side of the dash board is removed for other reasons (unlikely event).

You may want to PM DansSLK to find out where his new office is.

08-16-2007	#1 (permalink)
garyhun Senior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 121 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	200 Miles - Easy!!! I had to go to the office today - it happens every month for a day - which is 100 miles away from me! Drove up, top down at 6:30 this morning. little chilly, air scarf on until the buffeting got too much. Stopped....top up... continue cruise... got car up to 130 leptons at one stage just to stretch her legs. Coming home I decided top off all the way until a torrential downpore forced me to pull over an raise the roof again. Back hime after a 5 hour meeting and another 100 miles. Got out of car.... refeshed, relaxed, cool and big grin!! This car just does anything and everything so effortlessly!! 2 weeks into ownership now and the impression just keeps on getting better!!

08-16-2007	#2 (permalink)
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	Very good to hear. Keep on Drivin' __________________ *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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08-16-2007	#5 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	you said, 'Coming home I decided top off all the way until a torrential downpore forced me to pull over an raise the roof again.' pull over? not familiar with that term! ! you mean you have not installed 'smarttop' or piecha module so you can slow to 30 mp or equivalent in your country and put the top up or down while moving? chop chop, order one!!! __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

08-17-2007	#7 (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, remote roof the way to go! I've had a few drivers point up to rain clouds to me in traffic before. I just smile and put roof up just as the rain drops start falling. Glad you are enjoying your car! They are a blast to drive. Have fun with it. 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.

08-16-2007	#4 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wait until you go on a very long trip (you know, a 1,000-1,500 km trip). You are in for a real treat! After two years, I am still in love with that car.

08-17-2007	#9 (permalink)
Zut Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montréal QC Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 805 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Driving an SLK in the pouring rain is a thrilling experience providing you are on a motorway. Last year, I was caught in a sudden thunderstorm on the motorway and I kept driving carefree through heavy rain for over half an hour with the top down. At one point, I had to stop and put the roof back on because a few raindrops started to fall on my lap from the upper front part of the side window but nothing major, really. The dashboard, the seats and the mid-section of the cabin remained bone-dry.

08-18-2007	#11 (permalink)
microbe SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[quote=etyu;44607]www.mods4cars.com, known as SmartTop (latest SW version is 3.1) I want one of those . Are they that easy to fit?

08-19-2007	#13 (permalink)
microbe SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 67 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I wonder how much it would cost to fit. Where is Dan based? Does fitting affect warranty?

08-19-2007	#14 (permalink)
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	I've read quite a while back that some German installers were charging around USD $50 to $100. The install probably takes 30 minutes or less. I believe it does affect the warranty in the UK, which is why the module has an "invisible" mode when deactivated, making it invisible to SDS (Star Diagnostics System) when going in for regular service. Moreover, I've read that others have routed the power cord (12v) from the light control switch to the roof module to follow the OEM wire harness and make it less obvious when the triangular side panel at the right side of the dash board is removed for other reasons (unlikely event). You may want to PM DansSLK to find out where his new office is. __________________ *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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