Hil

Hello Everyone,
I just picked up my new 08 Capri Blue SLK 55 yesterday and so far loving it. Only issue I have had so far is that the left paddle shifter fell out and both seem to be hanging on for dear life. They are so loose that I am not touching either of them because I am afraid they will fall out and get accidentally yanked from the steering wheel. Hopefully the dealership will get this resolved. I traded in my 07 RS4 for the SLK. I recently bought my wife a CLS550 and decided we didn't need 2 sedans in the garage. My other rides are an 07 Aston Martin V8, and an 07 Honda Ridgeline RTL. Anyway I have already picked up some great tips on this forum and hope to be able to contribute.

My first mod will be the vario roof module from these guys...www.mods4cars.com. It looks as if these guys actually supply to Piecha which I have read that many other users choose. I say go directly to the source.

My other question is regarding bluetooth. Since phone pre-wiring is not an option on these cars from the factory and it costs somewhere near 3000.00 USD to install it at the dealer, has anyone found any aftermarket units compatible with an 08 SLK? I have read up on Argos' solution but don't believe they have one working for the 171's yet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Hil

Zeiser50

Posts: 506

Country:

Thanks: 6

Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts

Welcome from France Hill !

__________________

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-

Ynot

Posts: 2,795

Country:

Thanks: 135

Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts

If you don't mind, I've only heard good things about the RS4, care to comment?

You have good taste in cars, any pics of the aston, they are beautiful, so is the CLS.

Looks like you went car crazy this year, all 07's and 08's.

Roof module is a great first mod, if you have problems with installation, etyu is the guru

Sorry, can't help you with bluetooth.

And welcome to the forum, hope you'll enjoy your stay

__________________
06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR.


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.

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.

garyhun

Regarding bluetooth.... my car came from the factory pre-wired for either a cradle or a bluetooth connection??

Hil

The RS4 was a great car and I miss it. However when we needed a sedan we always drove the CLS. My wife does not drive manual very well, and so the car just sat there. I take a train to work and so my driving is limited to nights and weekends. (kind of like free minutes on cell phones). The only complaint/issue I had with my RS4 was that it consumed a lot oil during the first 5000 miles. It ended up being 1qt per 1000 miles. Audi has stated that this is normal during break in but it worried me. The performance and interior in the RS4 was excellent, so was fit and finish. I would seriously consider getting a RS5 if they made a convertible. I traded my 04 M3 Cabriolet for the RS4 and would miss the open sky feeling. Now I am hoping I have a car for every occasion so I don't see any new purchases for at least a few months.

I tend to go through quite a fe cars, my previous being:

2004 Nogaro Blue S4
2004 Pheonix Yellow M3 Cab
2004 Infinity FX45
2004 Nissan Murano
2004 WRX Sti
2005 Audi TT Coupe
2002 Corvette Z06 (Lemon Lawed)

I kept the S4 and M3 for quite some time because they were great cars to drive. I only recently traded in the S4 for the CLS.

I'll update with some photos of the AM as soon as I can access photbucket.

Thanks for the tip on the roof module!

Hil

FishtailnZ

Posts: 1,490

Country:

Thanks: 285

Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts

Hey Hil, welcome! Nice selection of cars you've owned there too. I toyed with the idea of an RS4 for awhile too before the SLK, but wanted that open top feeling more than I needed 4 doors and awd *L*.

__________________
- Bill

Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey

R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige
Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80

Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

Banned

Welcome from Germany Hil

etyu

Posts: 5,281

Country:

Thanks: 377

Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts

Welcome Hil from Southern California. Which state are you located at?

I don't consider myself a guru for the SmartTop module as what Ynot said but have experience with the first generation Piecha module, SMartTop version 1, and SmartTop version 3.1. I have the SmartTop version 1 (currently removed from the 280).

I've ordered Hands-Free Communication option on the soon-to-be-delivered 55. I'll find out if it was installed at the factory, VPC or at the dealer.

If you don't mind me asking (since you have the 2008): Do you have the 4-piston front and 2-piston rear brake calipers?

__________________
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.

DesignoSLK

Posts: 1,689

Country:

Thanks: 95

Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts

Welcome to SLKWorld Hil!!

Yes, please...pictures of that Capri Blue!

__________________
Kevin
An American in Germany...
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.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

'00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

nevets

Posts: 440

Country:

Thanks: 29

Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts

Hello and welcome from NY..I too am working on some first mods to my 06 SLK 350 (my first will also include a SmartTop module). You will enjoy this forum and the good people who participate...much to be learned here.

__________________
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

Zut

Posts: 805

Country:

Thanks: 0

Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

Welcome from Montréal. Congratulations! Can't wait to see some piccies. Capri blue is quite a rare find in this fine forum.

cyberdrakon

Posts: 1,400

Country:

Thanks: 24

Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts

Another Welcome from SoCal! Hopefully you'll like the SLK enough to stay here for awhile!

rlbawk

Posts: 275

Country:

Thanks: 16

Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts

Hello and welcome from the steamy hot state of Georgia. Would love to see pics of the new SLK and the AM too.

-1-

Posts: 2,226

Country:

Thanks: 54

Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts

Hi and welcome. Congratulations on the arrival of the new SLK 55. Sorry to hear of your difficulties with the shifting paddles. NEVER heard of anyone with any problems in this area. Hopefully your dealer will get resolved, quickly. SmartTop module is almost a must have. Regarding Bluetooth, get the factory system. It's fully integrated and much better than aftermarket. Several have completed the install for around the cost of parts, approximately $1500. I have the factory system on my SLK 55, and I put a aftermarket Parrot Bluetooth system on my wife's. Here's two links with all the good Bluetooth information. Check it out and then decide, but I can paraphrase, GET THE FACTORY SYSTEM. Good luck with the new SLK 55. We're glad you're here.

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...prewiring.html

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...e-install.html

__________________

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

alroumi

Posts: 6,271

Country:

Thanks: 288

Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts

Welcome to the forum and congradulations on your new SLK55, the AMV8 is very stylish and I dont want to even comment on the sweet yet sound it produces at wot. A buddy of mine has a yellow AMV8 and its been very reliable only problems were squeeking brakes.

I hope you enjoy your new SLK and your other fine collection of automobiles. Post often and get with the basics ie Green filters etc.

__________________
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!

Cruzer 8

Posts: 573

Country:

Thanks: 32

Thanked 57 Times in 27 Posts

Welcome from Northern California quite a collection I'm sure the SLK will fit right in.

__________________
GENE ---- See My Pic's
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.

SL 550 Mars Red

Gabus

Posts: 427

Country:

Thanks: 17

Thanked 63 Times in 44 Posts

A welcome from Norway

__________________

Hil

Thanks for all the great information and welcomes. I've been having problems with photobucket so have not had a chance to post images yet. I will have to try another image hosting solution, but most likely I will just upgrade to premium so that I can upload them on slkworld. The SLK goes in on Thurs to get the paddles replaced. Hopefully that resolves it once and for all. I have had great luck with the RS4 and the AM Vantage. The only issues (dealer said it wasn't) with the RS4 was that it burned through 5 quarts of oil in the first 5K miles. Since it only just hit 5K when I traded it in it worried me a little. On the AM I had a small leak in the rear window which only showed up under high pressure washing. The brake squeal only happens when I don't drive it hard. After a couple of good high speed braking they don't squeal again until many hours of "normal" driving. That car does not like puttering around town I've ordered the SmartTop and hopefully the install will go smoothly.

I was thinking about the BT and since I will most likely be driving the SLK around all the time with the top down, how useful is it to have? I guess that is why pre-wiring is a dealer option and not factory like the CLS. I am not sure I want to spend 3K on the BT. I would rather spend it on performance mods.

Thanks again for the warm welcome and I will post pictures of both cars soon!

Hil

Hil

Actually, I just looked at the options again and with my P3 I should have the prewiring already done. I should never listen to the salesperson, he said I would have to have the car completely wired since nothing is run. With the prewiring done, can I just get the bluetooth module?

Hil

dsb

Posts: 1,176

Country:

Thanks: 67

Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts

Welcome to the forum. I liked reading your comments regarding the RS4. I toyed with the idea of selling the SLK and getting the RS4. However, I decided against it and now am waiting to see the new C63 and M3. As for now, the SLK55 seems to be the best fit. It truly is a great car.

I've read several comments regarding a paddleshifter falling off. In fact, it always tends to be the left one for some reason. I think you may find more comments regarding it on the MBworld forum. It is an issue that affects more than just the SLK.

__________________
SOLD!
06 Mercedes Benz SLK55
Caspian Blue / Black & Ash

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.