171 Tech Perspective

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

Been working on her all day and decided to take a break and snap a few Corkscrew-esque piccys of the cockpit as its not normally seen by the drivers.

Not anywhere near the same quality as CS can manage but it was just a quick few snaps before i got back to work.

I work on these every day and it still amazes me just how much is going on behind the scenes as you drive along and i think the exposed electronics show that well.

cyberdrakon · 08-31-2007

Come on Dan, let's see some pictures of the rest of the car! Also, i noticed you have listed the SL as gone. Which CL did you end up choosing? CL 63?

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

We have it narrowed down to the CL class we are not sure what model to pick yet but it will be a CL.

It's all dirty at the moment mate but i have got some pics i wanna upload of Lenny's sensor setup.

**Ynot** · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

We have it narrowed down to the CL class we are not sure what model to pick yet but it will be a CL.

It's all dirty at the moment mate but i have got some pics i wanna upload of Lenny's sensor setup.

Good choice, the CL is just beautiful and aggressive at the same time.

The brakes are unreal.

**webslinger** · 08-31-2007

Look at the front brakes on that beast! :-)

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

Some more pic's

Showing the sensors for engine and tranny oil, a few shots of the body i will get some better ones when i get the tripod out.

And before some smart-ass says you've got an AMG coolant pipe under there yes i know i have its one of many AMG parts still fitted in fact only a few Brabus markings are visible on the exterior of the engine but the rocker cover has to come off to be replaced with a nice clean Brabus one so i will take some shots of the innards with plenty of markings to show i actually paid for something.

Oh also yep the Tstat does have paint on it i have 3 now one AMG unit, one Brabus unit and one supplied by Bill (the Brabus unit is currently fitted) so i gave them all different paint jobs to tell them apart, that triangle on the hood by the way is the location of the battery isolator.

As you can see it's wearing the multi-spokes at the moment I'm open for advice on replacements, prefrably ones that can cope with a wider tire

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

Would you believe i ran outta space

**Ynot** · 08-31-2007

Thanks for sharing, that's the first time that I've seen your car,

the AMG 5 spoke wheels looks much better than the multi-spoke ones, and the best part, much easier to clean.

**FishtailnZ** · 08-31-2007

Nice shots Dan!

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Thanks for sharing, that's the first time that I've seen your car,

the AMG 5 spoke wheels looks much better than the multi-spoke ones, and the best part, much easier to clean.

Cheers mate,

Looking to replace them really

**Driller** · 08-31-2007

I'd take those 5 spokes in a heartbelt and ditch the mutli spokes ..

**etyu** · 08-31-2007

She's a beauty, Dan. thanks for the piccies.

Can't wait to see more of the technical stuff/innards.

**-1-** · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Thanks for sharing, that's the first time that I've seen your car,

the AMG 5 spoke wheels looks much better than the multi-spoke ones, and the best part, much easier to clean.

Those are the first pictures I've ever seen. The AMG 18" five spoke wheels are my favorites. Wish I could find that wheel in 19". Dan, why the dismantling of the interior?

Tslick · 08-31-2007

Cool photo's. I thought you converted to an manual trans. Whats the Brabus deely-bobber next to the auto shifter in the 4th or 5th photo?

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Driller

I'd take those 5 spokes in a heartbelt and ditch the mutli spokes ..

I like the wheels don't get me wrong but they are heavy and i need something lighter that will accommodate a slightly wider tire.

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

She's a beauty, Dan. thanks for the piccies.

Can't wait to see more of the technical stuff/innards.

Cheers Eddy mate, Will be sure to document the re-assembly, i will get some engine pics up tomorrow probably but the engine gut shots that show the changes will have to wait until i get the new car because i can't be without the SLK at the moment since Alex is using the other one.

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by -1-

Those are the first pictures I've ever seen. The AMG 18" five spoke wheels are my favorites. Wish I could find that wheel in 19". Dan, why the dismantling of the interior?

See in pic 3 all the red and black wiring on the floor thats getting integrated into the main harness i am also re-working the wiring for the illuminated kickplates.

You can see the Pwr and Gnd wiring cut in 2 places on pic 2 i will be installing a Y junction one arm going to the under-dash light and the other to the kickplate thats the same on both sides.

Its just easier to strip the thing right down because you get extra space and more light flowing into the hidden areas.

DansSlk · 08-31-2007

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Originally Posted by Tslick

Cool photo's. I thought you converted to an manual trans. Whats the Brabus deely-bobber next to the auto shifter in the 4th or 5th photo?

Nah still auto mate just modded for the extra kick.

Thats actually the shifter handle you have to remove it from the shift rod to release the center panel

Paul · 09-01-2007

Nice pictures Dan, I am wondering though are you nocturnal or an insomniac? I'm just going on the time of your post and the late night pictures

In regard to the wheels I'm sure a man with your connections could lay your hands on some 19" multispoke from a Black Series? I know they'll be a bitch to clean but considering where you work that ain't going to be a problem! "Right so you've decided to piss me off today annoying apprentice technician? Go and get your toothbrush and I want to see my face in those wheels

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Come on Dan, let's see some pictures of the rest of the car! Also, i noticed you have listed the SL as gone. Which CL did you end up choosing? CL 63?

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Driller SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2005 SLK 55 Posts: 88 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'd take those 5 spokes in a heartbelt and ditch the mutli spokes ..

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Cool photo's. I thought you converted to an manual trans. Whats the Brabus deely-bobber next to the auto shifter in the 4th or 5th photo?

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Paul Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 140 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice pictures Dan, I am wondering though are you nocturnal or an insomniac? I'm just going on the time of your post and the late night pictures In regard to the wheels I'm sure a man with your connections could lay your hands on some 19" multispoke from a Black Series? I know they'll be a bitch to clean but considering where you work that ain't going to be a problem! "Right so you've decided to piss me off today annoying apprentice technician? Go and get your toothbrush and I want to see my face in those wheels

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