Splash guards - Now with Poll!!

benz--man · 09-11-2006

I'm trying to find out how many 2006 SLK have the rear splash guards and how many are missing them (mine is missing them).
Is there any hidden purpose for those?
Are they really necessary?

**etyu** · 09-11-2006

I don't think they're splash guards. Here's a thread by easygreenus: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...ed-slk350.html

I think there's a small discussion on why some cars have them and some don't at the end of the thread (page 2).

The second pix on this thread: http://www.slkworld.com/general-disc...19-my-slk.html by NP4WJ shows the black splash guard.

My SLK 280 did not come with the rear fender "lip".

**DansSlk** · 09-11-2006

In the EU at least they are there to increase the width of the bumper because otherwise there would be too much tyre sticking out either side for the regs.

It is a simple trick just add them once the tyres reach a certain width and include them in the bumper measurement and hey presto job's a good an

jliu · 09-11-2006

didn't know some didn't come with it.

**WhiteRabbit** · 09-11-2006

My USA 06 SLK 280 came with them. It was built end of Sept 05.

**FishtailnZ** · 09-11-2006

None on my 2006 SLK55.

**-1-** · 09-11-2006

I must have gotten the high performance racing edition SLK 350, mine has them. Interesting, some have them, some not. I could understand if it was a country unique thing. I think I have the answer. The guy at the factory responsible for attaching was missing too many days of work.

chris_m · 09-12-2006

I've got them too. UK spec, built feb 2006 (i think - where can i check?)

mtiede · 09-12-2006

Got em on mine. Maybe you need one of the "poll" type threads.

*easty* · 09-12-2006

I Added a Poll by date. OK?

JBSSLK55AMG · 09-12-2006

Got them too on my 2006 SLK55.

Zut · 09-13-2006

My car was delivered in August 2005. It was probably built in June 2005. I put my vote in the wrong place (2006 instead of 2005, sorry) My car doesn't have the splash guards. Should I complain?

N4PWJ · 09-13-2006

believe it or not they are actually a specced item. They cost me an extra £70 to have them fitted. I live in the countryside so deemed them a necessity, especially front ones to keep stone chips down. however I only think they look right on a dark colored car. I have not seen a silver slk from over here have the front or rear splash guards on.

blueyes · 09-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by N4PWJ

believe it or not they are actually a specced item. They cost me an extra £70 to have them fitted. I live in the countryside so deemed them a necessity, especially front ones to keep stone chips down. however I only think they look right on a dark colored car. I have not seen a silver slk from over here have the front or rear splash guards on.

I think you're talking about "mud guards" as opposed to "splash guards": the little plastic extensions mounted at about 10 o'clock on the edge of the rear arch.

**DansSlk** · 09-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zut

My car was delivered in August 2005. It was probably built in June 2005. I put my vote in the wrong place (2006 instead of 2005, sorry) My car doesn't have the splash guards. Should I complain?

Does it look better now Zut mate?

Zut · 09-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Does it look better now Zut mate?

Yes! Thanks!

benz--man · 09-13-2006

Thanks for the poll easty and thanks everyone for your input.
When I asked my dealer if the SLK should have them they replied saying those guards are not specified in any document as a necessary accessory.
I had to "tell" them that I hope all SLKs are coming with a steering wheel although this is not specified anywhere either.
Should I look if there are any other items "missing"/"extra"?
Please keep voting; this is becoming very interesting.

N4PWJ · 09-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueyes

I think you're talking about "mud guards" as opposed to "splash guards": the little plastic extensions mounted at about 10 o'clock on the edge of the rear arch.

i am indeed apologies from myself haha.

Ynot · 09-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by benz--man

I'm trying to find out how many 2006 SLK have the rear splash guards and how many are missing them (mine is missing them).
Is there any hidden purpose for those?
Are they really necessary?

I kept looking at the car, thought it looked very familiar then I realize it's mine, thanks for posting a pic of my car. hmm. those MB caps looks good, I might go back to it.

Anyway I originally thought it only came with the AMG kit, then I saw it on non-kitted models so I don't know what to think. I'm keeping it, it does keep the rear clean to a certain extent.

View Poll Results: Did your car come with rear arch extension?
YES - Built May 2005 or before	18	25.71%
YES - Built June 2005 Oct 2005	11	15.71%
YES - Built Nov 2005 Apr 2006	11	15.71%
YES - Built May 2006 - June 2006	3	4.29%
YES - Built july 2006 and after	11	15.71%
NO - Built May 2005 or before	4	5.71%
NO - Built June 2005 Oct 2005	3	4.29%
NO - Built Nov 2005 Apr 2006	3	4.29%
NO - Built May 2006 - June 2006	0	0%
NO - Built july 2006 and after	6	8.57%
Who cares, I added larger arches for my 22" Spinners.	0	0%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

09-11-2006	#2 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	I don't think they're splash guards. Here's a thread by easygreenus: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...ed-slk350.html I think there's a small discussion on why some cars have them and some don't at the end of the thread (page 2). The second pix on this thread: http://www.slkworld.com/general-disc...19-my-slk.html by NP4WJ shows the black splash guard. My SLK 280 did not come with the rear fender "lip". __________________ *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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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	In the EU at least they are there to increase the width of the bumper because otherwise there would be too much tyre sticking out either side for the regs. It is a simple trick just add them once the tyres reach a certain width and include them in the bumper measurement and hey presto job's a good an __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

09-11-2006	#4 (permalink)
jliu Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, SF Posts: 184 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have them didn't know some didn't come with it.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,231 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	I must have gotten the high performance racing edition SLK 350, mine has them. Interesting, some have them, some not. I could understand if it was a country unique thing. I think I have the answer. The guy at the factory responsible for attaching was missing too many days of work. __________________ 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

09-12-2006	#8 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got them too. UK spec, built feb 2006 (i think - where can i check?)

09-12-2006	#9 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Got em on mine. Maybe you need one of the "poll" type threads.

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09-12-2006	#11 (permalink)
JBSSLK55AMG Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2006 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got them too on my 2006 SLK55.

09-13-2006	#12 (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	My car was delivered in August 2005. It was probably built in June 2005. I put my vote in the wrong place (2006 instead of 2005, sorry) My car doesn't have the splash guards. Should I complain?

09-13-2006	#13 (permalink)
N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	believe it or not they are actually a specced item. They cost me an extra £70 to have them fitted. I live in the countryside so deemed them a necessity, especially front ones to keep stone chips down. however I only think they look right on a dark colored car. I have not seen a silver slk from over here have the front or rear splash guards on.

09-13-2006	#17 (permalink)
benz--man Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NJ, USA Vehicle: '06 SLK 350 RED & '01 ML 320 BLACK Posts: 103 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the poll easty and thanks everyone for your input. When I asked my dealer if the SLK should have them they replied saying those guards are not specified in any document as a necessary accessory. I had to "tell" them that I hope all SLKs are coming with a steering wheel although this is not specified anywhere either. Should I look if there are any other items "missing"/"extra"? Please keep voting; this is becoming very interesting.

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