my new SLK 280 - Page 2

HwoALanG · 10-23-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Location is not a problem any tech should be able to do the install for you without any hassle.

About the cost well it depends really your going to need a new steering wheel so best thing you can do would be to check with your dealer on the price of that before you go any further because no matter what you go for buttons or paddles you will need a new wheel

i just went to dealer today. and they said they can't get the parts and they won't install even if i get the part. it's in salisbury, MD benz dealer. i was very unhappy with their service and answer.

so i'm going to visit the dealer where i got the car first place.

keep you update on that.

**DansSlk** · 10-23-2006

Thats real crap service there mate.

What you want to do is just ask them to use the EPC to find the steering wheel for the SLK280 you don't want one customized to your VIN because it will be the same as you have now you just the standard one and then tell them to pick the one with the code for the buttons and price it up.

**Duo-Art** · 10-23-2006

Some dealers will not do any modifications nor install non-original items for fear of liability problems, or they just may be too stupid to do it!!!

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by Duo-Art

Some dealers will not do any modifications nor install non-original items for fear of liability problems, or they just may be too stupid to do it!!!

i think they are just dumb to do it. least i felt that way in salibury MD benz dealer. i meant their office looked like some kind of hyundai dealer. sorry correction here. it was worth than hyundai dealer.

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plus guy that i talked to... he had no idea what i was talking about......wowing......

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Thats real crap service there mate.

What you want to do is just ask them to use the EPC to find the steering wheel for the SLK280 you don't want one customized to your VIN because it will be the same as you have now you just the standard one and then tell them to pick the one with the code for the buttons and price it up.

yessssss ! i had to wait like 30min to get the answer from someone. and first time i asked they didn't have any clue about paddle shifter...wowing... i'm like you guys make no sense.... wasting my precious time... tsk tsk.

could you find me a part# and price or something... gosh it's killing me. i want to have it soon cause i will be done 1000mile break in...

design_mania · 10-24-2006

having the same exact car with a fellow k-american feels pretty cool bro!

i'm still a newbie in these mb forums...

i traded in my 2004 BMW E46 for 2006 SLK280 back in april...

i am still looking for the right wheels for my car since my stock 16"'s are so ugly as we already know...

anywayz.. gl with your mods and cheers bro!

peaaceee...

**-1-** · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by HwoALanG

yessssss ! i had to wait like 30min to get the answer from someone. and first time i asked they didn't have any clue about paddle shifter...wowing... i'm like you guys make no sense.... wasting my precious time... tsk tsk.

could you find me a part# and price or something... gosh it's killing me. i want to have it soon cause i will be done 1000mile break in...

I've experienced the same thing several times. We gather information from the various forums that most dealer personnel are unaware of. It becomes an education process. Normally, the dealer personnel's first response is "it can't be done". Make sure you have all your facts, part number's etc., together and then deal with the dealer.

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by design_mania

having the same exact car with a fellow k-american feels pretty cool bro!

i'm still a newbie in these mb forums...

i traded in my 2004 BMW E46 for 2006 SLK280 back in april...

i am still looking for the right wheels for my car since my stock 16"'s are so ugly as we already know...

anywayz.. gl with your mods and cheers bro!

peaaceee...

thanks brother ! i appreciate your comment. have good day.
i will keep update on paddle shifter.

N4PWJ · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by HwoALanG

thanks brother ! i appreciate your comment. have good day.
i will keep update on paddle shifter.

it's good to see more 280 guys who are modifying.
keep er between the hedges lads

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by -1-

I've experienced the same thing several times. We gather information from the various forums that most dealer personnel are unaware of. It becomes an education process. Normally, the dealer personnel's first response is "it can't be done". Make sure you have all your facts, part number's etc., together and then deal with the dealer.

really????? i'm going to have to get some paper print out so i don't have to educate them than...(i'm trying to save time at the dealer) but hard to find part number thought...T.T

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006

http://www.mbslk.com/files/artikel/S...ippenumbau.pdf

i guess this is for 2006 SLK which has button behind the streering wheel

**DansSlk** · 10-24-2006

Thats to change the function of the buttons not to actually add paddles to them its so they end up working like the 55's shifters.

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Thats to change the function of the buttons not to actually add paddles to them its so they end up working like the 55's shifters.

oh.... i'm so confused......T.T you feel me mate? can i just have paddle shift??? T.T
i will visiting dealer on saturday.

**DansSlk** · 10-24-2006

Yeah you can just have paddles mate that mod is to set them up like in the 55 i.e. one side shifts up the other shifts down not like the others that can be shifted either up or down from both buttons.

That second option will be what would be installed on your car because its easier to do.

HwoALanG · 11-01-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Yeah you can just have paddles mate that mod is to set them up like in the 55 i.e. one side shifts up the other shifts down not like the others that can be shifted either up or down from both buttons.

That second option will be what would be installed on your car because its easier to do.

i sent the email to dealer and this is their reply...-_-

The paddle shifters for these cars are a factory option only. There is no possible way to add this option to your vehicle.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
James Butcher
Parts Advisor
Euro Motorcars Germantown
301-601-5500

**DansSlk** · 11-01-2006

Mate i understand what your saying your dealer says it cant be done so it cant be done right.

But ask any of the members on here what the dealer actually knows and you will be very surprised with the answers you get.

It is easy to add paddles to the car i will be happy to help if you do decide to go ahead with it but your going to have to learn if your working with MB that they don't know as much as they would like you to think.

*easty* · 11-01-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

your going to have to learn if your working with MB that they don't know as much as they would like you to think.

you'll find with this forum and super helpful people like Dan, it can save you a lot of hassle visiting the dealer if you don't mind doing a little bit yourself.

HwoALanG · 11-02-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Mate i understand what your saying your dealer says it cant be done so it cant be done right.

But ask any of the members on here what the dealer actually knows and you will be very surprised with the answers you get.

It is easy to add paddles to the car i will be happy to help if you do decide to go ahead with it but your going to have to learn if your working with MB that they don't know as much as they would like you to think.

what's the price on paddle shifter??? i don't understand why they can't even put it on!!!!

anywayz ~ thank you so much for your help.

i will be back for your reply. thank you again

10-23-2006	#22 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,382 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Thats real crap service there mate. What you want to do is just ask them to use the EPC to find the steering wheel for the SLK280 you don't want one customized to your VIN because it will be the same as you have now you just the standard one and then tell them to pick the one with the code for the buttons and price it up. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

10-24-2006	#26 (permalink)
design_mania SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cool having the same exact car with a fellow k-american feels pretty cool bro! i'm still a newbie in these mb forums... i traded in my 2004 BMW E46 for 2006 SLK280 back in april... i am still looking for the right wheels for my car since my stock 16"'s are so ugly as we already know... anywayz.. gl with your mods and cheers bro! peaaceee...

10-24-2006	#31 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 304 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	found some link http://www.mbslk.com/files/artikel/S...ippenumbau.pdf i guess this is for 2006 SLK which has button behind the streering wheel

10-24-2006	#32 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,382 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Thats to change the function of the buttons not to actually add paddles to them its so they end up working like the 55's shifters. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

10-24-2006	#34 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,382 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Yeah you can just have paddles mate that mod is to set them up like in the 55 i.e. one side shifts up the other shifts down not like the others that can be shifted either up or down from both buttons. That second option will be what would be installed on your car because its easier to do. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

10-23-2006	#23 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Some dealers will not do any modifications nor install non-original items for fear of liability problems, or they just may be too stupid to do it!!!

11-01-2006	#36 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,382 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Mate i understand what your saying your dealer says it cant be done so it cant be done right. But ask any of the members on here what the dealer actually knows and you will be very surprised with the answers you get. It is easy to add paddles to the car i will be happy to help if you do decide to go ahead with it but your going to have to learn if your working with MB that they don't know as much as they would like you to think. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.