Glendora Mountain

Tslick · 04-07-2007

This morning, Eddy (etyu) and myself took a stroll up the mountain to the ridge. The weather was lousy so we came back down. It's amusing how many bicyclists try to get in your way.

Going up the hill

YouTube Video

Back down the hill (bottom part)

YouTube Video

**Ynot** · 04-07-2007

Many twist and turns, looks like an extremely fun drive except for the cyclist. That's a pretty good quality video, thanks for sharing.

**etyu** · 04-07-2007

Video turned out GREAT Tom. Stable too with no shaking. Camera mount using long c-clamps to hold unto the rear bulkhead and right angle bracket works very well.

It definitely was not a top down day for driving with lots of moisture in the air and getting more foggy and wet towards the top. It was still worth the drive. Thanks again Tom, I mean, McGyver.

They should make the road one way or unidirectional only.

cyberdrakon · 04-07-2007

Hey guys...really really sorry i couldn't make it...i really wanted to meet Mrs. Etyu and Tom's xfire...

**etyu** · 04-07-2007

No worries, no apologies needed, April 21 is not far away. Check out the photos on page 2 of this thread (Ford-PAG-Mazda): http://www.slkworld.com/mb-events/23...21-2007-a.html

V8SLK · 04-08-2007

love the video Tom, well done sir.

412driver · 04-08-2007

Ya need a snow plow blade to scoop them bicycles off the hill. Mountain roads are great. Thanks for sharing the video.

**dsb** · 04-08-2007

Can you take a picture of that video mount? Seems to have worked very well.

Tslick · 04-08-2007

dsb, here's a photo of the mounts I came up with. The woodworking bar clamp with a corner bracket attached to it is for a Crossfire SRT6 coupe and the small white, gray and black thing is the R170 cup holder mount. The SRT6 has a 10 inch wide rear bulkhead behind the seats and the bar clamp attached to it.

**dsb** · 04-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Tslick

dsb, here's a photo of the mounts I came up with. The woodworking bar clamp with a corner bracket attached to it is for a Crossfire SRT6 coupe and the small white, gray and black thing is the R170 cup holder mount. The SRT6 has a 10 inch wide rear bulkhead behind the seats and the bar clamp attached to it.

Okay, I thought that bar was for the R170.

I like your cupholder mount. I'm going to give it a try sometime in the near future. I think a mount can be made that would attach to the R171 roll bars, kinda like the windscreen. The only problem would be it's view. I think the rearview mirror would get in the way.

Tslick · 04-08-2007

There simple to make, looks crude but do the job. On the R171, the cup holder pop's out at an angle so you would need to add a bend to bring it back vertical. It should be easy to cut an angle in the tube then glue it back to gether and reinforce it with tape.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-19-2007

Great videos Tom!

I'm just now getting around to seeing some of them since I'm at home (can't view them at work) and the wife went to bed early with a sinus headache. So its just me, Captain Morgan's Private Stock and the computer.

Eddy, I have to say it looked like Tom was a bit more aggressive coming down than you were...

. The rearview was great!!

I've bought the parts for the mount, I just need to assemble it now. Somewhere b/w the honey dos.

**etyu** · 04-19-2007

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Originally Posted by DesignoSLK

Great videos Tom!

I'm just now getting around to seeing some of them since I'm at home (can't view them at work) and the wife went to bed early with a sinus headache. So its just me, Captain Morgan's Private Stock and the computer.

Eddy, I have to say it looked like Tom was a bit more aggressive coming down than you were...

. The rearview was great!!

I've bought the parts for the mount, I just need to assemble it now. Somewhere b/w the honey dos.

Just call me tenderfoot

Mate is not really enthusiastic/thrilled about me going in these types of driving. So I have to behave/drive responsibly -- for my own good

Just recently I can't view slkworld from work anymore

Tslick · 04-19-2007

Kevin, can't wait for videos from the German countryside.

**Ynot** · 04-20-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

Just recently I can't view slkworld from work anymore

Used a proxy, http://tools.rosinstrument.com/proxy/ on the botton right hand corner, type in slkworld.com in the text box and click start surfing. My company monitors what website I visit, for the most part, they don't care unless it's guns, politics, porn, etc, but I've been in those firewalls, and when I used a proxy, it looks like I'm just checking out news. I do nearly all my surfing at work. Guys who smoke (no offense to smokers) take long extended smoke breaks every hours. Slkworld is my smoke break.

**DesignoSLK** · 04-20-2007

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Originally Posted by Tslick

Kevin, can't wait for videos from the German countryside.

My first will be my drive home after exiting the autobahn. Its not Glendora, but it is fun at midnight when no one else is around. I'll get some high speed of the autobahn too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

Used a proxy, http://tools.rosinstrument.com/proxy/ on the botton right hand corner, type in slkworld.com in the text box and click start surfing. My company monitors what website I visit, for the most part, they don't care unless it's guns, politics, porn, etc, but I've been in those firewalls, and when I used a proxy, it looks like I'm just checking out news. I do nearly all my surfing at work. Guys who smoke (no offense to smokers) take long extended smoke breaks every hours. Slkworld is my smoke break.

There ya go! And doesn't cause cancer for you or those around you!!

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Many twist and turns, looks like an extremely fun drive except for the cyclist. That's a pretty good quality video, thanks for sharing. __________________ 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.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Video turned out GREAT Tom. Stable too with no shaking. Camera mount using long c-clamps to hold unto the rear bulkhead and right angle bracket works very well. It definitely was not a top down day for driving with lots of moisture in the air and getting more foggy and wet towards the top. It was still worth the drive. Thanks again Tom, I mean, McGyver. They should make the road one way or unidirectional only. __________________ *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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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	No worries, no apologies needed, April 21 is not far away. Check out the photos on page 2 of this thread (Ford-PAG-Mazda): http://www.slkworld.com/mb-events/23...21-2007-a.html __________________ *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. Last edited by etyu; 04-08-2007 at 02:22 PM.*

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Can you take a picture of that video mount? Seems to have worked very well. __________________ 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.*

04-08-2007	#9 (permalink)
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	dsb, here's a photo of the mounts I came up with. The woodworking bar clamp with a corner bracket attached to it is for a Crossfire SRT6 coupe and the small white, gray and black thing is the R170 cup holder mount. The SRT6 has a 10 inch wide rear bulkhead behind the seats and the bar clamp attached to it. Last edited by Tslick; 06-10-2008 at 07:13 PM.

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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: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Hey guys...really really sorry i couldn't make it...i really wanted to meet Mrs. Etyu and Tom's xfire...

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	love the video Tom, well done sir.

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412driver Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salisbury North Carolina USA Vehicle: 99 SLK230 Other Toys: TOO MANY TOYS Posts: 1,010 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ya need a snow plow blade to scoop them bicycles off the hill. Mountain roads are great. Thanks for sharing the video.

04-08-2007	#11 (permalink)
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	There simple to make, looks crude but do the job. On the R171, the cup holder pop's out at an angle so you would need to add a bend to bring it back vertical. It should be easy to cut an angle in the tube then glue it back to gether and reinforce it with tape.

04-19-2007	#12 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,681 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Great videos Tom! I'm just now getting around to seeing some of them since I'm at home (can't view them at work) and the wife went to bed early with a sinus headache. So its just me, Captain Morgan's Private Stock and the computer. Eddy, I have to say it looked like Tom was a bit more aggressive coming down than you were.... The rearview was great!! I've bought the parts for the mount, I just need to assemble it now. Somewhere b/w the honey dos. __________________ 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)

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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	Kevin, can't wait for videos from the German countryside.

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