Convex DR mirror

nmslk · 04-04-2007

I found the part # of the esphirically curved auto dimming drivers side mirror for the SLK.

It is Part# 1718100321
Is there anyone who can find this part in Europe and ship it to me?
I want to find out the cost.

My local dealer can't order the part here in the US.

Any tips on getting my hands on one of these would be greatly appreciated.

It is a true blind spot eliminator.

Thanks,
Michael

cyberdrakon · 04-04-2007

wow, i'd like to see a picture of this, i'd like one too!

**DansSlk** · 04-04-2007

Gimme i few days i'm a kinda broken at the mo so not in work, actually i might give the guys a bell int he morning i need some other PN#'s anyways.

Should be able to get it at trade price for you

**alroumi** · 04-04-2007

I have the Autodiming on mine, It came like this from the production line.
How come you guys dont have it ?

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2007

Its not available in the US the mirror is of the standard type and gives you a nasty blind spot

nmslk · 04-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Should be able to get it at trade price for you

That would be super. I'll wait to hear from you.

I have to say having a convex DR side mirror on all my previous cars it has save me a few times from making a lane change when someone was there.

Thanks again.
Michael

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2007

OK looking at £200 for the auto-dimming EU mirror cheaper without the auto-dim but its your call.

nmslk · 04-05-2007

Dan, what would the cost be without the auto dim function?

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2007

At trade price about £42

nmslk · 04-05-2007

Dan, I'm interested in getting the non auto-dimming convex left hand side (drivers) mirror. Do you know if it is a simple pop on/off glass mirror or if there is more involved?

How do you want to work payment. Credit card, Paypal, other? I will need to know shipping cost as well.

It may be worth posting to see if anyone else in the US wants in on this purchase if you are willing to ship multiple units. Up to you on that.

Thanks again,
Michael

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2007

Its clipped on and a bitch to release without the little tool to do it but this will of course be a Merc OEM part so i can't see any reason why the dealer would not fit it 5 mins at most with the tool just pops out.

Prob best to use paypal and i will just add it to the shops account with MB, not sure about shipping to be honest its all weight based i would need to take one into the post office and have them tell me since i have never shipped one international before.

Its gonna be £42.44 for the unit at trade price without the dealer markup and then £3.75 and £7.43 for shipping and VAT from MB since its not warranty work we have to pay them so that gives you £53.62 for everything bar the price to send to the US thats probably going to be about £10/15 but i cant say for sure.

If anybody else is interested please let me know now before i order it because the price will be lower the more are ordered.

nmslk · 04-05-2007

Dan, my understanding is that you wouldn't have to charge VAT since it is being shipped outside of Europe. Does the unit have to be shipped to you and then to me or can it be drop shipped directly to me from MB? One thought though it that MB may not like that since this particular piece is not US spec.

I'm out of town all next week so I'm willing to wait to see if anyone else on the forum in the US wants to order one as well to get any sort of better pricing or shipping savings.

Is there a good place to post this info as a group buy here on the forum?

Another question. Can you get the technical spec manuals for the SLK's? Do they even exist or is it all in SDS? I have the tech manuals for my Volvo and it comes in handy over the years.

Thanks again.
-Michael

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2007

You are perfectly correct shipments outside the US are exempt from VAT but if i where to ship direct to you the difference between trade and retail would cost more than that VAT does so it would work out more expensive to send direct. The unit does not have a country code on it so hopefully MBUSA wont mind if they do complain i will get you the instructions OK.

I think we are probably in the best sub-forum already for group buys maybe a mention in general but i think we should be good here.

Unfortunately its over 2000 pages of information and its all on the SDS to print the stuff out would take ages.

MDLSLK55 · 04-06-2007

I'm sure it looks much better than the one I have on my car.

If I had the car yet, I'd definitely be interested. I can't imagine driving without it...

tnsr35 · 06-03-2008

what are you guys talking about? i left mirror and my rear view mirror have the auto dim when theres a light placed on it.

nmslk · 06-04-2008

Convex mirror = curvature in the mirror so you can see a wider viewing angle in the mirror. you can get the convex mirror with or without the auto dim feature from parts.

mtiede · 06-04-2008

If you have the mirrors positioned properly, you shouldn't need convex mirrors. Although it probably wouldn't hurt to have them also.

**antirealist** · 06-04-2008

Hi! I'm a new member, and new first-time SLK owner. I'll introduce myself properly later today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

If you have the mirrors positioned properly, you shouldn't need convex mirrors.

Any tips on how to do that? Should I be able to see any of my own vehicle?

It sounds crazy, but setting the DR side mirror properly is the is the biggest problem I'm having with this otherwise awesome vehicle so far. I guess I'm just used to a larger, convex mirror.

goldie · 06-04-2008

I've found the easiest way to remove a mirror is to carefully twist it out of the clips using a small suction "dent" remover with handles - the type you pull one handle over to create the vacuum. Of course it also securely holds the mirror as it comes off.

nmslk · 06-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by antirealist

Hi! I'm a new member, and new first-time SLK owner. I'll introduce myself properly later today.

Any tips on how to do that? Should I be able to see any of my own vehicle?

It sounds crazy, but setting the DR side mirror properly is the is the biggest problem I'm having with this otherwise awesome vehicle so far. I guess I'm just used to a larger, convex mirror.

Trial and error, for everyone it's personal preference. I have a convex mirror on my other car and love it. It's the only way I feel confident (no blind spots)
I'd like to get one for the SLK I just haven't convinced my self that it's worth the high$.

I would be interested in seeing if we could get a group buy started for the convex mirrors.

nmslk

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nmslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 192 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Group Buy: Convex DR mirror I found the part # of the esphirically curved auto dimming drivers side mirror for the SLK. It is Part# 1718100321 Is there anyone who can find this part in Europe and ship it to me? I want to find out the cost. My local dealer can't order the part here in the US. Any tips on getting my hands on one of these would be greatly appreciated. It is a true blind spot eliminator. Thanks, Michael Last edited by nmslk; 04-06-2007 at 10:08 AM.
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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	Gimme i few days i'm a kinda broken at the mo so not in work, actually i might give the guys a bell int he morning i need some other PN#'s anyways. Should be able to get it at trade price for you __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	Its not available in the US the mirror is of the standard type and gives you a nasty blind spot __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	OK looking at £200 for the auto-dimming EU mirror cheaper without the auto-dim but its your call. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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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: 1,318 Country: Thanks: 15 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts	wow, i'd like to see a picture of this, i'd like one too!

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nmslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 192 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Dan, what would the cost be without the auto dim function?

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	At trade price about £42 __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-05-2007	#10 (permalink)
nmslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 192 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Dan, I'm interested in getting the non auto-dimming convex left hand side (drivers) mirror. Do you know if it is a simple pop on/off glass mirror or if there is more involved? How do you want to work payment. Credit card, Paypal, other? I will need to know shipping cost as well. It may be worth posting to see if anyone else in the US wants in on this purchase if you are willing to ship multiple units. Up to you on that. Thanks again, Michael

04-05-2007	#11 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	Its clipped on and a bitch to release without the little tool to do it but this will of course be a Merc OEM part so i can't see any reason why the dealer would not fit it 5 mins at most with the tool just pops out. Prob best to use paypal and i will just add it to the shops account with MB, not sure about shipping to be honest its all weight based i would need to take one into the post office and have them tell me since i have never shipped one international before. Its gonna be £42.44 for the unit at trade price without the dealer markup and then £3.75 and £7.43 for shipping and VAT from MB since its not warranty work we have to pay them so that gives you £53.62 for everything bar the price to send to the US thats probably going to be about £10/15 but i cant say for sure. If anybody else is interested please let me know now before i order it because the price will be lower the more are ordered. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-05-2007	#12 (permalink)
nmslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 192 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Dan, my understanding is that you wouldn't have to charge VAT since it is being shipped outside of Europe. Does the unit have to be shipped to you and then to me or can it be drop shipped directly to me from MB? One thought though it that MB may not like that since this particular piece is not US spec. I'm out of town all next week so I'm willing to wait to see if anyone else on the forum in the US wants to order one as well to get any sort of better pricing or shipping savings. Is there a good place to post this info as a group buy here on the forum? Another question. Can you get the technical spec manuals for the SLK's? Do they even exist or is it all in SDS? I have the tech manuals for my Volvo and it comes in handy over the years. Thanks again. -Michael

04-05-2007	#13 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,456 Country: Thanks: 85 Thanked 145 Times in 116 Posts	You are perfectly correct shipments outside the US are exempt from VAT but if i where to ship direct to you the difference between trade and retail would cost more than that VAT does so it would work out more expensive to send direct. The unit does not have a country code on it so hopefully MBUSA wont mind if they do complain i will get you the instructions OK. I think we are probably in the best sub-forum already for group buys maybe a mention in general but i think we should be good here. Unfortunately its over 2000 pages of information and its all on the SDS to print the stuff out would take ages. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

06-03-2008	#15 (permalink)
tnsr35 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: el monte, ca Vehicle: 05 slk350 Other Toys: 95 eclipse gst, 99 expedition, 02 accord, 02 maxima Posts: 11 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what are you guys talking about? i left mirror and my rear view mirror have the auto dim when theres a light placed on it.

06-04-2008	#16 (permalink)
nmslk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 192 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Convex mirror = curvature in the mirror so you can see a wider viewing angle in the mirror. you can get the convex mirror with or without the auto dim feature from parts.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,416 Thanks: 70 Thanked 40 Times in 30 Posts	If you have the mirrors positioned properly, you shouldn't need convex mirrors. Although it probably wouldn't hurt to have them also.

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goldie SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suffolk Vehicle: SLK 200 Posts: 19 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've found the easiest way to remove a mirror is to carefully twist it out of the clips using a small suction "dent" remover with handles - the type you pull one handle over to create the vacuum. Of course it also securely holds the mirror as it comes off.