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Dodgy Dave is here - clear the building!

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#1 ·
Hello all, thought I'd make the title a bit different, did I manage it? :)



Not had my SLK 350 very long, bought s/h locally, it's 2007 with 90K miles on the clock and has obviously been well looked after its whole life... until I got it! No, I'm actually the best person to buy a car from as I look after them like babies and spend a fortune on them and then when all is right, I get bored and sell them at a magnificent loss!


It had received no paintwork at all prior to my ownership and then, on the day of purchase, the dealer drove into a low bollard, even though I could hear the warning thing going mad inside the car, he, apparently, couldn't! Much damage to the driver's side front bumper, but no broken glass or sensors and he moved heaven and earth to get the car repaired properly in double-quick time - 5 days.



Though I have only just signed up, I have lurked/used the forum several times already for information on things like pollen filters (which I just changed - obviously not included in MB full-service history as it was disgusting!), air filters and so on. Even though it had been serviced, I like to check, because I am paranoid and having been involved in the motor trade, I am aware how easily things that should be done, and indeed, are said to have been done, get forgotten to actually be/get done!


It did have a tiny bit of bubbling on the very inside edge of the rear wheel arches, about 2.5mm so I sanded it back to pure metal, Kurust. etch primed and then painted. Oh and then Waxoyl over the lot. Rust now you bugger!


Just had to buy a battery as the car declined my invitation to start this morning. It was a tad sluggish the other day and so the thought of a battery was planted in my head and today after faffing with jump packs etc, I trekked to the nearest Halfords and paid a very nice lady to fit my battery as I am far too idle to actually do it myself! Actually, I am a sickly old gimmer with a crumbling spine and the mere thought of lifting a battery makes me break out in slipped discs etc!


With the good old trade car, £88 all in. So not too bad?


Anyway, I'm sure I'll pester you all for knowledge/tips/help in the very soon future. Oh yeah, where can I get some new headlights from? Mine have crazed at the very top which won't polish out.
 
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Hi Dave,

Welcome from Wirral, England.

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This could be you in 12 months: https://www.slkworld.com/rotm-winner/535415-2018-slkworld-ride-year-winner-simplyslk.html

Really useful links (thanks to ixions cataloguing)
https://www.slkworld.com/general-di...lies-technical-data-locations-parts-slks.html
https://slk-links.neocities.org/ Includes diy videos.
Spare parts: https://slk-links.neocities.org/EPCLINKS.HTM

A brief guide to the forum and how to get the best from it:
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There's a link to R170/171/172's do it yourself threads under the pic below.

Some useful tips in this section for new and prospective owners.
Worth knowing are reset adaptive learning, check list, Spring is here and what is the SmartTop.
https://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/
https://slk-links.neocities.org/BUYING.html

You can find your region by scrolling down the page on this link
https://www.slkworld.com/forumindex.php#club-regional-discussion-forum

Our regular Dodgy Daves go to ebay for that sort of thing.
But MB worth a shout.
Once in a while you don't need a cardiologist with you.
 
#3 ·
Welcome to SLKWorld.com: The #1 Mercedes-Benz SLK Forum from Florida!

Great R171 info:

Bill's Den: Documents

Lube those seals:
https://www.slkworld.com/general-di...ium-grease-your-joints-hinges.html#post226839

your brochure:
https://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/167265-mercedes-brochure-archive.html#post1511249

mods you should do:
smarttop

https://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/121481-what-smarttop-all-members-keep-talking-about.html

clear side markers
shorty antenna
led license plate bulbs
led parking lights
carbon fiber on the C pillars https://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/50849-ive-taken-cf-plunge.html
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen

My mods - See my signature block links below - also check my albums in my profile and my videos in the 'Driving Stories' section

FREE GIFT! Post your vin in the Vehicle Datacard Request section to get a free datacard (options on your car). If looking for a car, get the options before you buy!

https://www.slkworld.com/vehicle-data-card/67706-free-how-get-free-datacard.html


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#6 ·
Welcome from just West London & Thanks for the great intro :tu:

Re: Headlights - Halfords sell a good kit for restoring the headlights & worked well on an old Honda CRV I tried it on. (Had some liquid like T-cut, fine sand paper and a buffing wheel that You put in Your cordless drill, which saves on using elbow grease!!)

Re: Battery - The SLK does use a fair amount of battery power while waiting for the next sunny day, so I and many other members use a CTEK trickle charger to keep the battery topped up - Here is a picture of My "CTEK Comfort Lead" installed on My old R171/350:
 
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Welcome to SLKWorld.com from Northern
California

:burnout::Beer:

List of Useful SLK Links >https://slk-links.neocities.org/Links.html

PARTS Information on Mercedes SLK R170 R171 R172 >https://slk-links.neocities.org/

http://www.slkworld.com/vehicle-data-card/67706-free-how-get-free-datacard.html
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#13 ·
Hi Dave, Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!
 
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