[humbleswede5]

Hello all,

Joining from Sweden with my precious. Her name is Christine and is an SLK 350 R171 2004. Even if she isn't a Plymouth Fury '58 from a Stephen King novel and a Carpenter movie I knew the minute I saw her that she was mine (or she knew I was hers).

We've been a couple for 5 years now and somehow she has convinced my wife that we're just friends. On one of the rare, warm swedish summer evenings, driving down a curvy road with music of my own choise from the speakers, it is definitely pure love.

I have been travelling incognito here for a while and have noticed that this is a very good source for information and help when she is in a bad mood so decided to join for real and stop sneaking around the bush.

Cheers
Peter

 

[jbanks15]

Welcome to SLKWorld.com: The #1 Mercedes-Benz SLK Forum from Florida!

Great R171 info:

Lube those seals:

Spring is here~Gummi Pflege! Lube your seals/Lithium...

It's that time of year to pay special attention to your weather seals. I've not found anything that even comes close to Gummi Pflege for protecting them Buy here: nextzett Car Detailing Products | Quality Made in Germany or Amazon...

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your brochure:
Mercedes Brochure Archive

mods you should do:
smarttop

What is this SmartTOP all the members keep talking...

A new member asked me so I wrote this primer. Tired of holding that inside vario roof button for 22 seconds (20 - 26 depending on model)? Tired of standing outside your car with your keyfob/smartkey pointed at your door handle for 22 seconds looking like an idiot while the roof cycles? Watch...

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clear side markers
shorty antenna
LED Bulbs:

Members asking about my LED lights

so figured I would post I get all my LEDs from IJDMToys https://store.ijdmtoy.com Following is the part numbers Be aware all external lights have to be canbus error free. Also trunk internal must be canbus error free What is canbus error free...

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carbon fiber on the C pillars I've taken the CF Plunge...
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen:

OEM MB Plexiglass Draught Stop

That is the official name. Made specifically for R171. It looks like this minus the AMG decal ($12) Every time someone asks about wind blockers for the R171, I have to go looking for pics and instructions, etc. So I made this thread. 2004/5..original price $810. Now on ebay about $450 or...

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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!

FREE!! How to get a free datacard!



Thank you
Jeff
Founding Member

 

[Australian]

Hi Peter, and welcome from South Australia.

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

Welcome from Canada 🇨🇦 😀

 

[slk55amgbob]

WELCOME
From the good olde U. S, of A.

 

[sgbgsb32]

Welcome from RI

 

[Avel Du]

Hi Peter,

Welcome from Wirral, England.

If you are new to forums, or the format of this forum, this may help.

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Thank you for joining us. Please update profile (see post 3) and post introduction (see post 2) before posting issues. This helps to protect the forum from spammers and unsolicited sellers. Post 2 (below) has a walkthrough guide to posting an introduction. Post 3 (below) has a walkthrough...

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There's a link to R170/171/172's do it yourself threads below.
R170 DIYS:- SLK R170 class DIY
R171 DIYS:- SLK R171 Class DIY
R172 DIYS:- SLK R172 Class DIY

Some useful tips in this section for new Members and prospective owners.
>>>Inspection Lists<<<


You can find your region by scrolling down the page on this link

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A forum community dedicated to Mercedes SLK owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about your R170/R171/R172 SLK, or AMG performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!

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This is the place to look for tours, meets & events near to you.

Look across the banner and you'll see three vertical dots.
Many questions on how to use the forum and it's features answered there.
You'll also find the >>>FAQs<<<

Click the 5 horizontal lines near the banner.
Scroll down and you'll find a huge section of info.

You can research your questions here.
Here's how to get the best from our site's advanced search:

Search - making the most of forum & search tool.

Step by step guide to using search. Post 1. Using the Forum Advanced Search. Post 2. Using Google Search. Forum Advanced Search Tool:- Enter your key word(s) into the 'Search Community' box: For this example I will be looking at retro fitting flappy paddles to the R171. So, I enter...

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[Alex.M-oneeleven]

Welcome from the Midlands UK 😃

 

[DAVIETHESCAFF]

Hi Peter, welcome from Barrhead, Scotland

 

[Dave54]

Welcome from Portland, Oregon. Enjoy the forum and the top down driving.

 

[LIL DON SLK]

Hi Peter, Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!

 

[Janne_G]

Hi Peter, a warm welcome from the sunny Front Side of Sweden.
Happy Midsummer.

I know folks, Swedish tradition: Pickled herring, schnapps and singing. A lot....

Cheers. Janne

 

[Mugs]

Welcome from Gloucester uk

 

[MartinatMersea]

Welcome from Mersea Island, Essex, UK

 

[J.J.B.]

Welcome from West Sussex, in the UK!