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SiLK ROAD

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

I purchased my SLK 300 v6 after getting my C7 Corvette stolen a couple months ago. It is a blast to drive! I'm installing an illuminated wind protector this week.

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jbanks15

· #2 · 3 mo ago

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: https://www.nextzettusa.com/gummi-pflege-rubber-care-stick/ 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 about?

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

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LeonardoDaBenz

· #3 · 3 mo ago

Welcome from Canada 🇨🇦😀

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MartinatMersea

· #4 · 3 mo ago

Welcome from Mersea Island, Essex, UK.

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slk55amgbob

· #5 · 3 mo ago

WELCOME
From the great state of KANSAS

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Australian

· #6 · 3 mo ago

Hi, and welcome from Adelaide, South Australia. nice car!

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Rick_In_Tas

· #7 · 3 mo ago

Welcome from Tasmania, Australia

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WoZ53

· #8 · 3 mo ago

👋 Welcome to SLKWorld.com from Northern California

👉List of Useful SLK Links

slk-links.neocities.org

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RNVSLK

· #9 · 3 mo ago

Welcome to the forum from the Dallas, Ft Worth, North Texas area.

Enjoy the Top Down Ride!

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Avel Du

· #10 · 3 mo ago

Welcome from Wirral, England.

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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.
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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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Keep an eye on those wheels. If Bluebadger spots them they will disappear.

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