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hi everyone.. I'm a new owner of a preloved R171.Owned the car 4 days and it is already under my skin
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R170 DIYS:- SLK R170 class DIY
R171 DIYS:- SLK R171 Class DIY
R172 DIYS:- SLK R172 Class DIY
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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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Great R171 info:
Lube those seals:
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mods you should do:
smarttop
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clear side markers
shorty antenna
LED Bulbs:
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carbon fiber on the C pillars I've taken the CF Plunge...
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen:
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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
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1st: Update your profile, SLK model/ year and location:
Top right, click on Account Details, then Account Settings,
Then in Location field, your ‘Location’.
In Vehicle Details: model and year like: 2009 SLK350 or whatever you have or
put 'looking for an SLK'
Then Save.
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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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
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Welcome from Mersea Island, Essex, UK.
Welcome from The Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!
Hi, welcome from Barrhead, Scotland 
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