[Jasper ham]

Hi Guys , just a quick post to introduce myself. My name is Shaun and I have just purchased R171 SLK55 2005. This is the first AMG I have had, but currently have a BMW Z4 3.0 ( currently waiting to be sold) and a Range Rover Sport Cosworth as the daily hack. I live Wirral area just outside Liverpool and have been looking through the website for lots of hints and tips.

The car I bought was off a forum member Kam, who is a great guy who I got on well with as he is a very similar Petrolhead. it is a bit of piece of mind when you know who has had the car previous. First job is to get the exhaust mod done that I know Kam was very close to doing. I have Cybrand (formerly Peco Exhausts) specialist near me so going to run it down to them to see what they can do....... Just need to have some fun in it now!!

 

[NTT]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[dbgrn]

Hi Shaun, and welcome to SLKWorld.com from the UK Midlands - Thanks for joining us (and thanks to @kammy for recommending us)!

You really do need to do the x-pipe and secondary cat delete... check out the links in my sig for a little more info... >

Some great R171 info, including Owner’s/Maintenance/COMAND manuals, etc.:

• Bill's Den: Documents

Don’t forget to lube those seals:

• Spring is here~Gummi Pflege! Lube your seals/Lithium grease your joints/hinges

Download your car’s brochure:

• Mercedes Brochure Archive

Other mods you should think about doing to your SLK:

• SmartTop: http://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/121481-what-smarttop-all-members-keep-talking-about.html
• Shorty antenna
• LED license plate bulbs and parking lights
• Chrome indicator bulbs (still flash orange, but removes the ‘fried egg’ look from your headlight housings)
• OEM windscreen or Lighted/etched windscreen

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Thank you
Dave

 

[jbanks15]

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


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[petesamgv8]

55 AMG Power Package.....R171.

I have had mine,5 years this Christmas.......sends a tingle up the spine, every time I insert the ignition key.
In anticipation of the power, braking and handling of this sexy looking Roadster.
The 7 speed Triptronic Transmission is excellent in all aspects of power delivery........The Pointed Formula 1frontal design is Sculptured art by MB....and other models try to design similar, but are no match for the R171.
:laugh:

 

[Col]

Hi and Welcome from Nottingham, never met Kammy but did bump into him on the forum a few times and he seemed like a good guy, was considering meeting me and Dave in Wales last May if I recall but didn't make it in the end. Enjoy the new car and the smiles only get bigger after exhaust mods! :wink:

 

[55russamg]

Welcome from The East Midlands

Hi and welcome from Nottingham.
:frowno Not Mod the Exhaust ----- It makes me feel inferior:frown:

 

[jacko55]

hi and welcome try a guy called ross fellows for your exhaust he did mine and was very helpful hes around your area cant find is number but google it and check is work

 

[dbgrn]

hi and welcome try a guy called ross fellows for your exhaust he did mine and was very helpful hes around your area cant find is number but google it and check is work

Did you mean Russ Fellows?... Russ Fellows Fabrications - Motorsport & Road Bespoke Exhaust System & Manifold Fabrication

 

[dbgrn]

Hi and welcome from Nottingham.
:frowno Not Mod the Exhaust ----- It makes me feel inferior:frown:

Russ, surely that's a great reason to get it done! >

 

[hasontour]

Hi from London,

Welcome aboard!

 

[Dave54]

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

 

[LIL DON SLK]

Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!

 

[etyu]

Congratulations and welcome !!!

 

[curro101]

Welcome from Madrid...

 

[DAVIETHESCAFF]

Hi Shaun, I'm formally from Heswall, welcome from Barrhead, Scotland. :smile:

 

[Windrestrictor]

Hey welcome to the forums guys!

 

[kingronnie]

Welcome from Wiltshire. Do you have any photos of your new ride?

 

[Jasper ham]

here is a few quick pictures of the beast ? I need to get some new ones when the weather gets better....

 

[jbanks15]

Beautiful! but you just missed the deadline for the December ROTM! January will be here soon enuff! Enter then!

get rid of that eyepoker antenna

mods you should do:
smarttop

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

clear or tinted side markers
shorty antenna
led license plate bulbs
led parking lights
carbon fiber on the C pillars http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/50849-ive-taken-cf-plunge.html
carbon fiber center caps
oem windscreen or lighted/etched windscreen
See my mod albums for more ideas

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!

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