[Ynot]

Nice, thanks for sharing, there was a thread some time ago started by corkscrew, something along the lines of 'life with the slk', your second pic reminds me of that thread, maybe we should start one again and post random pics of our slk's.

Man, I'm beginning to like the de-badged look, think I might do it this weekend.

 

[Tslick]

The pictures don't do it justice.

Looking from behind... :burnout:

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[SLKman]

Awesome Vid. :rb

Looks like a blast!

SLKman:tu:

 

[dsb]

Man, I'm beginning to like the de-badged look, think I might do it this weekend.

I'm torn myself. I like the look too.

 

[cyberdrakon]

:tu:Very unique and aggressive looking SLK 55 - NICE! The front sure looks low. Great pics.

Actually, the rear is lower than the front, but I was backed over a bump on that 'camp sign' picture. if you look at profile shots, you'll see i have plenty of clearance in front, but the rears are almost tucked in.

 

[etyu]

Edward, nice personalized plates. :tu:

I hope you don't get a ticket for covering the personalized plate with the plexiglass cover (IIRC, not legal in CA). I don't think they will unless you're stopped for some other violation.

 

[V8SLK]

Edward, nice personalized plates. :tu:

I hope you don't get a ticket for covering the personalized plate with the plexiglass cover (IIRC, not legal in CA). I don't think they will unless you're stopped for some other violation.

the cover is illegal (fix it ticket, no points on the driving record, AND they don't work to avoid red light cameras). it is a primary offense, in other words, one can be stopped merely for having such a cover.

 

[lolodog]

VERY NICE black housing head light !! Do u do get them done by yourself?? I personally like to paint the side marker in body colour. EXcellent!!!

Y)

 

[cyberdrakon]

wow scott! i didn't realize it's a primary offense...might have to rethink it then...though i really like the look.

I got the headlights done locally, took part of them apart myself, but the shop could have done everything, i just wanted to get my hands dirty ::lol::

 

[easty]

Looking great love the video.

 

[cyberdrakon]

Here's a shot of my car i just took, i guess i'll use this thread as my mod log...

So 'off the top of my head list' of what's been done:

Exterior:
Rex Accelero Carbon Fiber widebody,
Rex Accelero Carbon Fiber hood
In-progress rear lip,
In-progress Rear diffuser,
CF star,
Chrome signal bulbs,
Blacked out headlamp,
Shaved both antennas,
Debadged,
Tacky 'ricer' vinyl sticker on the windshield and drivers door,
Kleyman CHMSL flasher, (thanks Lenny!)
custom plate with 'illegal' dust cover,

Performance:
X pipe instead of Resonator,
SL airbox (2 seperate boxes that are higher),
H&R springs with extra spring pad in the rear, Stock AMG springs in the front,
19" DPE rims all around with Kumho Ecsta in the front, Nittos in the rear,
EBC Yellowstuff brake pads,
NO SPEEDLIMITER from the factory,

Interior:
Rex Accelero CF interior trim (3 dash pieces, door pull caps, e brake handle, cupholder lid),
Routed the Aux-in to a three way plug for phone integration with (cheapo) microphone,
trunk net (from a Cadillac),
Tacky asian rear view good luck charm hanging thingy,
removed trunk partition panel,
Paint is Porsche Seal Gray mixed with BMW Space Gray,
Piecha Roof Module (thanks ETYU!)

 

[cyberdrakon]

Hah, really slowed down on the mods, but never put up pictures of my current wheels.

 

[cyberdrakon]

Updates to the list, removed some stuff and added some stuff
Exterior:
Rex Accelero Carbon Fiber widebody,
Rex Accelero Carbon Fiber hood
In-progress rear ducktail
CF star,
Chrome signal bulbs,
Blacked out headlamp housings (clear glass),
Shaved both antennas,
Debadged,
Kleyman CHMSL flasher, (thanks Lenny!)
'floating' front license plate holder (keeps the plate mounted in front, but without touching the bumper)
Paint is Porsche Seal Gray mixed with BMW Space Gray,

Performance:
MBH long tube headers,
X pipe instead of Resonator,
Customized AMG SL airbox (2 separate boxes that are higher),
H&R springs with extra spring pad in the rear, Stock AMG springs in the front,
19" DPE forged rims sliced with custom barrels to fit wider tires (325/30/19" rear, 285/30/19" front )
EBC Yellowstuff brake pads,
NO SPEEDLIMITER from the factory,
Weichers Strut Bar put in at the same time as the headers

Interior:
Rex Accelero CF interior trim (3 dash pieces, door pull caps, e brake handle, cupholder lid),
removed trunk partition panel,
Piecha Roof Module (thanks ETYU!)

 

[cyberdrakon]

Removed H&R springs and shocks and replaced to BC racing Adjustable coilovers. The H&Rs were nice, but I wanted higher performance and more adjustability.
The model I ordered is the 'J-03 04-10 SLK RWD R171' and I requested the optional pillowball top mount for added camber adjustment.
Pillowball top mounts greatly increase steering precision but transmit A LOT more noise and vibration through the wheel. The effect is similar to solid suspension mounts. Since the car is more and more a weekend car, I don't mind this as much.

BC racing is the ODM manufacturer for a lot of coilovers across the market, from very high end to very cheap stuff. From what I see in my kit, their own brand "BC" is similar to there very high end stuff, but about half the price.

At the same time, I changed to narrower rear tires (325 down to 305), this makes for a more solid tire contact patch, with only a small loss in traction.

Pictures below, and updated list at the very bottom.

Pillowball:

 

[cyberdrakon]

Exterior:
Rex Accelero Carbon Fiber widebody,
Rex Accelero Carbon Fiber hood
In-progress rear ducktail
CF star,
Chrome signal bulbs,
Blacked out headlamp housings (clear glass),
Shaved both antennas,
Debadged,
Kleyman CHMSL flasher, (thanks Lenny!)
'floating' front license plate holder (keeps the plate mounted in front, but without touching the bumper)
Paint is Porsche Seal Gray mixed with BMW Space Gray,

Performance:
MBH long tube headers,
X pipe instead of Resonator,
Customized AMG SL intake airbox (2 separate boxes that are higher),
BC racing Coilover shocks with optional pillowball top mounts.
19" DPE forged rims sliced with custom barrels to fit wider tires (currently 305/30/19" rear, 285/30/19" front, previously 335)
EBC Yellowstuff brake pads,
NO SPEEDLIMITER from the factory
Weichers Strut Bar

Interior:
Rex Accelero CF interior trim (3 dash pieces, door pull caps, e brake handle, cupholder lid),
removed trunk partition panel,
Piecha Roof Module (thanks ETYU!)
Bluetooth adaptor
Changed manual AC to the Climatronic unit

Weight Mods:
Reduced size washerbottle (500CC)
Lithium Battery 9kg
Removed Fog lights and wiring for accessories

 

[cyberdrakon]

I had a full 3d scan of my car done a couple months ago so I can rebuild all the files in modern digital files.

 

[efair]

Why did you scan it with the tow hook installed?

 

[cyberdrakon]

Why did you scan it with the tow hook installed?

Ah, I usually leave the tow hook installed in case I need an emergency tow, and also so the hole that's needed would be clearly scanned, since the hole position is really important.