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Hi all, I am sure this has been discussed before but anyway I am running a 55 amg and have done 9k on it ant 2k was running it in. I looked at the rears and am down to the limit which I know it to much right foot but are there any views on the best all round tyres for them. I am using...

Hi all I am sure this has been talked about before but I cant find anything but I am thinking of removing the main cats on slk 55 R172 but am not sure what will the sensors pick up and are they going to show up faults. Has anyone done this and had they any problems. Thanks Ray

I am selling 2 down pipes with the secondary cats removed but the work cannot be seen when on the car to keep Mr MOT man from seeing anything. pipes have 21k on them. Came off a 2012 R172. It means you have the originals for the car encase emission rules get tighter in the future. Easy to fit as...

Hi I bought the front pipes to take out the secondary cat and opened it up today and I thought the car had sucked in a pussy cat as all is in it is hair. I am doing it to get a bit more of V8 noise but am now wondering if I have wasted my money. Is there anyone who has removed the "cat hair" and...

Hi I bought the front pipes to take out the secondary cat and opened it up today and I thought the car had sucked in a pussy cat as all is in it is hair. I am doing it to get a bit more of V8 noise but am now wondering if I have wasted my money. Is there anyone who has removed the "cat hair" and...

Hi all, re my title I am thinking of getting a new exhaust system (new x pipe and power flow silencers) but am at a loss as what to do with the butterflyes in the rear boxes. So if anyone has modded their exhausts I would be great full as to how you got round that issue please Ta Ray D

Hi all, am trying to get the noise out of my car that I know is in there. Was trying to tinker with the rear box butterflys but have given up on that so want to decat the front section (should have been doing this from the start). I dont want to use the existing pipes encase I want to put it...

Hi I am wondering if it is possible to re map a 55 r172 to squeeeeze a little bit more out of it. I know it is mainly the turbo boys that can get plenty but was wondering:confused::confused::confused:AND HOPING

Hi all, can anyone explain how to remove the air filters please. Am able to get the front grey cover off but cant see how to go any further and dont want to "hawl and pull" at grey bits:eek: encase I break something. Photos would be even better. Thanks

Hi all, not sure whether this should have been in "engine" thread but thought answers would be easier here. Anyway my 55 R172 is now 6 months old with 5k on it now and I asked MB to do the first service now as being from the "old school" I would have liked the oil and filter changed. They say...

HI all, Have been trying to get my MB dealers to come up with a plan to have a switch in the car to keep the exhaust butterfly's open but have not had much response back from them except "we are looking into it". I noticed that the valves are open before you start the car so disconnected both...

Have made a bad mistake but took a extended test drive in the Jag F type. I thought our cars were quick but that car is in another league. Total animal at any speed. It has the "loud" button for the exhausts which is brill. Have been on to Merc dealer over here and have asked them to see if an...

Hi as above I have a exhaust 1 year old for the R171 slk 55 for sale. It cost me £1800 plus vat. It sounds brill (nice and deep) and if you u tube to listen to it.I need £650 for it.

Yes I know this is a bit boring and yes if you can afford the car you can afford the fuel but what I am wondering is I thought the 172 with the all singing and dancing gismos fitted I cant get it to do over 25mpg and that is the same as my old 171 was doing and I am driving it like my granny...

Hi all, I have got a new 55 and I have hat to top it up with oil. The first time I toped it up I thought it had been missed in the garage. Cant remember how much I put into it (possibly 1/2 a litre). that was at 500 miles. Checked today again and needed to put in about 1/4 litre now 580 miles...

Hi all, just bought my new SLK55 amg and as I am sure you know when you plant it something in the exhaust opens. My question is can you open these valves all the time and do you get the noise all the time and if so what do you do:bannana:

Hi all, Have just taken ownership of my new SLK 55. Does anyone know what temp the cooling fan is to cut in as mine seems to come on at 93.I has a 2010 SLK one before and I don't remember the fan cutting in at that as it always seems to be on. I am wondering if it has been set like that for...

Hi all, I am thinking of getting the sports exhaust for the car. Has anyone got one or heard on in real life. If so give me your thoughts on it. Was also thinking of just getting the cross over pipe instead. Any help would be great as the exhaust is a lot dearer and have to gather up a lot of...

Hi all, I am sure this has been asked before but I have tried to do a search with no joy. I have just got a 55amg and the oil temp is hovering between 98c and 105c normal driving in outside temp of 17. Is that normal or should I be concerned. Thanks Ray

Hi there, I just want to introduce myself to Merc world. Have just bought a slk 55amg a few days ago and have not stopped smiling yet. Have mainly driven the boy racer stuff (TVR's and EVO's) but have decided to grow up (sort off) Started a year ago with a slk 200 but missed the power and noise...