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  1. samannan

    Favourite pics from this year’s car meets – 2023

    Hi all, Wishing everyone well for Xmas and the New Year. I went to a number car meets this year and enjoyed them immensely. Thought it would be nice for members to share just ONE picture from all the car meets they went to this year. I have chosen this one. It was taken at the Benz on the...
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    Petrolheadonism Live 2023 - Knebworth House, Stevenage

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has been to this event before? Thinking of going as its local to me. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/show-cars-petrolheadonism-live-2023-knebworth-house-sg1-2ax-tickets-625524278957
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    Warped wheels - do I get them fixed asap or…

    Hi, When I recently had new tyres put on my front wheels (SL63/R231)… the technician called me over and showed me that both my wheels are slightly warped. I’m guessing every car on the road has some minor warps caused by the general state of our roads? Would appreciate your opinions/experiences...
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    Can I use old engine oil from an unopened bottle?

    Just want get your thoughts/advice... I have a plastic 1ltr bottle of SAE 5W-40 (MB 229.5) engine oil with a date of March 2019... there is a reference next to it... E021902... I'm not sure if this is the bottling date or expiry date. Would you use this on your beloved AMG?
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    How to find options for a car...

    Hi, I recall seeing a link to a Russian website sometime ago where you could get a read out of the options supplied to a car when it left the Merc. factory, but can't seem to find this thread/link. Does anyone have this link or perhaps a link to a similar site?
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    R230 SL500 - mandatory full service at 54k miles?

    Hi I understand there is a mandatory major service for the 2003-6 SL500 (R230) at 54k miles, is this true? Appreciate your comments, thanks Sham
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    How does the keyless card feature work?

    Hi When I am viewing some cars (namely R230 models)… I am a little embarrassed about how the keyless start/stop and go feature works on these cars My thoughts are that you keep the “Card” in your pocket and as you walk up to the car, the car unlocks... you enter… put your foot on the brake...
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    Using a professional car sourcing company?

    Hi I am looking to buy a 2003-5 SL500 (R230) Seen many on Autotrader, Pistonheads, eBay and so on but the good ones seem to go very quickly and surprise surprise, some descriptions can be, let’s say “creative”. So I am thinking of using a professional car sourcing company Can anyone...
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    A log book with not known engine number?

    Hi, I braved the weather today to view a mint condition SL500 (R230), but when I checked the Registration Certificate, the engine number reads "NOT KNOWN". Is this normal? Why would the engine number be missing? Your thoughts would be much appreciated Cheers Sham
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    W126 - Buttons to operate the windows have sunk

    Hi The two buttons that operate the rear windows on my SEC have sunk… is this simply a matter of lifting the wood trim surrounding the gearshift and replacing the buttons? If so, what’s the best way to lift the wood trim? Cheers Sham
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    W126 500 SEC battery going flat within days

    Hi The battery on my SEC goes flat within a few days The battery was replaced last week and the break down folks checked it and said it was fine Do you know of any common problems with this Merc model that could be causing the battery to discharge so quickly? Also, I hear the pump leaking...
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    Will the 8-hole alloys fit on my W126 500 SEC?

    Hi This is my first post, so here we go... I have some 8-hole alloys (ET34 8Jx16H2), which I would like to put on my 500 SEC. My current wheels are the Mexican hat type ET25 7Jx15H2 Can I put the 8-hole ones on my SEC? If so, any idea what size spacers and bolts I...
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