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  1. John757

    SL55AMG whaich brand rear tyres ?

    Had the Pilot 3s fitted to the rear today... they feel great at normal driving speeds.. when they are scrubbed in.. I may explore further ;)
  2. John757

    SL55AMG whaich brand rear tyres ?

    I have had poor experience with Costco tyre fitters... my son had new front tyres there on his front wheel drive car. They insisted ( their policy) to swap the 'new' tyres onto the back of his car and put his half worn ones on the front... which I dissagreed with as the front does the steering...
  3. John757

    M113 rough idle no fault codes.

    Harmonic Balancer The Crank pulley wheel is fitted on with a rubber bushing that can perish and wobble. Common on M113 non supercharged engines
  4. John757

    SL55AMG whaich brand rear tyres ?

    Thank you.. all Costco don't stock the right size for my rears... :( Pilot Sport 4s not available in 18inch that I can see near me.... :( Booked in to local tyre Garage for Friday for some fresh rear Michelin Pilot Sport 3s :D
  5. John757

    SL55AMG whaich brand rear tyres ?

    The Michelin Pilot sport 3 s are tempting me the most..
  6. John757

    SL55AMG whaich brand rear tyres ?

    Hi all, Can owners of SL55AMG 's advise me what brand of rear tyres you are currently using... and your opinions please, on what give the best wear/performance/comfort vs cost. My car is a 2003 R230 SL55AMG currently on Goodyear Eagle 285/35R 18s on original turbine wheels. I see Pirelli P...
  7. John757

    I’ve finally taken the plunge and bought my dream SL55 AMG

    Welcome.. congratulations on your purchase of the iconic SL55AMG.. I have owned mine 3 years now... its an occasion every time I drive it... search the forum for the seal at the bottom of the rear window.. it can leak water into the boot and there are a lot of electrical components in there...
  8. John757

    Re-programming ignition key R230 SL

    this might work 😬 Post in thread 'R230 Sl350 20014 - remotes (RF) not working' R230 Sl350 20014 - remotes (RF) not working | Electronics and Audio
  9. John757

    2011 cherished Number For Sale (UK)

    Price reduced to £700 includes transfer fee
  10. John757

    C207 E350Cdi 2010 cant set correct date in Command system.

    So this is a common issue... ? Ho hum :wallbash:
  11. John757

    C207 E350Cdi 2010 cant set correct date in Command system.

    All Navigation systems are working.. Maps are out of date.. last update 2013
  12. John757

    C207 E350Cdi 2010 cant set correct date in Command system.

    Yes, I set the time zone for Great Britain. Date is the issue.
  13. John757

    C207 E350Cdi 2010 cant set correct date in Command system.

    Recently a week before the daylight savings change this month my C207 changed the time back an hour.. which in the 13 years I've had it.. it has never done incorrectly. I looked at the date in Command and it was wrong showing 14.03.04 now this is a 2010 model and there is no obvious way to...
  14. John757

    Puzzling message re lights

    I had a simular issue a few years ago on my e350 coupe, my indi diagnosed chaffed wires at the boot hinge, causing intermittent faults coming up on the dash. Some small repairs were done to the loom £80 later.. not had a reoccurrence. Hope this helps.
  15. John757

    Kleemann SLK 55K S8

    Telsa Vs McLaren..
  16. John757

    Victoria Plum into administration

    I had a delivery from them at the end of August.. used them many times, always were reliable , I think I had a lucky break..I received my £1,300 order.
  17. John757

    W123 Vacuum Progress….

    This might help :)
  18. John757

    Wheel spacers

    I have had 15mm H&R bolt-through 'hub centric' wheel spacers with 15mm longer H&R bolts on My G wagen for past 6 years, not a problem with Insurance Co.. all declared, no premium increase.
  19. John757

    SL Winter Storage

    Hi and welcome.. I store my SL55AMG in the Garage over the winter and usually do this. 1. Full tank of fuel 2. Tyres inflated to max recommended 3. Car washed and put under a breathable cover 4. Trickle charger on battery.. CTEK 5. SORN Air chamber sounds great.
  20. John757

    Insurance is a JOKE

    When We bought our 2023 Audi SQ5 MHEV in Feb, we were being quoted £850 for comp insurance. we did a vehicle change to the SQ5 on the wife's AA insurance cover from her Merc E350 for £99 changing fee for the remaining 8months of the policy ( initial premium on the E350 was £280.) (E350...
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