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Hi All. SL500 R230 (2002) Front upper wishbone ball joints have expired, this is the 2nd time in a fairly short time due to replacing the originals on 90k miles with a 2nd hand pair of unknown age. My reason for choosing used parts is down to the manufacturing method of the arm & subsequent cost...

Hi Guys. I know this has been covered many times but each thread I have read has slightly different symptoms, so here is what I am seeing. 2002, SL500 (R230) 104000Miles. car used mainly for daily short trips (waste of a great car really) 1st symptom was "electric consumers are offline" alert...

Hi All. Just testing the water really, I'm still not convinced about selling the SL but fancy a change. I'm looking for £8500 for her. Here are the details... Current owner since 14/01/2012 Mercedes SL500 (R230) 1st registered 15/08/2002 M113 V8, 5 Litre, Petrol, 300BHP 5...

Hi All. Wonder if anyone can help me on this one. My SL500 (on 90k miles) has started to feel a bit vague & wobbly, it's not terrible but just doesn't feel like it should. I can't really tell which end is causing the problem but it feels like the back nearside (UK) I'm hoping it's not a boingy...

I have a R230 SL500, the engine & drive is lovely but I do think it could have a bit better throttle response. The Sprintbooster product has been suggested as fitting the bill but I have had a negative review. Any thoughts ? good or bad. Cheers. Goody.

Hi All. This is a bit of an odd one but hopefully someone may be able to point me in the right direction. When I sold my CLK500 the guy that bought it said that the first thing he would do was have a device installed that improved auto gearbox response, presumably on kick-down, even though the...

Hi All I bought a Viseoo MBU1000 early this year & it worked fine with my Nokia E71, (once I'd read the instructions instead of thinking I could sort it in a blokey way) I have changed phones to an iPhone 4s, can I / how do I set up the viseoo to suit the new phone or do I need a new product ( I...

Hi all. As the thread title, what are the best tyres for the 2002 SL500 (R230) ? I currently have Conti's front 255/40/18 & rear 285/35/18. My experience of Conti's are that they wear quick on the fronts around the outer edge. This is based on my previous C classes that scrubbed horribly...

Hi Guys. Does anyone need some front springs for their CLK ? These are for sale on gaybay (I hadn't had enough posts to sell them on here) Front springs (2 springs) only from the Eibach 'Pro Kit' range E10-25-001-02-22 (Pro Kit part #) These are suitable for the: W209 CLK Coupe & Cabriolet...

Hi All. How do you remove the R230 rear centre console panel to gain access to the Nokia controller, I had a quick look last night but didn't really get going with it. If anyone knows it might save me a bit of grief later on when I have another look. I need to check the number on the controller...

Hi All. I would like to fit my Nokia E71 into my SL500 (R230) 2002. The car already has a Nokia 6310i fitted with the cradle in the armrest, but it does not want to work for some reason so I might as well use my E71, but how? I have found a cradle (A2048204251) to suit my E71, but what else will...

Hi all. I found this website while I had my CLK, It appears to have some useful stuff for other models. bayhas.com - /mercedes/ regards, Goody.

What have I done !!!!! Finally bitten the bullet & sold the CLK500, advertised it this morning & the first person to ring came straight round & bought it, sold it a bit too cheap methinks. Anyway, as one door closes another one opens, hopefully with a R230 on the otherside. Regards. Goody.

Hi All. I'm thinking of lowering my CLK 500 (96k miles) all round a little bit, nothing drastic, about 20mm to 30mm. The ride has gone a little bit soggy & almost vague (regardless of road condition) but does seem OK ish when pushed mid corner just not very happy in & out. not quite how I feel...

Hi All. Kind of a newbie. I have been here before as Goody but I can't for the life of me remeber the actual username & password I had (doh!!) I have a 2003 CLK500 Avantgarde, I also have a Nokia E71. How can I get the two to bond as one ?? I have seen a cradle that "simply clicks into the...