r171

I have seen someone put a W202 engine in a W201. Can I do the same on a SLK? Thereafter do I need to notify DVLA for the modification?

Very nice IMO, makes the SLK more 'Upmarket' if you ask me :cool: That said, the last picture makes it look slightly odd... mmm ;) Edit: Doh! was meant for the NEWS section! - that'll learn me to post at stupid o'clock after having beers

Hello. I need in the next days to install the Anti Teft Satellite Tracking Allarm System in my car since I'm obliged to. I will place the box and the two antenna (Sat and GSM Phone) down under the foot box of the passenger seat. But I need help. I need to find 3 cable. 1 Positive alway On 1...

ive fitted these alloys (part no B66471335) to my w202 c200. had a puncture today and discovered that my spare, though the same size tyre (205/55/16), requires longer wheel nuts! so, either looking for an alloy as a spare (or as a last resort, a set of nuts to fit the spare)? my alloys look...

I first did this mod to the earliest SLK R171. ========================================================= NOTE: if you are doing the rain sensor you may as well do a dimming mirror. ========================================================= a) Every R171 SLK can have a rain sensor...

I have a 2006 SLK R171 with Audio 20 installed, I am trying to install a Parrot CK3100 with Parrot steering wheel controller. Can someone tell me where to connect Mute connection and where do I pick up the Canbus High & Low. The Parrot manual says pin 9 & 11 are the correct pins from the back of...

I have just noticed my glove box light is not working in our R171. Tried playing with the plastic cover to see if I could remove it and it will not budge. Can anyone tell me how to remove the cover so I can change the bulb or is this a trip to the dealer? Any idea what bulb it takes...

Hey everybody, I am planning on adding the E55 S/C to my SLK55 with Brabus B55 kit fitted, i have a rough plan fleshed out involving a new engine harness and ECU along with a few changes to the pinouts in some of the inputs to the ECU from the chassis and of course adding all the gear needed...

Hi there, i bought some wheels on ebay for my 2000 slk. the ones i bought claim to be original mercedes thought i cannot find them on official wheels catalog of mersedes and they are front 7.5jx 17 ET 36 rear 8.5jx 17 ET30 after i found the official catalog it metions that the old slk uses the...

got my new wheels at the weekend :bannana: and got a perspex wind deflector quickly fitted.. flying down the A55 (within speed limits:p ) and the thing starts vibrating and moving around. Pulled in and the damn thing does not appear to 'click' together very well.. anyone had the same experience...

Any use to anyone? It's in Obsidian Black, looks good... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SLK-R171-AMG-Rear-Spoiler-Met-Black-Ready-to-Fit_W0QQitemZ260083444544

Hey everyone, In the boot of a friend's SLK there is a black foam block kicking around. It has the following part number: A1716840196 Does anyone have any idea what its for and where its supposed to go? Many thanks, Tigger

Hi, Does anyone have the part number for the plastic wind deflector that comes as an option on the SLK? I want to get one but I am appalled at how useless MB after sales really is. I have rung up 2 local dealers and requested a price and they keep telling me it's £85. When I mention to...

Hi does anybody have a rear bumper for a R171 SLK AMG for sale or could anybody point me in the right direction, Thanks BJAZZZ

Nice mod for someone? AMG Exhaust

BEFORE Extremely expensive and fragile electronics removed Careful dismantling of the core elements New switch and lever in place Column back in one piece Trunk resident electronics Navigation control by voice (including house number entry) Radio control...

Don't know how many members have the new SLK or would want to mod it ... But here it is :- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-R171-New-Model-SLK-AMG-Exhaust-System_W0QQitemZ4602571958QQcategoryZ10398QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 0 feedback from the seller - so caveat emptor if you bid on it ...

I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with their factory fitted CD changer in that it doesn't work! I had been using it happily with 4 CDs in but one day in a hurry ejected compartment 3, without replacing it with another CD - now it will not work. When I press any buttons the COMAND...

anyone have the part number for the 18" r171 rear 8.5J alloy please appreciated, thanks!

with or without tyre, only 1 required cheers