SLK/R171: New Cupholder
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New Cupholder
As many have mentioned, the factory cup holder in the SLK is in an awkward position. It's too high and too close to the electronics in the vertical center console. I've been looking for something to use that wouldn't require any modifications. I found it at Wal*Mart for less than $5.00. It's a dual cup holder that simply slides in between the right side of the console and the passenger seat. Good grip, it doesn't move. Pictures attached. Will post in both MB forums.
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errr....something doesn't look right ??
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Don't understand the obsession with cupholders...
I don't feel safe knowing there's a cup sloshing around inside my car. I find the side pockets take a coke bottle just fine, and since you can close the top, I leave it there. Much more secure and no risk of it flying out if you take a corner too tightly.
The cupholder gadget above looks good, but it looks out of place in the SLK. It kills the finer lines of the interior in my opinion. But if it works for you, all the better
I don't feel safe knowing there's a cup sloshing around inside my car. I find the side pockets take a coke bottle just fine, and since you can close the top, I leave it there. Much more secure and no risk of it flying out if you take a corner too tightly.
The cupholder gadget above looks good, but it looks out of place in the SLK. It kills the finer lines of the interior in my opinion. But if it works for you, all the better
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Don't understand the obsession with cupholders...
I don't feel safe knowing there's a cup sloshing around inside my car. I find the side pockets take a coke bottle just fine, and since you can close the top, I leave it there. Much more secure and no risk of it flying out if you take a corner too tightly.
The cupholder gadget above looks good, but it looks out of place in the SLK. It kills the finer lines of the interior in my opinion. But if it works for you, all the better
I don't feel safe knowing there's a cup sloshing around inside my car. I find the side pockets take a coke bottle just fine, and since you can close the top, I leave it there. Much more secure and no risk of it flying out if you take a corner too tightly.
The cupholder gadget above looks good, but it looks out of place in the SLK. It kills the finer lines of the interior in my opinion. But if it works for you, all the better
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I have the much maligned cup holder in my car. Whilst I don't use it for drinks it holds my Sat-Nav unit in just the right place. Saves me £2000 for COMAND !!
I have just bought the SLK55 and had the dealer transfer the cupholder from my SLK350.
I have just bought the SLK55 and had the dealer transfer the cupholder from my SLK350.
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Originally Posted by Shinigami
Don't understand the obsession with cupholders...
I don't feel safe knowing there's a cup sloshing around inside my car. I find the side pockets take a coke bottle just fine, and since you can close the top, I leave it there. Much more secure and no risk of it flying out if you take a corner too tightly.
I don't feel safe knowing there's a cup sloshing around inside my car. I find the side pockets take a coke bottle just fine, and since you can close the top, I leave it there. Much more secure and no risk of it flying out if you take a corner too tightly.
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Personally, I like it. Assuming that the passenger isn't too wide at the thighs, then it shouldn't interfere with them while they're in the seat. The cupholder is one of the few things in the SLK that we don't like. Granted, we don't do much eating or drinking in the car but it's still nice to have somewhere COMFORTABLE to put a cup/bottle when you do have a drink.
Next time we're in Wal-Mart, we'll have to check them out. Thanks -1-.
Next time we're in Wal-Mart, we'll have to check them out. Thanks -1-.
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Funny, I too do not condone drinking in my car. However, on long trips I like to have a couple water bottles. That drink carrier may not be fashionable, but it looks alot better than two bottles 'on top of the dash!' I hate Walmart and most everything about it... but I guess I'll HAVE to go in, make a $5 purchase and leave. I'll just keep that thing in the trunk and simply pull it out on long trips. Besides, I removed the spare tire long ago.
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Originally Posted by Maverick
Does anyone know the Walmart Skew or Part number for it? Or does it have a brand name? I cannot find it on the Walmart website.
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I hope these pictures help.
Wedgie Autocupholder from Auto Barn
(For those of us who do not particularly like Walmart, for whatever reason or reasons.)
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When I had my older SLK, I was able to snuggly fit a larger coke or water bottle between the middle area and the corner of a seat. It wouldn't budge, and I just left it there.
In the new SLK, the way I set the seats means that there's not enough space for a bottle. But I don't usually carry huge bottles around with me, so it's no big loss.
But yeah, it would be nice to have a proper holder option. The stuff that comes in a Z4 is quite nice, it's out of the way and seems to work quite well.
I never sit in a car with a starbucks coffee cup or similar, it's just too risky.
In the new SLK, the way I set the seats means that there's not enough space for a bottle. But I don't usually carry huge bottles around with me, so it's no big loss.
But yeah, it would be nice to have a proper holder option. The stuff that comes in a Z4 is quite nice, it's out of the way and seems to work quite well.
I never sit in a car with a starbucks coffee cup or similar, it's just too risky.
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I never sit in a car with a starbucks coffee cup or similar, it's just too risky.
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Originally Posted by -1-
OK, specifically, what doesn't look right?
The cup holder is a nice option to know about. The current location above key electronics is quite problematic. MB could improve it at least a little if the base of the cupholder was solid and collected any droplets vs letting them fall into the CD opening and buttons. I do drink (yes, even lattes) in the car and I need a cupholder.
Actually my main reason fopr contacting you is that your photo shows your SLK has a six speed. I would like to know how smooth your gear shift is into 1 and through your gear range. My 350 was amazingly smooth for the first several hundred miles and then it changed all on its own. It now feels like my previosu SLK 320 which was rough when put into the lower gears particularly. I have even had a new manual transmission put in and only the reverse improved. All that I have read about the manual SLK350 suggests my initial experience of an almost silky smooth movement into gear was what should be the norm so I am looking for feedback from others like yourself to see how you would rate your gear box.
There are not many six speeds around my area so I have not been able to drive another for comparison. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by TopDown
Hello "1",
The cup holder is a nice option to know about. The current location above key electronics is quite problematic. MB could improve it at least a little if the base of the cupholder was solid and collected any droplets vs letting them fall into the CD opening and buttons. I do drink (yes, even lattes) in the car and I need a cupholder.
Actually my main reason fopr contacting you is that your photo shows your SLK has a six speed. I would like to know how smooth your gear shift is into 1 and through your gear range. My 350 was amazingly smooth for the first several hundred miles and then it changed all on its own. It now feels like my previosu SLK 320 which was rough when put into the lower gears particularly. I have even had a new manual transmission put in and only the reverse improved. All that I have read about the manual SLK350 suggests my initial experience of an almost silky smooth movement into gear was what should be the norm so I am looking for feedback from others like yourself to see how you would rate your gear box.
There are not many six speeds around my area so I have not been able to drive another for comparison. Thanks.
The cup holder is a nice option to know about. The current location above key electronics is quite problematic. MB could improve it at least a little if the base of the cupholder was solid and collected any droplets vs letting them fall into the CD opening and buttons. I do drink (yes, even lattes) in the car and I need a cupholder.
Actually my main reason fopr contacting you is that your photo shows your SLK has a six speed. I would like to know how smooth your gear shift is into 1 and through your gear range. My 350 was amazingly smooth for the first several hundred miles and then it changed all on its own. It now feels like my previosu SLK 320 which was rough when put into the lower gears particularly. I have even had a new manual transmission put in and only the reverse improved. All that I have read about the manual SLK350 suggests my initial experience of an almost silky smooth movement into gear was what should be the norm so I am looking for feedback from others like yourself to see how you would rate your gear box.
There are not many six speeds around my area so I have not been able to drive another for comparison. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by -1-
No complaints with the operation of the manual transmission. Regardless, still wouldn't consider an auto in the SLK 280/350. We're extremely happy with this vehicle.
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Originally Posted by TopDown
Hello "1",
My 350 was amazingly smooth for the first several hundred miles and then it changed all on its own. It now feels like my previosu SLK 320 which was rough when put into the lower gears particularly. I have even had a new manual transmission put in and only the reverse improved. All that I have read about the manual SLK350 suggests my initial experience of an almost silky smooth movement into gear was what should be the norm so I am looking for feedback from others like yourself to see how you would rate your gear box.
There are not many six speeds around my area so I have not been able to drive another for comparison. Thanks.
My 350 was amazingly smooth for the first several hundred miles and then it changed all on its own. It now feels like my previosu SLK 320 which was rough when put into the lower gears particularly. I have even had a new manual transmission put in and only the reverse improved. All that I have read about the manual SLK350 suggests my initial experience of an almost silky smooth movement into gear was what should be the norm so I am looking for feedback from others like yourself to see how you would rate your gear box.
There are not many six speeds around my area so I have not been able to drive another for comparison. Thanks.
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HOW TO REMOVE OLD CUPHOLDER ?
2005 SLK
I HAVE THE PULL OUT DOUBLE CUP HOLDER TYPE IN FRONT OF THE CENTER AC VENTS
I AM BRUCE LAYER
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PHONE 713 504 2207
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I HAVE THE PULL OUT DOUBLE CUP HOLDER TYPE IN FRONT OF THE CENTER AC VENTS
I AM BRUCE LAYER
EMAIL rrman9999@yahoo.com
PHONE 713 504 2207
PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU CAN
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I have a 2005 SLK AMG 5.5 How do I remove the old slide out 2 cup holder that opens in front of the center AC vents ?
I can be reached at rrman9999@yahoo.com Bruce
I can be reached at rrman9999@yahoo.com Bruce