New 2009 SLK 55 AMG Owner

Jigy · 10-25-2011, 06:24 PM

Hello,

I just got my first MB 2009 SLK 55 AMG and I gotta say I love it! The car is a great ride and I'm very happy I ended up choosing the AMG series.

I have a couple of questions hoping to get some assistance on.

A) The car unfortunately came without an Owners Manual, and just like an IT guy I'm looking at the nav communication and entertainment center and I'm wondering is there any update for the system? and is it something I can do or do I need to take it to the Mercedes repair center for that.

B) I tried tinkering around seeing if I can have it stream music from my iPhone using Bluetooth but couldn't is there a way to do such a thing?

C) I heard you can SuperCharge the SLK 55 AMG just out of curiousity has anyone done this before what do they think?

Thanks!
Tim

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Klinh · 10-25-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jigy

Hello,

I just got my first MB 2009 SLK 55 AMG and I gotta say I love it! The car is a great ride and I'm very happy I ended up choosing the AMG series.

I have a couple of questions hoping to get some assistance on.

A) The car unfortunately came without an Owners Manual, and just like an IT guy I'm looking at the nav communication and entertainment center and I'm wondering is there any update for the system? and is it something I can do or do I need to take it to the Mercedes repair center for that.

B) I tried tinkering around seeing if I can have it stream music from my iPhone using Bluetooth but couldn't is there a way to do such a thing?

C) I heard you can SuperCharge the SLK 55 AMG just out of curiousity has anyone done this before what do they think?

Thanks!
Tim

Congra !!! I love the post-2009 Slk55 updated look but I'm so disappointed that the 6/4 pots AMG brake calipers is no longer standard feature. Anyway, if you use the "search" feature in this forum by type in Kleemann supercharger, you'll get all the infos you need. And if you want to see video of kleemann SC in action, just youtube it. btw, kleemann is running SC kit for $7995 until the end of the year.

Jigy · 10-25-2011, 08:41 PM

Thanks Klinh!

How about the other 2 questions? Bluetooth and updating the system (NAV/Video/Music).

Klinh · 10-25-2011, 10:19 PM

I don't have an Slk yet...........

and not an expert at these.

A) I don't think there's an update NAV system but Mercedes did just came out a 2011 updated NAV dvd for around $300. You can get the same updated dvd online for around $200.

B) Since you have the NAV system, you will need the cable and goes throught the NAV to activated it. You really need a User's Manual. When I bought my C350 3 months ago, the dealer went through and activated my iPhone and I were able to stream music from my iPhone using Bluetooth.

wawy · 10-25-2011, 11:54 PM

Nice Ride

Havoc · 10-26-2011, 07:15 AM

Congrats and welcome aboard!

I'm not sure of the specific functions of your 2009 R171 Command Unit, but I doubt it'll allow you to stream music from your iPhone using Bluetooth in it's stock form. I purchased this Bluetooth and Ipod Integration System from the SLKStore.com. It is expensive, but it works great! My stock Command Unit didn't come with the iPod/iPhone integration connection, but now I can stream music from most mobile devices and even Apps from my iPhone like Pandora.

Here check it out..
http://www.slkstore.com/product.php?...cat=284&page=1

She's a beauty!

Klinh · 10-26-2011, 02:36 PM

One more thing to check, if you have cables sticking out by the side of your cd changer then you good and just need to activate it.

Jigy · 11-22-2011, 03:17 PM

Hey sorry for the delay posting back, but I wasn't aware that the system stop sending me emails after the 1st response ....

Thank you all for your comments I really appreciate them. I just dropped the car off at the dealer for Service D and see if there is a Command upgrade to do and how much it'll cost.

I'm looking at the SLKStore parts that is cool thanks!

xpl0sive · 11-22-2011, 07:00 PM

i use moBridge for streaming music from my iphone over bluetooth, works great

Jigy · 11-22-2011, 07:31 PM

According to their website they don't have anything compatible with anything higher than 08.

C280 Sport · 11-24-2011, 11:28 PM

Sweet looking SLK you have there. Congrats and best of luck with it!

Jigy · 11-25-2011, 08:09 PM

Thanks! kinda sucks I have to put it in the garage for the next 3-4 months as here in Montana it gets a bit too icey to drive a RWD, and I'd rather not go Ice skating with it.

Also, one thing I'd like to add for all those tall potential owners. I'm a 6'4" and it's comfortable to drive, I actually have more headspace than in my Jeep SUV. It is a bit snuggy and you'd feel a bit old trying to get out of the car, but it's certainly not uncomfortable.

Jigy · 11-29-2011, 08:25 PM

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10-25-2011, 11:54 PM	#5
wawy MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Western Canada Posts: 1,525 Drives: 2006 C55 AMG	Nice Ride __________________ 2006 Diamond Black C55 AMG RENNtech Monolites 19x8.5/9.5 with Toyo Proxies T1R RENNtech Carbon Fiber Airbox Resonator delete, XPEL paint protection, Black side markers... RENNtech airbox dyno: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c32-am...dent-dyno.html Previous: 2002 C32 AMG 2003 C320 2002 C230 1998 BMW323is

10-26-2011, 07:15 AM	#6
Havoc MBWorld Fanatic! 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class My Garage Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,581 Drives: 2005 SL55 ///AMG 2006 SLK55 ///AMG P030 2013 Ducati Diavel ///AMG	Congrats and welcome aboard! I'm not sure of the specific functions of your 2009 R171 Command Unit, but I doubt it'll allow you to stream music from your iPhone using Bluetooth in it's stock form. I purchased this Bluetooth and Ipod Integration System from the SLKStore.com. It is expensive, but it works great! My stock Command Unit didn't come with the iPod/iPhone integration connection, but now I can stream music from most mobile devices and even Apps from my iPhone like Pandora. Here check it out.. http://www.slkstore.com/product.php?...cat=284&page=1 She's a beauty! __________________ 2005 SL55 AMG_______________________2006 SLK55 AMG P030 Mods and Pictures SL55 Build Thread SLK55 Build Thread Ducati Diavel AMG Thread Last edited by Havoc; 10-26-2011 at 09:36 AM.

11-24-2011, 11:28 PM	#11
C280 Sport MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Saratoga,Springs New York and Sarasota, Florida. Posts: 1,231 Drives: 2011 E350 4M, 2006 CL600,05 C240 4M,02 E320, 87 420SEL. Other non MB's :)	Sweet looking SLK you have there. Congrats and best of luck with it! __________________ 2011 E350 4Matic. 2006 CL600 2005 C240 4Matic 2002 E320 1987 420SEL

11-25-2011, 08:09 PM	#12
Jigy Newbie 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 SLK 55 AMG, 2010 ML350 4MATIC	Thanks! kinda sucks I have to put it in the garage for the next 3-4 months as here in Montana it gets a bit too icey to drive a RWD, and I'd rather not go Ice skating with it. Also, one thing I'd like to add for all those tall potential owners. I'm a 6'4" and it's comfortable to drive, I actually have more headspace than in my Jeep SUV. It is a bit snuggy and you'd feel a bit old trying to get out of the car, but it's certainly not uncomfortable. Last edited by Jigy; 11-25-2011 at 08:13 PM.

11-29-2011, 08:25 PM	#13
Jigy Newbie 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 SLK 55 AMG, 2010 ML350 4MATIC	. Last edited by Jigy; 11-29-2011 at 08:27 PM.

10-25-2011, 08:41 PM	#3
Jigy Newbie 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 SLK 55 AMG, 2010 ML350 4MATIC	Thanks Klinh! How about the other 2 questions? Bluetooth and updating the system (NAV/Video/Music).

10-25-2011, 10:19 PM	#4
Klinh MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,733 Drives: Slk55, Clk500 Cab., C350, Civic	I don't have an Slk yet........... and not an expert at these. A) I don't think there's an update NAV system but Mercedes did just came out a 2011 updated NAV dvd for around $300. You can get the same updated dvd online for around $200. B) Since you have the NAV system, you will need the cable and goes throught the NAV to activated it. You really need a User's Manual. When I bought my C350 3 months ago, the dealer went through and activated my iPhone and I were able to stream music from my iPhone using Bluetooth.

10-26-2011, 02:36 PM	#7
Klinh MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,733 Drives: Slk55, Clk500 Cab., C350, Civic	One more thing to check, if you have cables sticking out by the side of your cd changer then you good and just need to activate it.

11-22-2011, 03:17 PM	#8
Jigy Newbie 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 SLK 55 AMG, 2010 ML350 4MATIC	Hey sorry for the delay posting back, but I wasn't aware that the system stop sending me emails after the 1st response .... Thank you all for your comments I really appreciate them. I just dropped the car off at the dealer for Service D and see if there is a Command upgrade to do and how much it'll cost. I'm looking at the SLKStore parts that is cool thanks!

11-22-2011, 07:00 PM	#9
xpl0sive Super Member 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 834 Drives: CLS55 AMG	i use moBridge for streaming music from my iphone over bluetooth, works great

11-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#10
Jigy Newbie 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 SLK 55 AMG, 2010 ML350 4MATIC	According to their website they don't have anything compatible with anything higher than 08.

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