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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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Hello all, Just a quick introduction, I’m Olivier and amongst a couple of other cars and motorcycles I drive a 2011 c180 coupé.



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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 03:10 PM
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Welcome Oliver!

Thank you very much the introduction and the great photo!

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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 04:46 PM
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Hello All!

I am Dan and I am excited to hear more about MB world and its denizens. I bought a 2007 SL550 this summer and after a couple of vario retractable roof hydraulic cylinders failures :-(, I decided to take on changing the pump and all 11 cylinders (rebuilt by Top Hydraulics). Although it was a tedious process the darn top runs like it is show room new! The following is my car:


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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 05:17 PM
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Welcome Dan!

We are very glad to have you in the Community!

Wow on your R230 it is gorgeous, thank you for the photo!

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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 05:19 PM
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Thanks Bob. Have a great rest of the week.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dmandli
Hello All!

I am Dan and I am excited to hear more about MB world and its denizens. I bought a 2007 SL550 this summer and after a couple of vario retractable roof hydraulic cylinders failures :-(, I decided to take on changing the pump and all 11 cylinders (rebuilt by Top Hydraulics). Although it was a tedious process the darn top runs like it is show room new! The following is my car:

Great looking SL!
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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 05:26 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Olivier! Thanks for joining us. This forum really is a ton of help. With a little bit of research you can find an answer to all your questions. Enjoy your time here!
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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 09:34 AM
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Thank you, Chassis.
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Beautiful C180! Thanks for sharing.
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