lishufan

Do you guys have another comments on our slk230 which will make it look even better?

Juke-box

how come your brakes are bigger than all the other slk brakes? you changed them too?

that really looks like the AMG, but i'd rather it be a real one if its gonna look like one.

lishufan

I have put an AMG 2 ports brake system with brake disc to replace the original front brakes. The result is significant. Braking efficiency is so high that may be I need to replace another bigger size front types to maintain the grip.

But the oringinal brakes are enough for stopping this small vehicle but the feeling when braking is not so linear. Also, the looking now is better. Agree?

lishufan

Here comes the closer look on the AMG brakes system.

Keng1

Well have you considered:-

- the 2001 exterior mirrors with the indicator lamps
- AMG spoiler
- and of course you can start on the interior ... GPS...DVD...brushed aluminium...

xyzpl

looks great, i would add a spoiler of some sort to it. Have you lowered your car? It looks lowered, but not enough... many another .5 inches...

lishufan

Thanks for the comment from xyzpl.

Yes, the car is lowered. Will consider to add a spoiler too. The electric ext. mirror look great too. Emm. I will take them later.

Another .5 inches may scratch the bottom when passing through the kerbs or touch the ground of some car parks in hk. What a shame !

kenny

Are those brakes bigger than the SLK32 brakes? I want those AMG calipers! haha

teck7droid

thats a cool car, What did you use to lower it? How much of a drop is that? What kind of pad does your car have. Hows the ride quality? Did you have to get new shocks? Thanks

lishufan

I change my suspension spring(lower) and replace with Bilstein shock absorber. I have not measured how much inches dropped. It is just lowered to suit my needs. There is some more to lower may be 1-1.5 inches !

Also, have the front and rear stablizer bar installed. The ride is very firm around the corners. But, I need to abandon my Dunlop SP9000 tyres and have one size up the tyres as the limit higher now. Anyone who has suggestion on what brand and size of tyres should I have?

Concerning the barkes, I would recommend to all SLK owners ! The efficiency and the limit is so high. It can stop the car with the least effort and easily. You can feel the big difference after installed the AMG brakes. The brake pad comes with the whole set.

bagwell

BEST LOOKING SLK230 I'VE EVER SEEN !!!!!!!!

the wheels make the car...

I actually think the side turn signal indicators are better, more safe, visable than the ones one the mirrors.

beantownrich

I agree, when I first saw that pic I thought the same thing about those Brabus beauties.

Not sure I agree with you on the side turn signals, but each to his own.

CHARLIEBROWN

what year is your slk?1999?2000? it is very sweet.
how much was the brake upgrade? and the suspension mods?


charlie

Tai230K

Very nice black SLK 230...but IMHO i would have just bought a SLK 32 with those mods....

lishufan

Thanks for all of the comments.

This is a 97 SLK230. I spent around US 1100 for the front brakes.
For the suspension, around US 800 with Bilstein shocks (sport version) and lowered springs.

But I think it is a little bit too hard.
Known that H&R suspension set may have better ride and comfort.

Anyone is using HR suspension set? What you comments on H&R ?

Brian_R170

What brakes are those, exactly?

lishufan

AMG 2 pots brakes system upgrade. I found the capillar is very similar with those on ML320!

Nektopoli

Nice, where are you loacted, I know the SLK didn't make it to the US until 1998 so I guess your not here, also where did you get the brakes, $1,100US sounds like a steal to me.

NO

lishufan

Yes, I am located in hk. Agree with you that the price of MB/AMG sounds like a steal but it is classic. This is my opinion only.

dumbdumb

Hey lishufan, is HK = Hong Kong? If so if you ever see a blue SLK with 18" AMG Type III passing by and someone waving at you, then you know its me... hehe

BTW, very nice car.

Brian_R170

I still don't understand. ML320 don't have 2-piston AMG brake calipers, so what brakes are those?

lishufan

Hi, dumbdumb1, Yeah, it is Hong Kong. See if we can meet on the road.

lishufan

Hi brian_R170,

I have seen a ML320 with very simliar brakes of my AMG brakes. But, there is no AMG logo on it.

Both the size and the outlooking are the same !

dumbdumb

Cool...

I am usually in the hk side more than the kowloon side. what about you?

Here is some pic of my car...

http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/sho...R170_SLK_Class

Brian_R170

OK, so I ask the question again. Where did you get your brakes and what vehicle are they from?