SLK/R170: Proud New SLK 320 Owner!
11-22-2007, 11:53 AM
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Proud New SLK 320 Owner!
This is my first time here, and I'd like to introduce myself. Name is Rob, and I've been a member for awhile. I just decided yesterday to buy myself an SLK 320 from a friend. He was going through a divorce, needed the money, and sold it to me AS-IS. Anyways, I bought it and now I want to make it the best SLK out there. Plans include engine mods, wheel-tire combos, and new headlamps, plus a stereo system. But first thing's first, this thing was MISTREATED!
Theres a few body dings, but that's no problem. The switch for the convertible is broken, and the center console swinging door doesn't latch, to name a few. The interior plastic parts' paint is scratched off, theres a bulb out/missing from behind the speedometer cluster, and there's no rear cd changer.
Besides that, when I take off from a stopped position, and my hand is on the shifter knob (it's an automatic), I can literally feel the transmission knob shifting around. Feels like a mount is off. Anyways, I am very happy with this car, but was hoping maybe some people here could lend a hand, suggestions, anywhere I can go to get SLK parts. Or someone could suggest a few websites that sell aftermarket SLK parts.
Anyways, hope I learn a lot from this forum! Thanks!
Theres a few body dings, but that's no problem. The switch for the convertible is broken, and the center console swinging door doesn't latch, to name a few. The interior plastic parts' paint is scratched off, theres a bulb out/missing from behind the speedometer cluster, and there's no rear cd changer.
Besides that, when I take off from a stopped position, and my hand is on the shifter knob (it's an automatic), I can literally feel the transmission knob shifting around. Feels like a mount is off. Anyways, I am very happy with this car, but was hoping maybe some people here could lend a hand, suggestions, anywhere I can go to get SLK parts. Or someone could suggest a few websites that sell aftermarket SLK parts.
Anyways, hope I learn a lot from this forum! Thanks!
11-28-2007, 04:59 PM
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I just got the interior "plastic between the seats", glove box, and top center above the mirror where the top touches all redone at the dealer for under $250. It looks brand new inside. Haven't done any aftermarket. I want to have the computer reprogrammed, add a pulley kit, and larger intake for the supercharger but not having any luck finding someone to do the work in the Washington DC area.
11-30-2007, 01:52 PM
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Does the knob twist around on the shaft. It could be broken inside. I changed my wood trim to Special Edition trim and changed my shift knob for the AMG black burl wood so if you want to buy my original parts to replace the broken ones, let me know.
This is my first time here, and I'd like to introduce myself. Name is Rob, and I've been a member for awhile. I just decided yesterday to buy myself an SLK 320 from a friend. He was going through a divorce, needed the money, and sold it to me AS-IS. Anyways, I bought it and now I want to make it the best SLK out there. Plans include engine mods, wheel-tire combos, and new headlamps, plus a stereo system. But first thing's first, this thing was MISTREATED!
Theres a few body dings, but that's no problem. The switch for the convertible is broken, and the center console swinging door doesn't latch, to name a few. The interior plastic parts' paint is scratched off, theres a bulb out/missing from behind the speedometer cluster, and there's no rear cd changer.
Besides that, when I take off from a stopped position, and my hand is on the shifter knob (it's an automatic), I can literally feel the transmission knob shifting around. Feels like a mount is off. Anyways, I am very happy with this car, but was hoping maybe some people here could lend a hand, suggestions, anywhere I can go to get SLK parts. Or someone could suggest a few websites that sell aftermarket SLK parts.
Anyways, hope I learn a lot from this forum! Thanks!
Theres a few body dings, but that's no problem. The switch for the convertible is broken, and the center console swinging door doesn't latch, to name a few. The interior plastic parts' paint is scratched off, theres a bulb out/missing from behind the speedometer cluster, and there's no rear cd changer.
Besides that, when I take off from a stopped position, and my hand is on the shifter knob (it's an automatic), I can literally feel the transmission knob shifting around. Feels like a mount is off. Anyways, I am very happy with this car, but was hoping maybe some people here could lend a hand, suggestions, anywhere I can go to get SLK parts. Or someone could suggest a few websites that sell aftermarket SLK parts.
Anyways, hope I learn a lot from this forum! Thanks!
12-06-2007, 11:34 AM
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I just got the interior "plastic between the seats", glove box, and top center above the mirror where the top touches all redone at the dealer for under $250. It looks brand new inside. Haven't done any aftermarket. I want to have the computer reprogrammed, add a pulley kit, and larger intake for the supercharger but not having any luck finding someone to do the work in the Washington DC area.
