SLK/R170: Driving makes me numb
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Driving makes me numb
Whenever i drive my SLK over 30 MPH my hair starts to whip everywhere..... After about a 30 minute plus drive, i step out of the car and my scalp is all numb... I'm 6"0, and the seat is lowered all the way down. Have any of you guys experienced the same problem?
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Re: Driving makes me numb
Originally posted by altai1083
Whenever i drive my SLK over 30 MPH my hair starts to whip everywhere..... After about a 30 minute plus drive, i step out of the car and my scalp is all numb... I'm 6"0, and the seat is lowered all the way down. Have any of you guys experienced the same problem?
Whenever i drive my SLK over 30 MPH my hair starts to whip everywhere..... After about a 30 minute plus drive, i step out of the car and my scalp is all numb... I'm 6"0, and the seat is lowered all the way down. Have any of you guys experienced the same problem?
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Re: No Problem
Originally posted by Driller
I'm 6'4" and with my seat all the way down and back there is no problem! I do adjust the rake a little bit to ensure that it's all the way down & back.
I'm 6'4" and with my seat all the way down and back there is no problem! I do adjust the rake a little bit to ensure that it's all the way down & back.
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Originally posted by Nektopoli
Do you have the wind screen attached ?
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Do you have the wind screen attached ?
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Originally posted by altai1083
No idea what a windscreen is..... I assume it deflects wind... I doubt i have one if it didn't come with the car....
No idea what a windscreen is..... I assume it deflects wind... I doubt i have one if it didn't come with the car....
If your car is still under warranty, then get the dealer to get you one. If not, then call the dealer and find out how much it will cost you. You can also get plexiglass ones which I understand are much better but you'll need to search the net for those ( I think myroadster.net sells them).
Seriously, you need this piece of gear! I use it all the time unless I'm cruising at low speeds.
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Thanks but the wind hitting my head isn't rolling from the front to the back but from up top....When i slouch alll the way back i don't have that problem..... i think i'll just start slouching back when i drive... the windscreen looks very useful to stop noise... i'll look into it....
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The mesh windscreen that comes with the car still might help because it'll keep the airflow higher above your head. You also might want to check into the WSA 2000 windscreen available from www.myroadster.net. It's the best SLK windscreen on the market.
