2skiddy

Hi, I was thinking of getting an SLK 55 Black Series over here in the UK. Any feedback on this car welcome. Does the boot/trunk open like the standard car or does it open conventially?
Cheers.

alroumi

Yes, I believe so but the space is much smaller because of the additional modifications if memory serves me correctly. I am not sure whethere or not you can get a new one currently as its based on the pre-facelift model. The better alternative is the CLK63 BS AMG which many reviews crave about its performance,function and practicality.

lee7758

I don't think the boot space will be smaller, since the black series is not a convertable anymore!!! But I am not really sure about the boot space! I do think the SL 65 black series is better!!!

UK-C200

Yeah, well the SL65BS is £215,000, and you can't get your hands on one. The SLK55BS is £75,000 and there's one at MB Bromley, along with a 2007 CLK63BS for only £85,000.

lee7758

Luckily, you guys in Britian can get the Black series models. We don't even have the choice!!!

alroumi

You forgot that its limited to colours and options in the NA, in europe the SLK comes with parking sensors.

A' La F1

I hope you opt for the SLK Black. We have little specific information on the that car since it is unavail in U.S. So beware; you will probably get bombarded with questions...

SLK_BLK

Hi, I am an owner of a Black Series. The boot of the car opens just like a normal SLK and boot space wise, I think it has a little more since it has no fold down top.

Power wise, the car has plenty to offer but the suspension is a little too hash for the road.

lee7758

You got some photos of your car, love to see it!!!

SLK_BLK

Go to the link under my signature!

A' La F1

Thanks for the pics. Looks fantastic. I like the Novitec F430 as well. If you have a moment, it would be nice to get a shot of the Black Series headers. From what I understand, that is one of the mods that is different from the regular AMG SLK. Curious if they are short-tube or long-tube headers. Thanks.

SLK_BLK

Hi, that F430 is not Novitec but with Scuderia body kit. Not bad looking hey!

The header is a long tube design, I shall take some picture when I can.

A' La F1

As I suspected, the Black has long tube headers. I just installed short tube headers from AMS two days ago. They look fantastic and really refine the sound of the car. I will put the car on the dyno in a few weeks to see the power gains. I know that long tube headers are superior for HP gains, but I really did not want to invest that amount of $ on this car since it involves down tubes, etc.

I really could not tell that the F430 was not a Scuderia until I saw a pic of the enterior. She looks fantastic and I bet sounds delicious with that Supersprint exhaust.

Does the Black have adjustable coil-over suspension? And about the wheels; are they 8.5 inch fronts and 9.5 inch rears, or are they 10 inch rears?

Thanks much. Great collection.

SLK_BLK

Yes, the Black Series has factory coil-over suspension. and the wheels are 8.5 front 9.5 rear.

rsr911

You are my hero!!

A' La F1

Thanks much. Ok, two last questions (for now). Are the front brake rotors 360mm? Or are they larger? I also see from your pics that you changed the secondary cats. Did you try to straighten the goofy 90 degree bend in that area? I think that is my next mission; to clean up that section of the exhaust - it just does not seem efficient.

SLK_BLK

Yes, rotor is 360mm x 32mm. I didn't change to the high flow cat. as the BS units are already high flow units. I use the complete Supersprint system with X-pipe.

2skiddy

Thanks guys for the feedback on the Black Series. SLK BLK`s car looks the bizz. Does the gearbox do the car justice on the downshifts as I seem to remember it being criticised on press cars? My CLK55 has the 5 speed auto which I use in manual mode on track, and guess what it is pretty good! I am attracted to an SLK as it is more compact, the SL is just too big for me. The CLK size feels slightly big, but not by much. My biggest enemy is weight, so should I strip the CLK or get a lighter car to begin with. And no, I do not want a Caterham, before anyone suggests it! I like the CLK as it goes lots better than it looks and other people love to drive it at the track. It will be difficult to better for the money.

lee7758

Thx for sharing your black series photos! They are very nice man!!!

SLK55R

should be on this forum. do a search for slk and supersprint ... I took pics when I put them on. They look SICK.

https://mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r17...ommencing.html

SLK_BLK

Yes, the 7 speed on that car is quiet slow, I should order with a 5 speed with it, which those "AMG Ultimate Experience Asia" uses and I suspect it is the same box as yours. Also, I could order the car with all the roll cage and racing interior just like the AMG UEA model but I didn't know until I talked with AMG sales in Germany after I made the purchase. Damn... otherwise, I would go for the 5 speed and race interior.

SLK_BLK

No problem, I am glad you like them!

SLK_BLK

This is the sound of that F430 with full SS exhaust system!

http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=cyPcvipcfsY

SLK55R

I believe there are some for sale that were made for specifically an Asia race. I know renntech (ken) has a line on them. Those are the ones with 5 speed/race interior/right hand drive/ etc.

They ain't cheap though and I bet aren't street legal ... not even close.

SLK_BLK

Yes, that's right there are a number of units of SLK55 are made for the AMG UEA, but the engine is the basic 360hp only and they are street legal. You can order a Black Series with the AMG UEA features but with 400hp engine.