Newb pondering a slk55 amg
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Newb pondering a slk55 amg
As the title says,i'm looking at going to a 2 door for my weekend car.Do I need the nav?Should I try to get into an 07+?Any general opinions on modding?My V has all the bolt ons.How pricey are mods for these cars?Any help is awesome.
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Target should be for a 2007 SLK 55. Still has the BIG brakes, paddle shifts, and more warranty than 2005 or 2006. More options are best. I have a 2005 and recently purchased an extended warranty. Consider a 2005 or 2006 if the price, mileage, and options are right. Car is OK for me without performance mods.
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What he said! If you are looking for a easily mod-able car, then the SLK is probably not the best choice - other than some exhaust upgrades (not really cheap), and some very expensive bolt-on's (supercharger) - there's not a lot there IMHO - certainly nothing like the CTSV's price per hp.
Ride on a '55 is nothing like the CTSV, much harsher - so take it for a spin. If you find one with the 030 package, it's even stiffer.
NAV on a MB is iffy - try one out before you make a decision there. For me air-scarf and BiXenon are must haves. COMAND is nice if you want to add an iPod later. CD Changer is a pain, as it renders the glove box useless.
Pop over to slkworld.com, lots of great people over there with '55's to help steer your the right way.
Ride on a '55 is nothing like the CTSV, much harsher - so take it for a spin. If you find one with the 030 package, it's even stiffer.
NAV on a MB is iffy - try one out before you make a decision there. For me air-scarf and BiXenon are must haves. COMAND is nice if you want to add an iPod later. CD Changer is a pain, as it renders the glove box useless.
Pop over to slkworld.com, lots of great people over there with '55's to help steer your the right way.
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You mentioned a supercharger,I have a magnacharger on my V, a lotta bang for the buck IMO.Any centerfugal turbo kits out there for the slk's?I have seen roots style huffers on slks on utube.I'll check out the other site,thanks for the link!
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Test drove a SLK55 in Alb over the weekend,nice car but maybe a bit small.Car ran good,everything worked but appeared that it lived outside.On the lot was also a SL55 AMG,forget year,the wife liked the styling better.Maybe the longer wheelbase is the direction i'm heading?My biggest concern is the auto trans,I have been shifting gears for a long time.I am wanting an auto trans so the wife can drive also,teaching her to drive a stick is hopeless!
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I would have to agree on getting an '07, w/the 030. But disagree on the modability. We get roughly a 10% increase in hp/tq on these cars. We also broaden the power band, sharpen the throttle response and get rid of that nasty speed limiter.
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I friggen love the styling of the 2 door benz,beautiful cars!However i'm even closer to putting forged internals in my caddy and upping the boost for half the cost.Maybe a smoken deal will present itself and i'll do both.
