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Old Feb 23, 2021 | 05:57 PM
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SLS roadster side flap cable - the hardest part to find! Help needed!

Hi Everyone,

I have an SLS roadster and one of the side flaps tension cables has snapped.
Does anyone have any idea on how to find one as Mercedes dealer says the whole side flap kit comes with the cable and can no order separately. All I need is the cable! I would appreciate any advice or help as the new side flap kit is £1600! Seems ridiculous for a cable that looks like it’s £3




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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 01:46 PM
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That looks like the same ends as bicycles use, Find that tool that crimps those ends on, and the bike cable,and make your own up.
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 09:44 PM
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Going with @ADAMSLSAMG on this one... got to be a way to fix it. @Amit1411 Let’s us know... post pics of the whole car too!
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 04:51 PM
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out of curiosity what year is your roadster...mine does not have that side flap design. Mine is 2012

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