SLK CLUB ITALIA
Discussion
After a few years driving TVRs I recently purchased another SLK. Having links with Italy I've been in touch with the SLK Club Italia and they have proposed setting up a U.K. section. They have ideas about exchanging information, organising international meets and linking with a few keen dealerships in the U.K.
Can anybody tell me if there is already some sort of SLK club in the U.K. and, if not, would there be many people interested in forming one?
The car's great by the way.... 90 miles, everything works and nothing's fallen off! One thing though, is it my imagination or is the boot a lot smaller than the previous version?
Can anybody tell me if there is already some sort of SLK club in the U.K. and, if not, would there be many people interested in forming one?
The car's great by the way.... 90 miles, everything works and nothing's fallen off! One thing though, is it my imagination or is the boot a lot smaller than the previous version?
The new SLK has a boot which is about 12% smaller than on the previous model with the roof up; it is also a less useful shape.
However, due to the better roof stowage design on the new model, with the roof down the new model has about 43% more space than the old model.
Personally, I don't like the type of plastics used in much of the new model's cabin (dashboard top, roof cover, gear lever surround) or the 'sandblast finish' to the switchery. I wonder, for example, how long the silver paint on the speedometer and tachometer surrounds will last....
And as for that horrible antenna....
In summary, the new model's interior design needs re-working with higher quality materials and some details need rethinking.
But the V6 is evidently a tremendous engine!
However, due to the better roof stowage design on the new model, with the roof down the new model has about 43% more space than the old model.
Personally, I don't like the type of plastics used in much of the new model's cabin (dashboard top, roof cover, gear lever surround) or the 'sandblast finish' to the switchery. I wonder, for example, how long the silver paint on the speedometer and tachometer surrounds will last....
And as for that horrible antenna....
In summary, the new model's interior design needs re-working with higher quality materials and some details need rethinking.
But the V6 is evidently a tremendous engine!
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