Picked up a new toy

Picked up a new toy

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Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Friday 5th July 2019
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Hello all, I have picked up this low mileage SLK 55 AMG yesterday. So far loving it. So smooth and powerful

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Friday 5th July 2019
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Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Friday 5th July 2019
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Monkeylegend

27,723 posts

246 months

Friday 5th July 2019
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Mmmmmmmm lick

mako111

98 posts

227 months

Friday 5th July 2019
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Very clean looking car. Enjoy the fabulous V8 whilst you still can!

Mr M

1,276 posts

217 months

Saturday 6th July 2019
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Very nice. I was in mine yesterday.. Palladium Silver ?

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Saturday 6th July 2019
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Not sure actually. I need to go to the local dealer to buy a touch up stick so will find out then

Edited by Mr lestat on Sunday 7th July 14:41

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Wednesday 9th June 2021
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Time for a bit of an update, after nearly 2 years still loving the car and it still makes me smile. Took advantage of the weather and went out for the day to the Peak District over the Cat and Fiddle pass



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Edited by Mr lestat on Wednesday 9th June 20:12

sean ie3

2,835 posts

151 months

Wednesday 9th June 2021
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Nice car! I'd surely love to own one of these some time. smile

TR4man

5,420 posts

189 months

Wednesday 9th June 2021
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Is that pub now open?

I seem to think that it was closed for some time (nothing to do with Covid). We were disappointed that it was closed but drove on in the direction of Macclesfield and there was a nice little cafe on one of the (many) bends.

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Wednesday 9th June 2021
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TR4man said:
Is that pub now open?

I seem to think that it was closed for some time (nothing to do with Covid). We were disappointed that it was closed but drove on in the direction of Macclesfield and there was a nice little cafe on one of the (many) bends.
It’s opened as a cafe / coffee shop / distillery and shop. Apparently shut for 5 years

GTRene

19,096 posts

239 months

Wednesday 9th June 2021
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yep, nice cars, pretty rare as well the R172
what interior do you have and console (I like the carbon console) and do you have the P30 option big brakes?

You can chiptune them to 440-450hp and with some exhaust changes you can do some more.

Sadly not seen a supercharged one yet, I believe the turbo's from its big sister engine does not 1 on 1 fit/work a shame, would make it a real hot-rod I think.

anyhow, I also look every day in ads to SLK 55 AMG the R171 (specially the rare facelift versions) and R172 (with the bg brake set and carbon etc)

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Thursday 10th June 2021
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GTRene said:
yep, nice cars, pretty rare as well the R172
what interior do you have and console (I like the carbon console) and do you have the P30 option big brakes?

You can chiptune them to 440-450hp and with some exhaust changes you can do some more.

Sadly not seen a supercharged one yet, I believe the turbo's from its big sister engine does not 1 on 1 fit/work a shame, would make it a real hot-rod I think.

anyhow, I also look every day in ads to SLK 55 AMG the R171 (specially the rare facelift versions) and R172 (with the bg brake set and carbon etc)
Hi not sure on the big brake option, I think it’s about 420bhp anyway so i wouldn’t bother trying to chase a few more bhp. Console is as pic below. It’s a great car and I think quite rare



Freakuk

3,905 posts

166 months

Thursday 10th June 2021
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Hope you registered your car at the C&F or expect a £100 fine through the post

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Thursday 10th June 2021
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Yes I did indeed register, we had a coffee inside so the iPad thing was there

GTRene

19,096 posts

239 months

Thursday 10th June 2021
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Mr lestat said:
Hi not sure on the big brake option, I think it’s about 420bhp anyway so i wouldn’t bother trying to chase a few more bhp. Console is as pic below. It’s a great car and I think quite rare


You can see it at the front brake calipers, can you make a good picture (close up) of those? then you can see if it has the big brake option or standard.



cayman-black

13,106 posts

231 months

Tuesday 15th June 2021
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mako111 said:
Very clean looking car. Enjoy the fabulous V8 whilst you still can!
I agree!

I like the name mako,its my dogs name and he is named after the Aston Martin Mako Blue.

Mr lestat

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4,318 posts

205 months

Monday 22nd November 2021
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Hi all, bit of an update on the SLK as it’s turning out to be a keeper, so I’ve taken the plunge and gone for a new front grille, it’s the AMG GT type grille. I think it’s really updated the front end, here are before and after shots



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cerb4.5lee

37,244 posts

195 months

Monday 22nd November 2021
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The new grill looks ace I reckon. cool

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Ron240

3,454 posts

134 months

Monday 22nd November 2021
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That's the Panamericana grille, and you're right it does really suit the car and give it a more updated and sporty look. cool
The only downside is that its much more open and see through compared with the original.
I seen a video of a guy on youtube fitting one and he attached a wire mesh to the back of it to improve the look more and offer some protection from stones etc.

Edited by Ron240 on Monday 22 November 16:05