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After too many years, I finally have another SLK. I just picked up a 2003 SLK32 AMG from a nice guy over in North Carolina.

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I'm working on the punch list of challenges, so far they are -

Update 5 Aug 26

Parts on Order

* Nothing currently

Installation in progress
  • Do something about the headliner. I need to find a local place to have it recovered
Parts arrived, awaiting installation
  • Brembo Rear Rotors
  • Interior MB paint
  • Passenger side replacement door sill
  • Right headlight washer replacement nozzle

Punchlist Items to deal with
  • Weeping valve cover gaskets
  • Replace broken/missing steering wheel adjustment handle
  • Source for cut & program of keys & keyfobs found in California, or maybe DAS delete at the same time.
Future Wishlist
  • New tires (BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS?)
Items Complete
  • Registration & Plates
  • Driver side mirror glass
  • New LED based rear lights
  • Lower grill clips replaced, grill screen installed
  • Temp rear view mirror installed
  • Virginia Safety Inspection
  • Headliner fixed. Looks bad and will be professionally redone later, but it works for now.
  • Gas strut for the hood installed
  • Front license plate bracket
  • Spoiler reattached
  • Rear view mirror installed
  • Boss BE9ACP.X and Sirius XM head unit installed
  • Alarm and headlight washer switch wiring corrected
  • New battery, last one had an MFD date of 11/19 LOL
  • Correct R171 Stubby Antenna
  • Engine Air Filters
  • Cargo hook replacement
  • Oil Change
  • Yaw sensor installed, no more BAS light
  • 1708201210 roof position switch
  • All 5 hydraulic rams replaced
  • New-ish cargo cover installed
  • Replacement driver side mirror with proper mounting points
  • SmartTop Module
  • Windrestrictor
  • Driver side door sill, transplanted from a Crossfire with the AMG plate moved from the old busted to the new(-ish) hotness
  • Mercedes Side Mirror Motor - Driver Side 202 820 83 42
  • Brembo Front Rotors
  • Brembo Front Pads
  • Brake Pad sensors
  • New Black lug bolts
  • Brembo Rear Pads
  • Valet key from the local MB dealer
  • Cup Holder Assembly
  • Steering Tie Rod/Drag Link Assembly
  • Steering Damper
  • Transmission dipstick
  • Seat relay to fix malfunctioning seat heaters, it didn't help the situation but seemed to make the seats move more reliably.
  • Cabin air filter
  • Duralast Platinum Elite AGM Battery
  • Alpine ILX-670 Head Unit
  • Double DIN conversion
  • Center switch bank replaced
  • Wireless Android Auto dongle
  • USB Hub for AA dongle & phone charging
  • Yaw sensor replaced
 
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#19 ·
MikeWest said:
After too many years, I finally have another SLK. I just picked up a 2003 SLK32 AMG from a nice guy over in North Carolina.

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I'm working on the punch list of challenges, so far they are -

Update 29 Jan 26

Parts on Order

* None today

Installation in progress
  • Do something about the headliner. I need to find a local place to have it recovered.
  • Double Din radio conversion project
Parts arrived, awaiting installation
  • Interior MB paint
  • New-ish control panel for seats, alarm & headlight washers to be installed as part of the Double-DIN update
  • Custom Double-Din faceplate
  • Passenger side replacement door sill
  • Right headlight washer replacement nozzle

Punchlist Items to deal with
  • Weeping valve cover gaskets
  • Replace broken/missing steering wheel adjustment handle
  • Source for cut & program of keys & keyfobs found in California, or maybe DAS delete at the same time.
Future Wishlist
  • New tires (BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS?)
Items Complete
  • Registration & Plates
  • Driver side mirror glass
  • New LED based rear lights
  • Lower grill clips replaced, grill screen installed
  • Temp rear view mirror installed
  • Virginia Safety Inspection
  • Headliner fixed. Looks bad and will be professionally redone later, but it works for now.
  • Gas strut for the hood installed
  • Front license plate bracket
  • Spoiler reattached
  • Rear view mirror installed
  • Boss BE9ACP.X and Sirius XM head unit installed
  • Alarm and headlight washer switch wiring corrected
  • New battery, last one had an MFD date of 11/19 LOL
  • Correct R171 Stubby Antenna
  • Engine Air Filters
  • Cargo hook replacement
  • Oil Change
  • Yaw sensor installed, no more BAS light
  • 1708201210 roof position switch
  • All 5 hydraulic rams replaced
  • New-ish cargo cover installed
  • Replacement driver side mirror with proper mounting points
  • SmartTop Module
  • Windrestrictor
  • Driver side door sill, transplanted from a Crossfire with the AMG plate moved from the old busted to the new(-ish) hotness
  • Mercedes Side Mirror Motor - Driver Side 202 820 83 42
  • Brembo Front Rotors
  • Brembo Front Pads
  • Brake Pad sensors
  • New Black lug bolts
  • Brembo Rear Pads
  • Valet key from the local MB dealer
  • Cup Holder Assembly
  • Steering Tie Rod/Drag Link Assembly
  • Steering Damper
  • Transmission dipstick
  • Seat relay to fix malfunctioning seat heaters, it didn't help the situation but seemed to make the seats move more reliably.
  • Cabin air filter
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I like your lists it is going to inspire my list. I have done headlights and CarPlay screen installation so far. Still have taillights as passenger side is chipped when I purchased it
 
#22 ·
If you changed out the cigarette lighter for a USB port like I did and are looking for a way to use a wireless Android Auto dongle and also still be able to plug in and charge, I am using this from Amazon and it works great - Amazon.com: Car Accessories 4-in-1 Car USB Hub Equipped with a Data Interface and Multiple Type-C/USB-A Fast Charging interfaces，USB Hub for iPhone,iPad,Samsung Galaxy,USB Flash Drive，Android（Black） : Electronics. This is the AA dongle I use - Amazon.com: Wireless Carplay and Android Auto Adapter with Fast Stable 5Ghz WiFi Bluetooth, Wireless Carplay Adapter for Apple Applies to Cars After 2016 & Phone with Android11+/ iOS10+ & USB-A/Type-C (Black) : Electronics, it also works great. Amazon says it is currently unavailable, others should also work. Both devices fit in the cubby where the cigarette lighter port is, using low profile 90deg USB adapters.
 
#24 ·
I replaced the Yaw sensor, everything back to normal. I printed the final version of the radio surround, it just needs final sanding on the corners to fit. I also replaced the panel around the gear shift with a new-ish one, sanded it down and painted it to match the new front panel, updated pics to come soon.
 
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#25 ·
MikeWest said:
After too many years, I finally have another SLK. I just picked up a 2003 SLK32 AMG from a nice guy over in North Carolina.

View attachment 647022 View attachment 647023 View attachment 647024

I'm working on the punch list of challenges, so far they are -

Update 30 Jun 26

Parts on Order

* Nothing currently

Installation in progress
  • Do something about the headliner. I need to find a local place to have it recovered
Parts arrived, awaiting installation
  • Brembo Rear Rotors
  • Interior MB paint
  • Passenger side replacement door sill
  • Right headlight washer replacement nozzle

Punchlist Items to deal with
  • Weeping valve cover gaskets
  • Replace broken/missing steering wheel adjustment handle
  • Source for cut & program of keys & keyfobs found in California, or maybe DAS delete at the same time.
Future Wishlist
  • New tires (BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS?)
Items Complete
  • Registration & Plates
  • Driver side mirror glass
  • New LED based rear lights
  • Lower grill clips replaced, grill screen installed
  • Temp rear view mirror installed
  • Virginia Safety Inspection
  • Headliner fixed. Looks bad and will be professionally redone later, but it works for now.
  • Gas strut for the hood installed
  • Front license plate bracket
  • Spoiler reattached
  • Rear view mirror installed
  • Boss BE9ACP.X and Sirius XM head unit installed
  • Alarm and headlight washer switch wiring corrected
  • New battery, last one had an MFD date of 11/19 LOL
  • Correct R171 Stubby Antenna
  • Engine Air Filters
  • Cargo hook replacement
  • Oil Change
  • Yaw sensor installed, no more BAS light
  • 1708201210 roof position switch
  • All 5 hydraulic rams replaced
  • New-ish cargo cover installed
  • Replacement driver side mirror with proper mounting points
  • SmartTop Module
  • Windrestrictor
  • Driver side door sill, transplanted from a Crossfire with the AMG plate moved from the old busted to the new(-ish) hotness
  • Mercedes Side Mirror Motor - Driver Side 202 820 83 42
  • Brembo Front Rotors
  • Brembo Front Pads
  • Brake Pad sensors
  • New Black lug bolts
  • Brembo Rear Pads
  • Valet key from the local MB dealer
  • Cup Holder Assembly
  • Steering Tie Rod/Drag Link Assembly
  • Steering Damper
  • Transmission dipstick
  • Seat relay to fix malfunctioning seat heaters, it didn't help the situation but seemed to make the seats move more reliably.
  • Cabin air filter
  • Duralast Platinum Elite AGM Battery
  • Alpine ILX-670 Head Unit
  • Double DIN conversion
  • Wireless Android Auto dongle
  • USB Hub for AA dongle & phone charging
  • Yaw sensor replaced
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Hey Mike, thanks for the welcome.
Wow thats quite a list you've got through.
Seeing that you've aquired Brembo brakes and intend to get
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S rubber - are you planning to race your car?
 
#26 ·
jonhowardhope said:
Hey Mike, thanks for the welcome.
Wow thats quite a list you've got through.
Seeing that you've aquired Brembo brakes and intend to get
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S rubber - are you planning to race your car?
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Not much into racing, but there are some nice roads near where I am that are good for spirited driving.
 
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