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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-09-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By den500sl
Love it inspite of

We purchased a certified used 99LX in '02 w/ 50k miles. Although service records complete and up-to-date at dealership as maintained by prior owner, at 63k miles, transmission was replaced under...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-14-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,794
Posted By den500sl
Happened to me 4 years ago ...

..97 SL500 stored winters resulting run down battery. The red button kept flashing and the soft top and roll bar would neither go down or up. Dealership diagnosed a bad control module and supposedly...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-02-2005, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By den500sl
Hope this helps!

A fellow Englishman of yours on a different MB forum had unfortunate experience of replacing his 722.6 gearbox on his 9? SL600 and dealt with various shops such as Automatics in West London. Mercstar...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-10-2005, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,038
Posted By den500sl
If I had an r230 sl55 ...

... my plate would read "ICH BN 55", but how about plates or tag w/ "guten" (pun intended) :D

97 sl500 sprt pkg 1
triple blk
27k miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-27-2004, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,752
Posted By den500sl
You should be able to unlock trunk/cabin with key...

..even if battery goes dead. I would hesitate to suggest a jump start though with all the sensitive and expensive-to-repair electronics in the SL500. I have disconnected battery and used a charger to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-12-2004, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,057
Posted By den500sl
If you paid w/ a credit card...

... you may refute the charges, as you did not receive the product you expected or are unsatisfied with what you received. Let Paypal and his bank fight it out.

97 SL500
sport pkg 1 triple blk...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-13-2004, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By den500sl
In addition to above...

...watch out for inclines as you ramp up or back down, as I have lightly bounced and scraped lower front cladding. I have learned to slow down to a "crawl" in order to avoid scrapes.

97 SL500 sprt...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,201
Posted By den500sl
On the internet somewhere...

... there an R129 losing control and flipping end over end caught on one of the Autobahn's cameras. I believe as the car skidded to a halt, upside down sans roof, the occupants clambered out, saved...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-24-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By den500sl
Unhappy Why sell now...

...when you've got it running as best as it's ever been?

97 sl500 triple black
sport pkg 1
27k miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-17-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,781
Posted By den500sl
I usually ...

...skip #(1) - I see no sense in annoying driver already behind me.
I just lay down the gas and see how quickly I can put some distance between him and me. I do this to (1) put myself out of harm's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-17-2003, 11:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,664
Posted By den500sl
Aurora, IL

Older city which grew from railroad town, now second largest in Illinois with 120K+ inhabitants. Heavily ethnic, mostly working class folks in core of town. Affluent professional families in newer...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By den500sl
Found a link to this site...

... re: year-to-year changes for the SL line on another MB forum.
Enjoy - http://www.mbfans.net/models/sl-class/sl_history.html

97 sl500 triple black
sport pkg 1
27k miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-26-2003, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,576
Posted By den500sl
Assuming both drivers are equally skilled and

... motorcycle has ample horsepower to keep up with SL at a certain straightline speed well above what the twisties allow - the motorcycle wins because (1) it is lighter and (2) and due to less...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-14-2003, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,415
Posted By den500sl
Wink G-Benz, would you please move over...

... so I could catch up to your wife in her SL and get a better look!

97 sl500 triple black
Sport Pkg 1
27k Miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-21-2003, 11:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,600
Posted By den500sl
Call me crazy...

...but I like it. Unique color(s) but blends well with lower half. Still understated yet elegant. Best use of two tone I have seen so far.

97 sl500 triple blk
AMG sport pkg 1
27k miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-06-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By den500sl
Right you are, cbdo!

It's a product called Style Guard, 3/8" hlf rnd 20' black by Cowles Products Co., New Haven, CT. It's self described as self-adhesive, flexible, adheres to all finishes and best of all - no holes to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-04-2003, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By den500sl
Those fenders are sheet metal, are they not?

Yes, along upper edge of fender arc between bumper and side skirt. I have decided to install the strips as they blend well with color and body of the car. I'd consider black molded mud guards but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-03-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By den500sl
SL Purist's Dilemma: Wheel Well Molding or Not?

I'd like to install black wheel well strip moldings to protect panel from (God forbid!) the future ding. The strips are black and roughly 1/4 inch wide and blend rather well with panels and AMG...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-26-2003, 11:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,781
Posted By den500sl
My father's dream car was the sl500. In the...

My father's dream car was the sl500. In the waning years of his battle with cancer, he indulged with a 97 sl500 w/ sport pkg 1 and second fine automobile - a Lexus LS400. Until I got behind the wheel...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-23-2003, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,084
Posted By den500sl
97 sl500 center console cup holder

..is located within the front part of console (sliding cover) and folded in half vertically when not in use. Press down on side tab and it opens up to horizontal position.

97 sl500 triple black...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-15-2003, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By den500sl
It was just a matter of time...

... before I'd see someone complain about the low clearance between front bumper skirt (sport pkg) and ground. It 's happened to me a couple of times already - 1) snagged on concrete parking stop as...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-08-2003, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,533
Posted By den500sl
97 sl500 description of external lamps

Hello Spinedoc,
Brake lamps are deep red. Rear corner turning lamps differ in that they are reddish/orangeish. However when internal bulb flicks on - glow is amber. Also rear lamps are sharp crisp...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-07-2003, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,533
Posted By den500sl
Let me try this again...

my 97 sl500 sport pkg 1 on AMG monoblocks bears remarkable resemblance except for Wald accessories.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-07-2003, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,533
Posted By den500sl
Is this the sl500 taillight look you're looking for?

97 sl500 triple black
Sport pkg 1
25k mi
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-09-2003, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By den500sl
That round thing which resembles a bell...

...might very well be the car's horn?

Forecast of 55F for Chicago tomorrow and a day out for the SL. Yippeee!

97 sl500 triple black
sport pkg1
24k miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-02-2003, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,329
Posted By den500sl
Dunlop SP9000 245(front) 275(rear)

At the premium cost of z-rated tires and in deference to MB, I can't afford to experiment so I'll stick with them. Anyone with a wealth of experience on different makes and brands care to break down...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,095
Posted By den500sl
I'll check car manual when I get home...

... however according to Eli in NJ - http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=46284&highlight=fluid+top

97 sl500 triple black
sport pkg1
24k miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By den500sl
To make adjust fitting of cloth top...

... flip the top up to a position (near vertical) where there is ample slack to slide and shimmy cloth across inner metal frames. Then drop back down to see if it is a better fit. You may have to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,095
Posted By den500sl
Got hydraulic fluid?

Is there sufficient fluid in hydraulic cylinder to operate the top in one continuous motion?

97 sl500 triple black
sport pkg 1
24K miles
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2003, 10:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,338
Posted By den500sl
What has not been said...

...is that the hardtop removal and installation process is IMHO a two person job. Care must be given to lifting it and holding it aloft of the body so that protruding latches (menacing as it looks)...
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