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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-22-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,243
Posted By slor911
Thanks JJ ... I really appreciate your reply!! ...

Thanks JJ ... I really appreciate your reply!! My gut feeling was to avoid the car, just wanted a 2nd opinion. I'll keep looking for something else! Thanks again!

If anyone is interested in a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-21-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,243
Posted By slor911
Need advice on 2003 SL55

I'm seriously considering buying an 03 SL55, 14k miles, almost every possible option (keyless, park- and distronic, pano roof, etc) .. near flawless condition in/out

... BUT ...

when I...
Forum: Tech Help 05-12-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Posted By slor911
Coolant Temperature Gauge Not Working

I'll start by asking forgiveness for my ignorance but thought I'd ask here first before going to the dealer.

My coolant temerature gauge simply stopped working. Is there a fuse for it???? I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-12-2005, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By slor911
Another Soft Top Issue ... Clam Shell

I have a really annoying issue with the top on my 90 500SL ... the top releases and folds very nicely into the comparment, but the clam shell won't close. It's happened randomly in the past, but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-12-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,593
Posted By slor911
Wink It was the fuse!

Thanks, Eli ... it was the fuse (#6 8 amp fuse in the trunk).

Replaced it, all is well again. Thanks again!! I feel like a bit of an idiot for not checking all of the fuses first.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-11-2003, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,593
Posted By slor911
Central Locking/Alarm

My remote no longer activates/deactives the central locking system nor alarm in my '90 500 SL. I push the button, nothing happens - no flashing red or green light in the door handle. The same is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-21-2003, 02:43 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 67,815
Posted By slor911
I'm 34, bought my SL at 28 (1st Benz, 10th car...

I'm 34, bought my SL at 28 (1st Benz, 10th car overall at the time .. up to 13 now).

Using the "new age theory", having a 90 SL makes me 21 again ;)
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2003, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,391
Posted By slor911
Thanks!

Thanks for the insight. I have an appt. with the shop tomorrow morning. Hope there's no damage and only a bad installation but I'll take your advice on handling it. Thanks again!
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,391
Posted By slor911
Steering Wheel Won't Recenter

I just had a new steering wheel (wood and leather) installed on my R129 ... looks great ... BUT turning it is very stiff and after making a turn, the steering wheel will not recenter itself - the car...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-18-2003, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Posted By slor911
Thumbs up Thanks, I was leaning more towards the Yoko's...

Thanks, I was leaning more towards the Yoko's after reading the test results on tirerack.com. You'll get the call when I'm ready to order. Thanks again! - Aaron
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-18-2003, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Posted By slor911
Luke - Sumitomo or Yokohama?

Luke,
Time for a new set of tires ... wheels are 18x8.5 and 18x10 Carlsson 2/6's. I'm debating between the Sumitomo HTRZ II's and Yokohama AVS ES100's. I plan to do some autoXing and maybe a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-18-2003, 12:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,531
Posted By slor911
Taking the boat out instead

I'd love to come out, but w/all the rain we've had, I'm planning to take the boat out this weekend. Don't know how often I'll be able to get on the water with this weather.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-23-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,513
Posted By slor911
The 280 SL has a 6.

The 280 SL has a 6.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,496
Posted By slor911
jj ... it's not the person receiving the info...

jj ... it's not the person receiving the info that concerns me. It's the hacker using a sniffer to intercept data packets from a network segment known to pass unencrypted financial info that I'm...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,496
Posted By slor911
MB-Crazy ... did you lower your car?? It kind of...

MB-Crazy ... did you lower your car?? It kind of looks like it in your pic ... If so, what kind of springs are you using? I'm thinking about lowering mine ... can't decide between Eibach or H&R. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,496
Posted By slor911
MB-Crazy ... you are the man! It's not that I...

MB-Crazy ... you are the man! It's not that I didn't trust you, I was only looking for another reference :D ;) Thanks for recommending them!

I'm going to suggest to Eris cars that they implement...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,496
Posted By slor911
Awesome! Thanks a lot. Ordering today!!

Awesome! Thanks a lot. Ordering today!!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,496
Posted By slor911
Thanks!

Thanks guys for the update/info ...

Question: has anyone ever ordered from www.eris-car.de? I went to the web site and ... not to be offensive ... the English site seems a little scary (looks...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,285
Posted By slor911
I read somewhere - years ago - that the wipers...

I read somewhere - years ago - that the wipers are not present because of the additional heat put off by the type of xenon lights used in the US spec cars. Has anyone else heard this?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 01:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,496
Posted By slor911
Question Wood/Leather steering wheel for 90 SL??

Anyone know where I can find a wood and leather steering wheel for my 90 500SL? Couldn't find one on the Performance Products web site.

Any leads greatly appreciated. Aaron
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By slor911
Tec ... pre '96 500s have a 4sp tranny. ...

Tec ... pre '96 500s have a 4sp tranny.

Ocassionally, I can get my 90 500 to start in 1st gear if I really punch it ... most of the time it does not, though.

Doc .. I think I will get the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2003, 01:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,256
Posted By slor911
I'd get a 95 or 96

I've owned my 90 500SL for 7 years and I absolutely love it. It's the only car of the 14 that I've owned that I've kept for > 2 yrs.

The original owner was EXTREMELY maticulous ... he wouldn't...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-18-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,351
Posted By slor911
bobterry99 ... that did it. Exactly as you...

bobterry99 ... that did it. Exactly as you suggested, I adjusted the cable a little the other way and no more warning beep. Thanks! Aaron
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-18-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,351
Posted By slor911
Unhappy Yep, that is a possibility. I wanted to "make...

Yep, that is a possibility. I wanted to "make sure" the issue didn't reoccur again too soon. I might have gone a little over board. I'll readjust it now ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-18-2003, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,351
Posted By slor911
Unhappy Yep, that is a possibility. I wanted to "make...

Yep, that is a possibility. I wanted to "make sure" the issue didn't reoccur again too soon. I might have gone a little over board. I'll readjust it now ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-17-2003, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,351
Posted By slor911
Ok, one issue ...

One problem since adjusting the cables for the seat back release ... when I start the car I get a strange warning beep for about 30 seconds and the seatbelt light stays on (even after I buckle both...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-17-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,351
Posted By slor911
Thanks for the Instructions ...

G-Benz ... thanks for the instructions! It was exactly as you described. Took about 5 minutes per seat to get both the bottom cushion and seat back off.

Adjusting the cables is exactly like on a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-17-2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,016
Posted By slor911
Thanks!

Thanks a lot ... totally helpful!

Greatly appreciated ...

-Aaron
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-13-2003, 07:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 729
Posted By slor911
WTB: Driver's Side Mirror for R129 SL

I want to buy a driver's side mirror from a 1990-1995 R129 SL.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-13-2003, 06:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,169
Posted By slor911
Question Eibach or H&R for lowering??

I want to lower my 90 500SL (about 1" or so, not too much ...) and am debating on which springs to use, Eibach or H&R ... I plan to do some autocrossing w/the MBCA's GWS, so I want handling but NOT a...
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