Newbie reporting in!!!!!

[Guest r171]

Hi everyone,

Very glad I managed to find this forum which was recommended to me by my friend just yesterday, before have been visiting the world forum and so far found only one member called otsego who gave me some helpful advice. :thumbsup: (painter's tape - u will get to see in the pic later)

Have to say I have read quite a few threads and this is most definitely the right place to fit in.

Just an short intro,

Name: Adam

Ride: slk280

I have been thinking bout modding the car from day one but didnt know where was the right place to get the info i.e. ( places to mod, what to mod, etc...)

So far I managed to find this place called kbs at sin ming and started with my first mod which is bonnet fins. Have started planning what mods to get so hopefully the members here can help me out. (many thanks in advance)

Will be bringing my car to track again this august and see what needs to be improved when pushed to the limit. :devil2:

Here's a pic from the last track session.

My "to do" list at the moment, :banghead:

*suspension - bilstein (preferred)

*ecu tuning - not sure if available? hw much? and issit worth doing

*Louder exhaust note at mid to high revs

*aniti roll bars - "same qns as ecu"

*Smarttop

*Brakes

Have so many issues and questions to ask but think its better to ask abit at a time.

"Forgive me I am so anxious and happy to find this forum kekekeke :D"

[Guest sy69u]

welcome to the forum & hope u will enjoy ur stay w us & especially all the poisons.

YES, u hav come to the right place but be well prepared for all the poisons..... hope u can take it.........

the slk bros & sis here will provide u with all the poisons.......

cheers....

[Guest sy69u]

please see my reply....

My "to do" list at the moment, :banghead:

*suspension - bilstein (preferred)

*ecu tuning - not sure if available? hw much? and issit worth doing its available but will cost u an arm & a leg. is your ride still under warranty?

*Louder exhaust note at mid to high revs no problem. easy. cost u a finger

*aniti roll bars - "same qns as ecu" no problem. cost u an arm

*Smarttop can. 2 fingers

*Brakes your stock brakes should be 4/2 pot. right?

Have so many issues and questions to ask but think its better to ask abit at a time.

"Forgive me I am so anxious and happy to find this forum kekekeke :D"

[Guest Sareve]

Welcome to our forum!

Haha was that your first tape job? I remember Otsego's tape job at our first track day was something like that. All the tape was coming off!

[g8crasher]

:welcome: and have fun spending even more money :tazzie:

We have some very bad influence around here so please beware.

[Guest W208]

Welcome on board Adam.

Don't worry about those who try to poison you into tuning the R171 as I'm sure there are plenty of anti-venoms available >

Enjoy your stay and don't worry about calling the lobby to extend your check out till 2PM as you know, we're in this for the long haul

Cheers!

[Guest JUN]

hello adam :clap:

:welcome:

[Guest Sareve]

Welcome on board Adam.

Don't worry about those who try to poison you into tuning the R171 as I'm sure there are plenty of anti-venoms available >

Enjoy your stay and don't worry about calling the lobby to extend your check out till 2PM as you know, we're in this for the long haul

Cheers!

Remember, your car can always be made to go even faster

[Guest ACSLK]

welcome to the forum & hope u will enjoy ur stay w us & especially all the poisons.

YES, u hav come to the right place but be well prepared for all the poisons..... hope u can take it.........

the slk bros & sis here will provide u with all the poisons.......

cheers....

Hi Adam,

Welcome in..................

Go for KW v3 man and H&R anti roll bar.............or B8 with Eibach Sports Spring

yes ECU tuning is a must (if you are hungry for more power)

Upgrade your header plus Exhaust.....

Pulleykit.....

Sprint Booster?

Brisk Plugs?

K&N Filter.....

cheers

[Guest r171]

Hi guys/gals,

Thanks for the very warm welcome. I can see the poisons around are aplenty, like a rabbit hole, DEEP!!! ;D

I probably need to meet up with you guys to see the mods available so that i can better decide.

Btw i am facing a problem which hasnt been resolved, my brakes.

They are feeling very spongy and have been trying to tell myself that its just normal but I doubt it. I even sent it back to CC to have it done and it was much much better BUT for only 1 day after that it came back again. I have a feeling that the mech did not bleed the brakes properly and there are still air pockets in the brake lines.

Was hoping to get some feedback from the other owners if they are also facing this problem. Maybe the best is to try another member's brake pedal feel before coming to a conclusion.

Just ordered a set of steel braided brake lines and gps transponder will update when I receive them.

Funny thing was someone placed this leaflet on my car this afternoon that deals in ecu reflash and so i called the guy up. Tuning is bout 9xx+

They even have a 24hr trial before u decide and if after tuning can be reverted back to stock.

Havent heard of this company so not sure if reputation is shady or not but the price is a headache.

Cheaper price scared not reliable, too ex also heart and pocket pain.

I want to post the website but unsure whether its against forum rules so if anyone need the link please let me know.

Is there a meet up session coming up soon??

[Guest Sareve]

We have meet up sessions on the last sunday of every month at kallang car park. You can try bleeding the brakes by yourself if you want to, it might be cheaper than having the mechanics do it. Btw if you're changing to steel braided hoses, why don't you change brake fluid to higher performance brake fluid with higher boiling points?

[Guest ladyseals80]

hello adam!!!

welcome to sgmerc!!!

Finally I see a SLK trackie liao!!! so happy!!!!

who u usually go tracking with???

we have a meetup this month 28th on sunday do join us

btw is your nick 273 in slkworld? :apwink:

[Guest r171]

Not sure how to bleed myself unless someone can guide me before hand, wouldnt want to make a mess of the car.

Hi ladyseals

Heehehehe....thats me in the world forum.

So far have tracked with quite a few clubs already i.e. traction circle, nova racing, sg trackies & my self organised track.

Mostly its with my last car but so far only once with the slk

So its the 28th of this month, where's the place and timing to meet?

[Guest Sareve]

Venue: Kallang Car Park F

Date: Sunday 28th June 2009

Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm

[Guest SLK7777]

:welcome: :welcome: R171

This is Calvin. Welcome onboard..... Prepare for more poison....!!!

[Guest redhood]

Hi Adam, welcome! Hope to see u soon at the meet ups! I'll leave the rest of the guys to feed u poison. Remember, no cure has yet been found.

[Guest r171]

Didnt people always advise to "use poison to cure poison"

[Guest r171]

hello adam!!!

welcome to sgmerc!!!

Finally I see a SLK trackie liao!!! so happy!!!!

who u usually go tracking with???

we have a meetup this month 28th on sunday do join us

btw is your nick 273 in slkworld? :apwink:

If you are interested the next track day that i am attending is on the 14th of august, think its a friday.

[Guest ladyseals80]

hello adam!!!

welcome to sgmerc!!!

Finally I see a SLK trackie liao!!! so happy!!!!

who u usually go tracking with???

we have a meetup this month 28th on sunday do join us

btw is your nick 273 in slkworld? :apwink:

If you are interested the next track day that i am attending is on the 14th of august, think its a friday.

oh? by which club?

[Guest r171]

organised by fuji motorsports,

cars mostly on that day will be rx8 and a few suzuki swift.

I will be part of the organising committee that day. :iconsalut:

Btw it will be a morning session track, from 9-12

[Guest ladyseals80]

oooh... dun think joining

thx for the invite thou

cheers!

[Guest SLK7777]

Hi R171

Can tell me more about the track day ?

[Guest r171]

No problem!

Venue: Sepang international circuit

Date: 14th of August

Time: 9am - 12pm

Price: TBC (transponder will be included)

Organiser: Fuji Motorsports

Organising commitee: Adam & Gabriel

Will be heading up the night before and stay at hotel around nilai or near KLIA. Better to head there the night before so have enough rest for the track and the drive back if not u have to leave at 4am from singapore, then straight away go track, then head back. Practically 12 hours non stop, isnt easy for newbies.

So far tried before and wasnt that bad maybe cause got other people together with you plus playing (friendly) with other cars on the way back. :swduel:

[Guest SLK7777]

Bro

Thanks for the info. I tentatively have a trip on 12th Aug 2009. May change the date just for this. Will you be at the monthly meet up, let discuss more.....

[Guest r171]

Will definitely not miss this dude, have been wishing that the meet was last sunday.

No worries, anything else you wanna find out just feel free to ask me this sunday. Cheers.