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  1. RF man

    Bridgestone sidewall cracking

    Mine have gone the same way on my BMW, Bridgstone Potenza run flats, have only done 18k and 3 years old, they are in worse condition that the fronts which are 4 years old. Same sunlight exposure, but rears are wider and lower profile 255x19x35, not sure if it has any significance.
  2. RF man

    Hi new to the forum

    Hello and welcome from sunny St. Annes
  3. RF man

    Cruise control not working!!

    From the Tyre sizes posted, looks like there is a diffent rolling radius between the fronts and the rears. I could imagine that upsetting the cruise control.
  4. RF man

    Engine air filters

    For info. When I replaced the two Air filters recently on my 350, the Merc ones removed were identical to Mann filters I replaced them with
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    Text Messages (SMS) on media display - All SLK R171 owners

    Thanks Blobcat and Emilysdad for tech reponse. Futher research today would confirm that SMS texts are not avaialble on the NTG2.5 but are on all subsequent versions. With regard to the need to read a text whilst driving, its personal choice. I personally only do it when its safe to do so and...
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    Text Messages (SMS) on media display - All SLK R171 owners

    Having recently purchased a 2010 SLK whilst playing with it noticed that the 'SMS' caption on the media Telephone display is greyed out (i.e. not selectable). A quick trawl through the handbook indicates this function is not available unless using the 'Convienience Phone', the vehicle has Blue...
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    Hello From a New Merc Owner

    Hi everyone, I've recently purchased a 350 SLK (R171 version) as a second car for the warmer weather (if we get any in St. Annes Lancashire). The car will be a little project for me as I intend to rectify all the small problems that I have found over the last two months, hopefully with the help...


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