1999 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 RENNtech - 5 Speed Manual (POV Binaural Audio)
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You can tell he's having a good time if he stops talking for a bit! Very unique little car, love that you continue to show us slightly off-beat stuff like this.
The generation of Mercedes’ of that era are EXTREMELY underrated.
Hopefully it’s kept that way.
Supercharged 4 cylinder have always been interesting to me! Epecially the Mini Cooper S. I just love the sounds it makes. Great car!
Have you ever driven an R53? (hard top, supercharged, Mini Cooper S)
They're truly fantastic cars!
They get absolutely horrendous fuel economy, given how small they are, and they're a pain in the ass to work on, but worth it.
The R53 is one of my favorite cars of the 2000s, and they're super slept on.
@@Loudest_Cricket_ I had an R57, Absolutely loved it. Wish I didn’t have to sell it.
@@ROKRSDRIVECLUB Hey, my mom currently dailies an R57. She adores it.
I prefer the earlier models, myself, but the R57 is also an absurdly fun car.
And it actually returns respectable fuel economy, unlike its predecessor.
And cheap and easy to work on.
My uncle had this car. He used to drive me every week to guitar lessons in it, and it was always a good thrill! That was nearly 20 years ago. RIP Uncle Beau
I should say, he did NOT have the RENNtech haha
Sounds really good for a four banger.
I have the regular 230k and it sounds about the same, although the regular seems to me to be slightly more open sounding, whereas this sounds slightly more grumbly and muffled.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the SLK 230 since it and the Z3 were both in NFS High Stakes that same year in 1999, so like the 993 Turbo, I sort of grew up noticing these and remember seeing a bright yellow one at the local Mercedes Benz dealership when my dad bought his 2003 C32 AMG
Same!! Nobody talks about that game. The 993 turbo is my dream car primarily because of high stakes and Porsche unleashed
Me too I have always had a soft spot for the SLK 230 since I was able to play High Stakes when it was brand new in 1999 it is still my favorite NFS game to this day. I was so excited about the Porsche 993 Turbo video as well since that is my other favorite all time car. I have owned 3 SLK R170's my current one is a '98 SLK230 in imperial red with AMG sport package. I owned an SLK 32 AMG for about 3 years which I regrettably sold due to change of life circumstances but loving my current 230 which after watching this I will probably take out for a drive over the weekend. NFS High Stakes was the reason I had a dream to own one of these some day :)
In early 2021 I got curious about the 90's NFS game and picked up a physical copy of High Steaks for the PC for my hand-me-down laptop that I got for free. Got it working with some patches for Win10 and within a few hours I was hooked! Dated but I always loved the 90's era of 3D poly graphics, the car selection is small but well picked to fit inside the game and the soundtrack holy shit... They seriously do not make racing game music like it anymore. Especially what fucking train wreck was the latest NFS titles (Unbound ugh...) have for there soundtrack which is "hip and popular" with the kids that funny enough backfired at their faces fantastically. I always liked the German roadsters for being just stunning and a blast to drive in racing games but High Steaks made me realize I can buy one right now for under 10K that is in a mostly decent condition state that you might need to put some in the work yourself since getting it repair by a shop will cost you a pretty dollar.
I seen some late 90's M Roasters (Z3) that are fairly priced for some people are asking but recently I spot one that had a owner who was selling one for 8 grand with a MT/6cyl 2.5 with around 125K miles on the odometer. He said he put in lot's of work to even list it but Ill see the list soon when I test drive it... I CAN'T WAIT! Sadly I haven't seen some 230's lying around with MT's just yet in Texas. Maybe sooner or later since I am seeing these BMW's pop up lately.
Here's a video about praising NFS: High Steaks -----> th-cam.com/video/NMwGhzUy6U8/w-d-xo.html It's amazing!
I own a first generation C230 Kompressor. It has the exact same engine as this SLK. I totally agree with you on the engine characteristics. I love how the peak torque is right at Highway cruising speed. (2500 rpm) no, it’s not the fastest, but it has a ton of character. The M111k engine is a fantastic little 4 cylinder with incredible torque and sound. I’m pretty jealous of that aftermarket exhaust. I’d love to have it on my little Kompressor. Awesome video Tedward. 🎉
This cars can be really fast with a smaller pulley + ecu mods :)
@@miamivice7658 oh I know!
Lol I’ve heard that “hairdresser’s car” joke many times about the SLK. Maybe I subconsciously remembered that when I got my R129 SL. Good old homophobia or toxic masculinity or both😅. I think these cars are pretty underrated. Watching this with the subwoofer on I hear that familiar bassy 2.3. My sis has a 99 C230 with the non supercharged version of this engine. Hoping I can get my hands on a next gen SLK55 one day
I agree 100%! I hate the term and its so homophobic and/or misogynous. But its exactly how I remember people reacting to it so I felt like the perception had to be brought up to be period correct.
@@TedwardDrives Absolutely. I can’t help but think of that term when ever I see a non AMG SLK. I can still laugh about it😅. Excellent review👌🏾
Ahh that interior and sound screams 1999 for me 😄
Interior looks pretty nice with red and carbon 👌
As one of my favorite car youtubers, im glad you checked out this car, I have the 1998 SLK 230 and it is amazing.
I have a 1997 slk230 auto box, paid 850$ for mine, threw a pully kit and a fuel regulator on it, and its so much car for so little money, not regretting it a single bit!
Wish it was manual, but in UK they are close to unobtanium... dream is to make it in to a track toy at some point of its life, with a manual swap, piggyback and a compound charge system pushing 350hb but its a dream I want to fulfil!
Does not help that these engines/cars are quite uncommon to be tuned... So its going to be difficult, but mark my work, there will be a compound charged SLK on the road one day!
This video really made me smile, and gave motivation to work on my car!
Thanks for the dopamine hit Tedward!
Check on the youtube: EssiRS
He have a supercharger Eaton m62 and Turbo from AMG A45 in w202. This engine is so bulletproof XD
This is what I was missing. I adore these weird little bastards. What a cool machine!
I own a C230 Kompressor with the same M111 engine and wanna get a manual coupe to swap into my sedan
Nice, clean SLK 230 manuals will be worth good money some day. Calling it now.
Love this video as someone who has owned 3 SLK R170's (still currently own one) it's nice to see these cars get more appreciation they deserve the current market prices don't reflect how much of a great car they really are especially if you find one that's well looked after. Glad you enjoyed the driving experience the M111 Kompressor is a unique sounding engine plenty of character and a nice little rumble down low as well :)
I have a 2020 AMG SLC43.
Remarkable how little they changed in 20 years.
I have this car. No ReNNtech also own the C class sedan of the same era. I love the 4 door. Just got the SLK less than a week ago "cheapest SLK 230 Sport I think $1600" it's a manual only experience I have with manual's are on a simulator not an actual vehicle. Cant wait to learn the clutch so I can enjoy a manual I just stall when I wanna get moving again. If i can get a full tank of gas and to an empty parking lot i feel like I'll beat the little thing. But Right Now SLK:1 Xtreme Gucci:0. I did drive it home from my mechanic's shop only about a mile away. But Continued to stall any time i stopped the car and wanted to get moving again. I was alone in the car my first go dont know how it would go if I had a passenger just dont have friends and the ones I do have are clueless to driving manual.
very cool car! I never really liked Mercedes, but the SLK was a luxo-german take on the Miata and this Renntake takes it a step further. I think I would have taken the powertrain modifications only; not a fan of the styling, interior, even those wheels look too big. But a 5-speed manual in an SLK with a supercharger? Damn. Sign me up.
btw, those little backroads are a nice place to be
I actually had that rims on my w210 and it looks pretty cool
One of the few cars I have never really liked. It looks stumpy to me. But then again here in Italy we mostly got the 4-pot 2.0 liter, which was not only underpowered, but sounded farty-awful.
This does not detract from an otherwise EXCELLENT video my dear friend, which I have enjoyed HUGELY.
I have one, I always thought the red interior looked horrendous. My interior is off white and black with the exterior being brilliant silver like this one. I really enjoy this car!
That Red and Black interior is one of if not my favorite interior. Now if that exterior was red and black also =O
I like the interior design 👌 and to be honest it does not sound bad at all for a 4 banger 👌. Great video brother
The sound of this car make me think of old Triumphs, BMWs and Fiats. Kinda weird for a Mercedes. :)
U know what be really cool? To make make a autocourse race car out of it. Something like a K series swap, with new handling package etc and pulling out some weight.
Im sure this car would be a good racecar for small tracks. (of course leave the RENNtech original and do this swap with the cheapest option for this model)
Would be even better if you would lose the roof completely. Big weight loss.
@@rv9990 yeah but i dont know if the handling (chassis flex) would affect the car negatively if u remove it for racing. Normally cabrios are not the best for racing. I know that miata owners often install big heavy chassis braces from thick metal to stiffen the chassis.
The problem I keep seeing with these is people buy them and intend to track it, realise they have to spend a ton of money and effort to make it how they want then end up selling and buying an mx5 or s2000 and now 86 which is an easier starting point. These are floppy and heavy and theres just not as much aftermarket support. You essentially have to be willing to do ground work yourself. I think they are a really neat car and should have already been through that stage but people seemed to skip over it due to its looks and not wanting to create money pits.
I have a 99 slk230 Sport. Love it.
That's inspired me to get mine out of the garage and back on the road.
Nice man! What a classic. Im sure its really fun to drive!
Wow! SLKs with the 5-Speed are super rare, much less a Renntech tuned one! Bond Group really knocked it out of the park with this one.
Love it. I am looking to buy one. And actually do a tuning and exhaust job as well. It makes you smile... pretty little Mercedes....
If you do end up with one, get one that has been well taken care of. The interiors of these things tend to fall apart like they're made out of paper mache. They're some of the worst built cars to have come out of the DaimlerChrysler era.
@@RyanRoadReaper thank you! Yes in my Quest i have seen quite a few dirty ones, but also well kept examples. If you dont live in California or Italy beware of rust issues... technical... it is a Mercedes... 😉
I laughed at 15:43 pretty hard. All the bad drivers in my neck of the woods are in Nissan Sentras.
You're finally driving what I asked a couple months ago! Thanks!!
Beautiful sound.
While I'm not the biggest fan of the SLK, this example is really cool!
I just got this as my first ever car. Took over ownership from a friend of mine, and he kept it pristine shape under the hood. The engine sound, even from first ignition, gives me goosebumps everytime. Honestly the best car i have ever driven
2:45 nice Rolling Stones reference from RENNtech
I have a 2005 SLK 350 and am pleased with its performance. 😁
Definitely I'm going to buy this car. I just saw it for 10K$. It will be my first car ❤
Great video. Now do an SLK55!
I found one of these for 750 bucks, I think I wanna get it, it needs a radiator but it’s 750 bucks.
How would this fair in your eyes with an Audi TT 1st gen 1.8T manual?
Are there anny market option to put an lsd in this cars without anny extra mods ? Plug and play?
Missing my straight piped slk200 ‘97 😂😢
I have a 2001 slk 320 but my got that 230 sounds beautiful
Love these quirky things, the strange cars are my favorite!
260bhp sounds like alot of fun in that car !
Beautiful car
I wish there were more manual Mercs in the US!
The Bond Group has so many cars, it could fill up the Library Of Alexandria.
I am glad to see the way that car goes with a manual transmission, because I have a friend who have the same car with an automatic transmission. And his car really don't play the same game. I'm sure you will understand what I mean, reading that my summer car is an SLK 350 2005, AMG pack, manual transmission.
Curb weight: 2910lbs
260bhp
LSD
5 speed m/t
RWD
German
Fresh original 1st generation SLK design,
Old-school mercedes build quality*
Supercharged
And to top it all off it’s a ‘true convertible’ meaning it was designed from day 1 to have no roof structure and so extra structural bracing was added elsewhere in the body to compensate.. This actually makes for quite a low center of gravity.
Idc if it’s considered a hairdresssers car it’s a small light fun sporty convertible made in Germany 🇩🇪 to me that checks out just fine
It has a little Subaru sound touch, what means SOUND GREAT!!!! I like this car 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 good video.
P.D: the red interior....not pls....🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Women-Owned farms!!!!!!" That has just literally Made My Day!!!!! 😂😂😂🤣
I love this car. It sounds great, and looks great. Except for that hideous red interior. Not sure if it’s just the camera, but it looks like when someone cheaply paints their interior on some riced out rust box.
Other than that, this seems like a car I’d love!
to whoever is reading this i hope all of you have an exquisite rest of your day, and get your dream car fr!
Not that I consider it (necessarily) a problem, but superchargers don’t have the gas mileage advantages of turbos.
My brother has the automatic he's not complaining it's a free car. Previous owner did not want the slk230 😂
Damn really dislike the looks of the R170 SLK's. But this one is niceeee!
I legit just sold my 99 slk auto, gutted tbh, loved the car
Great review. What is the manual gearbox like to use in this car? (I have an automatic, very interested in how the manual compares)
When the Germans make a luxury s2000/Miata
(People pay $12 grand to get that color on their Porsche!) love those comments please keep them coming. Great video on a very interesting car
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H&R make some great lowering kits… had one on my GTI way back wen. It looked so good after I had em in!
Lots of money for very little performance Though unfortunately
I commend you for putting the top down with what looks like cold weather. Gotta get that full experience!
probably the ugliest Merc ever produced in my opinion
It sounds like that thing has pretty aggressive cams.
How much money does the Bond group want for this car? Can't seem to find it on their site.
"*a little stiff*", meanwhile neck vertebrae creak 😂😂😂
Tedward, do you have some more upcoming Porsches?
Nice Old Mecr
What exhaust is on this car
My 2005 SLK350 is a 6 speed fun little car.
All your coffee porn got me to buy a cheap pour over glass a couple weeks ago lol.
Please drive the SLK 55 AMG R171
I'm inlove with cars now because of u
Hot damn that sounds good! As 4-cylinders go, that's quite a good noise!
Love from India 💟🇮🇳
A Renntech C230 must be a riot then
Seems decently quick too
My dad had a '99 SLK. Decent cruiser. The SLK was more for show. Its thing was the automatic retractable roof. That was the party piece and utterly incredible for the time.
Can you review a camaro lt1
"my mercedes is best Miata"
I LOVE the noise that thing makes!
lets go new video
Great shifting
You should make a video on tips/tricks for general car ownership/driving (intended for newer drivers). E.g: wing mirror placement, proper driving habits for inclement weather, parallel/reverse parking, knowing how long to let car idle before driving, first mod choice, proper driving habits for different types of vehicles (compacts, sedans, SUV, trucks), knowing the width/length of your vehicle, knowing where your wheels are when driving, etc..
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2:48 That's racist 💀