?Apparently the stock alternator of the SLK cannot provide enough output current to sustain the small 500w amplifier I installed in the back trunk area. If I turn up the volume the interior dash lighting and front headlights fluctuate in brightness when a heavy bass beat is produced.
I may have to update the alternator to a higher amperage model, I’ve had this issue with other high power stereo systems in the past. Nothing new.
Spent some time last weekend preparing the garage for gathehrigsgathehrig and hanging out with the fellas.
It was super cold this morning at least to what we are used to in the valley. I think it went as low as 31 degrees Fahrenheit.
Today we had our annual toy run for a homeless shelter nearby. Definitely a chilly ride on the motorcycle.
Waiting it out before heading back into the plant cuz it’s hell of dumping rain. It doesn’t seem to to be weakening though 🙁
I’ve been a subscriber for the Apple Music service since it came out. I had never really use the service until recently. What a great freakin’ deal!! I can download music onto my device and play jams on my way to and from work. When I get tired of the download I can remove it and get something else. There is a huge library for my to choose from.
I’m stoked about this service!
After messing with the stereo levels I wasn’t at all impressed with the level. I had the audio set at maximum of 35 and the sound was just average, though it wasn’t distorted.
Today I rewired the inputs by taking the RCA plugs and separating the positive and negative into discreet wiring to the aftermarket plug I purchased. The quality was much better and the annoying popping sound was gone when changing in the radio panel. Since I was doing a rewire went ahead and wired the car for a rear trunk sub woofer which meant fishing wire throughout small confines and the precise trim fitting of a Mercedes Benz.
Since the trunk space is limited I had to use a small 12″ kicker subwoofer fitted into a small enclosure that the available space allowed. The amplifier is also a small footprint model made by Alpine. It is only a 500W model but that should be enough to at least indicate if I need to upgrade the equipment.
After driving around for about a month.
This is the time of year that I dislike riding a motorcycle the most. I can ride in the rain & heat no problem but riding in the fog sucks. You never know what will come from behind and nail you.
I may just keep the SLK230, I’ve looked at other trade possibilities but back off when it gets close to deciding. My Benz is so clean despite the clear coat and high mileage parameters.
It may a keeper for a year or so.
I’ve been checking out cars on Craigslist again. I’m looking at Mustangs with V8 motors and manual shifting. Most of the mustangs i have seen are fairly beat up and appeared to have been raced. Most have dents and scratches or the paint and roof are losimg the clear coat.