W124 Benz Project

[95silvia]

Justpicked up this W124 400E. It's in pretty decent shape and has had the engine rebuilt and alot of service done. Got a pic of a few service records besides the factory service done. I need to clear the hood again or wetsand and buff, as it's pretty oxidized and get a new grill that was damaged from a small hail storm. Anywho I'm pretty happy with it. I only gave $1,700 for it. Gonna start soon on lowering it

[AMGwheelwhore]

Got mine for $1500 lmk if you need any advice

[Bystrov]

thats a very nice find for under 2 K. looks like a clean interior too.

Let me or AMGwheelwhore know if u need any help or advice with this car. we've owned several.

[95silvia]

Good lookin merc! Did you end up cutting any off of your springs or just running lowering springs?

[volkswagger84]

i just picked a w124 e320 and i love it. i really look forward to seeing what you do with this car.

[95silvia]

thats a very nice find for under 2 K. looks like a clean interior too.

Let me or AMGwheelwhore know if u need any help or advice with this car. we've owned several.

I was reading about using the Saab 900 shocks in the rear. Do you run factory in the front or is there a better option? I'm thinking since it is a V8 I should just stick with stock in the front with the cut springs and run the saab in the back? Do you guys know a part number or which model the has the smallest spring pads?

[Bystrov]

I was reading about using the Saab 900 shocks in the rear. Do you run factory in the front or is there a better option? I'm thinking since it is a V8 I should just stick with stock in the front with the cut springs and run the saab in the back? Do you guys know a part number or which model the has the smallest spring pads?

I own a saab 9-3 and i can tell you right now those shocks are not that great. your particular benz is a way heavier car and u are better off to use OEM rated Bilstein shocks. as for spring pads go to the dealer and get #1 pads... should drop you significantly with lowering springs... also id run Lowering springs and cut a coil off them for maximum drop and handleing.. since u have a Massive V8 under the hood Though i am an advocate for cutting oem springs, with your v8 i wouldnt recommend it ... it will feel like a boat because u increase the spring travel with every coil cut. best bet is to get some H&R springs, that are rated for your weigh of the motor and cut them with reduced spring pads to keep the performance ....

[Bystrov]

Also im selling a nice new set of Borbet 18's for that car that would set it off.. id love to see them on a Age proper car and in a good home.

[DannyE32]

beautiful car.

[95silvia]

beautiful car.

Thank you!

[AMGwheelwhore]

Find the e36 coil thread on here, full of great info. Ford ranger shocks also fit our rears

[superturbodiesel.com]

nice ride man!

[rje315]

Nice ride man i just picked up a 94 E420 cant wait to see what you do with yours