1992 Mercedes 300e

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Not too bad over all, the old girl has been requiring a bit of love as of late, mostly little things. The biggest thing is, is that trusty M103 has it's days where it wants to be a pain (Lifter noise, heating/cooling issues, oil consumption and leaking) and it's days where it runs beautifully. She's een a real trooper and never fails or lets me down, absolutely reliable. She gets me to and from anywhere that I want to go, so I can't complain in that department. I love the 190. Something about old German cars, man.

I know exactly what you mean haha. That is exactly how mine runs.

[tylersaywhat]

haha thanks man! hows your w201??

Not too bad over all, the old girl has been requiring a bit of love as of late, mostly little things. The biggest thing is, is that trusty M103 has it's days where it wants to be a pain (Lifter noise, heating/cooling issues, oil consumption and leaking) and it's days where it runs beautifully. She's een a real trooper and never fails or lets me down, absolutely reliable. She gets me to and from anywhere that I want to go, so I can't complain in that department. I love the 190. Something about old German cars, man.

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Love the colour on this. Just needs wheels

Believe me i can't wait im so ready! Thank you. It will really be nice once i put a set of wheels on her.

[VanDamage]

Love the colour on this. Just needs wheels

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Oh HEY! You found me on IG and I returned the favor on SW lol! I remember chit-chatting at T4T with you and remembering how amazinglyclean your w124 is. Can't wait to see what the next plan is for the old Floridian!

haha thanks man! hows your w201??

[tylersaywhat]

Oh HEY! You found me on IG and I returned the favor on SW lol! I remember chit-chatting at T4T with you and remembering how amazinglyclean your w124 is. Can't wait to see what the next plan is for the old Floridian!

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too bad i'm overseas, i happen to have a set just like that

dang.. all the best parts are across the pond

[P78]

too bad i'm overseas, i happen to have a set just like that

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Weight is not the issue with shocks, spring rate is. The shocks and struts do not do any supporting of the vehicle, they merely damp the oscillations of the springs.

Seems like you could figure out the front spring rate for the appropriate Ranger and do a little math comparing the motion ratios of the suspension system to the W124 and have a good image whether these have enough damping. But then again, lots of people run them and don't report a bouncy ride, so they seem adequate.




Oh, and Carlsson 1/6s, I agree. I was an inch away from running a set Electricalbox was selling, but I got sniped 'cause I was overseas and had no internets. Beautiful wheels, and just perfect on the W124.

EDIT: It looks like the Ranger shock doesn't have a metal sleeve in the bottom bushing, is that correct? Often aftermarket shocks don't come with the metal sleeve, expecting you to put the one from your old shocks in, which is irritating and stupid, but there it is. If they've not a sleeve, you'll for sure want to transfer the W124 one over, or you'll be through those bushings in no time.

Agreed. Very true words sir. Everything you have stated is spot on.

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Wow, very nice work.

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

[Chasen88]

Wow, very nice work.

[cvhjhj]

Christmas Time. My girlfriend once again with a brand new Nardi Wheel.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Also im sure these probably support the weight of our massive fuel tanks, when full, a bit better than a Saab shock since these were designed for the front of a truck haha.

Weight is not the issue with shocks, spring rate is. The shocks and struts do not do any supporting of the vehicle, they merely damp the oscillations of the springs.

Seems like you could figure out the front spring rate for the appropriate Ranger and do a little math comparing the motion ratios of the suspension system to the W124 and have a good image whether these have enough damping. But then again, lots of people run them and don't report a bouncy ride, so they seem adequate.




Oh, and Carlsson 1/6s, I agree. I was an inch away from running a set Electricalbox was selling, but I got sniped 'cause I was overseas and had no internets. Beautiful wheels, and just perfect on the W124.

EDIT: It looks like the Ranger shock doesn't have a metal sleeve in the bottom bushing, is that correct? Often aftermarket shocks don't come with the metal sleeve, expecting you to put the one from your old shocks in, which is irritating and stupid, but there it is. If they've not a sleeve, you'll for sure want to transfer the W124 one over, or you'll be through those bushings in no time.

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Many thanks for the information!

If I may ask another question - I see that the mounting holes on the bottom of the shocks have different inside diameters. From the picture, it appears that the Ford shock is much bigger than the Mercedes. When you mounted the Ford shocks on your car, what did you use to make up for the difference? Thanks again for your input!

Honestly I just put them right in. You can probably take the innards out of the stock Mercedes ones and pop them in the bilsteins, but I'm not to sure.

[Deutschland201]

Bilstein 24-022361 Monotube Shock Absorber, Front, 46mm
Remember. You must use the front bilsteins in the rear of the Mercedes. So don't be worried that you are buying front shocks for the rear of your Benz.

Many thanks for the information!

If I may ask another question - I see that the mounting holes on the bottom of the shocks have different inside diameters. From the picture, it appears that the Ford shock is much bigger than the Mercedes. When you mounted the Ford shocks on your car, what did you use to make up for the difference? Thanks again for your input!