Big Booty Benz / '86 420 SE

[Racer-X]

What happened with the big benz?

[Jorgen]

I love this car so much, I really need a w126 in my life. I think I need to move to Europe already.

why
All the W126, W124 and W201's have the best available extras and good engines. I sometimes check craigslist and you can buy a full extras old Merc for the same price with no rust.

[190Evan]

Then you would not be able to get back in and climb over that wall 27Juan

Lucas, Lucas... as you could imagine if I moved out of the U.S. I would not want to go back for at least another 4 years. I've got friends in Belgium maybe I'll leave here and be down the street from you hahahaha

[Kris]

what's wrong with it?

[loekaaz]

. I think I need to move to Europe already.

Then you would not be able to get back in and climb over that wall 27Juan

[190Evan]

I love this car so much, I really need a w126 in my life. I think I need to move to Europe already.

[Laef]

Dude, your boat makes me want a W126. I'm in Benz fever right now haha.

Haha thanks man, and all I can say is do it !
We never have enough vintage Benz's

Hi Mr Laef have been following this thread for a while down from Spain. I reaaly like your Stance and just think this is the nicest w126 I´ve seen so far. Fall in love with the V8 sound when I played the video you shared, reminds me of a good friend e50 AMG beast. Keep sharing lots of nice pics of this beauty. Ben.

Well, thanks a lot sir, and that's the nicest words someone ever said about this car!


Unfortunately as some of you may know, the Benz is kinda dead now...
Happened last week, I'm just sick about it, news soon I hope

[Villamarin]

Hi Mr Laef have been following this thread for a while down from Spain. I reaaly like your Stance and just think this is the nicest w126 I´ve seen so far. Fall in love with the V8 sound when I played the video you shared, reminds me of a good friend e50 AMG beast. Keep sharing lots of nice pics of this beauty. Ben.

[E280Benz]

Dude, your boat makes me want a W126. I'm in Benz fever right now haha.

[Laef]

Thanks for the comforting words guys!

Well, I did the opposite haha, I couldn't resist ordering NEW new tires for the rear haha... It's rubbing too much on the sidewall and I'm concerned by the tire blowing while driving

The same as the previous size I had (225/45/17) It was perfect with the little stretch !
I think I'll keep the front in 205/40/17 since the tires aren't rubbing anymore when I turn.

Turns out to be a great size for fitment but I recon having a little more rubber on a wheel is way more comfy, oh well

They should be mounted by Monday/Tuesday, and then I'll post an update !

EDIT: Some of you may already have been seeing this but it was funny, I used the Benzo to tow the Bimmer yesterday haha

[FiveInline]

Looking not so bad, i like the tyres sizes!

Awesome Benz man!

[loekaaz]

I would opt for a slightly meatier wheel up front to match the rears better
But I must admit that it doesn't look too much off though...

[electricalbox]

I can dig it even with the sizes being off slightly.

[Mehowski]

I actually think that came out wicked man, it's got a very slight hint of hot-rod to it whilst still looking fairly level with very little rake

[Laef]

Bwhahahaha! That's what I've been telling everyone here for years. No one is buying it anymore because of me

Haha yeah I think we used this argument a lot didn't we?

Well, as promised:





As you can see I clearly screwed up on my tire size choice, it looks too big on the rear and too narrow up front...

On the bright side, it raised up the rear a little and I'm not going to fuck up my exhaust more than it is AND she's back on her wheels haha...

Let me know what you think!