Loud, Low and Blue? W124 Build

[190Evan]

burnouts please

Im about to pick up another set of rear tires so before I mount them you know I'll post a vid, I was waiting for you to pipe in as soon as I mentioned V8

[190Evan]

So Areola is finally getting worked on today, lol. The exhaust is all mocked up and I'll post pics later when it's done. It's gonna be so loud. Disregard the shitty rear bumper Im picking up an AMG kit soon. Also disregard my shit cutouts because they are just for tip placement lmao.

[loekaaz]

Thanks man! how did you go about posting it like that so I know for future reference?

Copy the url from the https: -bar on top of the page of the youtube video

Go to your post on SW

click 'INSERT URL'

insert the copied url

remove the 's' from https:

be a happy camper

[190Evan]

Copy the url from the https: -bar on top of the page of the youtube video

Go to your post on SW

click 'INSERT URL'

insert the copied url

remove the 's' from https:

be a happy camper

Thanks will do

[190Evan]

Wow, so today has been one of those days. It started out amazing because I finished my exhaust but ended terribly. Here's a pic of the exhaust, in all of its glory. Boy did it sound good I'll post the video I took later.



Aaaaaand here's what happened about two hours ago.



It's completely safe to say that I'm extremely depressed but I'm also happy to say that this is going to be the start of my actual build. It's time to put some big boy pants on and fix this shit. From just an eyeball diagnosis I can say it needs a new LCA, Tie Rod, Strut, Shock mount, possibly a hub and steering knuckle, sway bar, fender, bumper, and obviously, a new wheel and tire. Moral of the story, don't drive on bald tires in the rain around a turn and no I was not drifting. This build is about to get a little interesting with a splash of depressing. Here's some more pics, if any of you guys have any experience with a repair like this and could give some advice I would greatly appreciate it.

Reps will be reps.



Chunky Monkey





Well, I'm honestly happy that my friend and I are safe and we walked out without a scratch. Till next time SW.

[190Evan]

So I finally got the car in a place where I can work on it and make progress in its revival. But first here's some more pics of the damage. In this photo the wheel is turning completely the opposite as the side, due to a torn Tie Rod.



Here you can see my WiseFab drift knuckles being put to use, lol. Nope the wheel got pushed back at least 5 inches and the spring would have popped out if pushed any further. I betcha never seen a benz tucking vertically and horizontally.



Saw this little slow guy while I was in the tow truck today.



Aaaaaaand BOOM, fender is off, bumper is off, everything must come off! Luckily I was able to save the rotor, caliper and strut surprisingly.



If you own a mercedes from this era, you will know the annoyance that is the 7mm allen...these things are so hard to find for some reason. Maybe its jsut the 50 mile radius around me but I was lucky enough to find one at O'reilly's today.



This makes me sad but happy because I know now that my frame is totally ok and that the parts actually aren't going to cost that much, the ThotXpress will live again.



Might I mind you the sway bar is in the correct position and that is how far the control arm bent and collapsed....



You pay for shipping and these are yours if you need them. mount them with adhesive or something because the clips are broken but they work perfectly fine I believe.



Once I get back home I'll make sure to post up that Exhaust video, its amazing. ANyways I'm super happy this car is going to be back on the road in no time. Till next time SW.

[chayden]

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[190Evan]

Send ittttttt

You want them?

[190Evan]

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[spaaals]

man sucks what happened :/ but damn it sounds good

[chompsticks]

ugh, makes me want to hurry and fix my ball joints now... LOL

[WaStateKillerBee]

man sucks what happened :/ but damn it sounds good

Agreed! That thing sounds awesome!

[chompsticks]

oh damn, I did not realize it tore your wheel too. How fast were you going?

[TruTaing]

I still cant... put it together w/ the noise this thing makes. It sounds so good.

Glad you made it out okay - suspension bits are easy to replace!

[190Evan]

man sucks what happened :/ but damn it sounds good

Thanks man! yeah I was surprised with the sound.

Agreed! That thing sounds awesome!

Thanks

oh damn, I did not realize it tore your wheel too. How fast were you going?

Only about 25 ish, in the rain, with bald tires. it tore everything.

I still cant... put it together w/ the noise this thing makes. It sounds so good.

Glad you made it out okay - suspension bits are easy to replace!

Can't put it together? and yeah its a few suspension, steering, and cosmetic things. Also a new wheel.