BenzOver wagon w124 content

[chompsticks]

New build thread, it's been a slow process. Tranny replaced last year, black interior swap, LOTS of small repairs and clear coat failure.

Any w124 owners want to help me determine my camber range?
18x10 et18 needs to fit on the rear! How much camber you think I need? Would -3 be enough? Or would I need to pull the fenders? Currently at -0.9
The current poke/teaser pics.



Current state

[190Evan]

Fellow w124 owner here, you could go with the DIY camber arms form speedway motors and use 8 inch arms instead of 9 inch ones and run about -4 to -6 and probably be ok but it also depends on how stiff your ride is and what kind of fitment you are going for, if you're trying to tuck that in there and go lower I'd go with like -5 and it'll do the job, but if you have a nice set up in the back that's stiff you could get away with a little less camber and save some tires. Just my 2 cents $.

[P78]

not mine but this guy might be able to help you

[JHermes]

looks like a fresh start man!
im in for more updates!

[chompsticks]

Fellow w124 owner here, you could go with the DIY camber arms form speedway motors and use 8 inch arms instead of 9 inch ones and run about -4 to -6 and probably be ok but it also depends on how stiff your ride is and what kind of fitment you are going for, if you're trying to tuck that in there and go lower I'd go with like -5 and it'll do the job, but if you have a nice set up in the back that's stiff you could get away with a little less camber and save some tires. Just my 2 cents $.

Yea I was hoping I wouldn't have to go with that much camber. . I'm going to run a 225/40 tire on the rear and don't mind a little poke as long as I'm saving my fenders. I'm static on cut 500 springs with a working SLS still and have installed camber arms but with a 9 inch sleeve. Meaning I can probably only get away with -3.5 degrees at the height I'm at now. I guess I'll have to see what I can do with my current set up. Guess the other alternative is to get new lips

[SD202]

cant wait to see you get it sitting right!

[HWY HNTR]

you should rust it out

[chompsticks]

you should rust it out

You should rust yours out!

[190Evan]

Yea I was hoping I wouldn't have to go with that much camber. . I'm going to run a 225/40 tire on the rear and don't mind a little poke as long as I'm saving my fenders. I'm static on cut 500 springs with a working SLS still and have installed camber arms but with a 9 inch sleeve. Meaning I can probably only get away with -3.5 degrees at the height I'm at now. I guess I'll have to see what I can do with my current set up. Guess the other alternative is to get new lips

Im not exaclty sure how still that suspension combo is because I've never messed with SLS but I think if you ran some stiffer rear springs you could probably get away with poking a little. I'm just more of a tuck guy myself

[chompsticks]

Im not exaclty sure how still that suspension combo is because I've never messed with SLS but I think if you ran some stiffer rear springs you could probably get away with poking a little. I'm just more of a tuck guy myself

I am not sure if aftermarket is stiffer or not. This is the first time I've gotten something with poke. I've always tucked everything as well.

[Laef]

Oh yeah.

It'd be awesome if these could fits as is!

[HWY HNTR]

You should rust yours out!

[chompsticks]

So not much in updates besides trying to chase down a oil leak. Recently replaced the front rotors and pads, bilstein sports shocks up front, strut mount, wheel bearing, speedo cable, speakers, added grom iphone adapter to factory head unit, rear mud flaps and painted valve cover.

Todo list this summer
replace radiator, thermostat, and coolant level sensor
rebuild wheels

Got a 2016 miata as another daily. Will start a new build thread as soon as the mod bug hits me.

Here are some pics: Wheels on for a idea, can't run them quite yet because one barrel is cracked

Valve Cover


Rolling Shot


Carlssons 3/6 18x9 et35 18x10 et18
It is going to take a little work to get the rears to fit nicely


Miata!!

[chompsticks]

Never really put up a good shot of the interior.
Only thing left is the headliner which I might dye. Any suggestions on dye material? I'd prefer not to use a spray.
Before


After



Got some new parts for the ND, nothing special so far.

[chompsticks]

Been busy! No major mods of late though.
Doge seems to love both cars!