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Oct 15, 2017 22:14:52 GMT
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So for some reason I never started a thread on this one, here goes.... My previous daily driver w124 was on it's last legs, rust, dead steering box, 3 shades of volvo blue  , when my mate turned up with this beast. She's a 1996 E300 diesel w124, (one of the last infact) in a fetching shade of beige, with more beige inside, British Leyland style! Under the bonnet lives the legendary om606 3.0 diesel, but this one is non turbo so the only thing legendary is the sedate pace to go with beigeness. Part of the problem is the 4 speed auto that starts in 2nd gear, coupled to a ridiculous 3.07 rear diff, a rocket it was not.        |
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 15, 2017 22:30:05 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 15, 2017 22:39:19 GMT by carat 3.6
1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 15, 2017 22:35:14 GMT
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It then became an excellent towing car for moving my projects around, the self leveling rear suspension is great for this. Would pull a car trailer anywhere.  Next up was to fit a wood insert steering wheel from a w210, in yet another awesome shade of beige!!!!  |
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 15, 2017 22:54:37 GMT
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 15, 2017 23:05:28 GMT
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 15, 2017 23:14:43 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 15, 2017 23:16:02 GMT by carat 3.6
1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 15, 2017 23:28:26 GMT
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Looks good. Where did you get the AMG style bumper?
There was a clk for sale over here recently with a set of what looked like genuine Carlson's like those. It went as low as 650 euro, was so tempted but I just didn't have the coin.
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Oct 15, 2017 23:41:52 GMT
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Looks good, whats next?
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Porsche 944
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Oct 15, 2017 23:43:20 GMT
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Looks good. Where did you get the AMG style bumper? There was a clk for sale over here recently with a set of what looked like genuine Carlson's like those. It went as low as 650 euro, was so tempted but I just didn't have the coin. Thanks. The bumper is just an ebay special, made in Latvia. I did have to add my own mounting points, as it doesnt come with any. That clk would of been a steal at that money. |
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Loving the Carlsson's.
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Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!
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very nice estate!
jP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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ken21
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looking good.
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1996 Mercedes E300 wagonMercdan68
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Lovely looker that
I’d love to own it!!
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Oct 16, 2017 10:27:19 GMT
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That is a lovely looking ride.
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Oct 16, 2017 19:35:33 GMT
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Thanks gents, I'm quite pleased with it at the moment.
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 16, 2017 19:36:28 GMT
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Cheers Jhon, I think they suit this car better than my others.  |
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 16, 2017 19:37:08 GMT
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Seat's....  |
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp
1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon
1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered!
1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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Oct 16, 2017 20:54:53 GMT
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Cheers Jhon, I think they suit this car better than my others. Howdo Simon? Yeah, I really like those one of my top three styles on Merc's. Keep up the good work. |
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Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!
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1996 Mercedes E300 wagonChasR
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Nov 16, 2017 17:37:30 GMT
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That's a lovely looking 300TD! You do have to love these W124s  . The wheels are a stroke of genius. |
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Nov 16, 2017 20:40:12 GMT
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Great job at de-oldmanning it! Now it just needs a turbo  |
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, when my mate turned up with this beast. She's a 1996 E300 diesel w124, (one of the last infact) in a fetching shade of beige, with more beige inside, British Leyland style! Under the bonnet lives the legendary om606 3.0 diesel, but this one is non turbo so the only thing legendary is the sedate pace to go with beigeness. Part of the problem is the 4 speed auto that starts in 2nd gear, coupled to a ridiculous 3.07 rear diff, a rocket it was not.
. The wheels are a stroke of genius.
