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Oct 27, 2010 17:30:39 GMT
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As it says folks , project shatbox, is here ...As a rule if your in the know about benzes then you'll hate the w210 and I'm no exception , they're rubbish fact,So I bought this ,well swapped it for a phone cradle (which cost me just over £200) a couple of months back with the hope of touching it up and selling it on !!......and the only reason I bought it well, its a strange import ,thats got bi xenons,glass sunroof , climate,elec benz rear bliind ,parktronic,elec memory seats both sides inc steering wheel ,leather and the best thing is the spring cups aint fallen off yet So after a couple of months sitting in the car park at work I decided to get it moted , which strangely enough only needed a pair of ball joints !!! so it looks like my winter hack is here .... as of last friday !!.................
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Last Edit: Oct 27, 2010 22:51:40 GMT by bigperm
300ce lowrider c220 track car c280 youngtimer S320 ...vip no 4 S430 .. 2 x slk 230 500se , E36 amg E 430 E55 amg Ml 320 C43 amg
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Oct 27, 2010 17:31:54 GMT
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20 mins and 2 and a bit coils laterz!! ;D ;D
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300ce lowrider c220 track car c280 youngtimer S320 ...vip no 4 S430 .. 2 x slk 230 500se , E36 amg E 430 E55 amg Ml 320 C43 amg
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Oct 27, 2010 17:33:52 GMT
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as of yesterday !! 16x7/5 steels,orange rattle can, and some goodies i brought back from pomona !!
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300ce lowrider c220 track car c280 youngtimer S320 ...vip no 4 S430 .. 2 x slk 230 500se , E36 amg E 430 E55 amg Ml 320 C43 amg
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Oct 27, 2010 17:38:02 GMT
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300ce lowrider c220 track car c280 youngtimer S320 ...vip no 4 S430 .. 2 x slk 230 500se , E36 amg E 430 E55 amg Ml 320 C43 amg
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Colonelk
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Oct 27, 2010 17:44:49 GMT
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out of interest, why so hated? are they corrosion-tastic? Loving what youve done so far though dude
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Oct 27, 2010 17:48:45 GMT
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You just can't beat a bit of bargain benz action ! Looking good already mate , what other plans have you got for it ?
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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Steve
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Making progress in small, easy to handle chunks of awesome
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Oct 27, 2010 17:49:36 GMT
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Wish my winter hack was that cool looking' sweet so far dude!
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Oct 27, 2010 23:00:18 GMT
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out of interest, why so hated? are they corrosion-tastic? Loving what youve done so far though dude coil springs love to snap all round, spring perches on the front love to fall off without warning , front subframes love to corrode , as does the whole car especially wheel arches , boot locks , door frames , I've even seen front to rear brake pipes need doing !! , they eat front ball joints,and are just generally not as good as a trusty old 124 !! however w210 did get slightly better at 99/2000 ish facelift !
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300ce lowrider c220 track car c280 youngtimer S320 ...vip no 4 S430 .. 2 x slk 230 500se , E36 amg E 430 E55 amg Ml 320 C43 amg
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tomti
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thats looks the ballbags my man! I'm feeling something done to the 3 pointed star and grille? maybe something orange-flavoured but subtle...
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de slatted grill possibly? possibly something with the bottom of the front bumper too as it looks a tad cluttered.
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MrDay
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I was gonna say do somethin with the grill,maybe tin the headlights or somethin?? Could get some different plates too?
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Mike D
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I adore W210s Yours looks pretty tidy too! Incidentally, mine seems to be faring pretty well, all i've had to do other than servicing is the front anti roll bar bushes when I bought it 15K ago!
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tbh mate it's a little better than most as I realised in work today after giving her a wash , rear arches are pretty sweet as is osf arch , but I'm putting this down to the fact mines an import . and no I don't know where from ??.. I guess the hatred I have comes from the fact I love w124s and w126s , my other fave is a w140 , but I've yet to love these 210 thingys and this is my 3rd !! maybe I'll develop a friendship who knows , just think I'm turned off by the fact I remember replacing subframes and roadsprings on these less than 3 years old when I first started at the Benz dealership !! plus they switched from handbuilt just before w210 !!!
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300ce lowrider c220 track car c280 youngtimer S320 ...vip no 4 S430 .. 2 x slk 230 500se , E36 amg E 430 E55 amg Ml 320 C43 amg
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How about chrome door handles? And orange lower front grille and fog light surrounds?
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bryn
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Hmmm, looking good Rayo. Wondered how the holiday had gone, good to see you bought stickers ;D
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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conrad
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Here to fix your cabin.......
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Needs a JDM as FU*K sticker....
Gotta love the cheap merc/lowness combination
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Nov 13, 2010 12:37:47 GMT
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The W210 are both a bit underrated and not, IMO.
On the negative side, it really seems to be the worst E-class ever built, quality wise. On the other hand, they are fantastic cars to ride in, still have the merc feeling, and can be bought for econobox money nowadays.
Even if I prefer the W115-123-124, I can't say I hate them...
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Nov 13, 2010 13:39:44 GMT
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Love the slammed look! I've just bought one too, a White 98 E200 auto. They all seem to suffer from rust but they make up for it by being mechanically pretty tough and nice and solid to drive provided you make sure the suspension is still attached to the body Always good on fuel too which is perfect for a winter run around. You still got the alloys you took off?
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1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible 1989 Nissan Laurel 2.4 Manual 1989 Ford Granada Scorpio 2.9 1989 Nissan 300ZX Manual 1998 Merc E200 Auto 1988 Nissan Bluebird Exec Turbo
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Nov 13, 2010 16:21:42 GMT
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looks dope, the original rims would look sweet mirrored! cant beat buyin em for that kind of money, my problem is the ones I buy cheap end up in bits on the bay lol just broke an e240 every panel had at least 2 rot holes even the roof round the sunroof lol
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Last Edit: Nov 13, 2010 16:22:44 GMT by lowlyfe
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Nov 13, 2010 16:31:09 GMT
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Damn it I hate these!! .... but after seeing yours, i've found myself on the bay looking at white E's. My neighbour had one a few years ago and warned me off them but darn:O ... .... i'm a fan of your work
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97' silver Mercedes 230 Slk.... charged 94' bronze Hiace custom ... daily drinker 92' white Eunos roadster....... sold 91' grey Mercedes 500 SL .... sexyful 82' white Mercedes 200......... needs lows
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