Thank you for an excellent post! It really makes me feel like I want (no... need!) to change my ratio from 3.69 to something taller... nice one!

I'm now active in my hunt for a decent 2.88...

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>Joe

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1984 W123 230E Saloon/Sedan! (82k miles - Ice Blue as new)
1985 W123 230TE (96K miles - stinkingly nice!)
1995 W124 E320 Wagon (130k miles)
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Sportline Suspension W124, W123 TE restoration, A/C, cruise & powered seats retrofit!

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