guys, have you noticed the driver's door panel lacks the grab handle that goes from the main armrest/handle to the area behind the door handle? this is true of the w123, r107, and i think also the w116. i believe (iirc) not so on the w126, and def. not so on the 124/201.

why not? this part of the door handle doesn't get in the way during driving

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You mean like this?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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I was going to say, they do fit.

well you could of at least cropped out the ghetto looking switch with wiring harness and the mini mirror glued onto the side view mirror...but yeah, i do know that it's possible to retrofit the grab handle to the driver's side door

good to know it's been done by someone as a confirmation though

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GHETTO I didn`t know I was entering a Concourse type car show here.

You forgot the spare tire, milk crate with the spray can, POS 300SD behind the morror and the leaf on the ground.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

LOL Charlie your 123 mod is not ghetto....

This is ghetto:

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That`s good, that gave me a good laugh.

And to think some people pay a fortune on Fiberglass mods.

All they need is cardboard and Duct tape .


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Some people have an odd way of saying "Thank you".

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No doubt. When a question is answered, I don't understand how an insult could follow.

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Yeah, I see it in his postings.

I pulled the handle off the L/R door with the chrome piece. will have to cut the panel a little for the screw tap on the handle. more or less plug and play.

I always thought it strange MB did this on the w123. I do notice the handle is a little close to the wheel, and when I pull my foot back towards the seat and raise my knee, it is tight. so I kind of see the reason MB used the handle they did. probably for liability reasons.

I have had it for so long, Iam use to it and compensate w/o thinking about it. It does dress it up some.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I actually noticed it today, working on dr side pw wiring and pass door lock - I will be posting on this later as a plastic part broke.

My take on it is, it's not a grab handle. The main armrest contains the functional grab handle. The piece in question is merely for passengers resting their arms on the arm rests, to hold with their hands so that their arms don't fall off. The drivers hands are supposed to be on the steering wheel, not resting on the arm rest. Therefore no such "grab handle" on the drivers door.

- Peter.

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Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Exactly.

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That's the explanation I heard. My passengers need to hold on, but I got my hands on the wheel most of the time. Especially at the times my Passengers are in a panic.

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1979 240D, 4spd manual, Power Sunroof, manual windows, 147k miles, Pastel gray/Black MB Tex.
1991 300D 2.5 - Smokes like it's on Crack!

...and absolutely nothing you've done to your car is Ghetto?

How about you post picture of yours and let charmalu insult it to get even.

I'll do it for you.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!