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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-16-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
Posted By Master_Axe
[1980] Hirschmann Automatic Antenna mechanism problem

Hey,

this concerns a 1980 450 SL, with an automatic Hirschmann antenna.
The issue is pretty straight forward, the electrical engine is fine. Now that I've looked into the thing for 2 hours, twice...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-14-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By Master_Axe
Rocker Panel Polish and a few questions

Hey,

so, working on perfecting my 450sl. All I gotta do is the grill (chrome), and maybe ill still do the rims too, that chrome is old. However, what's worst are the rocker panels, the chrome...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-05-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
Summary: get the 8.5cm lug bolts with 39mm...

Summary: get the 8.5cm lug bolts with 39mm thread, and a torque wrench, that should work out. Thanks guys!!

Franz
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-05-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
Soooooooooooo the thread length of 39mm will...

Soooooooooooo

the thread length of 39mm will fit my car? I'm scared, I don't want to ruin my hand brake on the rear wheels.

How do you not overtorque your bolts? Press as hard as you can with...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-03-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
Cool, so the wheels aren't stock- just as I...

Cool, so the wheels aren't stock- just as I figured.

So does Mercedes still sell "long" bolts?

And, like I said, my thread is only 2cm long. Could my wheels take a 4cm thread?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-01-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By Master_Axe
Yeah, it says that part # on the ebay pic. I...

Yeah, it says that part # on the ebay pic. I orderd it at my mechanic for 125, including screws and taxes. I live in Austria, so getting stuff from the US here is a hassle. My car's 80', but seeing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By Master_Axe
Eh, and its more expensive, I guess. I found...

Eh, and its more expensive, I guess. I found this, would it fit? http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/f4/97/149f_1.JPG
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
eh, ill just check with my mechanic tomorrow,...

eh, ill just check with my mechanic tomorrow, we'll figure it out :D I hope
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
well, just from looking at it I can see that the...

well, just from looking at it I can see that the thread is longer. How can I test if they could still fit? Can I see it if I take my wheel off?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
My rims look like this, 14" and chrome :D. And my...

My rims look like this, 14" and chrome :D. And my lug bolts are the small ones from above. http://i18.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/0f/ca/27bd_1.JPG



And my question is: On ebay I only see the two kinds...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By Master_Axe
Anyone know this spoiler? (pic inside!!)

Hio,

so, I had this problem awhile back, havent solved it yet. This is my car:http://i25.tinypic.com/33wljrb.jpg

Looking at these pic's, is it standard, or is a front spoiler missing?...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
Well, I guess the optimum would be 20, 5 per...

Well, I guess the optimum would be 20, 5 per wheel.

I already got the lug bolt covers xD, just to figure out that you need the long bolts for them to really work. Thats the first time I realized...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-26-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,891
Posted By Master_Axe
I need new lug bolts, help pls!

Hi guys,

so, my '80 SL has the standard Chrome rims (or so I thought), 14". However, the lug bolts are dug in deep down inside, and are practically invisible, leaving the rims each with 5 black...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-22-2008, 04:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,757
Posted By Master_Axe
Hey, I got a brand new soft top, it looked...

Hey,

I got a brand new soft top, it looked so great new ^^. But the wrinkle is inevitable, I think, and the lesser problem. My plastic now has like a some sort of stain on it... as though from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-05-2008, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 788
Posted By Master_Axe
Cool. The orange ones are the blinkers,...

Cool.

The orange ones are the blinkers, right? Those are broke too, I think my mechanic said. The foglights are ok, tho.

Can there be any apparent rust damage on the bumper, or is it ok? Like I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-05-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 788
Posted By Master_Axe
Cool. I have a '80 450SL, but I had a rather...

Cool.

I have a '80 450SL, but I had a rather big crash, and the car is almost repaired now. Thinking my bumper was still sort of ok (haha), I went ahead and bought a new chrome piece, and the two...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-05-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,354
Posted By Master_Axe
car-part sounds good :P. Thinking my bumper...

car-part sounds good :P.

Thinking my bumper was still ok, I got the front horns, and chrome cover. So i need shocks and main bar, and the side things.

Thx bwostosh, but the '72 bumper is way...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-15-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By Master_Axe
Got 1980 450SL for 18th Bday, what can I improve?

Hey guys,

I was frantically searching the net for some info on this car, and then i thankfully landed here. I hope you guys can help me out =).

I turned 18 on December 17, 2006, and my dad gave...
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