Got some 15" polished original wheels down in San Diego this weekend. Gave it a nice detail. Put on some new Michelin Primacy MXV4's. We'll see if the mpg's creep up a bit with the swap. Loving the car so far.

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1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold

Looks so much better. Does it track better on the highway also?

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Gone to the dark side

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Tracking was worse, actually, but I have an alignment scheduled for Friday....I'll let you know after the alignment. The biggest change besides aesthetics is a much smoother and softer ride...plus now I can actually turn the steering wheel in reverse and not hear the horrendous grinding sound from the improper sized wheels.

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1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold

The michellin tires or the wheel swap seems to have cured the droning sound...or maybe just masked it?? Mileage is the pretty much the same, but on par with EPA estimates....didn't get the car for it's mileage.

Alignment cured tracking issue.

AC/Blower issues right now. Ordered a dust filter from Phil....unfortunately I needed to order (2). Replaced one and what a nightmare! I broke a clip, and still cannot the cover to seat properly. Will take another look when the second filter arrives.

Have been searching similar problems in the archives and need to get something going as it has been HOT here.

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RT


1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold