-- This post is an APRIL FOOLS DAY JOKE! (Please do not actually put spoilers on your w123) --

Hi,

I'm thinking of putting this spoiler on my car. I like the performance, but I think I could improve my understeer with some serious down force. Its a universal wing, so it should fit fine, but how do you think I should mount it? I'm thinking sheetmetal screws right through the trunk deck.



I'll probably be adding a hood scoop too, and use some PVC to plumb it into a K&N, get some serious power flowing. Sweet.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Peace,
Sam

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"That f***in' biodiesel is makin' me hungry."

1982 300TD Astral Silver w/ 250k (BIO BNZ)
2001 Aprilia SR50 Corsa Red w/ 5.5k (>100 MPG)

Please tell us that this has something to do with the date tomorrow . If not you might want to refer to a Car and Driver article of a couple years past where they tested a group of cars that came factory equipped with spoilers , a grand total of one car actually had its' performance affected by disabling the spoiler ( it couldn't be removed ) that was a 911 , all the others were neither aided or hindered by their respective fashion statements . On the other hand you could dry your laundry or gut fish on that spoiler you pictured .

An 'organic' model spoiler for the B100 crowd...

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Ok, step away from the Eminem CDs and "The Fast and the Furious" DVD collections...

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Gil

2004 ML350
1984 300CD; Ivory (sold)

I was thinking of putting a roof scoop on mine, actually.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

How is down force going to effect your 100MPH car with warn out 20+ year old suspension. All this spoiler will do is make you look like an idiot.

previous owner had a spoiler on my 560. It looked retarded. It is no longer there. Resist! Don't give in to the ricers!

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Idiot? Dude, didn't you read the text on the photo...That's the no THE Viper Double!

With that wooden one you wouldn't need sheet metal screws you could just toenail it on and bend the nails over on the inside of the trunk....Send pictures when you giterdun

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Rob M
Norwich, VT USA
1980 240D Euro delivery 4 speed manual silver/blue
~160K miles

I actually left a few like this for you all to find on the forums. See if you can identify all three.

peace,
sam

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"That f***in' biodiesel is makin' me hungry."

1982 300TD Astral Silver w/ 250k (BIO BNZ)
2001 Aprilia SR50 Corsa Red w/ 5.5k (>100 MPG)

They added a spoiler to the STS-V because tests found the back end getting a bit light around 117mph.

Does a W123 diesel really need one? I'm very glad your not serious.

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Adam Lumsden
(83) 300D
Vice-President of the MBCA International Stars Section

"They added a spoiler to the STS-V because tests found the back end getting a bit light around 117mph."

Although that may be true, something tells me the real reson they added that spoiler was part of a desperate attempt to remake caddillac's image. They finally figured out that fake wire wheel covers, padded vinyl roofs and opera lights just weren't cutting it with the under-sixty crowd. Good call, if a little late.

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Gil

2004 ML350
1984 300CD; Ivory (sold)

Go for it....you will endear yourself to the under 19 crowd............

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

You know... that could have its benefits! You know what I like about high school girls, right? Every year I get older, but they all stay the same age.

peace,
sam

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"That f***in' biodiesel is makin' me hungry."

1982 300TD Astral Silver w/ 250k (BIO BNZ)
2001 Aprilia SR50 Corsa Red w/ 5.5k (>100 MPG)

a nice classy set of 24 inch spinners and neon lights mounted to the frame?

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1984 300D Turbo Sedan (Hilda) 272,115 miles.....
Anthracite Gray/Palamino Leather, I am 3rd owner

2001 Dodge Stratus (Silver) (wifes) 55814 miles...

1982 280TE Wagon Astral Silver Metallic/
Anthracite Velour
260,512 miles (Eva)

1969 230 Sedan Olive Green/Black MBTex
4 Speed Manual
84,213 miles ????
Haus Frau


2004 Boreem Ninja Pocket Bike
Highly Modified 49cc (Ling Ling)

Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit

Hey...I know what you mean.....but at my age those are things I best not think about.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche