Has anyone added ABS to their w123? - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

pizzachef · #31 09-08-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by remotemark

Sounds like she must work on Roosevelt Boulevard.

I'm working in Philly right now...actually, about to be done...but I keep hearing about people (PEDESTRIANS!!

) getting run over on that street. They've gotta do something there.

Hatterasguy · #32 09-08-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pizzachef

I wonder if it would still work with the rear diff sensor eliminated (maybe I'll crawl under there one day and unplug it and drive around). Then you can just run it to the front tires, some systems are front wheel only anyways. And you could use SS flexible lines instead of the hard lines...might get a bit spendy, but it would be easier to deal with.

It will probably act like my SDL when the front sensors pick up some junk. The light comes on and the system defualts to regular brakes.

These early ABS systems are pretty much added on, so if they break you don't have to fix them.

argus445 · #33 09-08-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

I've been thinking about how I'd like to do a brake upgrade on our upcoming 1985 300CD so it has ABS. It's to be my wife's daily driver and I'd like to feel safer about her commute.

Has anyone actually done this upgrade? Can you point out any issues that need to be kept in mind or parts needed that might not seem like common sense to have on hand?

I thought a 25-30 year old cruise control was scary let alone 30 yr old abs systems!

Chad300tdt · #34 09-08-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by remotemark

Sounds like she must work on Roosevelt Boulevard.

Yup, she works in the northeast.

People drive pretty aggressive all the time there, but during rush hour it's much worse.

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Originally Posted by pizzachef

I'm working in Philly right now...actually, about to be done...but I keep hearing about people (PEDESTRIANS!!

) getting run over on that street. They've gotta do something there.

People get hit because they walk out into rush hour traffic expecting everyone to see and stop for them.

Much less risk if you cross at the crosswalks when the light says to walk.

iwrock · #35 09-08-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by remotemark

I can't imagine my 300D in a power drift. I just don't think the wheels would ever have enough power to break traction unless I tried to make a 120 degree turn at 45 mph with the accelerator floored. Even then, I think it would rather roll over or the tires would just squeal even more than usual.

You are not trying hard enough....

I have seen a diesel W123 powerslide! When its dry too.

Hatterasguy · #36 09-08-2008, 10:35 PM

Yeah John got his 300CD going pretty well, and that thing had tires with a ton more grip than those little stock 14's.

gymno · #37 09-09-2008, 01:48 AM

The thought came to my mind.

Mercedes aka "Tons of hardened German Steel" with huge engine block and crumple zone vs. your typical North Eastern commuter honda/toyota/ford plastic disposable car, who is going to be better off?

I'd say take all that money you would have spent on the ABS add-ons and buy some insurance for all the poor saps with only plastic and tin between them and other cars.

Hatterasguy · #38 09-09-2008, 10:22 AM

The modern car any day of the week.

winmutt · #39 09-09-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by remotemark

I can't imagine my 300D in a power drift. I just don't think the wheels would ever have enough power to break traction unless I tried to make a 120 degree turn at 45 mph with the accelerator floored. Even then, I think it would rather roll over or the tires would just squeal even more than usual.

http://superturbodiesel.com/std/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=142

Granted its a different engine....

remotemark · #40 09-09-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Yup, she works in the northeast.

People drive pretty aggressive all the time there, but during rush hour it's much worse.

People get hit because they walk out into rush hour traffic expecting everyone to see and stop for them.

Much less risk if you cross at the crosswalks when the light says to walk.

Roosevelt Boulevard has three of the five most dangerous intersections in the US primarily because people drive so fast and don't stop at things like crosswalks and lights. They've just organized funding to replace all the crosswalks with pedestrian bridges.