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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

04-12-2010, 12:25 PM

Replies: 11

18 x 8 ET 35 for a W124

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Posted By matj

2 down, 2 to go

JohnM.

This was my concern and your confirmation leads me to thinking that it is just not worth the worry of +3, in the end I just want to drive and enjoy it. The look is important, but having...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

03-30-2010, 11:31 AM

Replies: 11

18 x 8 ET 35 for a W124

Views: 15,858

Posted By matj

love the info JohnM and babymog. rim damage was...

love the info JohnM and babymog.
rim damage was another concern. can a rim bent on a pothole actually be repaired btw? hate to chuck out all due to 1 coming a cropper.
I think I will put head...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

03-30-2010, 03:53 AM

Replies: 11

18 x 8 ET 35 for a W124

Views: 15,858

Posted By matj

I don't drive the merc every day but I still want...

I don't drive the merc every day but I still want the right kind of compromise between ride/handling. Definitely don't want to lose the merc feel but it could be acceptable a little firmer if I can...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

03-30-2010, 01:26 AM

Replies: 11

18 x 8 ET 35 for a W124

Views: 15,858

Posted By matj

I do want to lower, hopefully by 40mm with...

I do want to lower, hopefully by 40mm with Vogtlands if I can get them.
just went next door to my work (Tyrepower) and Richard reckons that 215 may stretch a bit. Which is a shame because I wanted...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

03-29-2010, 10:42 PM

Replies: 11

18 x 8 ET 35 for a W124

Views: 15,858

Posted By matj

18 x 8 ET 35 for a W124

just wondering if these wheels will fit my E320 1994 4-door and not stick out or look silly, or rub on the struts.

the offset is 35 which I have heard is ok but is it right for this width of rim...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

12-28-2009, 04:42 AM

Replies: 4

electric speedo for W124

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Posted By matj

wish I had the power to move my thread around...

wish I had the power to move my thread around like that until I get a response.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock

12-26-2009, 03:18 AM

Replies: 4

electric speedo for W124

Views: 3,977

Posted By matj

electric speedo for W124

I need an electric speedometer for my 1994 E320.
My mechanical speedo needs to go because I am swapping the stock transmission with a 722.6 one, and using a standalone controller.:eek:

Russell...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

10-05-2009, 09:41 AM

Replies: 7

8.5" wheel at the back of W124 too big?

Views: 3,310

Posted By matj

so if you go wider on the rim you want a higher...

so if you go wider on the rim you want a higher offset so it keeps the rim inside the well as much as possible and doesn't look goofy?

in putting the extra 1/2" on the inside, from your...

Forum: Tech Help

10-04-2009, 11:30 AM

Replies: 9

what other jobs to do while head is off?

Views: 1,126

Posted By matj

as a noob can I ask what the valve guides do and...

as a noob can I ask what the valve guides do and is this the same as the timing chain guides. and you mention a TSB(?).
The repair manual I would be highly interested in, do you have a pdf you can...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

10-04-2009, 01:32 AM

Replies: 7

8.5" wheel at the back of W124 too big?

Views: 3,310

Posted By matj

thanks babymog. do you know the offset? I'll...

thanks babymog.
do you know the offset?
I'll be lowering too with 40mm Vogtlands.

Forum: Tech Help

10-04-2009, 01:20 AM

Replies: 9

what other jobs to do while head is off?

Views: 1,126

Posted By matj

are guides and rails different parts, I thought...

are guides and rails different parts, I thought they were one part, ie guide rails.
ps2cho I read your postings last night on MBworld to flybywire and that was helpful.
daddi thnx for the pic of...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

10-03-2009, 11:28 AM

Replies: 7

8.5" wheel at the back of W124 too big?

Views: 3,310

Posted By matj

8.5" wheel at the back of W124 too big?

looking at getting AMG Monoblock Aero II wheels, 17".
They are ok to my eye, although I see wheels I like better, I am constraining myself to the limit of 17 x 7.5 for the fronts. function before...

Forum: Tech Help

10-03-2009, 10:58 AM

Replies: 9

what other jobs to do while head is off?

Views: 1,126

Posted By matj

what other jobs to do while head is off?

E320 almost has 200 000 kms. With it on the hoist mechanic and I inspected a substantial oil leak at the rear of the engine, weeping right down. Is this the 'typical' head gasket failure? Anyways he...

Forum: Tech Help

10-03-2009, 12:28 AM

Replies: 0

C36 valve body swap or shift kit for 722.4

Views: 1,215

Posted By matj

C36 valve body swap or shift kit for 722.4

My W124 E320 4 speed auto box is flaring a bit.

Wondering if I should get a transmission valve body from a C36 or look around instead for a shift kit and just replace the springs in my current...

Forum: Tech Help

09-23-2009, 08:39 AM

Replies: 5

can anyone ID this steering wheel

Views: 897

Posted By matj

I found it on Ebay. "Fits Mercedes Benz...

I found it on Ebay.
"Fits Mercedes Benz 1995-1999 MERCEDES BENZ W210 W202 W124"

I remember reading a wheel for the first batch of W210's (up to '99) will fit a W124 which would include my '94 E....

Forum: Tech Help

09-22-2009, 10:28 AM

Replies: 5

can anyone ID this steering wheel

Views: 897

Posted By matj

can anyone ID this steering wheel

Hi all this is my first time here,

picture 1 shows it in a W124 and the other picture it's on a W202. Is it a W202 wheel or from another model? My standard E320 wheel (pic 3) just doesn't do it...

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