1991 Mercedes 300E 2.6 - Drifting issues
 

I purchased this Mercedes 300E a few months back and it is virtually in perfect condition as far as the body and interior. It has a few tiny bugs to work but nothing too serious. The older gentleman that had it put new Blizzack winter tires on it figuring he wasn't goint to drive much before winter, then decided to sell the car since he couldn't drive anymore. It's massive hot here still and all of a sudden while running at higher speeds the car sways when I hit even the smallest bumps. It seems more so from the back than the front. Does this sound more like sway control bars or could it be shocks? Just trying to figure out how much time and money I need to spend? I don't imagine it could be thhe tires..?

From what I have read about Blizzak's they have a super-soft rubber compound and are only supposed to be used 4 months a year. Even then they only rate them for 12 to 15 thousand miles. If it is "massive hot" then I imaging the tires could very well be the cause of what you feel. They are not made for that. You might call up the sponsor here, TireRack, (see sticky above), and ask them about it. I wouldn't feel safe driving Blizzaks on super hot pavement at high speed. And I believe you will wear them out in no time that way. They are a fairly exotic special tire.

Drifting 300E!
 

Hello,
I had what sounds like the same problem with my 300E a few months back. The rear bushings on the upper control links were shot so everytime I would hit a small bump or hit the gas to hard the rear of the car would dance around, much more noticable the faster I was going. I replaced the links and it drives like a MB agian. Mabye you have the same problem. Fairly cheap and quick to fix.
Good luck.

I second that emotion. Check / change the rear suspension links.

Rgds,
Chris W.
3 x W124's

Before you start replacing components on the suspension, Install summer tires! The soft compound, especially the blizzaks will give you that squirmy feel. I install four winter tires as of November 15th and if the weather gets unseasonably warm, you notice the softness of the tire while driving.