Building the W124 wagon of my dreams.... New Purchase - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TylerH860 · #31 11-30-2009, 02:57 PM

Wait a bit. Does that have anything to do with those diesel myna fuel pumps people talk about?

It must be the Excelsior's day. The Arizona climate was not kind to the original wood.

babymog · #32 11-30-2009, 03:19 PM

Perfect, except for the extra (fader) slot in the shift wood.

Yes, the Myna/superturbodiesel/finns folks, ... trying to be subtle (but not trying very hard).

TheDon · #33 11-30-2009, 03:37 PM

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Look what I'm picking up today. Checked in on it this morning.

you're going to need to lower it with the 18's to make it look right or else it will look very very stupid with big wheels and a ton of fender gap.

TylerH860 · #34 11-30-2009, 04:18 PM

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Perfect, except for the extra (fader) slot in the shift wood.

Yes, I noticed that too. I'll just get a fader to put in the slot, even though it won't be functional.

TylerH860 · #35 11-30-2009, 04:18 PM

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you're going to need to lower it with the 18's to make it look right or else it will look very very stupid with big wheels and a ton of fender gap.

I'm actually going with 17s. Still think it will look stupid?

Bob Weir · #36 11-30-2009, 04:22 PM

When I had my 94 wagon, I often wondered about lowering and what would be involved, especially with the self leveling. What springs would be used and would any other modifications be required?

PS For 94 Wagon, I have owner's manual, stereo book, rebuilt stereo [by Becker] and Alpine 6 cassette changer available.

babymog · #37 11-30-2009, 04:44 PM

I'm not sure I agree on the lowering. Sure, it looks good, but I've got a set of 16x8s on my '95 and IMO it looks correct, fills the fenderwells properly and rides great at stock ride-height (in sig). There is a trade-off when you reduce the primary suspension component (tires) a great deal with a +2 or +3" wheel like you're considering, lowering the car will further degrade the ride and driveability to the point where it'll be like driving an '80s Corvette. BTDT a few times. Slammed crappy-riding cars are perfect for Hondas.

If you want to enjoy driving the car, drive it for transportation and hauling, lowering the car will make it much less useable IMO. Leave the lowering for a show car and let the wagon have some pride with +1 or +2 wheels x7.5" and correct offset, Michelins, and keep it useable.

bsmuwk · #38 11-30-2009, 05:05 PM

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Look what I'm picking up today. Checked in on it this morning.

so why didn't they remove the hood star and grill to get a better paint job? from what i remember, they were supposed to add a flex agent to the paint so it doesn't chip off of the plastic bumper it seems they just went a straight shot paint job?? did they paint over the windshield washer jets too? poke those with a toothpick when you get the car out, they may be clogged up.

NICE wagon though! seriously like THE best color combo for them.

iwrock · #39 11-30-2009, 05:11 PM

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you're going to need to lower it with the 18's to make it look right or else it will look very very stupid with big wheels and a ton of fender gap.

Yeah, my 300TE looked odd with 17s at the stock ride height.

Lowered it, and IMO it looks perfect.

TylerH860 · #40 11-30-2009, 05:12 PM

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so why didn't they remove the hood star and grill to get a better paint job? from what i remember, they were supposed to add a flex agent to the paint so it doesn't chip off of the plastic bumper it seems they just went a straight shot paint job?? did they paint over the windshield washer jets too? poke those with a toothpick when you get the car out, they may be clogged up.

NICE wagon though! seriously like THE best color combo for them.

These are the same folks who painted my 300D, and while they don't remove all the trim, their masking marks are unnoticable. I was a little peeved that they didn't take the 5 minutes to remove the hood star, but its my fault I didn't do that beforehand. The jets are masked off, don't worry.

They did prime the bumper properly, and the hood. Keep in mind this is not meant to be show quality, but I'm sure it will come out fantastic.

I'm picking it up in about an hour or so.

pawoSD · #41 11-30-2009, 05:24 PM

A myna diesel would be awesome.

The M104 is ok too......but I am partial to the M103.

Now, a M103 super-turbo putting 650hp to the rear wheels would be the best IMHO.

Our 300E needs to be repainted, and my father in law (been in body shop for over 25+ years) might repaint it in the spring....its nice having a body shop person in the family!

The only cost will likely be just the paint itself.

TylerH860 · #42 11-30-2009, 05:25 PM

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A myna diesel would be awesome.

The M104 is ok too......but I am partial to the M103.

Now, a M103 super-turbo putting 650hp to the rear wheels would be the best IMHO.

Why not have the 2 more valves per cylinder to help feed all that turbo power?

bsmuwk · #43 11-30-2009, 05:36 PM

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Why not have the 2 more valves per cylinder to help feed all that turbo power?

while i hate to say it, the m104 24v heads aren't as suitable for turbo'ing as the m103 12v heads. but the m104s are SOOOOOO much nicer.

TylerH860 · #44 11-30-2009, 07:33 PM

Got the Excelsior back today, and she looks amazing. Unfortuantely its getting dark so early the pictures didn't turn out well. Here are the better ones.

While I can't really tell much, the head body guy is making me come back in a few weeks to get the hood painted again. He says the subtle cracks in the paint are showing through, and will do a thorough sand down and respray free of charge.

Not only did they spray the cladding, hood, and under headlight area, they also touched up any other outstanding scratches/chips, popped out a few dings, buffed the entire car, and put on a subtle black pinstripe to cover the painted gold one.

It was love at first sight.

bsmuwk · #45 11-30-2009, 07:37 PM

should have painted the gray grill black .