Cheap mods for 1991 300CE
06-24-2007, 01:23 AM
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Cheap mods for 1991 300CE
Hi. I have a 1991 300CE. I am only 18. I used to drive a 2004 BMW 325xi, so this is a big step down (I had to give it to a cousin). Anywho, this car sucks. It handles horribly, the automatic shifts are slow and shift at 5000rpm when the car is floored, the body roll is just disgusting, the engine sounds and performs horribly at low rpm's, the steering feels numb, etc. What mods can I do (totalling under $500) that will improve the drive of this car. I have brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE960A/S tires and removed the spare tire. Ugh, the body roll is the worst thing. It's just horrendous. If there's some cheap stuff on eBay, let me know.
06-24-2007, 01:54 AM
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95 E320 Coupe, Diesel Golf
Sure, you can buy an E55 AMG badge.
Seriously though, that has to be the dumbest question I've ever heard... You need to realize you are not driving a honda civic where you can get modifications like pears at the market. These cars are about relaxation, and enjoyabillity, not speed, and for 500 bucks you can't buy anything, because there is nothing available, exept maby a custom cold air intake which you will hardly feel any difference.
Seriously though, that has to be the dumbest question I've ever heard... You need to realize you are not driving a honda civic where you can get modifications like pears at the market. These cars are about relaxation, and enjoyabillity, not speed, and for 500 bucks you can't buy anything, because there is nothing available, exept maby a custom cold air intake which you will hardly feel any difference.
06-24-2007, 06:41 AM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Hi. I have a 1991 300CE. I am only 18. I used to drive a 2004 BMW 325xi, so this is a big step down (I had to give it to a cousin). Anywho, this car sucks. It handles horribly, the automatic shifts are slow and shift at 5000rpm when the car is floored, the body roll is just disgusting, the engine sounds and performs horribly at low rpm's, the steering feels numb, etc. What mods can I do (totalling under $500) that will improve the drive of this car. I have brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE960A/S tires and removed the spare tire. Ugh, the body roll is the worst thing. It's just horrendous. If there's some cheap stuff on eBay, let me know.
Your 1991 300CE cost more new in 91 then the 325XI cost new in 04
Two completely different vehicles and designed for different purposes.
The 300CE when new in 1988 competed market wise against the 635CSI.
I was fortunate enough to shop both cars new in may of 1988, and true the 635CSI had more power and handling, but overall build quality and level of trim caused me to purchase the 300CE new for $53K over a less expensive 635CSI.
Nineteen years later and a bit more then $500 worth of mods I have a head turning coupe that will run with contemporary M3's while most mid eighties BMW's are long relegated to the junk pile...
Consider how many late eighties and early nineties W124's are still on the street compared to their BMW counterparts
06-24-2007, 10:23 AM
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1988 300E
Can you guys believe this guy?
If you hate it so much, sell it and buy yourself something else !!
Step down he says !!
what a turd !!
If you hate it so much, sell it and buy yourself something else !!
Step down he says !!
what a turd !!
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i would lower your car, get some wider rims/tires (17" probably), and get a 400e/e420 or 500e swaybar. that's about all you can do body roll wise. the only one of those you can do for under $500 is lowering, but that will certainly help. try being, oh I don't know, not an *******, and people will be much more receptive to helping you.
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Body Roll - Replace the swaybars with the Sportline versions.
Power - Turbocharge, engine swap, or displacement upgrades.
Transmission - Swap in the 5 speed GETRAG.
Steering - Tighten the steeringbox (its not rack and pinion.) Install lightweight wheels with low profile tires. Failing that swap in a higher ratio steering box from one of the sportline models.
Only the first will cost less than 500. Sell the car and get something else.
Power - Turbocharge, engine swap, or displacement upgrades.
Transmission - Swap in the 5 speed GETRAG.
Steering - Tighten the steeringbox (its not rack and pinion.) Install lightweight wheels with low profile tires. Failing that swap in a higher ratio steering box from one of the sportline models.
Only the first will cost less than 500. Sell the car and get something else.
06-25-2007, 12:29 AM
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Hey man you are a dunce, go get a freakin Honda and quite whining.
*NOTE: Do not bash a W124 on a W124 message board unless you expect to get spat on...17 times*
*NOTE: Do not bash a W124 on a W124 message board unless you expect to get spat on...17 times*
06-25-2007, 06:29 PM
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Enzo, my Benzo
His name is even more stupid than he comes across...he's a whiny brat that has things handed to him (and evidently taken away cause he's a douche bag) and he wouldn't know a real car if it ran him over..
Good riddance, ignorant fv(kt4rd.
Good riddance, ignorant fv(kt4rd.
06-26-2007, 08:37 AM
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Hey, I would love another 300ce coupe from 1991! Yeah, the body roll is alarming, but you know what? No other car drives like my 300ce does on the highway. Sure, takes me about 8sec to get to cruising speed, but once there, its ****ing perfect.
Sooo... Yeah, **** off. Or, be a little more tactful, and actually ask real questions.
Sooo... Yeah, **** off. Or, be a little more tactful, and actually ask real questions.
06-26-2007, 09:36 AM
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"88 300CE- First Year Production
[QUOTE=GermaniumGenie;2288023]Hi. I have a 1991 300CE. I am only 18. I used to drive a 2004 BMW 325xi, so this is a big step down (I had to give it to a cousin). QUOTE]
Wow if you have it where you can just give cars away like that, then you should have plenty cash to splurr. How far does $500 go anyways?
Wow if you have it where you can just give cars away like that, then you should have plenty cash to splurr. How far does $500 go anyways?
06-26-2007, 10:33 AM
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Hi. my parents bought me a 1991 300CE. I am only 18. I used to drive my mom's2004 BMW 325xi, so this is a big step down (my parents sold it to my Aunt). Anywho, with my vast two years of driving experience, I somehow feel qualified to offer an opinion about how much this car sucks. It handles horribly, the automatic shifts are slow and shift at 5000rpm when the car is floored, the body roll is just disgusting, the engine sounds and performs horribly at low rpm's, the steering feels numb, etc. What mods can I do (totalling under $500, because McDonald's doesn't pay that much) that will improve the drive of this car. I have brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE960A/S tires and removed the spare tire because my idiot friends who also have no real experience or knowledge about cars told me that being stranded on the side of the road, late for work at McDonald's, was a small price to pay for the 20 pound weight savings. Ugh, the body roll is the worst thing. I can hardly pretend to be a pro drift racer or champion autocrosser if my car rolls every time I have to swerve back into my lane during a cell phone call, now can I? I'm just horrendous. If there's some cheap stuff on eBay, (wings, type R badges, you know how I roll) let me know, because my mom says I'm not allowed to go on the internet unless she's supervising me.
06-26-2007, 01:49 PM
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Enzo, my Benzo
I smell a troll, actually. He signed up and posted here just to rile us up. Forget the f4660T and let's just let this thread die.
We know the truth about how pimp our W124's are....I'd love to compare the body roll on his entry level mommy 3 series to my 300E....I'd run circles around him 
We know the truth about how pimp our W124's are....I'd love to compare the body roll on his entry level mommy 3 series to my 300E....I'd run circles around him
06-27-2007, 02:27 AM
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What is the difference between a porcupine and this bmw driver?
A porcupine has its *****s on the outside.
He got into a cruising car meant for the autobanh.... I wonder why it doesn't handle corners well...
A porcupine has its *****s on the outside.
He got into a cruising car meant for the autobanh.... I wonder why it doesn't handle corners well...
06-27-2007, 09:22 AM
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1988 300E
Hi. my parents bought me a 1991 300CE. I am only 18. I used to drive my mom's2004 BMW 325xi, so this is a big step down (my parents sold it to my Aunt). Anywho, with my vast two years of driving experience, I somehow feel qualified to offer an opinion about how much this car sucks. It handles horribly, the automatic shifts are slow and shift at 5000rpm when the car is floored, the body roll is just disgusting, the engine sounds and performs horribly at low rpm's, the steering feels numb, etc. What mods can I do (totalling under $500, because McDonald's doesn't pay that much) that will improve the drive of this car. I have brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE960A/S tires and removed the spare tire because my idiot friends who also have no real experience or knowledge about cars told me that being stranded on the side of the road, late for work at McDonald's, was a small price to pay for the 20 pound weight savings. Ugh, the body roll is the worst thing. I can hardly pretend to be a pro drift racer or champion autocrosser if my car rolls every time I have to swerve back into my lane during a cell phone call, now can I? I'm just horrendous. If there's some cheap stuff on eBay, (wings, type R badges, you know how I roll) let me know, because my mom says I'm not allowed to go on the internet unless she's supervising me.
OMG....this is tooo funny !!!
