E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old 11-16-2009, 09:39 PM
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Well over summer I focused on performance which included a 3.27 LSD, bigger sway bars, fresh bushings and trailing arms all around, playing with the intake, and some more exhaust work which turned out to be a PITA to weld! And chrome exhaust tips

Now that winter is almost here I've been going more towards aesthetics, including a set of 16v fender flares that I filled, sanded, primed, and painted. Just saving up money now to get the rest of the car painted and I will have the flares installed professionally.

Here's what I did last week though

Powder coated some things red for a bit of "pizzaz". Also used VHT Flameproof spray paint on the exhaust manifolds and it has held up really well. Couldn't stand the old white/rust finish lol

Gauges from ebay. Quality actually seems pretty decent. Made in Taiwan


And a nice photo shoot at Semiahmoo Resort


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Love it dude! Totally jealous!

How was the 3.27 in terms of acceleration? I'm really considering that bad-boy for a mod.
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love what you did man... looks legit very nice man
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Looking good!
I especially like the tips and those guages remind me of the 16V - real GT interior.

I really think you should add an oil temp guage. ( That's what the Brabus Tempamatic is, but it is designed to look like a stock part of the W124 dash).

Nice job!
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At first I didn't think there was any performance gain from the LSD, but I recently had to switch back to my OE unit, and the car feels considerably more sluggish.

But yea, the LSD is a great mod for these cars. Lots of fun too!

I actually got a oil temp gauge with the set, but these gauges are all 2" diameter, so when I measured it out for all 3 there was barely any room left. I have a spare wood trim piece that I could cut out for 3 but idk how it will turn out...

And thanks for the compliments! I've spent lots of time figuring ways to keep her looking classy, yet sporty
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Very very nice Mr Wolfe!!


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