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Just picked up a '95 E320. Upgrade suggestions

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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Just picked up a '95 E320. Upgrade suggestions

Hello all,
I just picked up a 1995 E320 and was wondering if anyone can help me with a few questions.

SUSPENSION
I hate the body roll on this heavy car. Can anyone recommend a suspension that will eliminate body roll? I want to keep the same ride height.

STEREO
The radio is not working properly. I'm looking for something stock. Any suggestions where I can get a replacement radio?

SHOP
Can anyone recommend a honest and reliable repair shop in Orange County (preferably in the Huntington Beach area) that specializes in MBs.

Thanks!!

Mel
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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I was told it is a good shop to go!
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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what I know from this W124, that all the guys put kind of Bilstein sprot (or HD) shocks and H&R springs as well as H&R swaybars or E500 ones. you can get a sportline suspention that will make it so much better but I guess u need $$$

these stuff improve the suspention
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Why spend the cash upgrading a 10 yr old vehicle. Why not just trade it for something more current. So called upgrading of a vehicle thats that old is not economically sensable.
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MBZ4LIFE, 95 E320 is a W124. This is the W210 section. Good Luck!
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Beach Benz is good..
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 03:11 AM
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MBZ4LIFE, 95 E320 is a W124. This is the W210 section. Good Luck!
Oh...sorry. I didn't know it was a W124. The heading under W210 said 1995+.



I don't want to upgrade to a newer car. Got this car for free. I want a beater car and this fits the bill. I had a 2005 M3 SMG, but it wasn't beater enough. I couldn't bear to park it in a crowded mall. This car is nice and low profile. I'm not looking for a suspension to track the car. Just something that prevents all that body roll.
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Originally Posted by MBZ4LIFE
Oh...sorry. I didn't know it was a W124. The heading under W210 said 1995+.



I don't want to upgrade to a newer car. Got this car for free. I want a beater car and this fits the bill. I had a 2005 M3 SMG, but it wasn't beater enough. I couldn't bear to park it in a crowded mall. This car is nice and low profile. I'm not looking for a suspension to track the car. Just something that prevents all that body roll.
Got it for free??? Then your in luck as its most likely worth what you paid for it!!
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Got it for free??? Then your in luck as its most likely worth what you paid for it!!
The car runs well. Why do you have to be such an a-hole?

I'm asking for suspension suggestions and a good local repair shop. If you can't help, then please ignore my thread. Your useless comments are not wanted.
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