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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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just got a e320

i am 17 and just got my moms 02 e320
is there any fun things i can do to it?
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Drive responsibility, that's the best thing you can do with it. Do not race it, it's a luxury sedan, not a civic. Also, this forum has a lot of members that are willing to help, but they will all be frustrated if you do not become acquainted with the search tool.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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really. it's not a transmission that you want to race. please don't. it's a luxury car.

the trunk has ample space for a sub system, and enough room to run it's own electrical circuit if the need be for the power. the alternator is 115amps (i think on your year and engine). don't go over but a thousand watts RMS or so. and use a cap if you are using your stock battery (located under pass side rear seat) and alternator with it.

the suspension is self-leveling, so be VERY CAREFUL buying a lowering kit/springs. oh, and DON'T SPILL ANYTHING ON THE CENTER CONSOLE!! it is major $$ to fix, and your parents will take the car away again.

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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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+1 for both of the previous comments.

however, I think only the 320 wagon has the self leveling rear suspension.

Drive carefully.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by doodie320
i am 17 and just got my moms 02 e320
is there any fun things i can do to it?
plz define "FUN" bcoz the previous posters think ur gonna screw up the car
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by doodie320
i am 17 and just got my moms 02 e320
is there any fun things i can do to it?
I can only hope that you don't put others in harms way while you execute your "fun" acrobats/theatrics.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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#1 rule do not lie! Dont be a Tgun. You will get buned if you do. The search feature is great i use it before i post if i cannot figure something out.

Matthew
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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It won't be a fun thing to do ....

but you might want to take some of the time you were planning on spending on the car and practice conjugating your verbs. It'll serve you better in the long run.
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Put some rims on it and lower it an inch or two. I think the facelifted w210's like yours look fine on the exterior stock.

My 97 in the sig has 18's on it and i think they look great
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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#1 rule do not lie! Dont be a Tgun. You will get buned if you do. The search feature is great i use it before i post if i cannot figure something out.

Matthew
LMAO, That thought came to mind.


Good luck w/ your ride. Enjoy it first then think about what you want to do.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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man, i wish i had an e320 given to me when i was 17
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