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Jun 23, 2011 | 10:58 PM

shardul

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was driving today and heard a loud pop. I figured it was the airmactic. Drove it to Motorwerks of Houston. The owner was kind enough the lend me his 1979 300D.
Plan to get some more work done on the car so it seems like I will be driving a old school benz for a while

Jun 23, 2011 | 11:04 PM

slownrusty

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Sorry to hear that Shardul. What's the plan for replacement? So you are rocking the original Turbo Benz now!

Jun 23, 2011 | 11:04 PM

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I'm sure you know, but check out the Arnott replacement air struts. Much cheaper than dealer.

Jun 23, 2011 | 11:06 PM

HeissRod

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Now that's a drop!

And everything I've read on here says you shouldn't drive on a popped airbag?

Jun 23, 2011 | 11:07 PM

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Coilovers time?!

Jun 23, 2011 | 11:28 PM

shardul

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hmm maybe coilovers not sure yet

Jun 23, 2011 | 11:44 PM

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Sorry to hear that Shardul. But you have a very nice loaner.

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Jun 24, 2011 | 12:47 AM

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e55

mileage?

Jun 24, 2011 | 01:28 AM

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Sorry for the newbie question but.....if the airmatic goes out you can replace them with coilovers? Is that more reliable and less expensive? Just asking for future reference.

Jun 24, 2011 | 06:22 AM

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Shar, the guy that has my CLS just had one go out from hitting a pothle. Used Arnott and said it was a perfect fit for dirt cheap.

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:01 AM

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sorry to hear about the airmatic failure. Another addition to the have on hand spare parts list: cps, arnott strut, part for alternator,

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by novae500

sorry to hear about the airmatic failure. Another addition to the have on hand spare parts list: cps, arnott strut, part for alternator,

part for alternator? newb to these cars, sorry

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:25 AM

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mileage?

70k

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:26 AM

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Shar, the guy that has my CLS just had one go out from hitting a pothle. Used Arnott and said it was a perfect fit for dirt cheap.

yes sir probably going to do that

Jun 24, 2011 | 09:55 AM

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Sorry to hear that bro. It would be hard for me to give up the airmatic though. What does Arnott run?

Jun 24, 2011 | 09:58 AM

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Wow, that '79 123 is really clean looking. How does it feel to be minus ~400HP in Houston traffic?

Jun 24, 2011 | 10:28 AM

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Wow, that '79 123 is really clean looking. How does it feel to be minus ~400HP in Houston traffic?

it is slow but nice. top speed is 80mph.

Jun 24, 2011 | 11:28 AM

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it is slow but nice. top speed is 80mph.

Reminds me of my 81 300SD! hahaha 0-60 in 5 minutes

Jun 24, 2011 | 11:58 AM

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The interior condition looks clean !

Jun 24, 2011 | 12:00 PM

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pimp ride!

Jun 24, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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Fronts are piece of cake. Couple hours max but you will need your Star Das for sure.

Arnott working great on mine!

Jun 24, 2011 | 12:24 PM

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I feel your pain bro!

Jun 24, 2011 | 12:33 PM

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I like the versatility of the airmatic, with different suspension settings, and the ability to raise the car when needed. After the warranty expires, I might consider that coil over swap. I have had a failure in about 1 1/2 years, which is a godd thing.