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tc20 · 26-02-2018 10:14am

@ W124man - what's the button immediately to the right of the ASR?
Looks like winter tyres...?? Always loved the W124 centre dash console, whether it had just 2 buttons, or the Royal Flush you have there

jca · 26-02-2018 11:17am

Jesus I've never seen so much soft horns over probably the ugliest duckling ever to leave the Mercedes stable. Get a life lads.

ELM327 · 26-02-2018 12:02pm

jca wrote: »

Jesus I've never seen so much soft horns over probably the ugliest duckling ever to leave the Mercedes stable. Get a life lads.

Soft horns? Looking at the eye candy above I would not describe my current state as a soft horn.

:D:D

jca · 26-02-2018 3:19pm

ELM327 wrote: »

Soft horns? Looking at the eye candy above I would not describe my current state as a soft horn. :D:D

Somebody has to like the ugly one's...

w124man · 26-02-2018 9:52pm

tc20 wrote: »

@ W124man - what's the button immediately to the right of the ASR?
Looks like winter tyres...

Snow chain button so you weren't far off

w124man · 26-02-2018 9:56pm

jca wrote: »

Jesus I've never seen so much soft horns over probably the ugliest duckling ever to leave the Mercedes stable. Get a life lads.

Seems as though you're in a club of one ......

tc20 · 27-02-2018 9:32am

w124man wrote: »

Snow chain button so you weren't far off

so how exactly does that work, or what is the function of it?

w124man · 27-02-2018 9:20pm

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Going to take a punt that it limits the rev's and short shifts?

That's about it in a nutshell! If I had snow chains I would try it out tomorrow or the day after!

Lazybones · 27-02-2018 10:22pm

Quick question for W124man and apologies in advance for bringing the thread slightly off topic.

Are there any specific UK sites or dealers that you would recommend for sourcing W124's?

The "horn" is strong! :-)

Thanks and Well Wear again.

tc20 · 28-02-2018 1:06pm

@ lazybones - MTSV, specialise in W124, W201s etc..
Check out their "coming soon" page
Can't vouch for them personally, but some occasional posters here have dealt with them in the past.
Strong prices, but quality, generally low milers with good provenance.

http://www.mtsv.co.uk/Showroom.htm

80sDiesel · 28-02-2018 4:48pm

check out w124.co.uk aswell.

w124man · 28-02-2018 10:16pm

tc20 wrote: »

@ lazybones - MTSV, specialise in W124, W201s etc..
Check out their "coming soon" page

http://www.mtsv.co.uk/Showroom.htm

My 250TD came via MTSV to an MB club member and then to me. His stuff is good but top of the range prices. Also try Charles Ironside.

80sDiesel wrote: »

check out w124.co.uk aswell.

No longer trading although his website is still up!

What W124 are you looking for?

Lazybones · 28-02-2018 10:41pm

@tc20 80sDiesel and w124man Thanks guys for the helpful pointers, really much appreciated!

Fantastic knowledge and insight on this forum.

@w124man - I'm looking at either the 250TD or 300TD Estates.

I want a practical everyday classic and I think they fit the bill the best.

My instant reaction when I saw your 250TD was WOW!....... followed by instant jealousy :-)

It looks like I need to be in the 7K Sterling ballpark for a good one from a dealer.

I also want to keep it pre 1992 for the best build quality and avoid the wiring loom issue (plus be as close as possible to being on classic tax here too)

Roll on the day when it becomes a reality!

Seweryn · 28-02-2018 10:45pm

Lazybones wrote: »

@w124man - I'm looking at either the 250TD or 300TD Estates.

...

I also want to keep it pre 1992 for the best build quality and avoid the wiring loom issue (plus be as close as possible to being on classic tax here too)

Just to be clear - there is feck all wiring in the models you are after. Once you start the engine it will be able to withstand an electromagnetic bomb. Literally

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w124man · 28-02-2018 11:34pm

Lazybones wrote: »

I also want to keep it pre 1992 for the best build quality and avoid the wiring loom issue (plus be as close as possible to being on classic tax here too)

There are no wiring issues with the W124 diesels and you are best to keep away from the cars with the Sacco Boards which came in 1990

tc20 · 01-03-2018 11:14am

w124man wrote: »

the Sacco Boards which came in 1990

- for the uninitiated; Sacco boards are the lower body moulding/cladding (named after Bruno Sacco, designer)

80sDiesel · 01-03-2018 1:31pm

w124man wrote: »

Lazybones wrote: »

I also want to keep it pre 1992 for the best build quality and avoid the wiring loom issue (plus be as close as possible to being on classic tax here too)

There are no wiring issues with the W124 diesels and you are best to keep away from the cars with the Sacco Boards which came in 1990

What is the issue with the Sacco Boards ? Do they retain moisture and thus rust ?

80sDiesel · 01-03-2018 1:33pm

Also which diesel is better, the 250 or 300?

Marlow · 01-03-2018 1:35pm

I was considering putting the muds with spikes on today ... but, can I bothered to clear the snow off ?

/M

Seweryn · 01-03-2018 1:37pm

80sDiesel wrote: »

Also which diesel is better, the 250 or 300?

Both are equally good. They share the same internal parts, i.e. pistons, cylinder liners, valves, connection rods, etc. The bigger engine has one more cylinder.

Seweryn · 01-03-2018 1:39pm

80sDiesel wrote: »

What is the issue with the Sacco Boards ? Do they retain moisture and thus rust ?

I did not notice any issues with the boards. The second series in my opinion is just as good as the first one. The last one after 1992 wasn't as great for a number of reasons.

w124man · 01-03-2018 6:48pm

80sDiesel wrote: »

What is the issue with the Sacco Boards ? Do they retain moisture and thus rust ?

Yes they tend to hide the beginnings of rust. The sill covers in particular are responsible for the jacking point issue and also the front of the sill where the wing bolts on. I take them off every two years and power wash the mud out of them

This is the drivers rear wheel arch .....

And this is what was caught behind the sill cover

gn3dr · 10-03-2018 6:55pm

w124man wrote: »

Spent half an hour in the VRT centre this morning, paid up and got a silly registration number. Interesting chat with the nice lady about the paperwork needed. All legal now!

Wow that is seriously clean. Same colour as mine (an '86)

Corradobri · 21-07-2018 10:10pm

This is my 1990 corrado 1.8 16v kr in pearl green.
Bought it last year as a non runner , almost broke it for parts for another g60 project that I have on the go but decided that it was too clean and original to break .
Have been working on it as time allows ever since , it's on the road since last April and I've hrough it to a couple of shows and car meetings.

oldsmokey · 24-07-2018 6:43pm

Corradobri wrote: »

This is my 1990 corrado 1.8 16v kr in pearl green.
Bought it last year as a non runner , almost broke it for parts for another g60 project that I have on the go but decided that it was too clean and original to break .
Have been working on it as time allows ever since , it's on the road since last April and I've hrough it to a couple of shows and car meetings.

Well wear, looks handsome

jay28 · 24-07-2018 10:25pm

Mk2 gti 16v small bumper

kev1.3s · 24-07-2018 10:28pm

jay28 wrote: »

Mk2 gti 16v small bumper

Doesn't live in north wexford by any chance?

jay28 · 25-07-2018 7:23am

kev1.3s wrote: »

Doesn't live in north wexford by any chance?

Yep it sure does, daily driver.

kev1.3s · 25-07-2018 7:48am

jay28 wrote: »

Yep it sure does, daily driver.

Lovely car, I've spotted it a couple of times.

kev1.3s · 25-07-2018 7:51am

Here's a shot of mine the orange one, also gets regular use.

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