Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-23 Thread Randy Bennell

On 22/04/2014 9:43 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:

Too right. When my '85 went wrong it did it all at once and went VERY wrong. I 
was taking an offramp at speed (the day after a ChowdaQ actually) when all of a 
sudden the rear end went all weird. I thought we'd blown a tire...

-Curt



Does this apply to most MB models?



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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-23 Thread Mitch Haley

Randy Bennell wrote:

On 22/04/2014 9:43 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Too right. When my '85 went wrong it did it all at once and went VERY 
wrong. I was taking an offramp at speed (the day after a ChowdaQ 
actually) when all of a sudden the rear end went all weird. I thought 
we'd blown a tire...


-Curt



Does this apply to most MB models?


Does not apply to cars prior to W201. Applies equally to W124 and W201, as they 
are mechanically nearly identical. Not sure about other newer cars.


Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Presumably anything with a 5 link rear suspension which AFAIK is everything 
after the 201.

-Curt

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On 22/04/2014 9:43 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
 Too right. When my '85 went wrong it did it all at once and went VERY wrong. 
 I was taking an offramp at speed (the day after a ChowdaQ actually) when all 
 of a sudden the rear end went all weird. I thought we'd blown a tire...

 -Curt


Does this apply to most MB models?
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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Too right. When my '85 went wrong it did it all at once and went VERY wrong. I 
was taking an offramp at speed (the day after a ChowdaQ actually) when all of a 
sudden the rear end went all weird. I thought we'd blown a tire...

-Curt

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I agree with you and Hendrik that when a 201 has good suspension, it is a
joy.  I'm just agreeing with Jim that when a 201 or 124 goes bad, they can
go REALLY bad.

Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-22 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote:
 Is pervine still alive?

I was hoping that someone from around there might be able to say
something?  Did John work for Matt?  Did Matt move to ME?
Does Gary know?
mao

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin

Cama moved to ME.  Was pervine in atlanta too?

On 4/22/2014 7:43 PM, Mountain Man wrote:

Kaleb wrote:

Is pervine still alive?

I was hoping that someone from around there might be able to say
something?  Did John work for Matt?  Did Matt move to ME?
Does Gary know?
mao

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-22 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote:
 Cama moved to ME.  Was pervine in atlanta too?

Pervine was in ATL.
Cama moved north someplace and I thought I heard it was ME.  Didn't he
come from upstate NY?  Where's Berryman when we need NY info.
Canfield? - speak up.
mao

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time but the 126 is 
comfy, like a 123.
We could argue the 500E is the best of them but pretty rare and probably 
mostly thrashed out by now.

The 400E would be a nice car but we never got that one.

Hendrik
who would love a 126 mit OM

On 21/04/14 12:20, WILTON wrote:
124 is good, but 126 is best.  Drives like flying on a cool clear day; 
rock steady; only slight pressure left or right on steering wheel to 
put it 'zackly where ya want it.


Wilton

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WILTON wrote:
123's are STILL very good looking cars. A well maintained, 
immaculate one is fantastic.  'Still miss my '80 240D.

'Best riding/driving, though, is 126.


Is the 124 the best handling car you've had?




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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
If you were making a trip around the periphery of Australia, what would 
be your vehicle of choice; bearing in mind that you could get stranded a 
long way out in the bush?

Gerry
The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time but the 126 is 
comfy, like a 123.
We could argue the 500E is the best of them but pretty rare and 
probably mostly thrashed out by now.

The 400E would be a nice car but we never got that one.

Hendrik
who would love a 126 mit OM

On 21/04/14 12:20, WILTON wrote:
124 is good, but 126 is best.  Drives like flying on a cool clear 
day; rock steady; only slight pressure left or right on steering 
wheel to put it 'zackly where ya want it.


Wilton

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WILTON wrote:
123's are STILL very good looking cars. A well maintained, 
immaculate one is fantastic. 'Still miss my '80 240D.

'Best riding/driving, though, is 126.


Is the 124 the best handling car you've had?




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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay

Is this question limited to MB's?
I would have no hesitation to take my current MB around Oz, or if I 
wanted to really go bush, I might take the mog.


Hendrik
who has faith

On 21/04/14 18:59, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
If you were making a trip around the periphery of Australia, what 
would be your vehicle of choice; bearing in mind that you could get 
stranded a long way out in the bush?

Gerry




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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Jim Cathey

The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time...


And the worst!  Overly worn suspensions on earlier models
still drive all right.  On the 201/124, it feels like it
wants to kill you at every turn.

-- Jim



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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
I was thinking any vehicle.  If you had taken the trip before the 
north-south highway was completed, would you have taken the Mercedes then?

Gerry

Is this question limited to MB's?
I would have no hesitation to take my current MB around Oz, or if I 
wanted to really go bush, I might take the mog.


Hendrik
who has faith

On 21/04/14 18:59, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
If you were making a trip around the periphery of Australia, what 
would be your vehicle of choice; bearing in mind that you could get 
stranded a long way out in the bush?

Gerry




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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread rogerhga
Come on guys, 
Now if you want the real comfort and handling full size MB, you get the 116. 
I've had my 1980 300SD for about 18 years now. Still solid as a rock and a pure 
joy to drive or just ride in when the wife drives (really her car). I've ridden 
in 126 300SDs, but found them nothing special. I don't like the design of the 
front seats as they tend to tear easier and the backs of the rear seats tear 
from the Sun's heat. Also, all the plastic lower panels and bumpers make them 
look less MB than the other older models. Yes, it's all personal preference, 
but except for that crazy Chrysler servo, the 116 SD is pretty much a bullet 
proof car. Mine still has the original exhaust system with around 425,000 
miles. It's always been run on dino oil and never had the head off. 
Just another opinion. 
Best Wishes, 
Roger 
Roger Hale 
Dinnerware Classics, Inc. 
Monroe, Ga. 
770-267-0850 
www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) 
www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique) 

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Peter Frederick

Sadly I have not seen a W116 down this way in a decade or so.

They all rusted away.  They rusted away in Germany, too.  Ditto for  
the W115s -- tin worms love them.  W108s were stronger, but have all  
gone by now, I'm going to have to put mine in the recycle, there isn't  
enough left to fix.


A W116 was indeed a wonderful car, but I prefer the W126 -- much  
lighter, better fuel milage, and they last forever.


Peter

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Dan Penoff
I always liked the W116 styling, but it seems like every one I ever saw had 
varying degrees of rust.  Hopefully yours has always been a Southern car?

Dan

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 On Apr 21, 2014, at 8:51 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote:
 
 Come on guys, 
 Now if you want the real comfort and handling full size MB, you get the 116. 
 I've had my 1980 300SD for about 18 years now. Still solid as a rock and a 
 pure joy to drive or just ride in when the wife drives (really her car). I've 
 ridden in 126 300SDs, but found them nothing special. I don't like the design 
 of the front seats as they tend to tear easier and the backs of the rear 
 seats tear from the Sun's heat. Also, all the plastic lower panels and 
 bumpers make them look less MB than the other older models. Yes, it's all 
 personal preference, but except for that crazy Chrysler servo, the 116 SD is 
 pretty much a bullet proof car. Mine still has the original exhaust system 
 with around 425,000 miles. It's always been run on dino oil and never had the 
 head off. 
 Just another opinion. 
 Best Wishes, 
 Roger 
 Roger Hale 
 Dinnerware Classics, Inc. 
 Monroe, Ga. 
 770-267-0850 
 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) 
 www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique) 
 
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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread rogerhga
Dan, 
You are correct about the Southern car. It was purchased from the dealership 
here in Atlanta when new. A doctor owned it for it's first 16 years and I've 
had it ever since. It does not have rust. The only front suspension work was 
the tie rods. But, I don't do Italian tuneups (less drive train stress to use 
an additive) and it always gotten 3K oil/filter changes. And yes, it's gone 
through several servos ( I can change one out in about 25 minutes), which 
hasn't been a problem because George Murphy warrants his servos. It gets good 
mileage if I take it on a trip. But mostly, it's made with better steel than 
the newer versions. I trust my wife's life it the 116, not sure I'd do that in 
some of the thinner, newer models, even if you add the airbags. 
Again, we all like what we like 
Best Wishes, 
Roger 
Roger Hale 
Dinnerware Classics, Inc. 
Monroe, Ga. 
770-267-0850 
www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) 
www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique) 

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Meade Dillon
Amen Jim!  I test drive a 201 with worn suspension, and going 35 mph was
very scary.  Immediately returned it to the used car dealer, polite no
thanks and kept looking...

Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 21, 2014 8:07 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:

 The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time...


 And the worst!  Overly worn suspensions on earlier models
 still drive all right.  On the 201/124, it feels like it
 wants to kill you at every turn.

 -- Jim



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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Well it's generally better to take a 4x4 on dirt tracks so the mog would 
have been the go, or my old Diesel Patrol with bullbar.

However a 123 Diesel with sump guard would do as well.
A window guard is also handy.

Hendrik
who has a fair bit of respect for dirt roads

On 21/04/14 21:48, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
I was thinking any vehicle.  If you had taken the trip before the 
north-south highway was completed, would you have taken the Mercedes 
then?

Gerry

Is this question limited to MB's?
I would have no hesitation to take my current MB around Oz, or if I 
wanted to really go bush, I might take the mog.


Hendrik
who has faith

On 21/04/14 18:59, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
If you were making a trip around the periphery of Australia, what 
would be your vehicle of choice; bearing in mind that you could get 
stranded a long way out in the bush?

Gerry



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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay

I never said that a worn 201 is the best handling.
Rear steer is an issue with the multi link suspension but that should be 
fixed, can be fixed and is not that expensive to fix.
Used to have a manual 190E and that thing handled like it was on rails 
and was a real fun car to drive, let down by cramped interior.

Also not as comfy as the 123, which soaked up the bumps and stuff real well.
The 123/126 are cruisers but not meant for going quick around corners.

Hendrik
who is also a bit worn

On 22/04/14 08:25, Meade Dillon wrote:

Amen Jim!  I test drive a 201 with worn suspension, and going 35 mph was
very scary.  Immediately returned it to the used car dealer, polite no
thanks and kept looking...

Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 21, 2014 8:07 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:


The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time...
And the worst!  Overly worn suspensions on earlier models
still drive all right.  On the 201/124, it feels like it
wants to kill you at every turn.

-- Jim






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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Mountain Man
Roger wrote:
 Now if you want the real comfort and handling full size MB, you get the 116.


116 took a long time to make it in to this thread.
I agree with Roger - 116 is a great ride.
We were sad after we sold ours to John Ervine.
mao

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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats too bad, a properly setup 201 is an absolute delight to drive.
That said I'm starting to believe few people can really work on them. My '85 
was right when I first got it but my Indy was loathe to replace all the rear 
rubber bits in one go so it was never right again after the first link let go.
The '84 I had him redo everything, rear links and subframe mounts. I think this 
car was hit at some point so its never been quite right. Fred tells me he knows 
of a genius alignment guru, I'm thinking to take it to him and see if maybe new 
tires and a really good alignment by somebody who knows more than the computer 
can get it there.

-Curt

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Amen Jim!  I test drive a 201 with worn suspension, and going 35 mph was
very scary.  Immediately returned it to the used car dealer, polite no
thanks and kept looking...

Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Apr 21, 2014 8:07 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:

 The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time...


 And the worst!  Overly worn suspensions on earlier models
 still drive all right.  On the 201/124, it feels like it
 wants to kill you at every turn.

 -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is pervine still alive?

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 On Apr 21, 2014, at 7:48 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Roger wrote:
 Now if you want the real comfort and handling full size MB, you get the 116.
 
 116 took a long time to make it in to this thread.
 I agree with Roger - 116 is a great ride.
 We were sad after we sold ours to John Ervine.
 mao
 
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Re: [MBZ] I'm back in black

2014-04-21 Thread Meade Dillon
I agree with you and Hendrik that when a 201 has good suspension, it is a
joy.  I'm just agreeing with Jim that when a 201 or 124 goes bad, they can
go REALLY bad.

Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
 On Apr 21, 2014 9:18 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:

 Thats too bad, a properly setup 201 is an absolute delight to drive.
 That said I'm starting to believe few people can really work on them. My
 '85 was right when I first got it but my Indy was loathe to replace all the
 rear rubber bits in one go so it was never right again after the first link
 let go.
 The '84 I had him redo everything, rear links and subframe mounts. I think
 this car was hit at some point so its never been quite right. Fred tells me
 he knows of a genius alignment guru, I'm thinking to take it to him and see
 if maybe new tires and a really good alignment by somebody who knows more
 than the computer can get it there.

 -Curt

 Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:55:10 -0400
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 Amen Jim!  I test drive a 201 with worn suspension, and going 35 mph was
 very scary.  Immediately returned it to the used car dealer, polite no
 thanks and kept looking...

 Max Dillon,
 Charleston SC
 On Apr 21, 2014 8:07 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:

  The 201 is probably the best handling car of that time...
 
 
  And the worst!  Overly worn suspensions on earlier models
  still drive all right.  On the 201/124, it feels like it
  wants to kill you at every turn.
 
  -- Jim
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