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    Car Storage Sussex / Kent

    Hi all, Does anyone know of a good value car storage facility in Sussex / Kent. I want to store my SL500 for a while. Ideally a place with trickle battery charge facility, maybe occasional starting and running. I don't want to pay an absolute fortune of course, but I've not explored what...
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    W124 AMG front bumper

    Hi all, I have had this AMG bumper for some years now. I bought it with the idea of buying a W124 Coupe and fitting, but that never happened! As you can see, it's been filled with a lot of fibreglass, but I am sure it can be fitted, if the work is done. I live overseas now, so it's been...
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    AMG Split Rims back from refurbishment :-)

    Hi all, I've just picked up and fitted my AMG split rims that I had refurbished by Lepsons. Loving them! I took a bit of a chance with the whole thing, but all worked out well. Firstly, I bought the wheels unseen on Ebay late last year. I then had them delivered to a friends, as I live...
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    Where to buy new centre caps for AMG Split rim wheels for R129

    Hi everyone, I've just had my 2 piece 18 inch AMG split rims refurbished by Lepsons and will be seeing them tomorrow after delivery. I need to get some new centre caps for them. Does anyone know if they are the usual Mercedes silver ones, or something different? I know that Alloy Wheels...
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    Looking for 40 replacement bolts for 2 piece 18 inch AMG split rim wheels

    Hi all, I am in the process of getting my 2 piece AMG Split Rim 18 inch wheels refurbished by Lepsons. (Picture of wheel type attached) Two of the wheels had been painted before I bought them and therefore the bolts were painted over. Lepsons have emailed saying that they have stripped...
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    AMG 18 Inch Split Rim refurb finish advice

    Hi all, I'm asking Lepsons for a quote to refurbish my AMG 2 piece 18 inch split rims. I bought the wheels last year and they have been repainted by the past owner. Does anyone know the original finish? Is it painted face and polished rim or painted face and diamond cut rim, or another...
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    Rough road handling! Life span on struts and springs?

    Hi all, I'm wondering what the effective lifespan is of factory fitted struts and springs? My R129 is really starting to rattle and bounce alarmingly when driving over rougher country roads. I know that the staggered 18 inch wheels don't help and I'm having some suspension components checked...
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    R129 SL500 Cam oiler tube ticking solved

    Hi all, My 1997 SL500 has been ticking for the past few thousand miles, evidence of the plastic Cam Oiler tubes possibly having failed and 'popped' their ends off. I was experiencing the usual symptoms....ticking engine, oil pressure at 3 bar when under acceleration, but often down to 1...
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    W124 AMG Bumper & fogs - idea on value? Offers?

    Hi all, I have had this AMG bumper for a couple of years. I bought it with the idea of buying a W124 Coupe and fitting, but that never happened! As you can see, I bought it in pretty rough condition, as it's been filled with a lot of fibreglass, but I am sure it can be fitted, if the work is...
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    Recommended tyres and tyre sizes for AMG Splits?

    Hi all, I've just purchased a set of staggered 18 inch 2 piece AMG split rims for my R129. They are 8.5 J front and 10 J rear. Does anyone know what the recommended tyres size would be. As an example, I've been told that it is both 265 and 275 for rear, so confused. Also, what tyre brand /...
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    How much are new R129 front wings?

    Hi all, I have a little rust on both front wings and I'm wondering whether to go the whole hog and replace the wings, rather than repair, but I've no idea how much OE wings are for the car. I also have rolled arches, as I have the 18 inch AMG wheels, but do I need to get them rolled...
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    My new split rims. Wheel refurb advice please

    Hi all, After faffing around for months, I bit the bullet and bought a set of the 2 piece split rims for my R129. It has replicas on it at the moment, although came with the originals when sold, so trying to get it back as it was. The wheels seem to be in reasonable condition. I've not...
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    1 x 18 inch replica AMG Split rim for sale

    Hi all, A slight school boy error moment! I bought this wheel off of forum member 'Mercedes man' on Saturday. Lovely guy and thanks for the wheel, exactly as described. In my stupidity I didn't check the exact size of my current wheels! My fronts are 18 x 8.5JJ ET 25. The new wheel is 18 x 8JJ...
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    R129 Air Con fault codes - help

    Hi all, I recently had my air con on my 1997 R129 re-gassed and it was blowing really cold. It hadn't worked for almost 3 years and I'd never got around to sorting it. One week ago, I had the battery replaced and since then, the EC light has been coming on (have to press it for maybe 10...
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    Front replica 18 inch AMG Split Rim required

    Hi all, My R129 SL500 has a set of the replica 18 inch staggered AMG Split Rims. (see my pics). My front drivers side has been damaged and although not unsafe, it means there is an annoying vibration at speed. I've had the wheel checked and it can't be repaired. I would love a set of...
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    Recommendations for a bodyshop in Sussex or Kent for my Silver r129

    Hi all, My R129 SL500 has some very slight rust on the lips of one arch, plus a small bubble on the front of one rear arch. Also a few minor stone chips. It's a silver car and I don't really want to respray the whole car due to the cost. I've got to decide whether to replace the panels or get...
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    1997 R129 Leather seats - are they vinyl coated?

    Hi folks, My SL500 has orion grey leather interior. I've just bought some Gliptone Liquid Leather cleaner and Conditioner. I have a few creases and slight cracks and I can see that the conditioner will penetrate these, but am I right in thinking that the leather is Vinyl coated anyway. If...
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    Original Split rims for my R129 - is it worth it?

    I all, I hope the weeks going well. My 1997 SL500 originally came with a set of staggered 18 inch AMG Split rims. It has the small rear plastic wheel arch fins that were factory fitted for this and also has factory rolled front arches to accommodate the wheels. These are all on the dealer...
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    Vibration through steering wheel above 60mph

    Hi all, I have just had my R129 SL500 serviced, including the fitment of a new steering damper, new anti roll bar and bushes and steering idler. Before the car went it, I also had a vibration through the steering wheel at 60mph + and I thought that these replacement parts might help, but...
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    Looking for a new stereo for my R129

    HI all, I have a 1997 R129 SL500 and the original stereo has lost a lot of it's LCD display. I'd like to replace it with a new stereo, one that I can link with my iPhone, so with Bluetooth and aux. Does anyone have suggestions for something that will fit with the cars era and not look too...
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