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    W123 shocks question

    I am running 15inch intra's of the w124 type...if I recall they are 7J with 23 ET offset? I currently have 195/65/15 setup can I move to 205/60/15? Or some other size?
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    W123 ideal tire setup on 240d?

    Got the tire size = 195/70/14? Can't figure the wheel width...J? Do I not need that info calculate...can't figure the chassis codes... W123....
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    W123 ideal tire setup on 240d?

    Super you are an angel....may the car gods bestow you your forbidden automotive desires....hope you don't mind me bugging you again on this...I tend to be lousy at self held tech....pretty lousy :)
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    W123 ideal tire setup on 240d?

    Yes aware of that but get confused when it comes to the offset and inset...I believe the w123 came in 175/70/14 or was it 185/70/14 for the non power steering models...although can't confirm this as I have seen them on power steering models as well ...and I believe there were a 195's on 14's...
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    Been checking this type of custom build for a year now...saw a guy in scandinavia who built a set and boy do those :rock:...again as jay mentioned I might have to keep them as displays in my living room out here instead of mounting them...mouth watering stuff...i suppose jay found them a tad...
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    Hey jay thx...the E in front came to me from the dealers for a TD...my dad wants to replace his car....but yes as you mention the w123 is more special...the dealer guys were speechless to see the condition! I saw most of the battered ones in Mumbai and other cities with hoarders and #%€'s who...
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    W123 ideal tire setup on 240d?

    Meant no issue with 205/60/15
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    W123 ideal tire setup on 240d?

    Hey folks my 1984 240d tire set up is the w124 intra eightbhole 15x7? Wheels with 195/65/15 tires...tires have become old and hard...I have just replaced the front suspension. I am being advised to go back to 14 by some, other who say stick to current size and some who say issue if I go to...
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    W123 shocks question

    Well some local folks here claim they are not happy with Biltien's...as the ones supplied for w123 are stiff and don't match the factory comfort setup?....so advise me to stay away...I have installed sach's recently and the ride is not soft as before (old shock were 26 year old factory items so...
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    W123 shocks question

    Hey folks does anyone have any experience with Sachs shock absorber/dampers? I just replaced my front suspension and was offered Sachs as an ideal replacement for my factory shocks....any ideas on these..they are made in Spain. Thx
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    Thx...you ought to be sorry for fratanising with them other Bavarian sluts ;)
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    Hey Clive...my real name is Nikhil (hope that does not twist your tongue!!) :) Nick just makes it smoother ;) thanks for the compliment really really toiled at locating her/looking for an unmolested example Every saturday is spent (wife still not bitten my head off or threatened divorse)...
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    195/65/15..which seems to be a size common to 15 inch setups....have you any experience with aftermarket tire set ups on w123's as I am due for a change and would sure like to get a low down on ride quality and suspension wear visa vi 14,15,16,17
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    d 124..thx i loooked real haaaaaaard to find her....lot of junks out there and folks/dealers pushing them with attitude...the owner was keen to see her go to the right person...someone who would use her/and put in the required TLC to perfect her and there I was!! :) She had 84k km's when I got...
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    What the hell i need to hit 30 anyway ...hope not dominating/breaking forum rules..etc Mods pls move this a dedicated thread if so thx
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    Some pics of my ride...will post more on a dedicated thread when I can start one :) cheers
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    W123 owner from Mumbai - India

    Thank you for the warm welcome...nice to know that folks really take the effort to welcome new members....never reckoned this really happens :)....never made the effort..my bad
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