Billy's W124 Coupe Project

[mattc]

This is going to turn into one of those turbocharger vs supercharger debates lol.

Supercharger - robs bhps or make bhp
Turbocharger - spool up time and takes years and £££ to make it run right
V8 - Now thats what im talking about

Must say mine has run lovely from the day Ian finished it. I really must take it back up to see him now its painted.

If they did a V8 in the 124 coupe I would have bought one. I know I could get a 126 but they dont float my boat as much (and I dont know why). Maybe one day I will ask someone to build me a V8 and powertrain to fit under a 124; presumably there are smaller V8's than 5 litre out there that might overcome the steering box issue and still produce more power/torque than the M119?

sorry for the thread diversion.

 

[Niks]

Ian at TMS? I'll be there next week

 

[BillyW124]

This is going to turn into one of those turbocharger vs supercharger debates lol.

Supercharger - robs bhps or make bhp
Turbocharger - spool up time and takes years and £££ to make it run right
V8 - Now thats what im talking about

Mate, i don't think either of the above 3 will be much good based on your country lane driving!


just kidding chap.

 

[Niks]

hahaha.. I hate country lanes now after that drive.

 

[mattc]

Ian at TMS? I'll be there next week

Yep, as him about it

 

[mazza]

Mate, i don't think either of the above 3 will be much good based on your country lane driving!


just kidding chap.

you little liar..heheheh

that's not what you told me

mazza

 

[d w124]

hahaha.. I hate country lanes now after that drive.

Nothing wrong with country lanes,unless you drive like a granny that is

 

[trapperjohn]

Yep, as him about it

Or me. I thought I would have to go to all the way to London to see your car Niks but no that little beauty is travelling North. Hopefully see you at Ian's.

 

[Niks]

Nothing wrong with country lanes,unless you drive like a granny that is

Lol.. I was being kind to my baby

 

[Niks]

Or me. I thought I would have to go to all the way to London to see your car Niks but no that little beauty is travelling North. Hopefully see you at Ian's.

It'll be great to see you John!

 

[akipid]

This is going to turn into one of those turbocharger vs supercharger debates lol. Supercharger - robs bhps or make bhp Turbocharger - spool up time and takes years and £££ to make it run right V8 - Now thats what im talking about

u have just given me my answer!

 

[tooFATtoDRIVE]

hummm, not sure about a TT.

.....Rotrex Supercharger perhaps???!!

How about twin-screw supercharger commonly found on E55 kompressor cars?

Wass up G

I think you been away too long from Uncle Mazza

you need this, its been tested on drift car, so far so good. we'll chat about it soon

mazza

Who makes those and home much are they?

 

[diaconovic]

Dibed tuning
Mercedes 124 190 201 Front Pillow Ball Top Mount Camber Plates coilover Standard | eBay

 

[WDB124066]

IMHO you are far better off going down the E500E route and have the extra spring INSIDE the strut and not baring it's load against a part of the chassis that was never designed to take loads from a body-load spring.

 

[John Jones Jr]

It's known that W201's, the same suspension set up as the W124, have suffered from the shock towers cracking along with the inner wing due to coil overs being used without additional bracing being added.

 

[mazza]

IMHO you are far better off going down the E500E route and have the extra spring INSIDE the strut and not baring it's load against a part of the chassis that was never designed to take loads from a body-load spring.

hi guys

you can use standard shocks with these mounts

no coilovers planned

and yes...plse dont use coilovers on standard chassis and oem wheel hubs

cheers

 

[BillyW124]

Had a little drive today and can report car feels great!

here's a couple of piccies.

 

[kth286]

A bit "slammed " for my liking, but good "ground" effects.

Overall it looks a beaut.

 

[BillyW124]

I'm really pleased with the practicality of the car given its stance and ride height. I just drive it without the worry of rubbing or scraping, even with a boot full and passengers in the back it's brilliant infact Its a blessing!! Most slammed cars rub all over the place and usually no passengers in the back are allowed! Meaning its cab journey back home LOL!

 

[bencolem]

Looks awesome but personally I'd have to lift the suspension a wee bit and fit clear indicator lenses!