robert.saunders
MB Enthusiast
I thought your T-class ran that way?
You know our John has a new T-model?
L.P.G. In a SL500?
- Thread starter ALFIE CONN
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You know our John has a new T-model?
MBManInKen
MB Enthusiast
Must be an estate
robert.saunders
MB Enthusiast
I sort of agree, but if Alfie is going to keep it then it doesn't matter...
If he keeps it 3 years its probably losing a fair bit a year anyway there WILL be someone that buys it especially if petrol prices keep high and lpg remains the same price gap.
I bet if someone had asked to gas a new shape ML500 or GL500 their would be little problem...
just as its an SL....
If he keeps it 3 years its probably losing a fair bit a year anyway there WILL be someone that buys it especially if petrol prices keep high and lpg remains the same price gap.
I bet if someone had asked to gas a new shape ML500 or GL500 their would be little problem...
just as its an SL....
Since I have been looking at W140's recently as a cure to my runnning woes I have realised just how cheap an S320/S500 can be - they can be had for 190/124 money! A few weeks ago I saw an S320 go for less than £1000, and a really good car can be had for well under £5k
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-MERCEDES...oryZ9855QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
With this in mind I also thought about an LPG conversion for either my SL or a W140 Coupe/Saloon and it can make a real difference to running costs if you do more than weekend mileage. Over the last 6 years and 50K miles it would have made a real difference to my running costs on the SL!
As LPG has a higher octane rating than petrol it might be a laugh in the twin turbo 190...........
I would certainly consider it on an R129
Mark
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-MERCEDES...oryZ9855QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
With this in mind I also thought about an LPG conversion for either my SL or a W140 Coupe/Saloon and it can make a real difference to running costs if you do more than weekend mileage. Over the last 6 years and 50K miles it would have made a real difference to my running costs on the SL!
As LPG has a higher octane rating than petrol it might be a laugh in the twin turbo 190...........
I would certainly consider it on an R129
Mark
MBManInKen
MB Enthusiast
Be careful, a cheap W140 is likely to end up being very expensive...
nick mercedes
MB Enthusiast
Now im not thinking of doing this (yet) but has anyone ever done this?
With the powers that be grinding motorists for every penny, it is something i would think of in years to come, (when petrol is O.T.T. price wise/running out, and we HAVE TO find a alternative.)
Does L.P.G. effect performance and would it fit in the boot? (cos im NEVER SELLING
LPG and Mercs never seem to work together.
LPGing a late SL is akin to fitting a diesel engine and a towbar....
robert.saunders
MB Enthusiast
And possibly furry seat covers
nick mercedes
MB Enthusiast
A couple of these http://www.roadking.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=459
and one of these should finish off the effect:http://www.roadking.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=461
robert.saunders
MB Enthusiast
Gotta be honest, I'm loving the Michelin man
MBManInKen
MB Enthusiast
nick mercedes
MB Enthusiast
That's the Ford driver in you....
robert.saunders
MB Enthusiast
so, so many answers
glojo
Hardcore MB Enthusiast
I dont think I would buy one to use for silly money - but it is amazing what you can get for £5k in a W140
If you want newer then Jaymanek has this beauty for sale 2002 S500 for under £10k.
Now whilst I can justify the purchase price to myself I cant justify S500 running costs
- LPG may or may not solve that for me.I resemble the Michelin man
nick mercedes
MB Enthusiast
That's the Mercedes driver in you trying to get out....
Do it!
My brother did it to his 4.2ltr Audi A8. roughly 1 sec slower in kick down, otherwise fine:
HERE
My brother did it to his 4.2ltr Audi A8. roughly 1 sec slower in kick down, otherwise fine:
HERE
robert.saunders
MB Enthusiast
Are the training shoes for when it breaks down?
ALFIE CONN
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Alfie,
That is like.......??? It's like......................
Ummmmmm
It compares with stirring a cup of tea clockwise!!
LPG conversion on an SL
It's like using margarine instead of ...................... butter
LPG conversion!!!!!
I'm not going to sleep tonight
Go put on an ****nal shirt and say six Hail BMW's
Take care
Regards
John
I knew people would have strong thoughts on messing about with such a good engine BUT put on a assnal shirt?
I really am almost stuck for words, thats bang out of order, just sick
ALFIE CONN
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It really is not something i plan in the near future, (no money left anyway.)
I was looking at the options/how good they are/costs/running advantages/disadvantages.
As i said on at the top, im not getting rid of this car, (well at least 25years, cos thats how long i have been saving for a SL.)
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