My imperial red S124

[d w124]

As some know I bought a 320 S124,one that I really like actually

When I went to view I straight noticed that it's sitting lower than standard and it turns it had sportline chassis as well as ortho seats but my main joy 5 speed :bannana: something the seller never knew after owning the car for 10 years

Yes I didn't have much luck as I had problems,a few not long after buying it inc the wiring loom.The quote from the loom was £1400 for a few wires,madness.Glad I did change it in time though so the ECU is still fine

This is the car I bought http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/168443-s124-contender.html

This was the state of the loom

I did think of sending it to have it repaired but the car really is a keeper so I had to get a mercedes one.It wasn't hard to fit,the only grief I had was the middle crank sensor

The bagde was on the wrong place so since I had to change it,I went for something different

Now the part I need you to help me decide,which steering wheel ?

 

[harryk]

Looking good Dash, hope the wiring issue worked out ok. Whats the spec?

 

[d w124]

Looking good Dash, hope the wiring issue worked out ok. Whats the spec?

I don't think there's much missing Harry,all I can think of is full sportline inc interior and dimming mirror

 

[trapperjohn]

Fit the bottom steering wheel in the picture Dash.

 

[bpsorrel]

Looks lovely!! As to the steering wheel, if it was my car, I'd go with bottom one as it seems to suit the car better, IMO

 

[SL300-24]

^^^ yes that ^^^

 

[Palfrem]

Bottom wheel for me too.

 

[Tan]

I had the first type of wheel in my SL and its a really comfortable and nice looking wheel.

I think that the second wheel suits the 124 better, but the slightly greyer colour and the centre badge put me off.

 

[Paul Yau]

It is a nice W124.

 

[millo777]

From the two you posted, the bottom one looks most suited to the car. It looks like it might be dark grey from a W140 (The airbag is defo a w140 item) rather than black though? I think I'd be more tempted to get a proper black w124 sportline wheel.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 W129 W124 W202 W210 Leather Steering Wheel *NEW* | eBay

 

[kingdave]

I'm with millo on this one, no wood original sportline for me.
Congratulations finding a keeper Dash I think it looks lovely, a great spec and worth spending on to get it right.

 

[d w124]

Cheers chaps,I guess second one it is.I have a sportline steering wheel but I really like wood on my steering wheel that is

The first one it was just to see what it looks like but I really like the way it feels and is also smaller

 

[WDB124066]

First one Dash, and sell me the second one....

 

[d w124]

Next step was to deal with the tired speakers.Got these for the front

But the rears are so tiny so I didn't bother searching and got some original ones

I got the rainbows from here RAINBOW LAUTSPRECHER MERCEDES E-KLASSE W124 LIMO COUPE 12 cm./ 2 WEGE KOAX W 124 | eBay

 

[Niks]

Coming along nicely mate! I just disconnected the rear speakers as they sounded bloody awful lol. Did you say the wiring loom price has gone upto £1400???

 

[d w124]

Did you say the wiring loom price has gone upto £1400???

The one for this car was but others are still around 1k

 

[d w124]

Just back from 3800 miles journey and the car was perfect
It did use a bit of oil on the way there as I did 1600 miles with 2hr break but nothing in return :bannana:

Managed to get it a few times to 130mph in Germany and once close to 140 but although the car could still go,traffic made me slow

 

[d w124]

I finally got my hands on a set of entrance sill in good-ish nick since the chrome is peeling on most I've seen

I'll also post some pictures soon as I've done a few exterior changes since the last pictures

 

[d w124]

Sorry about the picture quality

Next step is fitting the Lorinser roof spoiler

 

[SL300-24]

Looking good mate....