Agreed.
We had an 84 TE, an 85 TD, 88 TE and the 87 TD. They are
wonderful. I would love to have SLS in the 300SDLs. Maybe I should
salvage all the SLS parts from the TD and figure out a way to put
them on the SDL. I had to put almost everything to do with the SLS
new on the 88TE. The ride is worth it.
I hope some year that the powers at MBNA will deem us worthy to have
a Diesel wagon again SOME YEAR!!! It has been 23 years! Anyone at
MBNA listening????
ok, I didn't think so.
At 06:45 PM 10/8/2009, you wrote:
Have you ever actually driven an SLS equipped MB wagon? I had an
'81, the car was basically a disaster but in those few cases where
everything was working right it was one of the nicest cars I've ever
driven. Didn't matter the weight in the car, the back end would
figure it out. It never wallowed or had excessive roll and its the
only car I've ever driven that I felt I could drive over a railroad
crossing at whatever damn speed I wanted, very responsive...
I've considered many times that were I to go cross country an MB
wagon would be the vehicle to take...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:25:49 -0700
From: Tyler <casi...@usermail.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Great car but it needs a motor
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Assuming you have the proper spring rate (not just sedan springs), and
bilstein HD shocks that are valved properly for a wagon- Surely it
would handle at least as good as a brand new self leveling system- and
better if you made it a little stiffer (which would also eliminate the
need for the leveling feature). I personally think the SLS is mostly a
marketing gimmick- especially on a car that isn't designed for heavy
duty towing. I guess it lets them get by with softer springs than they
otherwise would need to prevent sag when loaded, which makes the ride
softer- but certainly doesn't improve handling over a set of stiff
regular springs.
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Oct 6, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> We are talking about a wagon here, correct? Putting in regular
> springs in a wagon makes for better handling? I think not. The SLS
> when working properly handles VERY well. It is a very simple
> system, very little goes wrong. That think will never be right if
> you just put springs in it.
>
> tyler wrote:
>> It sounds like a lot of work and expense to reinstall the self
>> levelling system- I'd just keep the regular rear suspension myself.
>> Simpler, more reliable, and better handling. If it sags in the rear
>> when you load it up, just get stiffer springs or some spacers. I've
>> used "overload springs" with stock height, but a 20% stiffer rate
>> on my Volvo wagons that I do a lot of towing with. It handles a
>> little better, and doesn't really sag at all when I load it up- but
>> I didn't notice any reduction in the ride quality.
>>
>> Tyler
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