My 1985 300TD with the rear Bilstean shocks and disconnectged SLS isn't a disaster but it definitely doesn't ride or handle as nicely as my genuine SLS 1983 300TD, with 322k miles. So who wants my 1985 300D motor for FREE so I can install the proper engine and hook up my SLS?
On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 6:14 AM, Gary Hurst <jabbahur...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've never heard of a "suspension converted" MB wagon that wasn't a > complete disaster > > What the hell am i doing up at this hour? > > On 10/7/09, pm7...@comcast.net <pm7...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Marshal always gave the admonishment that any backyard attempt to convert > > the rear suspension would result in a very expensive & uncomfortable > > suspension. > > > > USUALLY IN CAPS > > > > > > -- > > > > Peter Arnold > > > > Windsor, CT > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" > > <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 6:57:52 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Great car but it needs a motor > > > > Do you have such a bastardized car? Almost every such car I've heard of > > was judged to be a very poor handling car compared to the original SLS. > > > > Max > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tyler > > Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 3:26 AM > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Great car but it needs a motor > > > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives > > http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: > > < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091007/7cf0a594/attachment.html > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091009/5a8488b1/attachment.html> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
