old world craftsmanship
old world craftsmanship
08-27-2012, 07:06 PM
#1
I swapped some pads on a 2007 civic today. Caught a glimpse of the stamped tin control arms
Makes me remember that these old benz are better than most of the cars built in the last 20 yrs.
Fucking love this tank.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Well they don't build them how they used to. Or maybe they never did in asia
I swapped some pads on a 2007 civic today. Caught a glimpse of the stamped tin control arms
Makes me remember that these old benz are better than most of the cars built in the last 20 yrs.
Fucking love this tank.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
08-27-2012, 07:39 PM
#2
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
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08-27-2012, 07:39 PM #2Stamped? No wonder I have never seen a Civic that is more than about 8 or 9 years old
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
08-27-2012, 07:50 PM
#3
But I prefer the tank.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
it was made of like 2 or 3 pieces of stamped steel that were welded together. I'm sure it's strong enough and light and small and cheap.
But I prefer the tank.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
08-28-2012, 01:41 AM
#4
87 300D Turbo. 16x8 wheels off 92 SL
87 190E 2.3.. Complete OEM F&R Euro lighting and Euro F bumper.
84 230e Euro.. Red w/tan cloth, crank windows, pwr sunroof
82 GMC Jimmy 4X4 6.2 Diesel
92 Talon AWD turbo w/ upgrades
73 Roadrunner 340ci
WTB. Euro rear bumper for early (82-88) W201 "190"
One of many reasons why Mercedes competes in DTM and Honda does Not.
87 300D Turbo. 16x8 wheels off 92 SL
87 190E 2.3.. Complete OEM F&R Euro lighting and Euro F bumper.
84 230e Euro.. Red w/tan cloth, crank windows, pwr sunroof
82 GMC Jimmy 4X4 6.2 Diesel
92 Talon AWD turbo w/ upgrades
73 Roadrunner 340ci
WTB. Euro rear bumper for early (82-88) W201 "190"
08-28-2012, 11:29 AM
#5
Yes I'm saving up for tubular aftermarkets.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-28-2012, 11:29 AM #5Stamped isn't that bad, my Ranger has a CAST IRON "hub base" (the part between the A arms that holds the hub). The ball join instructions say in big letters, DO NOT HAMMER OR PRY ON THE CAST PIECE.
Yes I'm saving up for tubular aftermarkets.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-28-2012, 11:49 AM
#6
(08-28-2012, 01:41 AM)DavidLee One of many reasons why Mercedes competes in DTM and Honda does Not.
Hardly fair since Honda don't have any cars or engines that are eligible for the DTM . They compete very successfully in the BTC though.
Stamped suspension arms have been common since the 90s on most manufacturers cars. What they bolt to is welded stamped steel so what's the difference? I have never known any to fail other than the joints wearing out.
This post was last modified: 08-28-2012, 05:34 PM by Mark_M.
(08-28-2012, 01:41 AM)DavidLee One of many reasons why Mercedes competes in DTM and Honda does Not.
Hardly fair since Honda don't have any cars or engines that are eligible for the DTM . They compete very successfully in the BTC though.
Stamped suspension arms have been common since the 90s on most manufacturers cars. What they bolt to is welded stamped steel so what's the difference? I have never known any to fail other than the joints wearing out.
08-28-2012, 04:53 PM
#7
ditto on that DTM thing. How in the fuck would a jap car race in a race specifically for german cars???
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
I guess it's not bad. Them kalashnikovs are made of stamped out steel and people love them. I thought it was an adequate solution for the piece. Just that it looked kinda tinker toy.
ditto on that DTM thing. How in the fuck would a jap car race in a race specifically for german cars???
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
08-29-2012, 08:24 AM
#8
(08-28-2012, 04:53 PM)larsalan How in the fuck would a jap car race in a race specifically for german cars???
Slap a badge on it!
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-29-2012, 08:24 AM #8(08-28-2012, 04:53 PM)larsalan How in the fuck would a jap car race in a race specifically for german cars???
Slap a badge on it!
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
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