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'87 W201 190D 2.5 Turbo Diesel

'87 W201 190D 2.5 Turbo Diesel

 
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2.5-10
Nothing Clever

67
06-06-2009, 05:11 PM #1
the car: a super rare factory turbo, white, original auto, engine, turbo, etc. 295,000 miles on the clock

the drive train: OM602.961 all stock except a high flow filter (so I could really hear the turbo spool!) 722.4 automatic - looking into 5-speed manual and lower geared dif.

the mods: 16V recaro seats front and back, 91' dash and center stack, Sunpro 30PSI boost gauge, 4" up front and 6x9 in back Polk speakers with sony HD HU, hard wired Valentine One, 17x8 Monoblock wheels with Hankook Ventus R-S2 tires, painted grille and bumpers (deep black matte) Bi-Xenon HIDs in the H6s and 55W Xenons in the fogs, HELLA OEM clear indicators, genuine EU licence plate with correct numbers Smile

the future: Vogtland 2.6L springs (good batch), Bilstein Sport or Koni yellows, 400E sway bar, 400E 4-pot brakes, tinted glass, Euro headlamps, color keyed 89+ or 16V cladding, Methanol Injection, A2W intercooler, 5 or 6 speed manual trans with steep dif for mileage, bigger turbo, modified Bosch injection pump or a Myna if budget allows, mechanical fan delete in favor of electric. lots more I am forgetting.

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1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
06-06-2009, 05:11 PM #1

the car: a super rare factory turbo, white, original auto, engine, turbo, etc. 295,000 miles on the clock

the drive train: OM602.961 all stock except a high flow filter (so I could really hear the turbo spool!) 722.4 automatic - looking into 5-speed manual and lower geared dif.

the mods: 16V recaro seats front and back, 91' dash and center stack, Sunpro 30PSI boost gauge, 4" up front and 6x9 in back Polk speakers with sony HD HU, hard wired Valentine One, 17x8 Monoblock wheels with Hankook Ventus R-S2 tires, painted grille and bumpers (deep black matte) Bi-Xenon HIDs in the H6s and 55W Xenons in the fogs, HELLA OEM clear indicators, genuine EU licence plate with correct numbers Smile

the future: Vogtland 2.6L springs (good batch), Bilstein Sport or Koni yellows, 400E sway bar, 400E 4-pot brakes, tinted glass, Euro headlamps, color keyed 89+ or 16V cladding, Methanol Injection, A2W intercooler, 5 or 6 speed manual trans with steep dif for mileage, bigger turbo, modified Bosch injection pump or a Myna if budget allows, mechanical fan delete in favor of electric. lots more I am forgetting.

[Image: SDC11584.jpg][Image: SDC11572JPG.jpg][Image: SDC11498JPG.jpg]


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
06-06-2009, 09:49 PM #2
Something about those headlights look sexy. To bad its ruined by the sex toy on the shifter Big Grin


Got better pics of the recaros. 16v 2.6?

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
06-06-2009, 09:49 PM #2

Something about those headlights look sexy. To bad its ruined by the sex toy on the shifter Big Grin


Got better pics of the recaros. 16v 2.6?


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

2.5-10
Nothing Clever

67
06-06-2009, 10:53 PM #3
(06-06-2009, 09:49 PM)winmutt Something about those headlights look sexy. To bad its ruined by the sex toy on the shifter Big Grin


Got better pics of the recaros. 16v 2.6?

the headlamps have a blackened lower half to reduce the extreme brightness of the Xenon HIDs behind them - but they are the sexyest non Euro lamps I've ever seen Wink.... also my fogs are 6000K Xenon instead of the yellow, but I actually think it looks more euro, especially with my plate!

the 'sex toy' was in the glove box of one of my manual trans parts car and the stock shifter was gross looking, so Ill admit - I added that cause I thought it looked better than what it was replacing.

I do have better pics of the seats, they are from a 1986 16V that was stripped and autoXed

verious stages of ownership pictures; http://picasaweb.google.com/EMTtech/1987...90D25Turbo#

Enjoy!

1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
06-06-2009, 10:53 PM #3

(06-06-2009, 09:49 PM)winmutt Something about those headlights look sexy. To bad its ruined by the sex toy on the shifter Big Grin


Got better pics of the recaros. 16v 2.6?

the headlamps have a blackened lower half to reduce the extreme brightness of the Xenon HIDs behind them - but they are the sexyest non Euro lamps I've ever seen Wink.... also my fogs are 6000K Xenon instead of the yellow, but I actually think it looks more euro, especially with my plate!

the 'sex toy' was in the glove box of one of my manual trans parts car and the stock shifter was gross looking, so Ill admit - I added that cause I thought it looked better than what it was replacing.

I do have better pics of the seats, they are from a 1986 16V that was stripped and autoXed

verious stages of ownership pictures; http://picasaweb.google.com/EMTtech/1987...90D25Turbo#

Enjoy!


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

jagoras
Naturally-aspirated

19
02-26-2010, 06:11 PM #4
what kind of air filter is that?
jagoras
02-26-2010, 06:11 PM #4

what kind of air filter is that?

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
02-27-2010, 06:21 AM #5
Looks like a small K&N clone, not a good option.
This post was last modified: 02-27-2010, 06:22 AM by ForcedInduction.
ForcedInduction
02-27-2010, 06:21 AM #5

Looks like a small K&N clone, not a good option.

Jtn190D
MERCEDES DIESEL POWER!

192
02-27-2010, 08:49 AM #6
What is a good option?
Jtn190D
02-27-2010, 08:49 AM #6

What is a good option?

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
02-27-2010, 09:59 AM #7
Nothing really. The stock intake is already free flowing, a cold air intake and has enough airflow capacity to supply the engine with everything it can use.
ForcedInduction
02-27-2010, 09:59 AM #7

Nothing really. The stock intake is already free flowing, a cold air intake and has enough airflow capacity to supply the engine with everything it can use.

jagoras
Naturally-aspirated

19
03-01-2010, 09:40 PM #8
i was thinking of replacing my filter with a k&n, not that one, but the one that looks like the oem.
jagoras
03-01-2010, 09:40 PM #8

i was thinking of replacing my filter with a k&n, not that one, but the one that looks like the oem.

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
03-02-2010, 12:29 AM #9
Just as bad. There is no benefit.
This post was last modified: 03-02-2010, 12:29 AM by ForcedInduction.
ForcedInduction
03-02-2010, 12:29 AM #9

Just as bad. There is no benefit.

Jtn190D
MERCEDES DIESEL POWER!

192
04-14-2010, 07:31 PM #10
What muffler do you have on there?
Jtn190D
04-14-2010, 07:31 PM #10

What muffler do you have on there?

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
08-16-2010, 07:53 PM #11
What kind of difference does the black film make on the glare? I need HID's, but too poor to retrofit bixenon's...

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
08-16-2010, 07:53 PM #11

What kind of difference does the black film make on the glare? I need HID's, but too poor to retrofit bixenon's...


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

2.5-10
Nothing Clever

67
01-23-2011, 04:17 PM #12
(04-14-2010, 07:31 PM)Jtn190D What muffler do you have on there?

I have a RACtive racing dual exit muffler on it

(08-16-2010, 07:53 PM)mike-81-240d What kind of difference does the black film make on the glare? I need HID's, but too poor to retrofit bixenon's...

the black film on the nAM lights is a must, it kills the high-beam like glare. the Euros I have on the car now use an H4 bulb, and there is no need for film on the lamps. the cutoff is clean.

Bixenons are cheap, but the H6s never work well. I had Bixenons in the nAM lights, needed the film.

update pictures, since its been a long time:
1994 E420 BBK
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[Image: SDC10268.JPG]

Slammed on H&R Race from a 16V, Billie sports. Euro lights, Avant Gard grille
[Image: SDC10338.JPG]

30% tint.
[Image: IMG_0774.JPG]

This post was last modified: 01-23-2011, 04:21 PM by 2.5-10.

1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
01-23-2011, 04:17 PM #12

(04-14-2010, 07:31 PM)Jtn190D What muffler do you have on there?

I have a RACtive racing dual exit muffler on it

(08-16-2010, 07:53 PM)mike-81-240d What kind of difference does the black film make on the glare? I need HID's, but too poor to retrofit bixenon's...

the black film on the nAM lights is a must, it kills the high-beam like glare. the Euros I have on the car now use an H4 bulb, and there is no need for film on the lamps. the cutoff is clean.

Bixenons are cheap, but the H6s never work well. I had Bixenons in the nAM lights, needed the film.

update pictures, since its been a long time:
1994 E420 BBK
[Image: SDC10266.JPG]
[Image: SDC10268.JPG]

Slammed on H&R Race from a 16V, Billie sports. Euro lights, Avant Gard grille
[Image: SDC10338.JPG]

30% tint.
[Image: IMG_0774.JPG]


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

casioqv
OM602 Turbo

116
01-23-2011, 04:47 PM #13
Nice car! I also have a 190D Turbo and think it's my favorite car ever. I even like it more than the Jetta TDIs.

Mine is totally stock and complete with basically everything working like new, and all the factory tools, paperwork, first aid kit, Becker stereo, etc. so I'm kinda torn between keeping it stock and adding an intercooler, boost/fuel, and a 5 speed swap.

Where did you get the nice looking headlight surrounds and HID kit? Even if I keep my car otherwise stock I need to upgrade the headlights- the stock ones are no longer bright enough for safe night driving.

-Tyler
1984 Volvo 760GLE Turbo Diesel D24T/M46
1986 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel
No mercedes (for now)
casioqv
01-23-2011, 04:47 PM #13

Nice car! I also have a 190D Turbo and think it's my favorite car ever. I even like it more than the Jetta TDIs.

Mine is totally stock and complete with basically everything working like new, and all the factory tools, paperwork, first aid kit, Becker stereo, etc. so I'm kinda torn between keeping it stock and adding an intercooler, boost/fuel, and a 5 speed swap.

Where did you get the nice looking headlight surrounds and HID kit? Even if I keep my car otherwise stock I need to upgrade the headlights- the stock ones are no longer bright enough for safe night driving.


-Tyler
1984 Volvo 760GLE Turbo Diesel D24T/M46
1986 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel
No mercedes (for now)

2.5-10
Nothing Clever

67
01-23-2011, 09:23 PM #14
(01-23-2011, 04:47 PM)casioqv Nice car! I also have a 190D Turbo and think it's my favorite car ever. I even like it more than the Jetta TDIs.

Mine is totally stock and complete with basically everything working like new, and all the factory tools, paperwork, first aid kit, Becker stereo, etc. so I'm kinda torn between keeping it stock and adding an intercooler, boost/fuel, and a 5 speed swap.

Where did you get the nice looking headlight surrounds and HID kit? Even if I keep my car otherwise stock I need to upgrade the headlights- the stock ones are no longer bright enough for safe night driving.

gotta love the Dturbos Smile youre part of a very exclusive club :p

definitely mod it, but keep it all MB if you can.

my car used to have standard USM nAM headlight surrounds, now its got BOSCH euro lamps, which I ordered from Germany

the HID kits, I order from a local friend of mine who has connections overseas. this car can light up the night sky. Smile

1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
01-23-2011, 09:23 PM #14

(01-23-2011, 04:47 PM)casioqv Nice car! I also have a 190D Turbo and think it's my favorite car ever. I even like it more than the Jetta TDIs.

Mine is totally stock and complete with basically everything working like new, and all the factory tools, paperwork, first aid kit, Becker stereo, etc. so I'm kinda torn between keeping it stock and adding an intercooler, boost/fuel, and a 5 speed swap.

Where did you get the nice looking headlight surrounds and HID kit? Even if I keep my car otherwise stock I need to upgrade the headlights- the stock ones are no longer bright enough for safe night driving.

gotta love the Dturbos Smile youre part of a very exclusive club :p

definitely mod it, but keep it all MB if you can.

my car used to have standard USM nAM headlight surrounds, now its got BOSCH euro lamps, which I ordered from Germany

the HID kits, I order from a local friend of mine who has connections overseas. this car can light up the night sky. Smile


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
01-24-2011, 09:38 AM #15
190 is too small for me, makes me claustrophobic. I like the avant gard grill, where did you get? The handle on my jack fell this weekend and put a couple more notches in my grill Sad

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
01-24-2011, 09:38 AM #15

190 is too small for me, makes me claustrophobic. I like the avant gard grill, where did you get? The handle on my jack fell this weekend and put a couple more notches in my grill Sad


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

2.5-10
Nothing Clever

67
01-24-2011, 10:10 AM #16
I dont think theyre made anymore. i got it off of a parts car i bought, then painted the insert black. maybe german ebay?

as far as the claustrophobia -- to each, their own. I love the cozy driver oriented feel. especially with the cossie seats

1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
01-24-2011, 10:10 AM #16

I dont think theyre made anymore. i got it off of a parts car i bought, then painted the insert black. maybe german ebay?

as far as the claustrophobia -- to each, their own. I love the cozy driver oriented feel. especially with the cossie seats


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

casioqv
OM602 Turbo

116
01-24-2011, 11:36 AM #17
(01-24-2011, 10:10 AM)2.5-10 as far as the claustrophobia -- to each, their own.

I feel that a bit in my 190Dt. I'm 6'2 and my hair touches the headliner, and my shoulder touches the B-pillar in normal driving.

Although I got some advice from other W201 owners on how to adjust the seat properly, and I can now wear a helmet for Auto-X events without leaning my head on my shoulder, although it requires having the seat slid too far-forward, and reclined back really far.

Quite a contrast from the "Opera House" feel of sitting in a W123.
This post was last modified: 01-24-2011, 11:38 AM by casioqv.

-Tyler
1984 Volvo 760GLE Turbo Diesel D24T/M46
1986 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel
No mercedes (for now)
casioqv
01-24-2011, 11:36 AM #17

(01-24-2011, 10:10 AM)2.5-10 as far as the claustrophobia -- to each, their own.

I feel that a bit in my 190Dt. I'm 6'2 and my hair touches the headliner, and my shoulder touches the B-pillar in normal driving.

Although I got some advice from other W201 owners on how to adjust the seat properly, and I can now wear a helmet for Auto-X events without leaning my head on my shoulder, although it requires having the seat slid too far-forward, and reclined back really far.

Quite a contrast from the "Opera House" feel of sitting in a W123.


-Tyler
1984 Volvo 760GLE Turbo Diesel D24T/M46
1986 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel
No mercedes (for now)

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
01-24-2011, 11:51 AM #18
I am 6-2 as well. I could never stand a car where my hair touches the headliner. Would drive me up the wall. The very first time I got in a w123 as an adult I felt like I was the president. So much headroom. I have found the w124 manages to preserve this as well.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
01-24-2011, 11:51 AM #18

I am 6-2 as well. I could never stand a car where my hair touches the headliner. Would drive me up the wall. The very first time I got in a w123 as an adult I felt like I was the president. So much headroom. I have found the w124 manages to preserve this as well.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

Biohazard
Smokin like a champ!

376
01-24-2011, 11:59 AM #19
^^^ Haha! I'm 5'8" and feel like a midget in my W126 if my seat is too far down! I'm really looking forward to getting my W123 done, I don't like big cars that much. I only got my W126 because it had a fresh engine. Havent had a chance to sit in either of your guys cars, may have to go car-lot hopping and find out. Big Grin

82 300SD aka The Flyin Pumpkin (Gone): 7.5mm super M-pump, T3 60 trim turbo, Coldish air intake, A/W intercooler, propane injection, SW Boost and EGT gauges, Monark 265 nozzles, ported/polished cylinder head.

84 Euro 300D 4 sp: White with black trunk and hood. Blue cloth interior. Manual everything. 300DT front swaybar. C320 17" wheels. Now with the Flyin Pumpkins engine! 
Biohazard
01-24-2011, 11:59 AM #19

^^^ Haha! I'm 5'8" and feel like a midget in my W126 if my seat is too far down! I'm really looking forward to getting my W123 done, I don't like big cars that much. I only got my W126 because it had a fresh engine. Havent had a chance to sit in either of your guys cars, may have to go car-lot hopping and find out. Big Grin


82 300SD aka The Flyin Pumpkin (Gone): 7.5mm super M-pump, T3 60 trim turbo, Coldish air intake, A/W intercooler, propane injection, SW Boost and EGT gauges, Monark 265 nozzles, ported/polished cylinder head.

84 Euro 300D 4 sp: White with black trunk and hood. Blue cloth interior. Manual everything. 300DT front swaybar. C320 17" wheels. Now with the Flyin Pumpkins engine! 

2.5-10
Nothing Clever

67
01-24-2011, 12:55 PM #20
well, if I had to compare my 190D to my 560SEL or my W114 550E, yeah -- the room is far from ample.

the recaro cossy seats with the MANUAL brackets sit a bit lower, and the space never really leaves me wanting. that being said I'm only 6' tall..

1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
01-24-2011, 12:55 PM #20

well, if I had to compare my 190D to my 560SEL or my W114 550E, yeah -- the room is far from ample.

the recaro cossy seats with the MANUAL brackets sit a bit lower, and the space never really leaves me wanting. that being said I'm only 6' tall..


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

Captain America
Boostin' & Roostin'

2,221
01-24-2011, 04:16 PM #21
I am also 6'2" and I can sit in my W123 with a 4" mohawk and not touch the headliner.... Tongue


1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

Captain America
01-24-2011, 04:16 PM #21

I am also 6'2" and I can sit in my W123 with a 4" mohawk and not touch the headliner.... Tongue



1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
01-25-2011, 09:57 AM #22
(01-24-2011, 12:55 PM)2.5-10 well, if I had to compare my 190D to my 560SEL or my W114 550E, yeah -- the room is far from ample.

the recaro cossy seats with the MANUAL brackets sit a bit lower, and the space never really leaves me wanting. that being said I'm only 6' tall..

Yes I wouldn't mind manual seats for the lowered sitting. Recaros would be VERY nice.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
01-25-2011, 09:57 AM #22

(01-24-2011, 12:55 PM)2.5-10 well, if I had to compare my 190D to my 560SEL or my W114 550E, yeah -- the room is far from ample.

the recaro cossy seats with the MANUAL brackets sit a bit lower, and the space never really leaves me wanting. that being said I'm only 6' tall..

Yes I wouldn't mind manual seats for the lowered sitting. Recaros would be VERY nice.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

2.5-10
Nothing Clever

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01-25-2011, 10:13 AM #23
plus, it saves 22lbs Smile

lateral support is very nice. especially since ive gotten the D to handle better than my E30.

1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
2.5-10
01-25-2011, 10:13 AM #23

plus, it saves 22lbs Smile

lateral support is very nice. especially since ive gotten the D to handle better than my E30.


1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600

 
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