W124 OM606 STD in California
W124 OM606 STD in California
Grabbed some parts from a local junkyard. Full amber side markers and a glovebox. My car came with an airbag on the passenger side and i wanted the glovebox fitted so i can relocate the radio inside and use the radio space for my gauges.
Taking the airbag unit out, always makes me a bit nervous.
All removed
And as you can see the glovebox door is not the same size as the airbag unit...... So now i must use a dremel and cut down the lower dash to fit the glovebox
Next up was getting new suspension components because my shocks are old and soft, and the mounts are all cracked.
E36 M3 Bilsteins from a friend for $200, only done 50,000 mi.
Febi/Bilstein R129 shock mounts that allow for more shock travel (stroke) when the car is lowered.
Some more parts arrived! Ford ranger front Bilsteins that can be fitted to the rear of the W124 without modification.
All my other parts stacking up in the garage. Bought a decent toolbox since i was pretty un organized before this.
My upside down 8mm Dieselmeken 200cc pump here
Gauges from PPE and a triple din panel to go where the original radio is. Will be set up Boost/EGT/EGT (one egt probe per 3 cylinder)
Just messing around put the turbo on my MX5 Miata in the garage hahaha, a bit much for the 1.8!