hd vs comfort
hd vs comfort
11-27-2011, 07:53 PM
#1
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
so i was at jy and found a 190 w new bilstein comforts in the rear. i put them in my 87 today and was surprised at how relatively firm they were. for 10$ i cant complain.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
11-27-2011, 09:06 PM
#2
This post was last modified: 11-27-2011, 09:07 PM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
11-27-2011, 09:06 PM #2On the same theme, but I don't know whether this still holds true or not: back around 1993, a Mercedes dealership service rep in Fulda, Germany, where I was stationed with 11th Armored Cav --Herr Moritz, his name was, if memory serves-- told me that, if you want best handling and all-around performance on a W123 or any other Mercedes, buy Michelin tires. But for smoothest ride, and much quieter, buy Continentals.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
11-27-2011, 10:19 PM
#3
to be honest my cobalt could use some stiffer springs. i think i would be happiest in a race car driving around... lol
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
11-27-2011, 10:19 PM #3man i would love a stiff ride. driving this mercedes feels like im driving on pillows. good for people that want comfort but i need more road feel.
to be honest my cobalt could use some stiffer springs. i think i would be happiest in a race car driving around... lol
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
11-28-2011, 12:56 AM
#4
-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!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
11-28-2011, 12:56 AM #4Somebody needs to develop a hydraulic suspension sytem like they had on the old 600 limos, I saw on Top Gear they could switch from low pressure for luxury driving to higher pressure for evading terrorists and what not
-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!!!!!!
11-28-2011, 01:35 AM
#5
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
11-28-2011, 01:35 AM #5I have brand new HD's... They are very harsh. But hey I like it rough.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
11-29-2011, 05:56 PM
#6
jonbobshinigin
11-29-2011, 05:56 PM #6My 124 Wagon has bad shocks when I got it so I can hardly give you a comparison, but I went ahead and put some HDs in and it was a big difference. That said, prior to the upgrade, I would bump the bumper going into a gas station slowly so they were way done! It was the beginning of my full suspension overhaul so as I said, I cannot tell you how it compares on my car. However, it is much more firm than any other 124 I have ridden in and much louder I think as well. As of now I have done EVERYTHING except rear hydroshocks and springs all the way around. I plan on putting some Sportline Springs in soon.
11-29-2011, 09:03 PM
#7
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
11-29-2011, 09:03 PM #7@winmutt: Do you notice any difference in ride noise, with the Comforts?
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
11-30-2011, 12:59 AM
#8
(11-27-2011, 10:19 PM)iheartboost man i would love a stiff ride.
whoah. TMI
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
(11-27-2011, 10:19 PM)iheartboost man i would love a stiff ride.
whoah. TMI
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
11-30-2011, 01:51 AM
#9
-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!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
11-30-2011, 01:51 AM #9^^^Hahaha
-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!!!!!!
11-30-2011, 04:11 AM
#10
(11-30-2011, 12:59 AM)w123love(11-27-2011, 10:19 PM)iheartboost man i would love a stiff ride.
whoah. TMI
Hey it's alright... Some of us like it harsh/rough.
(11-29-2011, 05:56 PM)jonbobshinigin My 124 Wagon has bad shocks when I got it so I can hardly give you a comparison, but I went ahead and put some HDs in and it was a big difference. That said, prior to the upgrade, I would bump the bumper going into a gas station slowly so they were way done! It was the beginning of my full suspension overhaul so as I said, I cannot tell you how it compares on my car. However, it is much more firm than any other 124 I have ridden in and much louder I think as well. As of now I have done EVERYTHING except rear hydroshocks and springs all the way around. I plan on putting some Sportline Springs in soon.
I didn't notice any noise difference. Are you sure you didn't change tires at the same time?...
This post was last modified: 11-30-2011, 04:12 AM by mike-81-240d.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
11-30-2011, 04:11 AM #10(11-30-2011, 12:59 AM)w123love(11-27-2011, 10:19 PM)iheartboost man i would love a stiff ride.
whoah. TMI
Hey it's alright... Some of us like it harsh/rough.
(11-29-2011, 05:56 PM)jonbobshinigin My 124 Wagon has bad shocks when I got it so I can hardly give you a comparison, but I went ahead and put some HDs in and it was a big difference. That said, prior to the upgrade, I would bump the bumper going into a gas station slowly so they were way done! It was the beginning of my full suspension overhaul so as I said, I cannot tell you how it compares on my car. However, it is much more firm than any other 124 I have ridden in and much louder I think as well. As of now I have done EVERYTHING except rear hydroshocks and springs all the way around. I plan on putting some Sportline Springs in soon.
I didn't notice any noise difference. Are you sure you didn't change tires at the same time?...
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-02-2011, 04:56 PM
#11
(11-30-2011, 12:59 AM)w123love whoah. TMI
man you went there.. lol
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
12-02-2011, 04:56 PM #11(11-30-2011, 12:59 AM)w123love whoah. TMI
man you went there.. lol
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
12-02-2011, 06:11 PM
#12
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-02-2011, 06:11 PM #12I think the HD's are the way to go I put them on my 240d and love them they are firm around corners but smooth over bumps
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
12-03-2011, 12:32 PM
#13
(11-29-2011, 09:03 PM)JustPassinThru @winmutt: Do you notice any difference in ride noise, with the Comforts?
Ride noise? No. The comforts are going to hold me over to spring. I am still getting rubbing on the rear fenders in the hard corners....
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
(11-29-2011, 09:03 PM)JustPassinThru @winmutt: Do you notice any difference in ride noise, with the Comforts?
Ride noise? No. The comforts are going to hold me over to spring. I am still getting rubbing on the rear fenders in the hard corners....
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
12-21-2011, 10:29 PM
#14
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
12-21-2011, 10:29 PM #14Along the same topic whats the most damped shock made for the 124s?
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
12-23-2011, 12:34 AM
#16
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
12-23-2011, 12:34 AM #16im not really looking for specifications, just which manufacture makes the stiffest shock. i know koni makes a set that are adjustable for our cars. that might be my best bet.
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
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