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Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by kingreign(m): 12:21pm On Jan 01, 2016 |
PapiWata: This then is Trac. I conclude that this is trac, you don't need to argue it bro.. Only trac knows and speaks like this, trac knows Mercedes of the golden era like the back of his hands. Gee, denn, camaro, smartchoices, et al come rejoice with me, we've seen trac whom we've always missed on nairaland. Words can't express my feelings. 1 Like |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by Bizibi(m): 7:44pm On Jan 01, 2016 |
Man!!! This is cool,this brand was rare to see then |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by Nobody: 9:10pm On Jan 01, 2016 |
I recommend 17 or 18 inch rims for safety considering road conditions |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by Nobody: 9:35pm On Jan 01, 2016 |
I only saw this car twice in my lifetime. |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by Denn(m): 10:18am On Jan 02, 2016 |
kingreign: Lol... |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by redcliff: 12:34am On Jan 19, 2016 |
Hi, is there anyone who has an idea of someone or a company either in europe or Nigeria that can customize a car dashboard? at least the middle part where the buttons are. I would like to see if a 7 inches dvd player can fit there while other buttons go down
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Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by Nobody: 4:21am On Jan 19, 2016 |
Originalsly: They sell light weight wheels and actually tires too. |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by PapiWata: 11:51am On Jan 21, 2016 |
Well all right. RedCliff bust loose and picked up that 500 SEC. You will see this understated hooligan on wheels, the 500SEC, come into its own on the open highway, where you will find yourself beginning to relish the process of teaching and educating fancy new car owners to accept that rock-solid stability, precise handling and brutal acceleration at speeds above 100 mph are NOT the preserve of those who went into debt and shelled out big bucks for a shiny brand new set of wheels. If you were ever to get serious about eye-watering speed in a well maintained 500SEC on the highway, it would take an absolute suicidal maniac driving any other lesser car at full throttle, who hopes to keep pace with you, to keep you in visual range as they watch you cover distance faster than they imagined possible, specking out on the horizon ahead with your throttle still far short of full after-burner power. While you may not have frequent use for high speed, it is nonetheless analogous to cash money relaxing in your pocket, in that it is better to have it and not need it, than not to drive a performance car, only to find yourself needing to flee banditos or kidnappers while at the wheel of some under-powered flashy car that will be forced of the road by pursuers, with ease. To get the best out of your new steed, have a competent mechanic IMMEDIATELY replace the timing chain, those plastic upper timing chain guide rails, and, if need, replace the timing chain tensioner for good measure. To enjoy all the sublime engineering features that made the SEC run close to 100 grand USD to buy new back in its heyday, go ahead and have all the suspension and steering components checked and renewed as needed, before you set sail aboard this flagship Benz. In case you are not already aware, BENZWORLD is the most heavily visited internet forum relating to ALL years of Mercedes. |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by redcliff: 1:03pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
PapiWata: Thanks alot..all your points are duly noted. However, I am looking for a place where I can re construct the dashboard and have an in dash navigation system. I would go to any lengths to see it can be done.. which i know it can but maybe i am not searching the right places. |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by PapiWata: 5:48pm On Jan 21, 2016 |
redcliff: The after-market sat nav would be a nice modernizing touch for this classic W126 SEC. Looking at the dashboard, the location that stands out as being a possible place to install a flat screen display would the center console where all the air condition controls are located, BUT, if you remove the panel holding those controls, with the intention of using that space for the sat nav screen, you will need to find another spot for your air-condition control knobs, assuming you intend to try and get the car's air-conditioner working again, which is one very difficult, almost impossible task to complete with any lasting success, I found from extensive experience. As a certified back-woods subsistence bushman whenever my travels land me in Nigeria, I never drive, or get driven in any city for any reason besides a furtive trip to and from the airport, so for me, air-conditioning along the open highway is accomplished simply by winding down the car windows, while repeating over and over to myself the following highly effective magic incantation : " Damn, it sure is cold in here." 1 Like |
Re: Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC by DaimlerBen(m): 2:04am On Apr 29, 2016 |
PapiWata:Can the M119 fit into the SEC? It seems to have received more accolades, with better power & efficiency than the M117. What 6-speed tranny can be paired with it? |
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