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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Nobody: 11:55pm On Dec 28, 2020
TransAtlanticEx:
Ah thanks baba,I appreciate it. smiley
I like you too grin
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by ziccoit: 12:15am On Dec 29, 2020
conductor266:

You guys are always comparing apples to oranges. How can you be comparing Venza, a front-wheel drive SUV/crossover to a rear-wheel-drive C-class with low ground clearance that was built for drifting in balance?

Will you compare the balance of Mercedes G-wagon to Camry spider? Even if you don't know anything, won't common sense tell you that Camry's center of gravity is closer to the ground and thus will be more balanced at corners than G-wagon?

Why didn't you compare your C-class to a Toyota Supra or Lexus Gs or Toyota Celica?

Comparing Corolla that was made very narrow and high off the ground for people going for work with a leisure/drifting car?

See if you want to compare, you should be comparing the first-generation Mercedes A-class (the one that was recalled for somasulting for no reason and ultimately failing moose test) to a Toyota Corolla. These two are in the same class and built for the same purpose and Toyota Corolla has never failed moose test or somasulted abnormally. Same cannot be said for the Mercedes.

What’s this one saying here? Where is the comparison and who is comparing here? I told the threadites what I own and what I had opportunity to drive and my experience, is that a comparison to you? You left the main point of that comment searching for what is not, is that what this thread has become? I have already made a choice based on the people replies. Thanks for commenting out of contest. We used to have a guy that jumped on people like some of you guys are doing now, 6-7years ago- Trac if I’m correct. He must have indoctrinated a whole bunch of guys here. Stay on your lane and have a wonderful moment brother.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Commonsense101(m): 1:09am On Dec 29, 2020
bizzle2:


You're Right as Rain .
People just want to gloat and fight here.

Yes I did , arrives in a few days. Hell of a search, eventually got a 70k+ miles unit with the necessary features.
I Might get around to opening a thread when I complete my Mods. Meanwhile my guy posted it on his Instagram. there's a video and a few pictures.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIqW-VXFz7O/?igshid=1ny26hi0h4on9

BMWs are undoubtedly the kings of street racing , but I lean towards the better refinement of the Benz.
Nice ride, That's a sweet colour
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 3:02am On Dec 29, 2020
TransAtlanticEx:
I know you'd do anything to justify you driving a 1999 ml320 in 2020 but does it have to include changing my clan and ascribing a completely alien one to me though? undecided
Jeez,
Meanwhile,I get "Male and female " gum that I'm not using again ooo,I know you'd need it to patch that ever disintegrating dinausor.
But you've gotta ask me nicely though smiley

Who told you I drive ml 320 or 350 mate.. never told you that ... And I can't remember having a conversation with you on that...you assume too much...change your weed dealer....he is selling horseshït for you but be it as it may be , I am done with you...don't quote me


This dude you are loosing it

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by TransAtlanticEx(m): 6:45am On Dec 29, 2020
Carchoice:
I like you too grin
lol I'm humbled cheesy
I appreciate it.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by TransAtlanticEx(m): 6:46am On Dec 29, 2020
IkpuMmadu:


Who told you I drive ml 320 or 350 mate.. never told you that ... And I can't remember having a conversation with you on that...you assume too much...change your weed dealer....he is selling horseshït for you but be it as it may be , I am done with you...don't quote me


This dude you are loosing it
Amudimkpa/ikpummadu.Very easy to know who you are,I can even spot you in a crowd.
Weyrey want disguise.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 7:56am On Dec 29, 2020
IkpuMmadu:


Who told you I drive ml 320 or 350 mate.. never told you that ... And I can't remember having a conversation with you on that...you assume too much...change your weed dealer....he is selling horseshït for you but be it as it may be , I am done with you...don't quote me


This dude you are loosing it

You shouldn't bother responding to one who pursued keke napep with the w203 damaging the side mirror, bumper and fender in the process. Definitely that person is highly unstable.


Still looking for the w202 C180 first edition

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by nakoks(m): 10:01am On Dec 29, 2020
weyreypey:

Help still needed
Lol ,see wetin you dey find?1994 manual ROTFL.........you dey forbid 2005 upwards?


And i was at trinity yesterday o....soo many cool W202 but mainly 97 to 99

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 10:56am On Dec 29, 2020
nakoks:

Lol ,see wetin you dey find?1994 manual ROTFL.........you dey forbid 2005 upwards?


And i was at trinity yesterday o....soo many cool W202 but mainly 97 to 99

You're CLOSED for the year.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by nakoks(m): 11:13am On Dec 29, 2020
weyreypey:


You're CLOSED for the year.

LOL,see as you bold the ''closed''....not on this corner
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 11:32am On Dec 29, 2020
nakoks:


LOL,see as you bold the ''closed''....not on this corner

In that case... My request for the first model of W202 C180 MT.... no airflow


And nnady looking for W123 flatboot Benz.

Let's see what you got!
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by legalwealth(m): 12:11pm On Dec 29, 2020
Nice thread with loads of information about Benz! !!

Warming up for my Mercedes-Benz E350 or S550.

Between 2010 to 2012 E350 , which of them do you recommend?

Between 2007 to 2009 S550, which of them do you recommend? Should I go for that with balloon shock or that with spring?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by nakoks(m): 12:35pm On Dec 29, 2020
weyreypey:


In that case... My request for the first model of W202 C180 MT.... no airflow


And nnady looking for W123 flatboot Benz.

Let's see what you got!

Guy i went to fix my ride o....you want me to go back Trinity for pro bono?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:42pm On Dec 29, 2020
legalwealth:
Nice thread with loads of information about Benz! !!

Warming up for my Mercedes-Benz E350 or S550.

Between 2010 to 2012 E350 , which of them do you recommend?

Between 2007 to 2009 S550, which of them do you recommend? Should I go for that with balloon shock or that with spring?



Welcome back bro

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by nakoks(m): 1:03pm On Dec 29, 2020
legalwealth:
Nice thread with loads of information about Benz! !!

Warming up for my Mercedes-Benz E350 or S550.

Between 2010 to 2012 E350 , which of them do you recommend?

Between 2007 to 2009 S550, which of them do you recommend? Should I go for that with balloon shock or that with spring?

Balloon shocks are more pleasurable if you have deep pockets.Anyone you chose is okay .
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 1:53pm On Dec 29, 2020
nakoks:


Guy i went to fix my ride o....you want me to go back Trinity for pro bono?

Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by legalwealth(m): 1:55pm On Dec 29, 2020
nakoks:


Balloon shocks are more pleasurable if you have deep pockets. Anyone you chose is okay.

Thanks for your feedback! !!

Can you please help with the detailed pros and cons of the two?
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 3:44pm On Dec 29, 2020
weyreypey:


You shouldn't bother responding to one who pursued keke napep with the w203 damaging the side mirror, bumper and fender in the process. Definitely that person is highly unstable.


Still looking for the w202 C180 first edition
oh I see... He has a psychological issue, now I see

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 3:48pm On Dec 29, 2020
nakoks:


Balloon shocks are more pleasurable if you have deep pockets.Anyone you chose is okay .
you are right but it is not good for our roads.... Ans weather.... It's tropical here and the material is always weakened

My mechanic converted GL balloon to normal shocks... Dude did a great job there.... I have my eyes on that GL 450 .... THAT big one

It's only the balloon scares me but when I saw the balloon fixed and converted... Now my prayers is Oluwa bless me so I can do such...I owe myself that SUV... seriously! Parts almost same with 350

I love the ride....from 05 model

Is there any disadvantages of that ... Just asking but the converted one handles well? It balanced but didn't do it over 140 to know how it balances....

Any idea

Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 4:01pm On Dec 29, 2020
IkpuMmadu:
you are right but it is not good for our roads.... Ans weather.... It's tropical here and the material is always weakened

My mechanic converted GL balloon to normal shocks... Dude did a great job there.... I have my eyes on that GL 450 .... THAT big one

It's only the balloon scares me but when I saw the balloon fixed and converted... Now my prayers is Okuwa bless me so I can do such

I love the ride....from 05 model

Is there any disadvantages of that ... Just asking but the converted one handles well? It balanced but didn't do it over 140 to know how it balances....

Any idea
I saw that car on its side along Nnamdi Azikiwe airport road..... I also dislike the steering feel
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 4:04pm On Dec 29, 2020
weyreypey:

I saw that car on its side along Nnamdi Azikiwe airport road..... I also dislike the steering feel
that one must have a bursted balloons... That best bet is channge it or convert it to springs . They do that in Nigeria.... Yemi my mechanic did one here in Lagos and I was impressed

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by kingreign(m): 5:22pm On Dec 29, 2020
IkpuMmadu:
that one must have a bursted balloons... That best bet is channge it or convert it to springs . They do that in Nigeria.... Yemi my mechanic did one here in Lagos and I was impressed

Now this is terrible. You ought to feel depressed by such. The engineers and designers of that wagon did a lot of research and decided the best for that vehicle was an airmatic but we in our 'glory' decided to down grade it.
What I know is a Mercedes Benz isn't meant for every Tom Dick and Harry sha.

It's well sha!

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 5:36pm On Dec 29, 2020
kingreign:


Now this is terrible. You ought to feel depressed by such. The engineers and designers of that wagon did a lot of research and decided the best for that vehicle was an airmatic but we in our 'glory' decided to down grade it.
What I know is a Mercedes Benz isn't meant for every Tom Dick and Harry sha.

It's well sha!
I totally agree with you but I also I did a research and globally they do that

https://m.youtube.com/results?search_query=Converting+balloon+shocks+to+springs



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUgIwTzm6x0





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VCd98nS3_Y




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FycTmG-GP_s



Even in USA and other parts of the world they convert from airmatic to springs .....

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by nakoks(m): 8:33pm On Dec 29, 2020
IkpuMmadu:
you are right but it is not good for our roads.... Ans weather.... It's tropical here and the material is always weakened

My mechanic converted GL balloon to normal shocks... Dude did a great job there.... I have my eyes on that GL 450 .... THAT big one

It's only the balloon scares me but when I saw the balloon fixed and converted... Now my prayers is Oluwa bless me so I can do such...I owe myself that SUV... seriously! Parts almost same with 350

I love the ride....from 05 model

Is there any disadvantages of that ... Just asking but the converted one handles well? It balanced but didn't do it over 140 to know how it balances....

Any idea
I don't like that Car,very problematic ride.I dislike all these conversions on a Mercedes.If its sport ,leave it at that,don't go changing shock and springs,if its balloon ,enjoy it.The engineers are anything but stupid.

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Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by EkelediliBuhari: 10:04pm On Dec 29, 2020
Changing balloon to spring Hana

You must not drive it it would feel awkward.

If you don’t have money to maintain a balloon you might as well stick to your pocket size rather that disfigure and mutilate such a beauty...
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 10:20pm On Dec 29, 2020
nakoks:

I don't like that Car,very problematic ride.I dislike all these conversions on a Mercedes.If its sport ,leave it at that,don't go changing shock and springs,if its balloon ,enjoy it.The engineers are anything but stupid.

So that SUV is problematic... Oh that is good to know .. I just love the design
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 10:21pm On Dec 29, 2020
EkelediliBuhari:
Changing balloon to spring Hana

You must not drive it it would feel awkward.

If you don’t have money to maintain a balloon you might as well stick to your pocket size rather that disfigure and mutilate such a beauty...

Your right, my guy R class he did it, when he is doing 160km/h it is bouncy ... Lost that benz traditional grip
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by EkelediliBuhari: 10:23pm On Dec 29, 2020
IkpuMmadu:


Your right, my guy R class he did it, when he is doing 160km/h it is bouncy ... Lost that benz traditional grip

Balloons comes with 4matic. This gives stability as noted and smooth ride. Also it’s is programmed to adjust to sharp turns, sudden bumps etc. you loose all that when it’s mutilated...
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by IkpuMmadu: 10:30pm On Dec 29, 2020
EkelediliBuhari:


Balloons comes with 4matic. This gives stability as noted and smooth ride. Also it’s is programmed to adjust to sharp turns, sudden bumps etc. you loose all that when it’s mutilated...
you are right and the dash would be like Christmas lights
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by legalwealth(m): 10:32pm On Dec 29, 2020
Revealing! !!
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by weyreypey: 12:49am On Dec 30, 2020
EkelediliBuhari:


Balloons comes with 4matic. This gives stability as noted and smooth ride. Also it’s is programmed to adjust to sharp turns, sudden bumps etc. you loose all that when it’s mutilated...
Not true. 4matic = 4WD. Nothing related to balloons.
Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by OPUSDEI1(m): 5:54am On Dec 30, 2020
IkpuMmadu:
you are right and the dash would be like Christmas lights

That is for the kazeemized replacement shocks. If you buy the complete spring shocks, ofcourse brand new ($1k+), it comes with sensors that will keep your dashboard clean.

I have done such for a w220, sometime ago.

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