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  1. Martin280s

    Starting problems

    For the last couple of days my W124 300E has been a bit difficult to start after the initial morning warm-up on the way to work. Once it's running everything is just fine and dandy. When the motor's stone cold it starts easily but after that it takes a few turns of the key to get it going. :(...
  2. Martin280s

    Dressing up?

    What do you guys think about dressing up the interior of a classic car? For example, when I bought my w116 there was no driver seat armrest. I scouted round until I got an exact year/colour match. I know it's not 'original' but it is period. I also upgraded the vinyl console to wood from a...
  3. Martin280s

    A little gem

    Look at this little gem on eBay...for the post-76 steering column. :mad: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holzlederlenkrad-Mercedes-Bnez-w123-w124-w116-w126_W0QQitemZ160239239769QQihZ006QQcategoryZ76017QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  4. Martin280s

    Tyre advice!

    Does anyone have any experience with Bridgestone tyres? I'm looking to fit either them or Goodyears to my W124 300E. The final price is almost the same but, what about durability and performance? I use GYs on my W116 without any problems. However, BS are really promoting their products and...
  5. Martin280s

    #### happens!

    On the way home on Thursday night/Friday Morning I had a slight incident on the motorway. I was in my W124 and hit a dark green plastic crate which had fallen from a truck, the bottom left corner of the front skirt was broken off but everything else was ok. I've already lodged a complaint with...
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