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Ever wonder what would've happened if the then independant AMG went from putting the W109 300SEL 6.3 on the track to then tweaking a 6.9 for racing. I'd love to say "well that's what I'm going to build" but in reality, without the necessary funds or know-how, what I'd like to do is drop a 6.9...

The plan for the track car is to eventually to go forced induction, be it supercharger or turbo I can't make up my mind and without the funds to go full steam ahead on the project there's no rush to make a choice so in the meantime I've wanted to setup some kind of scoop or ram tubes and cold...

On Tuesday 3rd November, whilst everyone's attention turned to Melbourne Cup Day and the "race that stops a nation", horse racing fans flock to Flemington Racecourse leaving Sandown deserted. Perfect day to make a racket and race cars. Two of us rocked up to participate in the full field of...

Remember them from the trading section..... Well I bought them and confirmed that W126 front springs don't fit W116s. But the rest did. Haven't been able to test drive the car as it's landlocked at the moment but first real test will be July 12, Sandown. Anyway, I was in desperate need to...

Well I reckon all three TeamW116 cars should have essentially the same livery but with small individual differences. We'd be like the Trik Trailers HQ team, except two thirds faster:D

Well one of us at least, 13b with Whitey. Povo and ol' Silver wasn't ready but Whitey got to meet Enzo (my 350) for the first time. I went as official photographer and failed to get an album full of photos like planned. But here goes. The video is best viewed with sub woofer turned up to 11...

On TV that is. The kids yelled out this evening when they saw a Benz that looked like "mine" on "Home and Away". Sure enough there was a w116 being used by a villain to abduct a kid for a ransom. So here's a few pics courtesy of my nokia capturing the drama unfold. The failed exchange, kid...

I found a few years ago a tiny photo of Robert de Niro and his w116 but you couldn't make him out. Recently on my holidays up the coast I was aimlessly wandering around one of those alternate type shops that my wife dragged me into. You know the type of shop - filled with crystals, dragon...

Y'all seen this one yet? I've already discussed logistics with the boss and it's a no go for me. :( There's good potential for restoration IMO but I think I was more interested in the motor to drop in an SE track car and selling off all the other 6.9 specific parts bits and pieces...

Seriously, what's the first thing you guys notice about the above pic? Sophia Loren, or some lass scratching the paintwork. Where's the respect! If she had a fender cover underneath then I'd call it perfection :D BTW - going through the meinbenz site, it's amazing how many choices in...

A succesful one I might add. :cool: To be honest though it was a fairly simple conversion due to the Holley being taken off a previous conversion. So all parts were ready to go. The only things I would've needed to purchase if i was starting from scratch is a square bore adapter plate...

Oh man you've got some catching up to do Andrew:p I know you've been busy but the short of it is that SELfor50 bought the car in Canberra, had it for four days, hit a kangaroo at high speed near Albury, was under pressure by the towing mafia to move it or loose it, I offered to help and trailer...

From this to this It's amazing to reminisce now and look back at the older threads to see what was and what is now. I'd almost forgotten what was involved in starting this project. But after 6 long months POVO finally got its first run at Oran Park. The work required would've taken a...

The local show was on today and from the other side of the arena I spotted a familiar sight, double chromed bumpers etc, so I ditched the kids (with the MRS) and went to investigate. Each year they have a smash up derby just after the fireworks display and here was this 450sel, surprisingly...

This is turning to be more of a how not to paint a car tutorial rather than a race car build up. For the past couple of weeks I've been struggling to get a decent finish on the car. The biggest advancement today was the purchase of a new quality gun. I bought a Star gravity feed gun, cost...

Des, I don't know how you missed this one. I found that DVD I got from you last year and started to watch it. Part way thru Clarkson's Motorports Mayhem was a distinct shape, a W116 with pyrotechnics attached at the rear being used in a jump. <object width="425" height="344"><param...

I remember this one. The one with a human sized chicken driving.:D

I usually turn the handbrake handle as I pull it, or push the button in on other cars so putting the handbrake on is silent. It's an old pedantic habit I learnt from a driving instructor years ago that said it stopped wear on the ratchet:rolleyes: Just a bit of trivia. Now, a nit-pic, you...

I think I'm comparing the 350 and povo too much so far as I'm familiar with the 350 and haven't driven a good 280 before. Turd 280 I just couldn't get up to speed because the transmission was shot and the red 280 was good when revved but the thing that really makes them feel different is the...

Not much, just a big rev vid. Went for a bit of a spin too to warm up the fluids. I'm changing diff and MT oil plus engine oil. I've gone all Castrol. Multitraxx for trans and diff supposed to be compatible with SAE 90 hypoid gear oil and Castrol Edge Sport full synth 10W-60 for the engine...