THE_Liam's Mercedes thread - New Benz!

[THE_Liam]

Also, despite only having 109bhp, it can drift...

[Danny2009]

Get diff welded

[Piggy]

Also, despite only having 109bhp

When new from factory!!!!

[THE_Liam]

Get diff welded

Stop giving me evil ideas dammit!

Also, despite only having 109bhp

When new from factory!!!!

Yeah true. Feels pretty lively though actually, part of why it was slow is I was driving it like a diesel and not letting it rev, now I'm used to it its not bad at all.

[THE_Liam]

So with it being a bit slow, and stickers being worth 5-7bhp each....





So, areas needing attention...

Dodgy paint on the bonnet, you can see the line where the aerosol meets original paint:



Knackered door cards:





And although the springs are the same all round (GSF -40mm), is it me or is the back higher?





Pug looking sad about to be butchered for organs

[ozonehostile]

I think it's just the lower front bumper that gives the illusion of not being level. The arch gap on each wheel looks the same.

I really like the brown haha

[THE_Liam]

I think it's just the lower front bumper that gives the illusion of not being level. The arch gap on each wheel looks the same.

I really like the brown haha

Thanks man, it's grown on me too. Would look awful on something new but on an 80's car it looks right...

I keep wanting to go lower but it's soooo comfy

[procta]

Liam where did you get the scrappage scheme sticker? as i want one for my metros rear window.

[Danny2009]

Diff welded yet?

[THE_Liam]

Liam where did you get the scrappage scheme sticker? as i want one for my metros rear window.

Off ebay mate

Diff welded yet?

No and it won't be, not enough power to drift anyway

[THE_Liam]

233 miles on 50.45 litres, I work that out to be 21mpg... Ouch

[Tom]

Ouch indeed.

[WiNgNuTz]

Yeah, thats kinda harsh. Mines almost as bad, only managed 35mpg on the last tank!

Anyway, i'll just leave this here:

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[Danny2009]

That's not great lol but you didn't buy it for epic Mpgz

My truck does 12-14mpg that's diesel and I bet it Dosent weigh much more than the merc I feel your pain

[Piggy]

21mpg...ouch indeed. I thought the cosworth 2.3 was capable of that?!

[THE_Liam]

Yeah, thats kinda harsh. Mines almost as bad, only managed 35mpg on the last tank!

Anyway, i'll just leave this here:

You legend! That looks awesome! I'll be changing that when I'm back at the computer!

That's not great lol but you didn't buy it for epic Mpgz

My truck does 12-14mpg that's diesel and I bet it Dosent weigh much more than the merc I feel your pain

Christ mate that's not healthy! Veg oil?

21mpg...ouch indeed. I thought the cosworth 2.3 was capable of that?!

My commute always makes cars drink like f*ck mate. Never averaged more than 33mpg in a DT...

[Piggy]

33mpg?! how do you drive in a commute....like "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my ass is on fireeeeee"?!?

[THE_Liam]

33mpg?! how do you drive in a commute....like "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my ass is on fireeeeee"?!?

Sat in traffic constantly, driving enthusiastically, veg oil...

[Danny2009]

Nah ran it on bio but dosent like it so diesel is all it will drink thirsty bitch!

[THE_Liam]

Nah ran it on bio but dosent like it so diesel is all it will drink thirsty bitch!

What is it?

[Danny2009]

2.5 banana tranny

[THE_Liam]

2.5 banana tranny

Don't they have Bosch pumps?

[Piggy]

Hasnt Darren etc run those trannys with boschs and big turbos on all sorts, inc engine oil?!

[THE_Liam]

They are pretty bloody tough...

[ozonehostile]

It's an auto isn't it Liam? Probably doesn't help on the mpg to start with.

Who cares anyway, petrol is the cheapest it's been for 4 years so enjoy it haha

My commute also sees about 33mpg in the hdi, I'm interested to get the gti6 on the road and see how it compares, as I reckon I can get similar figures on the commute to work

[jammapic]

Liam, got to say... love it!! Brown, cool wheels and low enough to look "right". That has pimp hat and cane written ALL over it.

Have to say though, 21mpg. I dream of that... my Luxobarge Jag is now struggling to do 10mpg with a pulley upgrade and heavy right foot!

JP

[THE_Liam]

It's an auto isn't it Liam? Probably doesn't help on the mpg to start with.

Who cares anyway, petrol is the cheapest it's been for 4 years so enjoy it haha

My commute also sees about 33mpg in the hdi, I'm interested to get the gti6 on the road and see how it compares, as I reckon I can get similar figures on the commute to work

No mate, it's a manual, which is a shame because it's not great to be honest. Yeah I'm not too worried, just had a pay rise, quit smoking and cancelled Sky so I have some extra spare cash. Plus I think sorting this misfire will improve it

Liam, got to say... love it!! Brown, cool wheels and low enough to look "right". That has pimp hat and cane written ALL over it.

Have to say though, 21mpg. I dream of that... my Luxobarge Jag is now struggling to do 10mpg with a pulley upgrade and heavy right foot!

JP

Yeah but you have 300+bhp, I could cope with 10mpg for that! Thanks mate

[jammapic]

400hp+ actually :-P

I do wish it was a manual though, that said, it's a merc AMG autobox and it's really VERY good. Merc do make brilliant hardware!

JP

[THE_Liam]

So, swapped the leads yesterday and although the idle is still iffy it pulls much better and doesn't misfire under load anymore

[Piggy]

..on a side note, well done for quiting smoking