190e, the new "e30"?

[tjts1]

There's a ton of rubber in the W201 suspension, especially at the rear where you've got 4 subframe bushings and 2 bushings on each end of the multi links (3 per side).

More like 5 links per side, x 2 x 2 + 4 =24 bushings. Been there, done that. It was fun and well worth it.

Everyone complains about the autos being slugs because they start in 2nd gear lol.
A lot of the older Mercs do.

If you put the gear selector in the 2 position from a standing start it will start in 1st gear and take off a lot better. When you want to change from 1-2 move the selector from 2-3-2 and now it will hold second gear.

92 and 93 model year US mkt autos have first gear start. Its a better daily driver. The european market MBs from the era had a switch so you could turn 1st gear ON/OFF.

[trackjunkie21]

I have a old 70's 300d from Europe with a 5 speed if anybody is interested

more details man!

[Emre]

More like 5 links per side, x 2 x 2 + 4 =24 bushings.

I thought only 3 of them had rubber bushings and the swing-arm and tie rod were solid mounted? I must admit, I had my mechanic replace them, so I didn't really pay that much attention.

[tjts1]

Therese a replaceable bushing at every joint but most of the kits only include the high wear ones.

I'm just going to park this right here.

[E-Thirty]

Anyone have any details on the performance of the inline 6 in the 190e? Were those motors never really commonly modded?

[02stu]

If your 6'2" or taller forget about it. They are tiny inside. The cosworths are dirt cheap and feel exactly like an M3.

[Kershaw]

but missing 30+hp.

[DTM190]

Im 6'3" and didnt mind it

[325ix]

I would love one of the Cosworth editions as a close second to an M3