Classic of the German car industry Mercedes-Benz W124. This car has become a legend and loved by many people. We produced a model for 15 years, from 1984 to 1997. Although it is now 2016, but many people still want to purchase and be the owner of this car. And many owners of Mercedes-Benz W124 raises the question, how can I improve the car, what tuning to do it?
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Features Tuning Mercedes-Benz W124
Previously, this model was not supplied to our market, but it is only officially. With the onset of the 90s, this model began to be taken into the country, and it literally immediately fell in love. Even today, in the secondary market for this car, not small money is asked, and the demand does not fall.
The car has a prestone German design, which even now looks worthy. To somewhat fresh, you can contact the specialized studio on tuning:
These atelier specializes in Mercedes-Benz, but also their prices are quite high. To reduce the procedure, you can refer to tuning cheaper. For example, it can be a different atelier, or go to the expanses of the Internet, where you can now find any kind of tuning for this car. Starting from optics and ending with the engine.
Tuning species
Improve Mercedes-Benz W124 by changing the exterior. But quite often the owners do not stop on it, and upgrades the following:
- tuning salon;
- change the external parameters of the car by installing bodies or foliage;
- change and improvement of the optics and light of the car as a whole;
- replacing glass, installation of additional equipment, which allows you to perform the operation of the machine more comfortable;
- tuning motor, clutch, exhaust system;
- tuning suspension and brake system.
It is very important for Mercedes-Benz W124 installation of different original nameplates that indicate the characteristic and parameters of this car. Naturally the start of tuning begins with the wheels of the car! And Mercedes no exception! Next, W124 often change the radiator grille. In addition, you can additionally change the bumper, paired with a new body kit. This will improve fuel economy and improved aerodynamics.
Very often, when tuning this model changes optics. The block headlight is sold ready, with lenses and improved lighting. After all, riding on night roads with bad light is quite dangerous. Tuning the motor is carried out mainly to add power. With this tuning, either lightweight parts of the motor, or chip tuning, and can also be installed a compressor or turbine.
In the cabin, as a rule, change the dashboard to more modern with good backlight. And the entire salon falls under a drawing, fabrics, leather and other materials.
The passion for the old cars of the 1980-90s, especially Mercedes, passed the owner of this instance by her father inheritance. It is them that he considers them the most beautiful, charismatic and reliable. Even considering the fact that there were always many different cars in the family, one of them was certainly with a star on the hood. This coupe is the third "Merce" in the collection of the owner (there was still the legendary W123 and W126) and the only one who remained with him after moving from Almaty to Moscow. The real classic, which he could not afford to sell in any way.
The car was purchased at auction in Japan in 2007. Surprised? In the rising sun, the car with the left steering wheel is considered prestigious, and Mercedes is generally luxury. To such cars and the attitude of special. For example, this instance of the Sportline configuration at the time of purchase on the odometer was blocked by a number of 69,000 km - and this is for so many years! The condition of the car was close to the perfect, and his beauty emphasized the body kit of the court "Mercedesovsky" AMG tuning-atelier, 18-inch discs and a lowered suspension. Therefore, the bid at auction Alexey put this immediately so that no one would definitely resolve it - so the car sunk into the soul. And the bid really played the first time.
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Start history
At the moment, the mileage, of course, increased, but only 20 thousand kilometers in eight years, the machine is used exclusively in the warm season and as a car "weekend". How else?
There are no such anymore, this Mercedes-Benz W124 is with charisma, with character, with a soul.
And how much comfort in it! Electric supplies Safety belts for the convenience of fastening, folding the rear head restraints for a better review when moving back, the body of the hardtop type (without the middle rack), descending rear windows, "floating" electrosions with adjustment in all bands, the vertical opening mode of the hood and much more. Alexey car completely satisfied, and yet tuning did not bypass him.
The first made change was the installation of a 2 kW music system. Alexey loves to listen to music in the car, and completely different, so the audio system must meet the high quality of sound quality. All new acoustics are located in regular places, and the subwoofer and the remaining bulky components from Lightning Audio - in the trunk behind the ramp.
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Heart transplantation
Not to say that the stock motor W124 is weak - 220 horsepower of the factory three-liter M104 grabbed quite ... until the native brother of our hero did not have a Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V and did not give it to ride it. Under the impression of his dynamics, Alexey even began to look for himself the same V-shka, but at that time there were already four cars in his garage. The fifth would definitely be superfluous, and no one of the existing desires arose. What to do in such a situation? The answer asked himself by itself -!
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Similar matchmakers, what to say, rather rare, and the data on them is extremely small. There are only a few videos on this topic from the United States and Thailand, but they simply show Mercedes with the "Toyotovsky" motors, and information on how projects were made - zero. Nevertheless, nobody was going to surrender.
A swap-set from Toyota Mark2 Tourer V was ordered: the engine assembled with all mounted equipment and gearbox, wiring and electronic control unit, as well as a pallet from Toyota Soarer, a gas station relay and a cardan. Works on the installation of a new motor under the hood "German" took place in Almaty at the familiar master in his small service. The old engine was dismantled and began to think how to build a new one. From now on, complete improvisation began.
Mercedes-Benz W124
Engine engine 1JZ-GTE (2.5 liter Twin Turbo) Transmission Automatic gearbox from Toyota Mark2 Tourerv Suspension Shock absorbers Bilstein B6 brake brakes Sportline (four-position) Sports exterior AMG
As it usually happens, used what was at hand: the engine was installed on a native subframe with a paw from Toyota Supra in the 70th body and pillows from Toyota Mark2. Part of the engine shield on the side of the turbines and the tunnel of the checkpoint had to "refine a sledgehammer" so as not to cut the metal. The appropriate cardan was eventually made of two parts: the front part (from the checkpoint) is from the brand, and the rear (to the reducer) is a native, from Mercedes. The intercooler is located behind the grille instead of the air conditioner radiator, which had to be abandoned by coolness in the cabin. But it made it possible to make a short inlet route, it was possible to avoid cutting the bumper and save the original appearance. The most difficult thing was to resolve the issue of the combustion of wiring and tuning the supply of fuel, but here it all managed to establish.
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Periphery
For all works, about three months left, and, it is important, it turned out to do without welding and grinder - the classic body remained intact. Of course, it was necessary to install additional devices, including a broadband lambda probe and the exhaust temperature sensor to monitor the operation of the engine, especially at first, when the cams with fuel feeds were not yet solved, and problems arose with a mixture. For its adjustment, an additional controller was installed (fuel mixture regulator) A'PEXI Super Airflow Converter (SAFC), in the commoner called "Safa". In conjunction with the boost controller, it made it possible to raise the pressure of up to 1.2 bar, which is more than enough for the city car, given that even at a pressure of 1 bar, the calculated power should be 330-350 forces, and the time of the "Quater" passing time will be about 13.7 s.
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The final stroke in Mercedes at the moment was the replacement of a low suspension, which was already on the car when buying, even lower and tough.
This turned out to be an extraordinary project. The German classic with a Japanese heart, which looks, and goes as many modern cars and did not dream, but at the same time he has charisma, which the same modern cars do not even have to dream.
List of refinement:
ENGINE
- Engine: 1JZ-GTE (2.5 l. Twin Turbo) from Toyota Mark2 Tourerv
- Candles: NGK 7
- Inlet: Custom
- Issue: Castom, 76mm, Bank Fujisubo Legalis, Resonator A'PEXI N1
- Throttle: A'PEXI EXAUST CONTROL VALVE 80 mm
- Oil Catch D1 Spec
- Intercooler: 63 mm
- Bloousoff: HKS SSQV
- Radiator: 50 mm, Aluminum, from MMC Lancer Evolution
- Radiator cover: TRD
- Engine cover: HKS
- Fuel regulator
- Aluminum expansion tank
- Two fuel pumps: Bosch 044
- Electric fans: MMC Diamant
ELECTRONICS
- ECU: Mine "s
- Boost controller: GREDDY E-01
- Shlus: AEM.
- EGT: AEM.
Devices:
- HKS Volt.
- HKS Oil Temp.
- DEFI WATER TEMP.
- AEM DIGITAL WIDEBAND UEGO CONTROLLER
- AEM ANALOG EGT METRIC GAUGE
- Blitz DTT DC.
- A'PEXI S-AFC
TRANSMISSION
- Cutter cooler: Custom
- Automatic checkpoint from Toyota Mark2 Tourerv
- Shift Kit: Transgo (for quick gear shift)
SUSPENSION
- Shock Absorbers: Bilstein B6
- Springs: Jamex -40 mm
- Cooler GUR: Custom
Torkemose
- Brakes: Sportline (four-piston)
INTERIOR
- PPP handle: AMG
- The instrument shield from Toyota Mark2 Tourerv JZX100
EXTERIOR
- Kids: AMG.
- 17disci AMG
- Rubber: Federal EVO 595
- Expansion of the front wings: Sportline under AMG discs
- Front turn signals: US Style
- Front optics: e500
Audio system
- Head unit: Pioneer DEH-P7000UB
- Front speaker: Alpine SPR-13C
- Acoustics rear: Lightning Audio S4.525C
- Monoblock Amplifier: Lightning Audio S4.1000.1D
- Subwoofer: Lightning Audio S4.15.vc2
- Wire Set: Lightning Audio LCK4
- Drive: Rockford Fosgate
Mercedes W124 has already moved to the category of classic cars. However, even when taking into account his age, the owners of such a vehicle decide to make him tuning, update its appearance and improve TX. For this model, it is now quite difficult to find a corporate set from the famous manufacturer. Usually there is a modified optics for it, which is produced in Taiwan or China. That is why it often tuning is better to carry out their own hands.
Tuning Mercedes 124: Alterations and Innovative Solutions for Auto
If you were interested in the photo of Tuning Mercedes 124, then for a start, you can order for the auto shipping system of the exhaust. For this purpose, universal solutions can be suitable, which are well combined with different car models. In addition to the direct-flow system, you can also install on this model and alloy wheels by 17 inches. Brands such as TGV or Proline can be an excellent solution. These two stamps have a combination of two positive qualities at once - the low cost of sufficient reliability with high quality of execution.
Supplement to the exterior of Mercedes 124
If you continue to conduct Mercedes 124 tuning, the photo of which can be easily found, then in the end of the exterior change, you can order a kit for your W124, made of fiberglass. As the basis of the kit can serve as a set made many years ago tuning atelier Wald. Such options allow you to give a car sports and aggressive appearance at the same time. Using this option as the basis of the solution makes it possible to reduce monetary and temporary costs in the manufacture of your own kit. As a result of all this, you get high-quality tuning Mercedes W124, and not a parody of it.
Changing motor characteristics
The Mercedes engine W124 has a large margin of safety. That is why you can safely install the compressor on your car. For W124, solutions with the installation of a compressor, which is placed in the form of a pair of snails are used. In motion, they are driven by the motor belt. If you have already come to increase engine power, then it's time to think about the transmission and make Tuning Mercedes W124 with your own hands. A proven and very good solution for the W124 model is a manual transmission bundled with carbon clutch from AMG.
For Mercedes 124 Universal, the suspension tuning should be done with reinforced springs and racks from SACHS. Complete all the works can be coated with a film "Under Carbon" front panel. Usually the steering wheel remains regular, as it has optimal balancing.
Mercedes W124 is the legendary brainchild of the German concern, manufactured in 84-97 years. 124th is the first representative of the E-series, which is distinguished by the recognizable appearance and outstanding, at that time, operational characteristics.
After improving the appearance, your car will acquire elegance
The body of 124th was produced in 5 different variations: 4-EX and 5, universal, elongated sedan and convertible. The car was completed with gasoline and diesel engines with a capacity of 135-370 horsepower. Actual to this day is one of the most popular versions of Mercedes in the secondary market.
In this article Mercedes. We will look at the change in the exterior and cabin auto, noise insulation, engine modernization and brakes.
Tuning options for Mercedes W124
The official supplies of the 124th Merce on the territory of Russia during its release were not carried out, which did not prevent the car to become one of the symbols of the reconfirmary period. Professional tuning of AMG and Brabus, whose representative offices are in large cities of Russia, however, the cost of their services is comparable to the 124th at the secondary market.
If the Mercedes Tuning W124 is limited by the budget, we recommend paying attention to private car dealers with a democratic price list, or carry out your own modernization of the car. Details for Tuning Mercedes 124 are widely represented in auto shops where you can find everything from exterior components - aerodynamic kites and spoilers, to reinforced turbocharged engines.
Tuning for 124 Mercedes, based on the direction of modernization, is conditionally classified into two types - visual and functional. Owners who are interested in the cardinal alteration of the car, combine them, and together with the improvement of the exterior they are replaced or the refinement of working components and the car mechanism.
Worthy car, for those who truly appreciate comfort Comprehensive Tuning Mercedes 124 is implemented in the following directions:
- Refinement of the cabin - a hauling, the replacement of the armchairs and the steering wheel, upgrading the dashboard, noise insulation;
- External tuning - windshield toning, replacement of standard optics on xenon or LED, setting the bottom of the bottom of the body, installing cast drives;
- Improving the aerodynamic characteristics of the car - installation of the spoiler, air intakes, kites, lightweight radiator lattice;
- Modernization of the engine - chip tuning, reassurance of cylinders, installing a zero resistance filter and a sports knee shaft;
- Modernization of brakes - replacement of brake drums on disk analogs;
- Reducing the clearance of the car.
Mercedes Tuning is variatives - decide on the directional of upgrading, purchase the required components and proceed to work.
Improved Exterior Mercedes 124
- Chrome, silver color;
- Black matte grilles.
There are also combined options in which the matte center is framed by chrome edging. It makes sense to use regular components from modern models of Germans. Chrome gratings suitable on W124 in size are installed on Cars E and CE class 300th model.
Matte lattices are sold in tuning-atelier or in auto shops, their cost. rubles. In order to save such a grid, it can be made independently from a standard chrome design. To do this, you will need:
- Remove the factory chrome-plated grille coating using fine-grained emery paper;
- Remove dust and degrease the surface;
- Open the grille 2-3 layers of acrylic soil;
- After waiting for the drying of the primer to paint the grid of black matte paint from the aerosol can (the number of layers is determined individually, it is important to get a rich black color).
Connoisseurs of business class cars recommend Mercedes W124-Oh model The coating is durable than the factory powder paint, however, the cost is significantly lower.
To change the appearance and improving the aerodynamic characteristics of the machine, it is rational to establish new bodies on Mercedes 124. These components are purchased separately or sets in which:
- Bumper linings;
- "Eyelashes" on the headlights;
- Side thresholds;
- Spoiler or visor on the rear window.
Sets for the complete replacement of factory bodies, by type 86-95 4DR from AMG Style, stand within 60-80 thousand rubles. Sets with decorative linings, to change the appearance of standard components - from 6 to 10 thousand. Consider that the Mercedes tuning 124 wagon requires special collaps, because the rear bumper was wider than that of the sedan.
Modernization of the car exterior is inferior without replacing standard disc drives on cast analogs. At 124 MERS without refinement of the wheeled arches, the disks of 15 * 6.5 and the departure of 49 mm are. Recommends installing discs under the low-profile Rubber of Standard 195/65R15. Low profile tires improve the grip of the machine with the road surface and give new sensations when driving at high speed.
Additionally, you can order the manufacture of secrets on the wheels - bolts with an individual profile of the heads that impede the dismantling of the car of the car by intruders. If there is a secret, the wheel is unscrewed only by means of the key of the corresponding form.
Optics - an important component of the appearance of the car. We recommend regular lanterns to be replaced with xenon or LED analogs, such headlights are characterized by a high power of light flow and low power consumption.
It provides for their tinting, by staining or pasting film. We recommend using a film, because if necessary, it can be removed.
The sticking of the film is carried out without disassembling optics from the body - the blank is cut into the size of the headlights, the surface of the optics is wetted by soapy, after which the self-adhesive film layer is applied to it. Next, using a soft rubber spatula from under the material, the remnants of water (movement from the center to the sides) and the film is spattered with a spatula under the flow of warm air from the hair dryer. Similarly, tuning rear lights are performed with their own hands.
Replacing automotive glasses
Improved Toning W 124 Modernization of glazing 124 Merce is performed in two directions:
- Replacing factory glasses;
- Dimming standard glasses toning.
When implementing each of them you may encounter concomitant problems. The glass toning is regulated by the requirements of the traffic police, according to which the permissible percentage of the front glass tint is 30% (the lighting glass lighting capacity is at least 70%). Exceeding this norm is fraught with a fine of 1 thousand rubles. The actual percentage of tinting is measured at the stationary traffic police via the devices "Blik".
Important: according to the technical regulations on the windshield with a width of no more than 140 mm, placed in the upper part of the front glass, with a lightweight ability of less than 70%. On, which is dismantled on the spot at the request of the traffic police inspector, is also not the cause of the penalty.
Electrochromic automotive automotive car allows you to change the darkening level by pressing the button. The film is a colorless two-layer material, between the layers of which conductive crystals are placed. When the stress is supplied to the crystals, their polarization and the film becomes transparent, without the supplied voltage of the crystals are dark color, providing a standard tinting effect.
A similar result gives the installation of double glasses on a car, one of which is transparent, the second is tinted. The position of the glasses is adjusted by separate lifts, the installation of which requires a serious rework of the door. The cost of double glazing the door is from 20 thousand.
Eliminate the problem of icing in the winter time allows a film for heating windshield - transparent material inside which current-carrying threads are integrated. Power on the film is served from the onboard electrical system of the machine. Cost - from 500 to 1 thousand rubles.
If the car is insured under the "CASCO" agreement and on glass mechanical damage, you can demand from the insurance company of financial compensation for its replacement.
Replacing glass on CASCO is paid by:
- When breaking glass;
- When forming cracks and chips on it.
Dimensions of damage resulting in insurance payments are determined by the representative of the company individually.
Unusual and practical engine Mercedes w 124 Modernization of the motor 124 Merse is rational to start with chip tuning, which is to change the factory firmware of the drive control unit. Chip tuning allows you to increase the torque of the engine, its acceleration characteristics and maximum power without a significant increase in fuel consumption. This tuning demonstrates high efficiency when modernizing cars with diesel engines.
By contacting a specialized car dealership, you can carry out mechanical refinement of the power unit. To increase its functional characteristics, it is performed:
- Replacing the piston block on a lightweight analog;
- Installation in atmospheric or turbine;
- Replacing the factory air filter to the filter with zero resistance;
- Installing the sports exhaust pipe with double branching.
With a significant increase in the power of the engine, it will further need to strengthen the engine compartment by installing reinforced spars (suitable from the E500 model) and noise insulation of the engine gear side.
Improving Mercedes Car Salon Design W124
When the interior of the machine is changed, the Mercedes salon is initially performed. This German represents the business class, and when replacing the worn seats, the steering wheel or the cabin is completely, rationally use premium materials - the skin or alcantar.
If work was carried out to increase the power of the engine, or you are a lover of a dynamic ride, it makes sense to replace the factory chairs and the steering wheel on the sports analogs.
Tuning Mercedes Vito Salon is often accompanied by a complete redevelopment of the internal space of the car, it can also be checked and with 124 Merce in the body of the wagon, free space in it is enough.
The final barcode is upgrading the dashboard. Instead of factory on Mercedes 124 with LED or neon backlight with adjustable color of the glow.
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Diodes in the instrument panel can be installed on their own, for this it will be necessary to disassemble the tidy, dismantle the standard backlight and glue the LED tape in the inner surface, having soldered its wires to the contacts of the factory light bulbs.
Mercedes-Benz W124 is a legendary car, which was produced from 1984 to 1997. Tuning these German E-class cars is performed by many owners with their own hands. Not all specialized ateliers are taken for the modernization of Mercedes 124.
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The conservative type of the described machine, excellent noise insulation of the cabin and the small indicator of aerodynamic resistance accounted for a large number of drivers worldwide. Mercedes 124 was officially not supplied to the domestic market. But in the 1990s, various modifications of this popular passenger car were imported to Russia.
Mercedes-Benz W124
- elongated sedan;
- convertible 1991;
- five-door and four-door sedan;
- coupe with two doors.
The most recent model on which the release of Mercedes-Benz W124 has ended, has become mentioned above the convertible. It was made in 1991-1997 the sedans, coupe and convertibles were equipped with diesel and gasoline engines with a capacity of 136-365 hp. All these cars now need upgrades (sometimes quite serious). Only in this case you will feel behind their wheel really confidently and safely.
Unfortunately, professional tuning of the legendary car is available in a few studio. For such work, only the major and well-known service centers are taken. Among them, you can highlight a few most popular - AMG, Carlsson, Lorinser, Brabus. In this studio, you can order a chic (and most importantly qualified) tuning Mercedes-Benz - both technical and the other. But the cost of services in such companies sometimes raises. Not every owner of the legendary car is able to pay such services. It is not necessary to despair. If desired, the modernization of Mercedes 124 is quite realistic to carry out their own hands. About how to do it, we will talk.
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The most common type of modernization of Mercedes 124 is the revision of the exterior. But such works, of course, are not enough to give the car to a truly modern appearance and improve its technical characteristics. To solve these problems, it is required to produce a complex tuning of the legendary "old woman". Usually it consists in the following:
- Replacing brakes and suspension.
- Modernization of the cabin.
- Installation of an improved system for removing exhaust gases, added parts and equipment to the engine.
- Installation and modern lighting devices, as well as glass replacement.
- Installation of additional collaps (often put absolutely new products that are able to radically change the appearance of Mercedes 124).
Tuning salon Mercedes
In tuning-atelier, innovative equipment can be installed on your swallow, allowing to significantly facilitate the driving process of the car and its operation. The modernization of this type is not recommended to perform this type, if you do not have special knowledge in this matter. But you can independently emphasize the belonging of your car to the famous German brand. Make it easy. It will be enough to order plugs, nameplates and a variety of overlays with branded symbolism. They are installed without problems on Mercedes 124 and allocate it in the stream of other vehicles.
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The first step is to install new glasses. These Mercedes-Benz W124 elements protect the driver from noise and the oncoming wind, as well as from the rays of the sun. Therefore, they should be chosen as responsible as possible. Specialists advise to acquire slightly tinted glasses with a green tint. Such products are well protected by the noise salon and level the negative impact of sunlight on the eyes. It is also desirable to be mounted on the windshield a pair of sensors - light and rain.
Upgraded Mercedes-Benz W124
Next, you can proceed to replace bumpers. The optimal option is to buy an aerodynamic body kit. This design makes conservative Mercedes 124 at times more modern, and the main thing it reduces fuel consumption and significantly increases the driving characteristics of the machine. AeroBves should take those that are calculated on Mercedes-Benz W124. These include CE-Glass and E-Glass 85-95 sets with marking:
- C36 Style;
- C43 Style;
- AMG STYLE 4DR.
If you wish to make a car more sports, install moldings on it with a chromed surface and spoilers. It is well harmonized with these elements chrome-plated lateral mirrors of stainless steel and metal lining on door handles. Do not forget to mount a new radiator grille on the car. For W124 from Mercedes-Benz recommended standard products:
- 300 E and 300 DT (the grille itself is made in black, and its edging is made chrome);
- 300 CE - Fully chrome design.
You can also add the described external tuning. To do this, place the original (with a chrome tip) the silencer to the exhaust pipe. This little detail will make an exterior of auto flawless. The final of the outdoor improvement of Mercedes-Benz W124 do it yourself - replacing the rear lights and block headlights (front). The latter are especially important for safe driving at night. It is recommended to install the sets of crystal headlamps or sets of optics with turn signals.
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Interior tuning is starting with the replacement of seats. There are two options here - to purchase ready-made covers for the driver's seats and passengers or sew them independently. The first way is more economical, ready-made sets are cheaper. But not every car enthusiast will find the coloring covers suitable for him. Therefore, it makes sense to spend a little spending and sew individual products of the desired shade from the material you like.
Tuning bumper Mercedes
In this case, it will be easy to order in the same studio and a new upholstery for the cabin. The updated interior will provide you with comfortable driving. The next step is to install a modern dashboard. With old devices manufactured in the distant 80s, it's time to say goodbye. They are technically, and morally do not go anywhere. Do not forget to mount the new Mercedes 124 instrument panels 124 high-quality neon backlight to feel like a modern person, add a new car radio.
Salon tuning can be supplemented as follows:
- Install a new steering wheel, made, for example, in a sporty style.
- Cover pedals with special linings.
- Mount special linings on the thresholds inside the cabin. Such products can be backlit. But more often on the thresholds are set chrome elements.
At this, the modernization of the cabin is considered fully completed. We got an excellent interior that looks elegant and at the same time it cannot be called too causing.
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In all modifications of Mercedes-Benz W124, German designers laid a good margin of safety. Due to this tuning lovers can increase the power of the motor and increase the technical potential of the car. On many hundred you will be offered to mount on Mercedes 124 compressor. Such tuning is already produced for a long time. It guarantees an improvement in the air-fuel mixture. At the same time, it is very important, no changes to the fuel system are made.
Mercedes-Benz W124 after upgrading
The compressor not only increases the power characteristics of the machine, but also improves its dynamics, and also provides extension of the operation of various elements of the motor.
The described mechanism is driven by the motor belt. A place a compressor on a long time proven scheme - in the form of two snails. All work on the installation of this device is performed on a hundred literally in a couple of hours. Instead of a compressor, you can theoretically mounted a turbine. But in this case, Mercedes-Benz modernization activities can delay for a long period. Specialists will have to look for suitable software and make certain (rather large) changes to the engine design.
An increase in engine power is achieved in other ways. Here they are:
- Installing AMG clutch (carbon) in the complex with a mechanical transmission mounting box.
- Replacing the old piston mechanism on a lightweight modern option.
- Correction of the operation of the control unit (chip tuning).
Note! Chip tuning is recommended mainly for cars with turbo diesel engines. On gasoline engines, it does not give a special increase in power. All work on technical modernization of Mercedes 124 components should perform professionals. We categorically do not advise you to produce such tuning yourself. It is better to spend money on specials than spoiling something very important in the insides of your cult vehicle. Good luck to you!
