TDIClub Secret Society of Benz Owners (SSBO)
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michigandon
Veteran Member
I was just coming here to ask the same thing.Does this count?
This it ours when we first got it. It has 16" tires/wheels and a trailer hitch on it now.
RC
Top Post Dawg
Not until you guys regrill/badge.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
/me looks around.
My Benz is broken. Anyone have a spare 603 head laying around (that isn't cracked)?
My Benz is broken.
Anyone have a spare 603 head laying around (that isn't cracked)?
cevans
TDIClub Enthusiast, TDI Parts Ninja Vendor , w/Bus
Sprinters definitely count. Awesome vans. Though we spoke with our FedEx driver about the Sprinters they use and apparently the drivers hate them since they are so narrow...
I don't have a spare 603 head, but I do have a spare W123 wheel and tire...
I don't have a spare 603 head, but I do have a spare W123 wheel and tire...
mrchill
TDIClub Enthusiast, Super Secret Diesel Ninja Vend
- Joined
- Sep 16, 2003
- TDI
- 96 B4v red \ 98 Mk3 green\98 Mk3 Jetta black\ 99 Mk4 Jetta green x2\ 99 Mk4 Golf silver x2\ 99 Mk4 Jetta black\ 97 B4 sedan green\04 JSW gold\03 JSW silver
NO spare head here....I need a whole project engine!! Mine runs....but I need it to be......FASTER!! And with luck have a 24v head as well. Who know...one may fall from the sky yet!
cevans
TDIClub Enthusiast, TDI Parts Ninja Vendor , w/Bus
Its never going to be faster.
Reminds me of a 240d owner, automatic, I talked to the other day...thats a SLOW car.
Reminds me of a 240d owner, automatic, I talked to the other day...thats a SLOW car.
compu_85
Gadget Guy
I'd like to race a 240D with my ecodiesel. I bet they'd be about neck and neck if I have my AC on...
-J
-J
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
Really? That makes me not really want an ecodiesel. The 300D 2.5 is about as slow as I want to go.
compu_85
Gadget Guy
It could just be because I'm used to the TDI. I should get some 0-60 times. It might not even be putting down stock power.
-Jason
-Jason
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
67 HP right? And what is a 240D, 65 HP? If so I doubt they're matched.
compu_85
Gadget Guy
The ecodiesel is 59hp. The air conditioner probably robs 15 of that.
-J
-J
IndigoBlueWagon
TDIClub Enthusiast, Principal IDParts, Vendor , w/
So they only got 7 hp out of adding a turbo? Woot!
So what if the A/C is on in the Benz? 50 HP or thereabouts, 3000 lbs. Excellent. And if it's an automatic? Even better.
So what if the A/C is on in the Benz? 50 HP or thereabouts, 3000 lbs. Excellent. And if it's an automatic? Even better.
manual_tranny
Smyth Performance- Intern
I used to drive a 1990 ecodiesel, and I have a 1975 240D I've been driving since I was 16. I can tell you, when I first got in the ecodiesel, it was like getting into a sports car. Lower gearing, 5-speed IIRC, lower weight, etc. I timed the 240D 0-60 every day I pulled out of the driveway onto a 55mph road on the way to high school. (I would warm the engine before I left) 36 seconds exactly 0-60 time, and that's only the indicated time.
compu_85
Gadget Guy
Some interesting data on 240D manual vs. automatic:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/4261659-post3.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/4261659-post3.html
tomo366
TDI Lifer, Member #68
1984 Mercedes 300D Blue/Green palomino Mtex the car presently has 277,000 miles and I am the 3rd owner........I bought it 8 years ago for my kids! Great car!!
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snoopy
Veteran Member
my "other" car is in sig...
dieseldorf
Top Post Dawg
No rust on my ol' timer:
Old Navy
Top Post Dawg
My baby needs a new picture.
tditom
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Sep 5, 2001
- Location
- Jackson, MI
- TDI
- formerly: 2001 Golf GL, '97 Passat (RIP) '98 NB, '05 B5 sedan
loud and proud
just replaced the MAF (due to CEL code) and now I know how the car is supposed to behave
can't wait to get it on the open interstate to see where it tops out now...
Old Navy
Top Post Dawg
If you have access to 50 cetane fuel 150 mph +/- 3 MPH, got mine to 144 MPH before running out of road. If 42/44 cetane fuel look for about 130 to 135 MPH is all. Amazing what a proper fuel does for these cars.
Old Navy
Top Post Dawg
Some have VW TDI for spare, but I'm stuck with Ford Escort.
Bob_Fout
Oil Wanker
It's all about....timing.
compu_85
Gadget Guy
cevans
TDIClub Enthusiast, TDI Parts Ninja Vendor , w/Bus
^ compu - ouch, the undercoating is a killer.
Old Navy - what is new? The tail light surrounds?
Thanks tditom for coming forth. Admitting you have a problem is the first step.
Old Navy - what is new? The tail light surrounds?
Thanks tditom for coming forth. Admitting you have a problem is the first step.
Old Navy
Top Post Dawg
Full window tint, one booster seat and one car seat for two boys, lots of dust and some very fine sport tires, and a Glock 29 in the cubby under driver seat.
Old Navy
Top Post Dawg
Just did a fuel up, as per usual not a soul around and 539 miles and 18.4 gallons for $51.50 total. That's 29.2 MPG and all city except 130 miles of two lane back road curvy and hilly Ozark Hills back road trip. Nothing like zipping through 35 MPH marked curves at 65 or 70 MPH for waking you up and making you feel alive with a fine rear wheel drive car.