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Question: Do you think the W116 is better kept original or modified.

modify
- 6 (21.4%)
keep original
- 18 (64.3%)
drop on guts
- 1 (3.6%)
leave the old girl alone
- 3 (10.7%)

Total Voters: 28

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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #15 on: 13 March 2008, 12:05 PM »

Is that wheel one from a W124 or w126 with the w116 pad? I saw one on e-bay this week!

That NEW Becker in the console is just gorgeous!!!!! Pity it's almost BrR$4,000!!!!!!!!
« Last Edit: 13 March 2008, 12:07 PM by Martin 280s »
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #16 on: 13 March 2008, 12:11 PM »

Yepp, that´s the new Becker Mexico with all the modern "schnickschnack".  Wink

I don´t know anything about the woodparts in this car, I know only the picture.  Embarrassed


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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #17 on: 13 March 2008, 12:17 PM »

And there was I thinking that beauty was yours!
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #18 on: 13 March 2008, 12:26 PM »

the chrome touches are rather nice, the chrome selector cover is a nice touch too.
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #19 on: 13 March 2008, 12:35 PM »

And there was I thinking that beauty was yours!

No sorry, i have only cars in original condition.  Cool

The cockpit from my 6.9:




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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #20 on: 13 March 2008, 12:43 PM »

And there was I thinking that beauty was yours!

No sorry, i have only cars in original condition.  Cool

The cockpit from my 6.9:






Does that old phone still work in Germany ? We never ever had the network those things use in Australia.
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #21 on: 13 March 2008, 01:05 PM »

No, unfortunately not. The B-Net in Germany worked from 1972 until 1994. In 1985 came the C-Net. The D-Net started in 1992, so the B-Net was 1994 unnecessary.

The telephone costed 20.000,-DM. This is a quarter from the price of a new 6.9.



Anyway now it´s heaviness (23Kg) on the back axle.  Grin

« Last Edit: 13 March 2008, 01:09 PM by Wolfgang Germany »
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #22 on: 13 March 2008, 01:54 PM »

No, unfortunately not. The B-Net in Germany worked from 1972 until 1994. In 1985 came the C-Net. The D-Net started in 1992, so the B-Net was 1994 unnecessary.

The telephone costed 20.000,-DM. This is a quarter from the price of a new 6.9.



Anyway now it´s heaviness (23Kg) on the back axle.  Grin



Thats an impressive peice of equipment. Well done for keeping it installed Wink
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #23 on: 14 March 2008, 09:59 AM »

i say they are great both ways but i think i would have to choose modify, not anything stupid... say period correct mods.
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #24 on: 14 March 2008, 10:48 AM »

I'm pretty sure that steering wheel is available in Australia via Carshine.com.au
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #25 on: 15 March 2008, 12:20 AM »

I'm pretty sure that steering wheel is available in Australia via Carshine.com.au

It is... Shocked

I just checked, sure it's for the W107 but it should be interchangeble I guess.

"Walnut or Zebrano with Leather - $895.00 exchange" the page says.



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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #26 on: 15 March 2008, 12:49 AM »

But they don't have Burr Walnut  Sad
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #27 on: 15 March 2008, 01:02 AM »

Forgive my ignorance, but is there a great difference?

I seriously don't know  Wink
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #28 on: 15 March 2008, 01:57 AM »


It is... Shocked

I just checked, sure it's for the W107 but it should be interchangeble I guess.

"Walnut or Zebrano with Leather - $895.00 exchange" the page says.


That's not bad, Does it have a new horn pad and star logo? or is one to buy that separately?
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Re: w116 better as original or modified
« Reply #29 on: 15 March 2008, 05:38 AM »

That's not bad, Does it have a new horn pad and star logo? or is one to buy that separately?

That's a good question PB, the site doesn't actually say so I assume it comes with the pad and logo.

The complete listing says:
"STEERING WHEELS Walnut or Zebrano with Leather - $895.00 exchange
(we can also match to your existing wood colour!)

We can also supply original steering wheels from $200.00 exchange!
"

Interesting you should ask that too, looking at the image above I noticed the horn pad is an original type and the outside is leather. Here's another image on the site, showing the two wood types:


So yeah, since it doesn't mention the pad not being included I guess it is included. Though I suppose any prospective buyer could shoot a short email to them asking if it is if they were concerned. Smiley
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