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#1

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by Tobh - Today at 03:37 PM

Thanks for the replies, guys!
I'm not too worried about the d-jet vs. k-jet issue, especially if the car has been properly maintained, as these two seem to have been.
I'm also just wondering if I'm foolish for going for a car as nice as the 450 here, to then drive it every day except for in the winter? But then again, I'm sure those will be pretty trouble free miles/kms, with a car in such a good condition.

#2

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by daantjie - Today at 09:37 AM

My point is both systems are great if everything's fine.  Try finding a DJET expert or parts.  Good luck.
KJET was installed in literally millions of cars over more than a decade so the parts supply and support is infinitely better.

#3

Mechanicals / Re: Yet another another 6.9 ti...

Last post by raueda1 - Today at 08:32 AM

Why did you choose for 225/65? Shouldn't 215/65 or 225/60 be a better choice as they are closer to 215/70/14 percentage wise?

Probably.  I'm just trying to find a balance.  To elaborate:

> In general the options for 15" tires seem pretty limited.  It's mostly either cheap-o stuff, racing tires, white lettered muscle car tires or crazy expensive.  Not so much in the middle. 

> For appearance and handling I'm of the view that bigger (wider) is better, though obviously only to a point.  The OE 215 size looks oddly small and skinny IMO.  I'm on P600 235/60's now and they work great, but they're about $500 and unobtainium anyway. 

> For sure, 215/65 or 225/60 closer in diameter to OE but I don't care much about speedo error.  I already have that anyway.      Others have suggested 225/60 as well.  All I can find are no-name-o Asian stuff not befitting the car.

So, given availability and price (US$329), I've triangulated on the Pirelli Cinturato P5 225/65R15.  Hence the interest in that particular tire.

Cheers,

#4

Mechanicals / Re: Yet another another 6.9 ti...

Last post by Max-NL - Today at 05:33 AM

Why did you choose for 225/65? Shouldn't 215/65 or 225/60 be a better choice as they are closer to 215/70/14 percentage wise?

#5

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by Pete49 - Yesterday at 11:07 PM

I tend to disagree with the Djet knockers. I have a '75 450 DJet and not a problem at all. All systems have their benefits and downsides and to be honest my 450SEL is coming up to its 200k miles(UK import) birthday and has been trouble free.

#6

Mechanicals / Yet another another 6.9 tire t...

Last post by raueda1 - Yesterday at 07:32 PM

My tires are shot, looking for replacements.  I'm running 15" wheels and options seem get worse all the time.  At this point I'm tending towards Pirelli Cinturato P5's, 225/65-15. Apparently they were developed for big Jaguar sedans of the same era.  Anybody have experience with them or suggest alternatives?  Thanks and cheers,

#7

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by Randys01 - Yesterday at 06:22 PM

7 grand difference ?.mmm the gold  one looks fabulous. Id agree with Daniel  K jet over D if you assess them to be equal adjusted for price.

#8

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by BMA - Yesterday at 04:22 PM

Agree to Tobh, both should be D-Jet, which is more complex to maintain, but if it works, it has haven some advantages to K-Jet in Fuel consumption and slightly more power.

If optically you like both the same, I would recommend the 450. Very similar fuel consumption but more torque from down low. Kind Regards from Germany, Björn

#9

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by Tobh - Yesterday at 04:18 PM

Depending on which fuel injection they come with in my opinion. Stay away from DJET and go for KJET. DJET is a nightmare to diagnose and parts are expensive and scarce.

I assume both are d-jet since they're both from 1975.

#10

Test Drive / Re: Which 116 should I choose?

Last post by daantjie - Yesterday at 02:58 PM

Depending on which fuel injection they come with in my opinion. Stay away from DJET and go for KJET. DJET is a nightmare to diagnose and parts are expensive and scarce.