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1974 w116 newspaper article

Started by Big_Richard, 10 August 2009, 05:29 AM

Big_Richard

was reading thru the Datsun 180B information and stumbled on the w116 article on the next page.

best find EVER!

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19741204&id=dXsQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MZIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3883,430578

if someone can PDF the entire page in full resolution id like it emailed to me so i can reproduce it ;)


s class

What we really need to know, is why were you reading about Datsuns???


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

Big_Richard

Quote from: s class on 10 August 2009, 07:22 AM
What we really need to know, is why were you reading about Datsuns???

There were Datsuns in my childhood  8)

TJ 450

The fact that the steering is progressive alone makes it leaps and bounds better that any linear rack and pinion setup I've encountered. I know GMH had progressive rack and pinion systems, but there was still no comparison.

I know these things are very subjective, but all rack and pinion setups I've encountered have been absolutely lifeless, precise and vague at the same time. This all adds to the "insulated from the road feeling", of which I'm not a fan. Two of these were brand new systems I might add, from MB and Volvo.

On the contrary, my Dad has a 2003 Chrysler Crossfire... it was bagged by motoring journalists for having recirculating ball steering. Is there something I'm missing? ::)

Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500

s class

If you want to know about lifeless, try the latest GM (Opel) Corsas.  They have electric power assistance (as I'm sure many other modern cars do too). 

The steering has absolutely the same feel at any point between lock and lock, and it also does not change with speed either.  Its quite offputting.  No play, sure, but absolutely dead and wooden. 


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

Big_Richard

Quote from: s class on 10 August 2009, 02:18 PM
If you want to know about lifeless, try the latest GM (Opel) Corsas.  They have electric power assistance (as I'm sure many other modern cars do too). 

The steering has absolutely the same feel at any point between lock and lock, and it also does not change with speed either.  Its quite offputting.  No play, sure, but absolutely dead and wooden. 

Boring car, boring drive - let the drones have their A-B washing machine inspired transportation devices.

TJ 450

I've never driven a Corsa (Holden Barina), but I imagine it to be like the generic transportaion devices PB mentions. ;)

I have driven the new Mitsubishi Colt... I was not impressed... everything about the car was light and it felt like it was about to break.

Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500

Big_Richard

Quote from: TJ 450 on 11 August 2009, 04:06 AM
I have driven the new Mitsubishi Colt... I was not impressed... everything about the car was light and it felt like it was about to break.

That's a girls car ;)

Its also the embarrassment on wheels I have to drive for the day when my car is in for service  ::)

TJ 450

Indeed, and it just happens to be my Sister's car. Very appropriate, I must say. ;)

Tim
1976 450SEL 6.9 1432
1969 300SEL 6.3 1394
2003 ML500

Big_Richard

Quote from: TJ 450 on 11 August 2009, 04:58 AM
Indeed, and it just happens to be my Sister's car. Very appropriate, I must say. ;)

Tim

Yes, this mythical sister of yours that you wont allow me to meet ;)