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Started by raueda1, 11 May 2023, 03:36 AM

raueda1

I'm not a big FB fan, but I was browsing around and found a bunch of w116 groups.  Most just seem to just be pictures of highly polished w116s, not really much solid content.  Is anybody active on any of these groups or have recommendations to make?  Just curious. Thanks and cheers,
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

Gpapaniko

Im a member of a facebook group "Mercedes 116 Australia". Good group sharing build and repair stories.  Good source to specialists and suppliers of 116 parts and service tips.
Never stop loving
1980 280SEL

BMA

I am in 7 Facebook W116 groups (two are 6.9 groups). I like it. Rather few wrench spinner there, so tipps for DIY work is much more in the forums, and this here seems to be the best in the world!  ;D ....But it is pretty good to built up contacts, to see some nice W116 pics and getting parts. But not every dealer there is likely trustable! Just recently I found out in one of these groups that a German W116 Club does exist. Roughly 110 Members, having a club magazine, two meetings per year, only 50,- € annual membership and very nice people. ....Years ago we had in Germany a W116 Forum, but it was closed! :-(......now the W116 is a sub chapter/ forum in the pretty big 107 Forum in Germany. But very low activities there in comparison to this forum here! Regards, Björn.....PS: The W126 community in Germany is huge, W116 seems to have a niche existence.
happy having finally a 6.9 # 7271 in my garage, ...so nice to cruise!

mrkozzy

Ironically I had to travel overseas to discover the  "Mercedes 116 Australia" Facebook, altho until recently I have avoided social media, so that would explain it.
There seem to be some new "contacts" and such & I've also discovered (better late than never) the "W116" group, "Mercedes Benz W116" group, "Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class owners" group, "Mercedes Classic W116 Club" group, "Mercedes W116 Forum" group, "The Old Merc W116" group.

Now my phone doesn't stop "pinging" with updates from people, just doing their stuff.

 I agree with Raueda, most are just showing pictures of their respective machines in whatever region of the world they are in.
There is however some interesting reading from time to time, but I find the "Mercedes 116 Australia" the most relevant to me.
I cannot however find ANY site that has the knowledge base of this  forum (W116.org)
with either technical information or members knowledge.
Today I've put ALL my Facebook Groups onto SILENT in my phone and refer to them only when I'm scrolling through the net in the evening sometimes.
The phone I an carrying is back to normal and noticeably quieter!!!!!

Do I really "need" the Facebook groups in my life?  The Jury is still out
Do I feel better informed about anything to do with my W116?  Not sure, however there are some interesting people to occasionally chat with along the way.
MrKozzy

BCK1963

On the occasion of dealing with different forums: About the same time when I learned about this forum I 've been told about the Topklasse.org forum. I found Topklasse a bit strange with rather rare postings which were not comprehensively dealt with like on our forum. There is a guy who is (self-?)named Godfather and who appears to be a specialist in HPF overhauling. Nonetheless, he is never mentioned in our posts. At first glance I also coulndn't identify anybody of our fellow colleagues on their forum, and their's seem to be particularly for or limited to australian W116 guys. That's just my first impression. I don't want to stir up a hornet's nest but can anybody put me in the picture with the Topklasse.org club?

    Thanks and regards    Bernd
Bernd

1976 Merc 6.9   Magnetit blue

daantjie

I am a member on topklasse.org but it indeed is very quiet on there and they seem to also focus on other models too not just 116.

I think "styria" was a member on w116.org but might have had a falling out with members on here then started topklasse.org.  Not sure really so I am happy to be corrected 8)
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

nathan

Fb isn't really setup for long winded explanations of technical matters, so usually its just some finished product pics.  However, as GP and Kozzy said, they are quite good for discussing local meetings, and source of materials in the area.

The great divide of w116.org, leading to the birth topklasse.  This would have been about early 2010s.  It was felt by some members, that others were spruiking parts at a cost, more than rendering any help.  A verbal tit for tat occurred, and then as they say in Australia, some members just pulled up the cricket stumps and left, forming their own group (topklasse). The org continued on (although gradually the original heavy posters moved on), whilst TK has had a handful of members.

I just put a pic of dads and my 6.9s up on The Australian 116 group yesterday. Thats about all I post on those ones, or dates for meetings.  Posting pics on the org, is infuriating, having to compress them does my head in!
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te

daantjie

I had to google "spruiking" hahaha...
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

Gpapaniko

Good discussion guys, I find a combination of this forum, being a member of a local MB club and few contacts I have developed through servicing and sourcing parts to be the best fit for me.  I keep tabs on YouTuber "mercedessource".  This combination has worked really well for me in the 18 months of W116 ownership so far and allowed me to learn as I go on my own 280SEL.
Never stop loving
1980 280SEL

nathan

Ha Daniel, I didnt think that was an Aussie word but maybe it is! 

In my previous comment on the fracture of the org, Mercedes Source is exactly the analogy I would use with regards to one of the driving forces who left.  I was checking for something today and one of the mercedes source videos came up. As usual, in literally 10 seconds his classic line comes up, "I have a special tool for this..." which is soon followed by a sales pitch. It's a given whenever you see anything he posts. I'm not sure why it bothers me so much but on a forum, it just didn't 'pass the pub test' (check that one Daniel, its a good one!)
1979 116 6.9 #6436
2018 213 e63
2011 212 e63
2011 463 g55
2007 211 e500 wagen
1995 124 e320 cabriolet
1983 460 300gd
1981 123 280te