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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: JamesL on December 23, 2008, 19:39:57

Title: Villiers Special
Post by: JamesL on December 23, 2008, 19:39:57

Having watched the Blacklick video numerous times, I finally decided to adopt a number of the suggested modifications

The car now has a 3.46 axle, Carbotech brakes, Koni Classic shocks and w123 alloy wheels

I got it back from the shop today and took it for a 150 mile spin

Ooooohhhh, wonderful. It's a much nicer drive on the highway, quieter, longer legged, smoother over the bumpy bits and an all round much nicer drive - and it was good anyway

Thanks!!!! ;D

Title: Re: Villiers Special
Post by: Garry on December 23, 2008, 21:42:20

Hi Tosh,

Welcome to the very special 3.46 Club.  They don't know what they are missing!

Title: Re: Villiers Special
Post by: DavidBrough on December 24, 2008, 14:41:29

Tosh,

Whats involved with the Carbotech brake mod as I would be quite interested in that.

Title: Re: Villiers Special
Post by: JamesL on December 24, 2008, 16:12:18

Change the pads - I had them change the brake pipes while they had the system open

Mike at Carbotech now has the exact spec of the front and back pads for the 280sl - it took a few days to get that (thanks naj). Simply replace the standard items.

pm me and I'll try get the item numbers and the price.

Title: Re: Villiers Special
Post by: JamesL on December 27, 2008, 15:47:49

Just did another 20 miles on some local B-roads (narrow 2 lane twisty things)

Had an absolute blast, really made the car even more enjoyable to drive - and still have acceleration (wheelspun and lost the back end coming out of one corner a bit too heavily :o ;D ;D)

Thanks to Jim and the Blacklick video!

All I need now is for the wife to find out how much it all cost.