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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: daniel77 on February 13, 2022, 12:30:04

Title: Suspension and tyres size
Post by: daniel77 on February 13, 2022, 12:30:04

Hi Guys
I am during restoration process. I  noticed that some pagodas look like where front end of the car is raised. It looks
ok but I prefer when front is slightly lower than rear. Do you know how to achieve the second more balanced look to me.
My tyre choice is 185/75R14 (?). Of course I don't want to spoil originality of overall design of the car but I want front to be
lower than rear. Maybe tyres matter or springs?

Regards

Daniel

Title: Re: Suspension and tyres size
Post by: BobH on February 13, 2022, 15:00:28

Hello Daniel

These cars were designed with the front slightly raised, for whatever reason. For me it's part of their character, along with it's hard top roof line, i don't think any other cars compare

If you haven't seen this video before, have a look here

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mercedes+pagoda+introduction&&view=detail&mid=66BB785F7F02E610F39366BB785F7F02E610F393&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dmercedes%2520pagoda%2520introduction%26qs%3Dn%26form%3DQBVR%26%3D%2525eManage%2520Your%2520Search%2520History%2525E%26sp%3D-1%26pq%3Dmercedes%2520pagoda%2520introduction%26sc%3D0-28%26sk%3D%26cvid%3DD237A40C6BC941C9842B564D68F74937

Title: Re: Suspension and tyres size
Post by: daniel77 on February 13, 2022, 15:51:32

Hi Bob

Thank you for explanation, yes I have seen this short film before. Its cool and good music, Take care;)