Pagoda University Blacklick
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2017
Here is a video showing the atmosphere and some technical sessions from PUB Virginia 2017 (appx. 30 min). https://youtu.be/RsludSaq4E4
One more video with aerial footage (appx. 6 min): https://www.dropbox.com/s/950fe171fh13ndg/Pub%202017.mp4?dl=0
Another video showing the post-PUB activity driving the Blue Ridge Mountain Highway, which two pagodas and one additional car participated in (appx. 3 min). https://youtu.be/uWY3gfT8uHs
2009
Here we have a number of presentations from the Pagoda University Blacklick. They are SWF files, giving you the opportunity to page through the pages. Note that videos may be linked from a different set of pages once they appear and that content from this page, once added to its appropriate place in the Wiki, may be removed from this section.
The following pages takes a while to load as the presentations are quite large. If you have a slow internet connection, please do not click on the following links unless you are sure.
- Pagoda SL Group - Peter van Es
- Pagoda Style - Mike Salemi
- Horn Pad Restoration - Alfred Esser and Larry Hemstreet
- Head Rest installation - Alfred Esser and Larry Hemstreet
- Dash Instruments - Al Lieffring (worth checking for diagrams alone, video to be added later)
Part Numbers and the deeper meaning - Dave Gallon
- Part Numbers - Dave Gallon
Upholstery - Bob Hyatt
- Upholstery - Bob Hyatt
Driveability Improvement Revisited - Jim Villers
Jim Villers - 190SLJim@cox.net
Drill no holes, cut no wires and do nothing that cannot be returned to "original".
Seat Belts: Three Point retractable seat belt, $119/each, http:// www.jcwhitney.com
Headlights:
- Sylvania H6024 $16 any auto parts store.
- Hella 7 inch round "E" code headlight with 55/60W H4 bulb, $75/pair; http://www.rallylights.com.
- 60/55W bulb for European lights, Narva 48884 or P45T base, $14, http://www.danielsternlighting.com
Headlight Warning Buzzer: GM # 999373 $20, available from dealership
LED Lights: Three watt tail light $19, other LED bulbs $2 to $9 each, LED flasher $13: http://www.superbrightleds.com
Foot Well Lights: LEDs or anything from an auto parts store
Stainless Steel Fuses: Non-corroding glass tube fuses; Copper-Bussman Mini-Fuse GBC 8, 16, 25; 5pk for $2.30; http://www.thecollegetoolbox.com
Four-Way Emergency Flashers: Relays $1.39/each, sockets $1.75, http://www.partsexpress.com LED flasher $13 http://www.superbrightleds.com .
Cruise Control: Audiovox Dash Mount Cruise Control, $125, http://www.jcwhitney.com
Radios and Speakers: Becker adapter cord, $100 http://www.beckerautosound.com Hidden radios, Deck speakers, iPod connections, Console modifications
Passenger Side Heat: Thermotec exhaust pipe wrap, $36 http://www.jscspeed.com
Period correct coco mats: $130 http://www.cocomats.com
Clock Alternatives: Quartz movements, VDO Series 1 #370 301, $100
Electronic Ignition: Pertronix #1864A, $89 (I don’t Recommend Crane Cam) http://www.vintageperformance.com/retrorockets/
Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter: Available from the 190SL Group, $100 http://www.190SLGroup.com
Silicon Hoses & Zebra Clamps: Various sizes, available from industrial hose supplier.
Starter: Bosch permanant magnet gear reduction starter, 1.4KW; 1988 Audi 90 Quatro 2.3L L5 (requires pig-tail adapter), new NASA STR2004 $124 http://www.rockauto.com
Tires and Rims: Various products and sources. 2001 CLK 16 inch rims with 205/55/16 or 205/65/16 tires (reduces RPM 4.7%). Warning: Please read this forum message on how this modification is unsafe!
Sway Bar: 30mm sway bar from Cox Racing; Rare. Polyurethane sway bar bushings $15, End link bushings $15 http://www.jegs.com
Rear Axle Ratios:
- 4.08:1 all 5-speeds;
- USA 230SL 3.75:1;
- European 230SL 3.69:1;
- 250SL 3.92:1;
- Optional 250SL, 3.69:1;
- 280SL 3.92:1 or 3.69:1;
- W108 280SE 3.5 or some 111 3.46:1;
- 3.27:1 W108 280SE 4.5
Brakes: High friction lining material (Carbon-Kevlar) http://www.porterfield-brakes.com or http://www.carbotecheng.com
Shock Absorber: Koni Classic adjustable shock absorber #80-1415, #80-1416 $225/pr http://www.koni-na.com
Spring Alternatives:
- Stock springs 262lb/in;
- Progressive springs (360lb/in), $1,000 for four, http://www.slmarket.com
- Sport springs (front), 300lb/in, Eibach EIB 1500.500.0300, $49/ea http://www.cvproducts.com
Convex Outside Mirror Glass: (fits late mirror bases only) M-B #115 811 01 66, $20
Other Nice Items:
- 3W LED Flash Light, $30 at Lowes
- Alumium axle stand, $40/pr Harbor Freight
- Alumium floor jack, $80 Harbor Freight
- Power Probe, Electrical trouble shooting tool, $90 Snap-on
- Jointed Long Pliers, Snap-on
Each owner adapts his car to meet his driving expectations and it is hoped that each modification is done in a manner that retains the originality of the car.
The Great Unknown - Jon Bernardi
Show and tell presentation on documentation, unlikely to be added here
Buds Benz - Dave Latham
Very entertaining, photograph rich presentation that was more in the category of "You should have been there..." than worth adding here.
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