Mercedes-Benz W124 is a legendary car, which was produced from 1984 to 1997. Tuning these German E-class cars is performed by many owners with their own hands. Not all specialized ateliers are taken for the modernization of Mercedes 124.
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The conservative type of the described machine, excellent noise insulation of the cabin and the small indicator of aerodynamic resistance accounted for a large number of drivers worldwide. Mercedes 124 was officially not supplied to the domestic market. But in the 1990s, various modifications of this popular passenger car were imported to Russia.
Mercedes-Benz W124
- elongated sedan;
- convertible 1991;
- five-door and four-door sedan;
- coupe with two doors.
The most recent model on which the release of Mercedes-Benz W124 has ended, has become mentioned above the convertible. It was made in 1991-1997 the sedans, coupe and convertibles were equipped with diesel and gasoline engines with a capacity of 136-365 hp. All these cars now need upgrades (sometimes quite serious). Only in this case you will feel behind their wheel really confidently and safely.
Unfortunately, professional tuning of the legendary car is available in a few studio. For such work, only the major and well-known service centers are taken. Among them, you can highlight a few most popular - AMG, Carlsson, Lorinser, Brabus. In this studio, you can order a chic (and most importantly qualified) tuning Mercedes-Benz - both technical and the other. But the cost of services in such companies sometimes raises. Not every owner of the legendary car is able to pay such services. It is not necessary to despair. If desired, the modernization of Mercedes 124 is quite realistic to carry out their own hands. About how to do it, we will talk.
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The most common type of modernization of Mercedes 124 is the revision of the exterior. But such works, of course, are not enough to give the car to a truly modern appearance and improve its technical characteristics. To solve these problems, it is required to produce a complex tuning of the legendary "old woman". Usually it consists in the following:
- Replacing brakes and suspension.
- Modernization of the cabin.
- Installation of an improved system for removing exhaust gases, added parts and equipment to the engine.
- Installation and modern lighting devices, as well as glass replacement.
- Installation of additional collaps (often put absolutely new products that are able to radically change the appearance of Mercedes 124).
Tuning salon Mercedes
In tuning-atelier, innovative equipment can be installed on your swallow, allowing to significantly facilitate the driving process of the car and its operation. The modernization of this type is not recommended to perform this type, if you do not have special knowledge in this matter. But you can independently emphasize the belonging of your car to the famous German brand. Make it easy. It will be enough to order plugs, nameplates and a variety of overlays with branded symbolism. They are installed without problems on Mercedes 124 and allocate it in the stream of other vehicles.
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The first step is to install new glasses. These Mercedes-Benz W124 elements protect the driver from noise and the oncoming wind, as well as from the rays of the sun. Therefore, they should be chosen as responsible as possible. Specialists advise to acquire slightly tinted glasses with a green tint. Such products are well protected by the noise salon and level the negative impact of sunlight on the eyes. It is also desirable to be mounted on the windshield a pair of sensors - light and rain.
Upgraded Mercedes-Benz W124
Next, you can proceed to replace bumpers. The optimal option is to buy an aerodynamic body kit. This design makes conservative Mercedes 124 at times more modern, and the main thing it reduces fuel consumption and significantly increases the driving characteristics of the machine. AeroBves should take those that are calculated on Mercedes-Benz W124. These include CE-Glass and E-Glass 85-95 sets with marking:
- C36 Style;
- C43 Style;
- AMG STYLE 4DR.
If you wish to make a car more sports, install moldings on it with a chromed surface and spoilers. It is well harmonized with these elements chrome-plated lateral mirrors of stainless steel and metal lining on door handles. Do not forget to mount a new radiator grille on the car. For W124 from Mercedes-Benz recommended standard products:
- 300 E and 300 DT (the grille itself is made in black, and its edging is made chrome);
- 300 CE - Fully chrome design.
You can also add the described external tuning. To do this, place the original (with a chrome tip) the silencer to the exhaust pipe. This little detail will make an exterior of auto flawless. The final of the outdoor improvement of Mercedes-Benz W124 do it yourself - replacing the rear lights and block headlights (front). The latter are especially important for safe driving at night. It is recommended to install the sets of crystal headlamps or sets of optics with turn signals.
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Interior tuning is starting with the replacement of seats. There are two options here - to purchase ready-made covers for the driver's seats and passengers or sew them independently. The first way is more economical, ready-made sets are cheaper. But not every car enthusiast will find the coloring covers suitable for him. Therefore, it makes sense to spend a little spending and sew individual products of the desired shade from the material you like.
Tuning bumper Mercedes
In this case, it will be easy to order in the same studio and a new upholstery for the cabin. The updated interior will provide you with comfortable driving. The next step is to install a modern dashboard. With old devices manufactured in the distant 80s, it's time to say goodbye. They are technically, and morally do not go anywhere. Do not forget to mount the new Mercedes 124 instrument panels 124 high-quality neon backlight to feel like a modern person, add a new car radio.
Salon tuning can be supplemented as follows:
- Install a new steering wheel, made, for example, in a sporty style.
- Cover pedals with special linings.
- Mount special linings on the thresholds inside the cabin. Such products can be backlit. But more often on the thresholds are set chrome elements.
At this, the modernization of the cabin is considered fully completed. We got an excellent interior that looks elegant and at the same time it cannot be called too causing.
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In all modifications of Mercedes-Benz W124, German designers laid a good margin of safety. Due to this tuning lovers can increase the power of the motor and increase the technical potential of the car. On many hundred you will be offered to mount on Mercedes 124 compressor. Such tuning is already produced for a long time. It guarantees an improvement in the air-fuel mixture. At the same time, it is very important, no changes to the fuel system are made.
Mercedes-Benz W124 after upgrading
The compressor not only increases the power characteristics of the machine, but also improves its dynamics, and also provides extension of the operation of various elements of the motor.
The described mechanism is driven by the motor belt. A place a compressor on a long time proven scheme - in the form of two snails. All work on the installation of this device is performed on a hundred literally in a couple of hours. Instead of a compressor, you can theoretically mounted a turbine. But in this case, Mercedes-Benz modernization activities can delay for a long period. Specialists will have to look for suitable software and make certain (rather large) changes to the engine design.
An increase in engine power is achieved in other ways. Here they are:
- Installing AMG clutch (carbon) in the complex with a mechanical transmission mounting box.
- Replacing the old piston mechanism on a lightweight modern option.
- Correction of the operation of the control unit (chip tuning).
Note! Chip tuning is recommended mainly for cars with turbo diesel engines. On gasoline engines, it does not give a special increase in power. All work on technical modernization of Mercedes 124 components should perform professionals. We categorically do not advise you to produce such tuning yourself. It is better to spend money on specials than spoiling something very important in the insides of your cult vehicle. Good luck to you!
Classic of the German car industry Mercedes-Benz W124. This car has become a legend and loved by many people. We produced a model for 15 years, from 1984 to 1997. Although it is now 2016, but many people still want to purchase and be the owner of this car. And many owners of Mercedes-Benz W124 raises the question, how can I improve the car, what tuning to do it?
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Features Tuning Mercedes-Benz W124
Previously, this model was not supplied to our market, but it is only officially. With the onset of the 90s, this model began to be taken into the country, and it literally immediately fell in love. Even today, in the secondary market for this car, not small money is asked, and the demand does not fall.
The car has a prestone German design, which even now looks worthy. To somewhat fresh, you can contact the specialized studio on tuning:
These atelier specializes in Mercedes-Benz, but also their prices are quite high. To reduce the procedure, you can refer to tuning cheaper. For example, it can be a different atelier, or go to the expanses of the Internet, where you can now find any kind of tuning for this car. Starting from optics and ending with the engine.
Tuning species
Improve Mercedes-Benz W124 by changing the exterior. But quite often the owners do not stop on it, and upgrades the following:
- tuning salon;
- change the external parameters of the car by installing bodies or foliage;
- change and improvement of the optics and light of the car as a whole;
- replacing glass, installation of additional equipment, which allows you to perform the operation of the machine more comfortable;
- tuning motor, clutch, exhaust system;
- tuning suspension and brake system.
It is very important for Mercedes-Benz W124 installation of different original nameplates that indicate the characteristic and parameters of this car. Naturally the start of tuning begins with the wheels of the car! And Mercedes no exception! Next, W124 often change the radiator grille. In addition, you can additionally change the bumper, paired with a new body kit. This will improve fuel economy and improved aerodynamics.
Very often, when tuning this model changes optics. The block headlight is sold ready, with lenses and improved lighting. After all, riding on night roads with bad light is quite dangerous. Tuning the motor is carried out mainly to add power. With this tuning, either lightweight parts of the motor, or chip tuning, and can also be installed a compressor or turbine.
In the cabin, as a rule, change the dashboard to more modern with good backlight. And the entire salon falls under a drawing, fabrics, leather and other materials.
Mercedes-Benz in the Body W124 deservedly enjoys great popularity from motorists. Even the cars, on the speedometer of which the digit of a run of 500 thousand kilometers is banging, with timely and due service look and feel on the road perfectly. At the same time, interesting tuning projects on the basis of this model are rarely found.
Therefore, an instance presented in the photo is of great interest. And it is not even w124, and S124 - it was such a labeling that was used to designate the body of "universal".
Sedans in this style can be seen quite often, and the wagon is unique. And at the same time he is great.
The car is in such a state, as if only left the cabin. The design of the car will withstand in a strict style - nothing superfluous: classic with a wooden handle of the Nardi and a table in the cabin, restrained colors.
Among the bright details - the original body kit. And since it was borrowed from his coupe, but I had to make some improvements. Tuners changed the form of bumpers so that they perfectly become on their place.
Separately, it is worth saying about the suspension, which collected the Superstar Customs masters. It used toxxix universal racks from the back, the front shock absorbers from BMW E36, adjustable levers from the body of the sedan and the Airlift V2 Management Pneumatic Suspension Kit.
Mercedes W124 is the legendary brainchild of the German concern, manufactured in 84-97 years. 124th is the first representative of the E-series, which is distinguished by the recognizable appearance and outstanding, at that time, operational characteristics.
After improving the appearance, your car will acquire elegance
The body of 124th was produced in 5 different variations: 4-EX and 5, universal, elongated sedan and convertible. The car was completed with gasoline and diesel engines with a capacity of 135-370 horsepower. Actual to this day is one of the most popular versions of Mercedes in the secondary market.
In this article Mercedes. We will look at the change in the exterior and cabin auto, noise insulation, engine modernization and brakes.
Tuning options for Mercedes W124
The official supplies of the 124th Merce on the territory of Russia during its release were not carried out, which did not prevent the car to become one of the symbols of the reconfirmary period. Professional tuning of AMG and Brabus, whose representative offices are in large cities of Russia, however, the cost of their services is comparable to the 124th at the secondary market.
If the Mercedes Tuning W124 is limited by the budget, we recommend paying attention to private car dealers with a democratic price list, or carry out your own modernization of the car. Details for Tuning Mercedes 124 are widely represented in auto shops where you can find everything from exterior components - aerodynamic kites and spoilers, to reinforced turbocharged engines.
Tuning for 124 Mercedes, based on the direction of modernization, is conditionally classified into two types - visual and functional. Owners who are interested in the cardinal alteration of the car, combine them, and together with the improvement of the exterior they are replaced or the refinement of working components and the car mechanism.
Worthy car, for those who truly appreciate comfort Comprehensive Tuning Mercedes 124 is implemented in the following directions:
- Refinement of the cabin - a hauling, the replacement of the armchairs and the steering wheel, upgrading the dashboard, noise insulation;
- External tuning - windshield toning, replacement of standard optics on xenon or LED, setting the bottom of the bottom of the body, installing cast drives;
- Improving the aerodynamic characteristics of the car - installation of the spoiler, air intakes, kites, lightweight radiator lattice;
- Modernization of the engine - chip tuning, reassurance of cylinders, installing a zero resistance filter and a sports knee shaft;
- Modernization of brakes - replacement of brake drums on disk analogs;
- Reducing the clearance of the car.
Mercedes Tuning is variatives - decide on the directional of upgrading, purchase the required components and proceed to work.
Improved Exterior Mercedes 124
- Chrome, silver color;
- Black matte grilles.
There are also combined options in which the matte center is framed by chrome edging. It makes sense to use regular components from modern models of Germans. Chrome gratings suitable on W124 in size are installed on Cars E and CE class 300th model.
Matte lattices are sold in tuning-atelier or in auto shops, their cost. rubles. In order to save such a grid, it can be made independently from a standard chrome design. To do this, you will need:
- Remove the factory chrome-plated grille coating using fine-grained emery paper;
- Remove dust and degrease the surface;
- Open the grille 2-3 layers of acrylic soil;
- After waiting for the drying of the primer to paint the grid of black matte paint from the aerosol can (the number of layers is determined individually, it is important to get a rich black color).
Connoisseurs of business class cars recommend Mercedes W124-Oh model The coating is durable than the factory powder paint, however, the cost is significantly lower.
To change the appearance and improving the aerodynamic characteristics of the machine, it is rational to establish new bodies on Mercedes 124. These components are purchased separately or sets in which:
- Bumper linings;
- "Eyelashes" on the headlights;
- Side thresholds;
- Spoiler or visor on the rear window.
Sets for the complete replacement of factory bodies, by type 86-95 4DR from AMG Style, stand within 60-80 thousand rubles. Sets with decorative linings, to change the appearance of standard components - from 6 to 10 thousand. Consider that the Mercedes tuning 124 wagon requires special collaps, because the rear bumper was wider than that of the sedan.
Modernization of the car exterior is inferior without replacing standard disc drives on cast analogs. At 124 MERS without refinement of the wheeled arches, the disks of 15 * 6.5 and the departure of 49 mm are. Recommends installing discs under the low-profile Rubber of Standard 195/65R15. Low profile tires improve the grip of the machine with the road surface and give new sensations when driving at high speed.
Additionally, you can order the manufacture of secrets on the wheels - bolts with an individual profile of the heads that impede the dismantling of the car of the car by intruders. If there is a secret, the wheel is unscrewed only by means of the key of the corresponding form.
Optics - an important component of the appearance of the car. We recommend regular lanterns to be replaced with xenon or LED analogs, such headlights are characterized by a high power of light flow and low power consumption.
It provides for their tinting, by staining or pasting film. We recommend using a film, because if necessary, it can be removed.
The sticking of the film is carried out without disassembling optics from the body - the blank is cut into the size of the headlights, the surface of the optics is wetted by soapy, after which the self-adhesive film layer is applied to it. Next, using a soft rubber spatula from under the material, the remnants of water (movement from the center to the sides) and the film is spattered with a spatula under the flow of warm air from the hair dryer. Similarly, tuning rear lights are performed with their own hands.
Replacing automotive glasses
Improved Toning W 124 Modernization of glazing 124 Merce is performed in two directions:
- Replacing factory glasses;
- Dimming standard glasses toning.
When implementing each of them you may encounter concomitant problems. The glass toning is regulated by the requirements of the traffic police, according to which the permissible percentage of the front glass tint is 30% (the lighting glass lighting capacity is at least 70%). Exceeding this norm is fraught with a fine of 1 thousand rubles. The actual percentage of tinting is measured at the stationary traffic police via the devices "Blik".
Important: according to the technical regulations on the windshield with a width of no more than 140 mm, placed in the upper part of the front glass, with a lightweight ability of less than 70%. On, which is dismantled on the spot at the request of the traffic police inspector, is also not the cause of the penalty.
Electrochromic automotive automotive car allows you to change the darkening level by pressing the button. The film is a colorless two-layer material, between the layers of which conductive crystals are placed. When the stress is supplied to the crystals, their polarization and the film becomes transparent, without the supplied voltage of the crystals are dark color, providing a standard tinting effect.
A similar result gives the installation of double glasses on a car, one of which is transparent, the second is tinted. The position of the glasses is adjusted by separate lifts, the installation of which requires a serious rework of the door. The cost of double glazing the door is from 20 thousand.
Eliminate the problem of icing in the winter time allows a film for heating windshield - transparent material inside which current-carrying threads are integrated. Power on the film is served from the onboard electrical system of the machine. Cost - from 500 to 1 thousand rubles.
If the car is insured under the "CASCO" agreement and on glass mechanical damage, you can demand from the insurance company of financial compensation for its replacement.
Replacing glass on CASCO is paid by:
- When breaking glass;
- When forming cracks and chips on it.
Dimensions of damage resulting in insurance payments are determined by the representative of the company individually.
Unusual and practical engine Mercedes w 124 Modernization of the motor 124 Merse is rational to start with chip tuning, which is to change the factory firmware of the drive control unit. Chip tuning allows you to increase the torque of the engine, its acceleration characteristics and maximum power without a significant increase in fuel consumption. This tuning demonstrates high efficiency when modernizing cars with diesel engines.
By contacting a specialized car dealership, you can carry out mechanical refinement of the power unit. To increase its functional characteristics, it is performed:
- Replacing the piston block on a lightweight analog;
- Installation in atmospheric or turbine;
- Replacing the factory air filter to the filter with zero resistance;
- Installing the sports exhaust pipe with double branching.
With a significant increase in the power of the engine, it will further need to strengthen the engine compartment by installing reinforced spars (suitable from the E500 model) and noise insulation of the engine gear side.
Improving Mercedes Car Salon Design W124
When the interior of the machine is changed, the Mercedes salon is initially performed. This German represents the business class, and when replacing the worn seats, the steering wheel or the cabin is completely, rationally use premium materials - the skin or alcantar.
If work was carried out to increase the power of the engine, or you are a lover of a dynamic ride, it makes sense to replace the factory chairs and the steering wheel on the sports analogs.
Tuning Mercedes Vito Salon is often accompanied by a complete redevelopment of the internal space of the car, it can also be checked and with 124 Merce in the body of the wagon, free space in it is enough.
The final barcode is upgrading the dashboard. Instead of factory on Mercedes 124 with LED or neon backlight with adjustable color of the glow.
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Diodes in the instrument panel can be installed on their own, for this it will be necessary to disassemble the tidy, dismantle the standard backlight and glue the LED tape in the inner surface, having soldered its wires to the contacts of the factory light bulbs.
Mercedes-Benz W124 appeared in the European market in 1984 and was serially produced up to 1997. At the beginning of the eighties of the last century, it was the first model of the E-class car.
The joint work of designers and designers of the German concern brought a good result. The body of this model has a low coefficient of aerodynamic resistance and increased noise insulation. At the same time, it retained in the main features of the conservatism of the lines of the inherent Mercedes.
For that time, these were truly revolutionary results, which allowed for a fairly short time to win the love and respect of motorists.
During the twelve years, five different options for Brende Mercedes brand 124 were issued:
- a four-door sedan in which there could be five passengers with a body length of 4755 mm
- five-door sedan with overall dimensions of 4780x1740x1520 mm;
- two-door coupe having a body of 4670 mm;
- an extended sedan with a body of 5540 mm;
- a convertible who was the last in this lineup and appeared on the auto show in 1991.
All these models installed motors of various volume and power from 136 to 365 liters. s., both gasoline and diesel.
Tuning options for Mercedes W124
This model of Mercedes was not officially supplied to the Russian market. Nevertheless, in the nineties, the distiller delivered many different cars of this class to Russia. Until now, in the secondary market, such cars are sold quite actively.
Merced 124 attracts its classic, conservative design that is not outdated even after the expiration of thirty years from the moment it is launched into production.
Nevertheless, in order to confidently feel in such a car on the road today requires a serious tuning Mercedes W124. Considering that in our days, Mercedes in the Body W124 became a real legend, a tuning of this model is engaged in serious service studio, such as Lorinser, Carlsson, Brabus, AMG.
Of course, the cost of services of masters in this studio is very high, so a person with an average sufficiency is best to contact the tuning studio, which are available in all major cities of Russia.
In addition, there are currently a large number of auto parts stores that specialize in the supply of spare parts and equipment, up to colors and stickers needed to make Tuning Mercedes 124.
Deciding which improvements for the car driver plans to do, you can order the necessary details and make refinement with your own hands.
Such work as Tuning Mercedes can be done simply improving the appearance of the machine, but many motorists are not limited to this and make deep transformations in auto units. There are several options for such work on the improvement of the vehicle.
- Performance measures to improve the design of the cabin.
- Frequently often owners of this machine set new or additional binding, which largely change the appearance of the car.
- Much attention is paid to the selection and installation of more modern lighting equipment.
- Modern manufacturers offer new types of windy and other glasses, as well as additional equipment to them, which facilitates the operation of the machine. Specialists in tuning are also engaged in their replacement and installation.
- Optional or more modern equipment and parts for engines and exhaust gas removal systems are often installed.
- For such a car as Mercedes 124 important and sometimes mandatory action is the replacement of suspension and brake systems.
- The overwhelming majority of motorists emphasize their belonging to the famous brand and installs all sorts of linings, plugs and nameplates with the corresponding symbolism.
Among the specialists and motorists there is a humorous statement that the tuning of the car begins with the replacement of wheeled disks. And this fully refers to Mercedes with the body 124.
Improved Exterior Mercedes 124
Improving the appearance of the machine, specialists primarily offer two variants of the radiator grille:
- chromed - Mercedes 300E, 300 CE W124 94-95;
- black with chrome edging - Mercedes W124 300 CE, 300 DT, 300 E.
Mandatory, the front and rear bumpers are changed. It is also desirable to put an aerodynamic kit that improves the driving quality and reduced fuel consumption. In stores offer several bodywork options:
- 86-95 E-Glass W124 4DR AMG STYLE;
- 86-95 CE-GLASS W124 C43 STYLE;
- 86-95 CE-Glass W124 C36 STYLE.
Sporty kind of car give spoilers and chrome moldings. Pads on door handles and external stainless steel side mirrors, chrome covered with a very skinny supplement.
In order to improve the appearance, many drivers install the silencer exhaust pipe with a chromed tip.
Making on Mers 124 Body Tuning Do not forget about replacing the front headlights and rear lights. The front lighting is especially important, which helps when driving in the dark. In the market of spare parts offer block headlamps complete with turn signals and headlights front crystal.
Replacing automotive glasses
Car windows perform important features, protecting the driver from sunlight, oncoming wind and noise. Choosing glass, it is best to buy green with a slight allowable toning, which has not only light-protective, but also noise insulating value.
On modern windows, you can install the rain and light sensor, as well as heat glass heating.
Engine tuning
The most common option of improving the operation of the engine is the engine chip-tuning, that is, the correction of the power installation control unit program. The best result is such a correction gives turbodiesel engines.
To increase the power of the Mercedes 124 engine 124, you can install a lightweight piston group. This work is certainly better to charge specialists for a hundred.
Important! In order to improve the dynamic characteristics of the car and enhance the engine power on Mercedes cars, 124 experts advise the compressor. It improves the composition of the fuel-air mixture without interference in the elements of the fuel system.
In addition, the installation of the compressor contributes to an increase in the shelf life of engine parts.
Sometimes instead of a compressor car enthusiasts install a turbine. However, this requires serious additional changes in the engine design and new software.
Improving Mercedes Car Salon Design W124
Salon tuning is better to start with the dashboard change, if it remained on the car in its original condition, that is, as it was installed in the eighties or nineties. Nowadays, it is possible to install instruments with neon backlight.
The next step should replace the suits of the cabin on modern materials. You can also replace the seats. Today it is proposed a wide selection of special tissues of various quality. But you can also just buy new covers for the driver's seats and passengers. It will cost cheaper.
To top off tuning salon, you can set overlays on intra-alone thresholds. They can be both clogged and illuminated. There are also special pads on the pedals. If desired, the steering wheel is changing on a special version of the sports type.
In the cabin can be made and deeper changes. For example, Mercedes Vito tuning is often made with a redevelopment of the cabin. The same work can be planned and executed on Mercedes 124 with the body of a wagon.
In the same order, Tuning Mercedes 190 is performed.
Tuning work on such a car as Mercedes 124 requires serious preparatory work and sufficiently large cash investments. This must be prepared in advance and carefully monitor the progress of the planned work.
