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In my opinion, the stock damper was probably a DampMatic, a variant of the Bilstein B4.

Which would have provided the greatest of both scenarios.

What is B8?


That's an upgraded damper that's stiffer.

I purchased in excellent condition headlights and a bonnet with the same colour code for £1100; the vehicle is almost ready to have the bumper and wings blended. Incidentally, regardless of what MB claimed, all W212 bonnets are identical. What a complete moron. I noticed that the air conditioner was...

Greetings everyone, Here is a positive update for you! At last, the vehicle starts. I was worried about the engine's condition before the auction because it was a non-runner when I got it. We discovered the engine was rotating but would not start when it arrived. Before I contacted Ghost, we double-...

Hi, Your comment is very appreciated; thank you. It cheerfully spins the engine for 30–40 seconds, therefore the battery is OK. Regarding the several suggestions, including breakdown cover, I will follow your lead. I hope for the best... Oh, and one silly question: can I use diesel or unleaded petro...

Hi, The fact that my father-in-law has an SLK230 presents us with a little challenge. His move into a nursing home or hospice has forced us to clean out his home. His vehicle sits on the driveway. We have tried charging the battery, replacing the batteries in the key fobs, making sure the central lo...

not gonna lie if someone told me 5 years ago I'd be wiring fifteen grand to a transport company for a car I'd never seen, I'd have laughed at them.

The whole thing sounds dodgy on paper

Hi all,

Just thought I'd update the thread! The car arrived earlier today and at first glance it looks very tidy and I haven't noticed anything concerning.
I've already booked it in with my mechanic tomorrow morning for a full inspection though, just to be safe.

Well, my solicitor did mention one positive thing, with all the banking regulations nowadays, fraud victims have far more protection than they used to now banks will have to play nice and refund fraud victims up to £85000 starting from October 2024. That's comforting to know, but I'd much rather avo...