Mercedes W124: Best Mods To Do

After owning my car for a few years and dialing in a few things I thought I would share some of the things that have made owning and driving my car a much nicer experience.
Products mentioned:
H4 LED bulb for W124 Low beams
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H3:
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City lights
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Cabriolet interior LEDS
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Sedan interior kit (white)
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Tail light bulbs:
Running and side marker lights:
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Reverse lights:
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Cabriolet 3rd brake lights:
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Turn signals:
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Rear: amzn.to/38lx9zZ
Keyless Entry system in my W124
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Continental head unit
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Speakers I use
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Resistor
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Check out the cooling video mentioned:
• W124 Ultimate OEM Cool...
LED Video:
• Mercedes W124 and W201...
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[@Fjellreinx2-mr5dt]

They keyless entry would be nice to have a video on how you make it to work. Great vid!

[@atatexan]

I should have added a BIG thank you for all the mod tips you describe.

[@7thletterstudios648]

This video was really helpful.

[@clubquay]

New to my W124! sub'd

[@Asad-zeetwo5241]

Bro, this car is proper Slick!!. You've got a beauty right there!!!....👍👍👍

[@beemer1111]

A very nice car. Excellent upgrade recommendations. I have an 86 300E, that is now in new condition, bone stock except for some AMG wheels I bought from a European vendor. I am going to follow your advice first on the cooling system upgrade first, as my car is in Tulum Mexico where we have constant hot weather. Thanks!

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. Great resource for any W124 owner !! . With vender links to boot... The Becker/Mercedes AM/FM/CD unit is a late1990s to 2000 Becker unit having been sold to Ferrari , MB, Porsche and Lancia. . In Porsche land the radio is the CDR-220. Identical units as only the name changes. . Lucky find the Mercedes version radio. .. Its removable faceplate must come in handy with your W124 being a convertible.. My wife's '00 Boxster also had this radio. ...

[@sorinnogai8904]

Wider wheels - check Maintained engine - check Maintanied chasis -check Youngtimer status -check Classic interior -check P.S. saw a lot of guys changing the fan clutch to a electrical ventilator as well, as it is more optimal at keeping the engine cool, for the fan clutch system as it is is a complicated and not so perfect mecanysm, still decided to keep to the clucth, changed it to a new one keeping it authentical, for the electrical ventilator despite being a better solution is noisy af, so imagine now having not just this one working, but all 3 of them (or 2 of u have a 4 cilinder eng) working at once, people outside would think u drive a vacuum cleaner. Also, thank u mate, so few good w124 channels on youtube, and quality vids like this, will become more appreciated with time when newer generations will consider buying a cult classic like w124.

[@SoCal210]

Thank you for the kind words! I had considered replacing the fan clutch with electric fans but decided against it due to simplicity. With the rest of the cooling upgrades the fan clutch system was good enough.

[@michaelschneider-]

@sorin Nogai ... +1. Agreed ... SoCal210 provides an expansive W210 & A124 resource page.

[@kamaljunior8244]

Beautiful car bro ❤

[@UberCoolGamer]

Clean car!

[@waheedasghar8475]

Would love to see a roof service and roof fuses strips

[@Mitutumuch]

🤤🤤🤤 Puting a 300CE 3.2 in my slk. Lots of issues on these engines due to cut corners on repairs. In my experience. The m111 Thermostat turns on at 92°

[@ii3c]

Tanks ❤

[@user-xk4rf2yu4w]

Greet mods… can you share the keyless entry system? A brand name or model?

[@changelivesimages]

Can you share what was that usb ashtray replacement?

[@giancarlodrennan929]

hey man, are the door speaker replaceable with anything aftermarket? I did the dash speakers, helped alot, would they swap into the doors?

[@rattyratstuff7125]

What about for the om606 non turbo diesel other than turbo upgrade?

[@Memphis-15bs]

Hey! Glad I found your channel! Recently bought '92 W124 Coupe. Building an AMG replica. I've a question about the Wincos tint. Can you still see through the windows? I know they're clear as day in the video, but in my country you can't tint front windows. So was wondering how much light it is blocking and if I'll get in trouble hehe. Thanks for the video and tips!

[@SoCal210]

It looks like the factory windows that came on avant-garde w210s and other cars of that era

[@Memphis-15bs]

@@SoCal210 Did you buy it from local store? I'm thinking about importing it here and selling it as a service too. Couldn't find it online.

[@SoCal210]

@@Memphis-15bs my installer had it in stock.

[@w124mercedes7]

Do you know of a 70 to 75 deg thermostat that will fit 1987 300d

[@JohnJohnson-fy6dt]

Nice ride dude! I was wondering if the LEDs tripped a light on the dash. I heard from people on benzworld saying that LEDs will trip the light on the dash, just wondering if it happened to you. And also did you use regular bump stops or different bump stops with the lowering kit?

[@SoCal210]

The way I did the LEDs I did not trip the light on the dash. I detailed it completely in my W124 LED guide video. I’m pretty certain that I went with the cabriolet specific bump stops.

[@UtBatra]

Thanks for this video, I have a 95’ E320 sedan and have nodded the life out of it, but I did the resistor mod a while ago, but removed it, I will probably put it back, my car runs pretty hot sometimes and worries me as timing gets retarded and head gasket is original and I didn’t know the fan clutch was interchangeable, and I’ve always wanted to change the thermostat but benzworld members suggested I don’t, has everything been good for you, cause I would love to do these mods to lower the heat

[@SoCal210]

The cooling mods were probably the best thing I did to the car. Car has no chance of overheating this way under any circumstance and almost never retards timing. And no the car doesn’t run too cool either. Some people at Benzworld weren’t a big fan of my cooling mods because they’d rather have their car be original and overheat rather than improve it.

[@mike_steezy]

Watched this video close to 10x already. So helpful. Regarding the keyless entry, did you have to remove the rear seat and splice/tap into your vacuum lines that way?

[@SoCal210]

Yes. The bottom section has to come out. It’s easy. No tools required. There’s some red clips at the bottom you undo.

[@mike_steezy]

@@SoCal210 Have you seen the video Vito’s Garage did on the keyless entry system ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKmpc4hoocZ-qJY You think it’s safe to follow this guide?

[@SoCal210]

Yeah looks like the same one I use

[@vardgesmkrtchian2743]

Great video! I know you posted this 1 year ago, was wondering how the thermostat mod affected your car for this past year? I am asking because some ppl on BenzWorld do not recommend doing that

[@SoCal210]

The thermostat has made the biggest difference. It prevents the car from overheating. The thermostat and the resistor are the 2 biggest things that drastically improve the cooling capabilities on this car. The boomers at benzworld don’t understand that this car runs too hot in warmer climates so they prefer to blow a headgasket instead of improving their car.

[@vardgesmkrtchian2743]

@@SoCal210 thanks !

[@dp12480]

Have a 93 w124 sedan and have been wanting to upgrade the radio. You mentioned the continental can be plug in play with just swapping out two pins. Do you know how you swap the two pins or a forum that can explain in more detail?

[@SoCal210]

There is a forum post out there. I can’t remember where but it is one of the Mercedes specific ones. Either Benzworld or MBworld.

[@a103192]

how do i get one?

[@atatexan]

What is the AMG fender spacer you mentioned? I assume your car has rear SLS. The SportLine springs and shocks are just perfect. Readily available from German suppliers.

[@SoCal210]

The fender spacers are basically just nylon washers that sit between the fender and the body of the car that poke out the fenders a little bit more in order to clear to wider AMG wheels. It was recommended to do per AMG if installing wheels or body kits. The kit makes the front bumper and side skirt line up better as well. The original kit included all the washers and extended bolts. The kit is now NLA but there are some replica kits on eBay you can find. Sometimes you will come across new old stock too. Another option is going to your local hardware store and buying nylon washers and longer bolts. The original stuff was nothing fancy. The kits can be $100-200. My car does not have SLS. I do prefer the higher stance of the sport line springs but I found a great deal on my H&R. The lower stance does look good even though navigating through bad roads, dips, and driveways is pretty stressful. Good thing it is not my daily driver. Since there is no SLS I put matching Koni adjustable shocks in the rear as well. As far as I know in the USA only wagons and 500E’s came standard with SLS. It was optional on sedans. I have never seen a US cabriolet with SLS, only euro cars.

[@RushmoorFizzbomb]

AMG fender spacers do not line up the rear fender edge with the original side skirt. They are a mismatch. Furthermore they open up a gap inside the fender allowing road mud and water to fill up the exposed cavities. I can not recommend them for this reason, however they are needed if you fit the AMG wheels. If you have AMG side skirts the AMG fender spacers might line up better, but as only poor quality bond on copies are now available I can not comment.

[@SoCal210]

On the original side skirts you are able to add a spacer there as well which allows it to line up. I have personally seen it and it looks good. The original AMG side skirts are molded to line up with the fender spacers. Copies may or may not implement this as well.

[@michaelschneider-]

@@SoCal210 +1 Agreed. . Of the W124 chassis cars, SLS was optionally fitted to the wagon & V8 sedans yet standard fitment to the 5.0 V8 500 E / E500 sedan range .. (North America at least) . . P.S. My '94 Coupe is fitted with OE Sportline coil springs & OE Bilstein (B4+) Sportline Dampers. . A bit troublesome to locate back in 2016,, but.

[@ChristopheZ]

I have H&R springs on my 400E ( I actually follow you on instagram for a few years already!! ).....how did you solve your rear camber ?

[@SoCal210]

I didn’t lol. About -3 in the rear. I haven’t had any uneven wear so far. A good alignment will help minimize the camber wear. If you want to get it back to factory specification you will need to replace the camber arms with adjustable ones.

[@ChristopheZ]

@@SoCal210 yep..that's what I figure...mine has more negative than yours..LOL ( can't remember how much). However , i do drive a lot!!!! so i have to change rear tires every years !!! ( getting ready for a 1400 miles trip tomorrow (FL to Maine)

[@black_moongameing6835]

How much u pay for this car bro i like it im thinking to get like it

[@2002000097]

Can you post exact details of the window tint product? Thx.

[@SoCal210]

It is the Wincos ceramic tint in 70%

[@nehuge]

What spring pads do you have? 1,2,3,4 nub, etc?

[@SoCal210]

4 in the front, 2 in the rear

[@nehuge]

Thanks! Other mod for me was the rear view mirror with auto tint, compass, and garage buttons from 2phast in the forums

[@SoCal210]

That is a mod I wanted to do as well but requires running a wire through the a pillar on the cabriolet which I didn’t want to do because it is very likely the a pillar will be damaged when removed because of the brittle plastic backing. On all the other models it’s much simpler.

[@Mr.Goofygun]

Bro why didn’t he mention where he get the seats

[@lucianghe2658]

What coolant did you use zerex 06? Thank s

[@SoCal210]

Zerex g05. The yellow one

[@lucianghe2658]

In one of your videos you show the resistor on a 4 pin plug which i have on my car hod do i install it cant find that video no more

[@lucianghe2658]

Found it thank s anyway nice car keep it up

[@MaxHuth]

70% winco brand tint?

[@SoCal210]

Yes "Wincos" is the brand it is the 70% ceramic tint

[@MaxHuth]

@@SoCal210 thanks a bunch!

[@salihmahmud411]

I need the keys cylinders done in my w124 please help

[@wititudez]

Drive the car please

[@alisix5021]

Bluetooth cassettes are $20