ZoomTubes™ - NLA from MB (Part # 119-090-14-82)

[gerryvz]

Plastic and ductape toobs it is for everyone from here on out !!!

 

[kegmankipp]

Plastic and ductape toobs it is for everyone from here on out !!!

Kick it up a notch and use the faux carbon fiber duct tape

 

[gerryvz]

Again, I have two pairs of OE tubes for sale:

1) 80% ("B") condition, my original 1994 MY tubes - $2,500/pair
2) New OE tubes, recently purchased - $5,000/pair

I would also consider selling my current 95% ("A" condition) tubes on my car, installed about 6 years ago - $3,850/pair

 

[nocfn]

I will trade my tubes for food

 

[northNH]

I have but one excellent used OEM intake tube for sale, also for $3850, + shipping…

Includes a pair of NOS NIB E500 Euro Hella headlights.

No shit.

 

[JC220]

I am willing to trade a pair of 036 Headlamps, a NOS Genune 500E badge and a pair of primo recent new intake tubes.

I will accept a 500E for this trade. Preferably 1992 (Porsche built) model year.

 

[a777fan]

Again, I have two pairs of OE tubes for sale:

1) 80% ("B") condition, my original 1994 MY tubes - $2,500/pair
2) New OE tubes, recently purchased - $5,000/pair

I would also consider selling my current 95% ("A" condition) tubes on my car, installed about 6 years ago - $3,850/pair

Is 'AA' grade NIB?

 

[gerryvz]

Is 'AA' grade NIB?

For $5,000, I will ship the pair of toobs in a wooden box with velvet lining to whomever pays me for them.

 

[Markus-MD]

Hey i have found a new set of this zoom parts found in my stock and a orignial lightcover set for the front lights.
now i am a millionär ?? cool not more work only 4 parts an finish ,crazy krank world. But the euro is under the dollar shit i must work too with the end of my life.Its unbelivebel stupid . its to much money in the circel.

 

[gerryvz]

Hey i have found a new set of this zoom parts found in my stock and a orignial lightcover set for the front lights.
now i am a millionär ?? cool not more work only 4 parts an finish ,crazy krank world. But the euro is under the dollar shit i must work too with the end of my life.Its unbelivebel stupid . its to much money in the circel.

Indeed, now that the dollar is stronger than the Yurro for the first time in 20 years, the Americans are coming !!!!

 

[Markus-MD]

Yeah man but in good old f....... Europe is nothing to collect.somtimes maybe. Here the most buy now pay later.Only fear with old cars no Garantie uuuhh more than 100,000km is going worth i have no money in my pocket and so on .. and the wife i drove not with you in this old car bla bla .in fackt go too Renault Hyndai or whatever and lease an Dacia Duster for 185Euro per mounth and all is fine .Happy wife happy Live .
Hope you can understood what i mean.
And then go MB and try order some parts not only w124 w210 the same .most nothing.
I hope that we here in this Forum make an comunity too HOLD this own Cars a long Time back in live and not sell for fast money.
Ntriped and many other thanks for this and you gerry too for hold this Board back in life
uff now i have ready for this night.

 

[gsxr]

Multiple aftermarket vendors have these back in stock. Get 'em while they're hot!

Interestingly, one of the tubes I received was dated 2017, the other was dated 2021!! Hmmm...

 

[gsxr]

All vendors are sold out again. No idea if this is another short-term OOS, or actual NLA.

Hope y'all loaded up when I posted 10 days ago.

 

[TimL]

All vendors are sold out again. No idea if this is another short-term OOS, or actual NLA.

Hope y'all loaded up when I posted 10 days ago.

Thank you again for the hint Dave. Was able to purchase a set and they got delivered last week. Third try, after two other vendors conked out on me.

 

[ArauzMotoring]

Hope you guys won’t be upset when I have a friend cut some titanium tubing to swap out my crusty tubes.

 

[gsxr]

Looks like another half-dozen have appeared back in stock... few more pairs available if anyone needs 'em!

 

[dreaming.haze]

Thanks for the reminder/update, just put in an order at FCP for a pair.

 

[skikrazey]

Dave, I did receive three sets of tubes!

 

[luckymike]

Thanks for the reminder/update, just put in an order at FCP for a pair.

I see the fcp version is made by "OEM". Would you let us know the quality when you get them?

 

[gsxr]

I see the fcp version is made by "OEM". Would you let us know the quality when you get them?

So far, all of the OEM tubes have been Genuine Mercedes complete with MB Star logo and part number. I have not heard of any aftermarket versions appearing yet. AHAZ or RME have lower prices but charge for shipping, so you'll need to shop around a bit to get the best deal.

 

[luckymike]

OK, looks like FCPEURO is sending out MB zoom tubes. The logo doesn’t quite look right to me, but it does match what’s on the car. So, it’s either authentic, or somebody put fake ones on my car last time.

They look like a quality product and snap nicely into place. But they are forced to bend. See pic.

 

[gsxr]

Those are the real deal, Mike! March 2021 production as well. Really makes me wonder if the OEM is still producing & selling them via aftermarket channels, and MB is choosing to NLA them so they don't have to carry them in inventory.

Your one tube does appear to be angled more than normal. How old are your engine mounts, and have you measured them recently? Also make sure the back of the headlight bucket is fully seated / downward.

 

[luckymike]

So glad! They are slightly longer than my previous. That might account for the bend. I’ll also check the headlight bucket.

No idea on the mounts but the oil pan doesn’t seem overly close to the skid plate. Having lost my rack access, it may be a while before I do any measuring.

 

[gsxr]

No idea on the mounts but the oil pan doesn’t seem overly close to the skid plate. Having lost my rack access, it may be a while before I do any measuring.

If the mounts aren't recent, they are definitely suspect... next time you have it in the air, measure and see what's up. The difference between new and dead is only ~8mm or so, it's tough eyeball it.

 

[luckymike]

If the mounts aren't recent, they are definitely suspect... next time you have it in the air, measure and see what's up. The difference between new and dead is only ~8mm or so, it's tough eyeball it.

I was thinking about this. If 8mm is the difference between new and dead, could that 8mm really make a difference on the fit of the Zoom?

 

[gsxr]

I was thinking about this. If 8mm is the difference between new and dead, could that 8mm really make a difference on the fit of the Zoom?

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe due to the location of the mounts & angle of the engine, it's a larger difference at the toobz? Not really sure.

 

[Jlaa]

@luckymike,

I just measured my own tube so that you may compare with a circa 2016 Zoom Tube if that helps!!!

 

[luckymike]

@Jlaa It’s a little hard to tell from your picture exactly how long the zoom tube (not including elbow) is. With the tape on top of mine, it measures about 8 3/4” end to end. What is yours?

 

[Jlaa]

@Jlaa It’s a little hard to tell from your picture exactly how long the zoom tube (not including elbow) is. With the tape on top of mine, it measures about 8 3/4” end to end. What is yours?

Here are my tubes. One is just a little bit more than 8.5" and one is a hair less than 8.5"

 

[steve h]

Just bought these from Partscontainer....$99 for 2

 

[jnes]

Just bought a spare set from eBay. I think it was quite pricey but all will be what comes to these cars+shipping to Europe+imports etc.

Unfortunately my order were cancelled so is there still some place where to get those tubes? Preferred in Europe

 

[500AMM]

Bought the last 6 OEM tubes from a dealership in FL for $59.58 each on ebay.

Dave, I did receive three sets of tubes!

Wow, so you now have 8 inlet tubes for your car, do you circulate them on a weekly basis?

.

 

[500AMM]

We've been into the zoom tubes territoy before - they're def high grade chick magnets!
E500E Foam Intake Tubes Are Not NLA! | M119 Engine

 

[TerryA]

Are we talking about ZOOM Tubes or BAZOOMS here?

 

[Kridre]

I ordered zoom tubes from FCP euro, they will be shipping them today. I sadly inform you that I ordered the last 3 of them, so another place wiped off clean. Ofcourse they have no ETA from supplier.

 

[MarcusLowe]

Does anyone know the alternative to these? As it looks like there will not be a re-stock

 

[gerryvz]

I believe that one of the M117 plastic tubes is a direct fit (from the passenger side, if I remember correctly). Also I believe that 129 and other chassis' tubes can be used.

All of this info should be in other threads here on the forum with a judicious search.

 

[gsxr]

Read the "Note" at the bottom of the FIRST POST in this thread, for details on the alternative toob.

 

[gerryvz]

 

[skikrazey]

Don't forget post #3, for the extreme DIY version!

 

[500AMM]

An alternative is also silicone hoses used for turbos, intercoolers etc... They are reinforced higth temp hoses in a wide range of diameters & lengths & shapes in the most common colors - black, blue, red. It should be a good chance to find an equal diameter as the foam tubes (...60-70mm??) and replace just the foam section and reuse the stock plastic end collars. May need minor mods, but plastic is easy to work with and heat resistant silicone glue is available if needed.

Here is a quick search: 76 mm black silicone hose - Google Search

Here is one among many suppliers in the automotive business: Automotive Silicone Hoses | Universal Silicon Pipes | Tubes For Cars