Think about this. In Germany there are no Junkyards. Older cars that do not pass the inspection (TUeV), which includes body, suspension, oil leaks and emissions, and can not repaired at reasonable cost are being scrapped, I mean shredded, and the owner pays a fee.
On 1/2/06, V Layton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Europe tends to have higher regs and more taxes for older cars, which > makes > me glad to be a car enthusiast guy here. Cool video, Finns having fun > definately. I think it's neat there is an apparent USA car enthusiasm > group, odd to realize Chevys and such are "exoctic" to them, but very > cool. > > Did I really see that W201 diesel beat that Vette? THAT'S somethin'! > > A W123 in motion is always a sweet sight to me, but seeing one kick out on > dry pavement with that kind of power is admittedly extra delicious! > > Thanks again for pointing that out to me. > > Vince > > > >From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Official CLub 123D Info > >Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 02:59:28 -0500 > > > >V Layton wrote: > > > > > > No, but will TRY to download it and see it (computer allowing) when I > >get > > > back from the store tonight. I thought the Finns wern't allowed to > mod > > > thier cars due to regulations. > > > >I always thought they could not install an engine with a higher > >(from the factory) power rating. (but that can't be right, I've seen > >200d with OM606 under the hood, that's about double the facrory power) > >Maybe nobody pays attention to diesel swaps yet? > >I'm thinking that once an engine is allowed in a car, what the government > >doesn't know can't hurt the hot-rodder. Just turn the externally > adjustable > >full load screw down to stock when you take it in for inspection. > >BTW, I should have warned you the video is 40mb. Plan on 2-4 hour > download > >if you are on dial-up. > > > >_______________________________________ > >http://www.striplin.net > >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > _________________________________________________________________ > Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee(r) > Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
