Re: [MBZ] Rosie
Well, they get all three in Rosie. Actually., I was wondering the same thing about her fan base - *someone* must be watching because they say viewership increased as she became more obnoxious. Hard to believe she could be *more* obnoxious but miracles do happen. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie andrew strasfogel wrote: With all the flames directed toward Rosie from this list, one wonders at who might comprise her "fan base". Homosexual women who like 'em big, butch and obnoxious? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/781 - Release Date: 4/30/2007 9:14 AM
Re: [MBZ] Rosie
It must have been Bush that did it and the Big Oil Companies.. ;-p (had to beat Rosie to that) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie Well, she was proven prescient once again, the tanker trucks that caught fire in SF and Houston did NOT melt steel! Something else caused the roadways to collapse. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: With all the flames directed toward Rosie from this list, one wonders at who might comprise her "fan base". On 4/30/07, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It makes you want to poke out your mind's eye. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 6:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie could you imagine waking up to her every morning? - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: she is a sweat hog I think you just insulted Arnold Horshack. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/781 - Release Date: 4/30/2007 9:14 AM
Re: [MBZ] piano teacher 300TE sedan door panel
On 4/30/07, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What can happen is the hooks break, and the plastic rivet heads break also so then the armrest comes loose from the panel. Solution is: a) buying a new $$ armrest and refitting, requires melting plastic stub. b) Using washers and screws to bind the arm rest to the panel using the shafts of the broken rivet heads. This might not work if the other hooks are broken. A very easy and reasonably functional replacement for the broken hooks that does not prevent future removal of the panel is sticky-backed Velcro. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] Rosie
andrew strasfogel wrote: > > With all the flames directed toward Rosie from this list, one wonders at who > might comprise her "fan base". Homosexual women who like 'em big, butch and obnoxious? Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
Andrew, "Ill gotten gains" are always good, unless it's illegal If you do get it, be sure to drive back along the Columbia River It's great. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Apr 30, 2007, at 2:32 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Chuck, I was thinking that if I knew in advance that the price was "right", I could drive out to Portland and fly back with my ill gotten gains.
Re: [MBZ] piano teacher 300TE sedan door panel
Agressive pre-teens are famous for ripping the arm rest off. These can be fixed. You see the arm rest is fasten to the panel by two plastic stubs which are melted like a rivet head, thus firmly afixing the armrest to the panel. Then hooks and the bolt at the upper end into the door steel frame provide the actual support. What can happen is the hooks break, and the plastic rivet heads break also so then the armrest comes loose from the panel. Solution is: a) buying a new $$ armrest and refitting, requires melting plastic stub. b) Using washers and screws to bind the arm rest to the panel using the shafts of the broken rivet heads. This might not work if the other hooks are broken. Or what the owner of my (no longer owned) 89 300TE did, use 2 1/2 inch wood screw and fasten armrest to panel thru the steel frame, narrowly missing glass by oh 1/8 of an inch. Needless to say this *hidden* feature made removal of the door panel an interesting all day exercise for me. The foam of the armrest was quite good at hiding the head of the screw. But after thought, resisting the use of a crowbar, I happen to notice the very slight slit in the mb tex and went digging. On Apr 30, 2007, at 2:21 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 4/30/07, Rick Hawkins Java <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: the bosnian piano teacher now has a 1986 300TE sedan and she need a passenger (back seat) inner door panel panel for the RIGHT side (back seat) in a light TAN the armrest is ripping off They all do that. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac)
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
Chuck, I was thinking that if I knew in advance that the price was "right", I could drive out to Portland and fly back with my ill gotten gains. On 4/30/07, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Andrew, What the traffic will bear is always the answer to such a question. Depends entirely on the prospective buyer, their knowledge and depth of pocketbook! Put it out there and you can always say... I'm outta here... Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ anonymous ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] piano teacher 300TE sedan door panel
On 4/30/07, Rick Hawkins Java <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: the bosnian piano teacher now has a 1986 300TE sedan and she need a > passenger (back seat) inner door panel panel for the RIGHT side > (back seat) in a light TAN > > the armrest is ripping off They all do that. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
Andrew, What the traffic will bear is always the answer to such a question. Depends entirely on the prospective buyer, their knowledge and depth of pocketbook! Put it out there and you can always say... I'm outta here... Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ anonymous
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
How much is my somewhat rusty 1983 300TD with 280K miles and 3" thick service records worth? I've owned the vehicle since 89K miles and 1989. 1983 300TD 1985 300CD On 4/30/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tim 1982 300TD You didn't end up selling it! Great move! Either a W123 or W124 300TD Turbo Diesel will be my next Mercedes. W124 300TD's are going for at least 8K and for as much as 11K here in Portland, OR. I've even seen a few W123 'TD's for nearly that much. In top condition, my SD could fetch $5K if I ever was stupid enough to sell it. That car will still be around since it is quite nice, and if I actually put $3500 to have $5K invested in the car, it would be like new! It's still old enough to be vintage and easily repaired, and it's cushy enough and nice enough that Wifey likes it as much as I do. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
Tim 1982 300TD You didn't end up selling it! Great move! Either a W123 or W124 300TD Turbo Diesel will be my next Mercedes. W124 300TD's are going for at least 8K and for as much as 11K here in Portland, OR. I've even seen a few W123 'TD's for nearly that much. In top condition, my SD could fetch $5K if I ever was stupid enough to sell it. That car will still be around since it is quite nice, and if I actually put $3500 to have $5K invested in the car, it would be like new! It's still old enough to be vintage and easily repaired, and it's cushy enough and nice enough that Wifey likes it as much as I do. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267K miles, Ursula
Re: [MBZ] Rosie
Boy that is really good news. NOT! On 4/30/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, she was proven prescient once again, the tanker trucks that caught fire in SF and Houston did NOT melt steel! Something else caused the roadways to collapse. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: > With all the flames directed toward Rosie from this list, one wonders at who > might comprise her "fan base". > > On 4/30/07, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> It makes you want to poke out your mind's eye. >> >> Tom Potter >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 6:55 AM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie >> >> could you imagine waking up to her every morning? >> - Original Message - >> From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:19 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie >> >> >> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> she is a sweat hog >>> I think you just insulted Arnold Horshack. >>> >>> Mitch. >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] AVR based RPM meter for cars
This might be something some of you want to do. --R http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/04/avr_based_rpm_meter_for_c.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890
Re: [MBZ] Rosie
Well, she was proven prescient once again, the tanker trucks that caught fire in SF and Houston did NOT melt steel! Something else caused the roadways to collapse. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: With all the flames directed toward Rosie from this list, one wonders at who might comprise her "fan base". On 4/30/07, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It makes you want to poke out your mind's eye. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 6:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie could you imagine waking up to her every morning? - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: she is a sweat hog I think you just insulted Arnold Horshack. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil
I started out with a 1966 Honda S65. No electric start but didn't need the battery to run. The only down side was that if one stalled it, the lights went out. I recall climbing a steep hill on a gravel road in the dark. I didn't shift down soon enough and it stalled. I was sitting in the middle of the hill in the dark, hoping no one would come over the crest of the hill and run me down before I got it started again and out of there. I also remember coming up a long hill with my mother on the back. I down shifted two gears instead of one and the front wheel went up and poor old mom fell off the back and scraped both of her knees. I would have been about 17 and she would have been about 37 then. She wasn't really disturbed by that and just climbed back on and off we went. She is 75 now and I think would still climb on the back if I still had a bike. My last one was a Goldwing and it was nice but I decided maybe I was risking a bit too much by riding it. My 76 300D has taken the place of the bike. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 7:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Hey LT Don: motorcycle oil LT Don wrote: > > My CB-500 has a very convenient pedal that swings out and is then pressed > quickly in a downward manner by the right foot. This normally results in > soothing sound coming from the exhaust system, accompanied by a slight > vibration in the handlebars as the throttle is twisted. My CB200 has one of those, works a treat if the battery can produce enough power to fire the plugs. Otherwise, it's run and push until the battery charges a bit. My CB650 is more modern, no kickstart pedal. I have bump started it, but not with a totally flat battery. At the Honda shop in the 1980's, my 18 year old apprentice owned a CB900F. He bump started it fairly often, I think he did it for fun. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] piano teacher 300TE sedan door panel
From: Rick Hawkins Java <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: April 30, 2007 1:43:20 PM EDT To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: bosnian piano teacher 300TE sedan door panel folks, the bosnian piano teacher now has a 1986 300TE sedan and she need a passenger (back seat) inner door panel panel for the RIGHT side (back seat) in a light TAN the armrest is ripping off if you have a decent one available please contact me off list by email or call me 706 540-3285 1 pm to midnite eastern time thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com payment by all major credit cards or by paypal Java Photo Java Bajaj Cycles 107 Paradise Boulevard Athens, Georgia 30607 706 354-0988 3-6 pm or later (eastern time) 706 354-8877 fax SKYPE: macjava iCHAT/AIM: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] off line for this coming week.
Good plan except for the reference to "small". Get a "big" compressor and a "big" MIG welder. You will never have too much air and a 240V MIG will ultimately prove more useful than a 120V unit and the initial cost difference will not be as much as you will spend if you buy the small ones and then upgrade later. ( I will leave it to you to figure out how I know these things.) Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of E M Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] off line for this coming week. Hi Everyone, Just to let you know, I'll be off line all this coming week. Having the house rewired and I think it will take the best part of this week. So if I don't get right back to you, you know why. That, or I've burned the house down. hee hee. Car tinkering will be evenings only this week. 11:30 now and just came in from messing with the timing belt on the Sunbird. I'll play with the mixture on the 300E later in the week too. It's an old house as I said, with only a single garage, but I plan to upgrade the wiring and lights, and then redrywall it all. It's small, but a good "hobby" garage. I was even thinking to maybe get a small air compressor to run a few tools, and look around for a small MIG welder. I can't use one, but I keep thinking of all the little jobs, or even tools I could fab up if I have one. Take care everyone and play safe. See you next week. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] It's now gone/replacement discussion
I let them keep it. If I could have had the time and patience, I would have removed the skid plate. As it was, I removed the Alpine and put the old Becker in the back seat, as the car stereo place told me it is a PITA to install the Becker back into the slot, as the wiring is weird. Someone else can deal with it. EM... I've heard nothing but good stories about the C-class sport models, especially the 4-cyl Kompressor models. If I could afford it, I'd look at the new 2008 C300 sport. We were even planning on picking one up in Germany to save some money and have fun with it on a trip to visit relatives. The earlier W203 cars had occasional issues with the 3.2L V-6 and its wiring harness. A place I've been buying our used cars from, has mentioned the new C-class models from 2002-on, are solid cars with very few issues. My mechanic has also said this. He loves these cars and believes them to be the best Benzes made since the W124 series. I would get another W124 car for my own, but the only one that interests me is the 500E and the gas mileage numbers are too low for me to deal with. I'd get another 300E, but we already have one. As it is, the Porsches I've been looking at (from afficianados' recommendations), all have great reputations... 1987-1989 911 coupe, 2004 Boxster, 1988-1989 944 turbo. I've been leaning towards the 944 turbo from 1988 or 1989 as my mechanic (who's seen it all in his shop over the years) says these are highly under-rated cars with great quality and reliability. Yes, you have to religiously change out the timing belt every 30k miles ($500-600). However, they have the improved pieces which make doing a clutch simpler and cheaper, have few issues with ball joints and (if it was well taken care of, which it will have been, with records... I'm picky) will be a great car for me to enjoy. The Boxsters had some issues with the engine until 2001, when they were finally fixed. The 2004 models have zero TSBs and great owner satisfaction ratings as well as mechanic ratings (at least, with mine). The 87-89 3.2 911 models had great engines with the G50 tranny and a hydraulic clutch. I love the style of the 911, and had even looked at the 993 (1995-1997), the last of the air-cooled 911s. Gorgeous styling, great interiors, lots of power, good mileage. However, they had a electrical problem which was probably fixed in most cars, but after looking at the prices, they are too expensive for me. The newer water-cooled versions are just as gorgeous, but they had the same issues with the engines as did the early Boxsters, as they share the same technology (design) of the engine and I sure cannot afford those woes or a post-2001 911. So, I'll probably go with the 88/89 944 turbo. Another version to investigate is the 968 of the early 90's... 3-liter 4's, but since they are basically the same engine as the 944, I am concerned about the stress on the block by pushing it to 3 liters. BTW, economy figures on the 944 turbos are quite acceptable, with many people reporting in the upper-20's on the open road and mid-20's in town. Spirited driving will reduce these, of course. Regards, Nick Gough Ohio -- Message: 19 Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:50:40 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] It's now gone To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed so did you let them keep the SDL or do you still have it? Nick Gough wrote: > Folks, > > It's been awhile since I last commented on this list. > > My daughter recently bent the 86 300SDL to the point where the insurance co. > totaled it. No one was hurt, but she had a run-in with a mid-90's Honda > Civic. She did her level best to avoid the Honda in the 50 feet she traveled > from her rolling stop (we're going to court tomorrow) and hit the LF fender > of the Civic, most likely totaling that car as well. The other driver also > coasted thru their stop sign. > > In any case, the cost of the car with 183k miles on it and about to undergo a > bit of a restoration, was slightly over $4k. The cost of repairing it was > about $3700. So, I took the money rather than having a car with a salvage > title and still a lot of work to do on the car. > > So, I found a replacement which will eventually become my daughter's car > sometime in the next year... a 1977 230 sedan with an automatic. It is the > first year for the W123, is the cream-yellow color with a brown M-B Tex > interior. No power windows, no sunroof, a Becker Europa non-stereo radio > (needs to be replaced), good manual A/C and only a rear window defroster as a > creature comfort (other than the A/C). It has newer Michelins, new brakes and > rotors, a recent valve job and very few problems with the body (just a little > surface rot to contend with). It has 140k on its clock, which is very low for > a 30-year-old car. So, now
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
DONK magazine has appeared on the stands in 7-11 up here in Toronto. I've yet to see any in the streets, though up here it makes sense - ground clearance for the snow. On that note, I took my summer tires in to get swapped at the local tire change place and the manager sold me a set of used original Benz rims that were in better condition than my own. Now I've finally got a summer and winter set of rims! Sweet. Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Message: 3 Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:41:22 -0500 From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed OK, you got your Donks, Boxes, and Bubbles. A Donk is an older Impala (the impala emblem has been rechristened a donkey, hence "donk"), a Box is the squarish version, mid 80s?, and the bubble is the more rounded full-size version. Scrapin da sky is da word yo. When you donk your ride, you put a 4 or 6 or 8" lift on it, some 22s or 24s or even 26s (twennytwos or twennyfos or twennysixes) and a serious garish paint job wif some bling unomisane. They actually look kinda cool. It appears to have started as a southern phenomenon, white boys using their jacked up truck knowledge and bros doin some stylin, now is showing up among the low-rider community as another style. I've seen a few the last coupla months here in Htown, driven by some bros and vatos. The paint job and wheels are the key factors. Here is a link yo fo da full ecksplanation ufeelme: http://www.cardomain.com/features/donks I'm thinkin to donk my 76 Eldo droptop. --R
Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: [MB] For Sale '95 E300D - for project or parts]
On Sun, 22 Apr 2007, Mitch Haley wrote: > Did we ever find out if a 606NA head would work with a 603 turbo block? > Could be the makings of a supercar, and it's the final version of the > venerable 124 chassis. I, however, wouldn't haul it home from NC if you > gave it to me for free. Just too far to haul at today's fuel prices and > my busyness factor. > Mitch. You would have fun with the IP tubing to say the very least, since the 24V heads have centered injectors. I would expect that you might have issues with the pistons being ground to clear valves... Why not just put a 606.91 or even better, a 606.96x in the 124? the finns do it in 201/202's... -j.
Re: [MBZ] Rosie
It makes you want to poke out your mind's eye. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 6:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie could you imagine waking up to her every morning? - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rosie > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> she is a sweat hog > > I think you just insulted Arnold Horshack. > > Mitch. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
Yo, bro... Ya' done some time in da' hood!!! Chuck On Apr 29, 2007, at 10:41 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: OK, you got your Donks, Boxes, and Bubbles. A Donk is an older Impala (the impala emblem has been rechristened a donkey, hence "donk"), a Box is the squarish version, mid 80s?, and the bubble is the more rounded full-size version. Scrapin da sky is da word yo. When you donk your ride, you put a 4 or 6 or 8" lift on it, some 22s or 24s or even 26s (twennytwos or twennyfos or twennysixes) and a serious garish paint job wif some bling unomisane. They actually look kinda cool. It appears to have started as a southern phenomenon, white boys using their jacked up truck knowledge and bros doin some stylin, now is showing up among the low-rider community as another style. I've seen a few the last coupla months here in Htown, driven by some bros and vatos. The paint job and wheels are the key factors. Here is a link yo fo da full ecksplanation ufeelme: http://www.cardomain.com/features/donks I'm thinkin to donk my 76 Eldo droptop. --R Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:10:06 -0500 Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Was the Impala donked? Donked? What in the world does that mean? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] DONKED -- An Edumacashun
Thanks, teach. I have seen some and am amazed that they're legal. Much as I hate to say anything positive about the criminals and wannabe criminals that do this sort of thing, I agree that it's visually interesting. Reminds me of a Stomper toy - remember those? Disclaimer: Yes, I realize that as a punk kid who jacked up the rear end of his car with leaf spring shackles, and cruised around acting tough, I might have been considered a criminal wannabe by some too. But the whole pimp/gangsta vibe has much more to do with actual violence against innocent people. I wonder if these guys are confused as to why they can't take off quite as quickly as before they so dramatically lowered, numerically, their final drive ratio. Brian On 4/29/07, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OK, you got your Donks, Boxes, and Bubbles. A Donk is an older Impala (the impala emblem has been rechristened a donkey, hence "donk"), a Box is the squarish version, mid 80s?, and the bubble is the more rounded full-size version. Scrapin da sky is da word yo. When you donk your ride, you put a 4 or 6 or 8" lift on it, some 22s or 24s or even 26s (twennytwos or twennyfos or twennysixes) and a serious garish paint job wif some bling unomisane. They actually look kinda cool. It appears to have started as a southern phenomenon, white boys using their jacked up truck knowledge and bros doin some stylin, now is showing up among the low-rider community as another style. I've seen a few the last coupla months here in Htown, driven by some bros and vatos. The paint job and wheels are the key factors. Here is a link yo fo da full ecksplanation ufeelme: http://www.cardomain.com/features/donks I'm thinkin to donk my 76 Eldo droptop. --R Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:10:06 -0500 Rich Thomas > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Was the Impala donked? >> > > Donked? What in the world does that mean? > > > Craig > > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] off line for this coming week.
Hi Everyone, Just to let you know, I'll be off line all this coming week. Having the house rewired and I think it will take the best part of this week. So if I don't get right back to you, you know why. That, or I've burned the house down. hee hee. Car tinkering will be evenings only this week. 11:30 now and just came in from messing with the timing belt on the Sunbird. I'll play with the mixture on the 300E later in the week too. It's an old house as I said, with only a single garage, but I plan to upgrade the wiring and lights, and then redrywall it all. It's small, but a good "hobby" garage. I was even thinking to maybe get a small air compressor to run a few tools, and look around for a small MIG welder. I can't use one, but I keep thinking of all the little jobs, or even tools I could fab up if I have one. Take care everyone and play safe. See you next week. Ed 300E
Re: [MBZ] Detailing a Veyron
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:04:24 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had been wondering if it were just a slow day or if the list was down. Your post says the list is OK. I wonder where everyone is ... Craig
[MBZ] Detailing a Veyron
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