[MBZ] 1/2-ton truck
If they don't know much about cars, buying something very used to move halfway across the country is risky. If a bad trans strands them, their costs go up considerably. I'd only buy a truck if they need a truck later. I have a wonderfully ingenious and very cheap utility trailer, made by snowbear and purchased from Home Depot for $600. It is a 5x8 box trailer that converts to a 12.5x8 flatbed, as the headgate and tailgate can be dropped to horizontal. It's low to the ground and weighs 500# empty. Will haul far more volume than a half-ton pickup, and just about anything l can tow it (including my 70 hp Vanagon). It paid for itself in one trip to Iowa from Maine, (has made two round trips so far, both loaded to the gills) and has hauled literally tons and tons and tons of stuff with no maintenance whatsoever. Is endlessly useful, and prevents having to buy a truck. That would be my suggestion for a moving vehicle, if they have a car larger than the mini. Pack both cars, load the trailer, drive the mini, tow the trailer with the other car. They must be careful to load the trailer so the tongue load is right around 10# of the payload. Trailer tows wonderfully. If they need more capacity, towing the trailer with a van or truck should provide such. You don't need much HP to tow. I towed the above trailer from Maine to Iowa with a pickup, with a half-ton in the truck and nearly a ton on the trailer. Pickup was a 1986 S-10 4 cyl, 5 speed. Came all the way home at 65, in 5th, getting 18 mpg. That's only 2.5 liters and 92 hp. Had to downshift to 4th once, to pull the three-mile upgrade ascending the Berkshires on the mass pike. The berkshires are not the rockies, but I was still in 4th, and still going 65 If they tow with an automatic, they need a trans cooler. Sticks are fine as is. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
Sheesh, it was only a few years ago I was getting 400Mhz G4s from work and putting them on eBay for $400... Well 4 years ago I guess, but still. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:18:29 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] HDs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30904211518p1023ab97y8b6eda484c907...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: Dan, The university junk sale is selling these for $125 or less now, so I shoulda sold it several years ago. Also, with the move to Intel processors, the price has literally dropped out from under the PPC macs. G5's: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-power-mac-g5-prices.html --- 1.8Ghz Single - $450 1.8Ghz Dual - $599 G4's: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-power-mac-g4-prices.html --- 933Mhz QuickSilver (Leopard Capable) - $200 400Mhz Sawtooth (Tiger Capable) - $50 EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/5a5a026a/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
Too many miles... http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/1134009365.html - cheaper, fewer miles But really the way to go if they're going to spend that kind of money is to buy a UHaul truck... http://www.uhaul.com/trucksales/ If it were me I'd rent one. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:03:41 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck? To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 437bc980904212103y2aec589en4f586c1380c1b...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The kids on the East coast are going to move to OK next month, and are thinking that buying a used truck is better than hiring a moving co. or renting from u-haul. Problem is that neither of them have a clue about automobiles. They've found a 2001 GMS Sierra plain truck, 4.8 V8, auto, with 190,000 miles for only $3,800 (!). Anyone know anything about these vehicles? Would it be a candidate for towing a Mini? -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos KD5NRO The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy Baron Manfred von Richthofen -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/80db1aae/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1/2-ton truck
Maybe Wonko could loan them his $200 trocka for the ride. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! And the price keeps dropping - LarryT - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] HDs Sheesh, it was only a few years ago I was getting 400Mhz G4s from work and putting them on eBay for $400... Well 4 years ago I guess, but still. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:18:29 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] HDs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30904211518p1023ab97y8b6eda484c907...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: Dan, The university junk sale is selling these for $125 or less now, so I shoulda sold it several years ago. Also, with the move to Intel processors, the price has literally dropped out from under the PPC macs. G5's: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-power-mac-g5-prices.html --- 1.8Ghz Single - $450 1.8Ghz Dual - $599 G4's: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-power-mac-g4-prices.html --- 933Mhz QuickSilver (Leopard Capable) - $200 400Mhz Sawtooth (Tiger Capable) - $50 EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/5a5a026a/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com LarryT Porsche Posters!! And Oil Analysis at youroil.net. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I did discover that formatting it to get it recognizable by winders involved some obscure process, but once I did that it worked fine. I also discovered that my main drive, 250GB, was initially formatted with only one partition at 125GB, so turning the other 125GB into a second logical drive saved the need for the 1TB drive, but now I have things double-backed up. --R LarryT wrote: CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! And the price keeps dropping - LarryT - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] HDs Sheesh, it was only a few years ago I was getting 400Mhz G4s from work and putting them on eBay for $400... Well 4 years ago I guess, but still. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:18:29 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] HDs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30904211518p1023ab97y8b6eda484c907...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote: Dan, The university junk sale is selling these for $125 or less now, so I shoulda sold it several years ago. Also, with the move to Intel processors, the price has literally dropped out from under the PPC macs. G5's: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-power-mac-g5-prices.html --- 1.8Ghz Single - $450 1.8Ghz Dual - $599 G4's: http://lowendmac.com/deals/best-power-mac-g4-prices.html --- 933Mhz QuickSilver (Leopard Capable) - $200 400Mhz Sawtooth (Tiger Capable) - $50 EdB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! I recall that I once was tempted by an 80MB drive that was about $1000 at the time. I didn't buy it, and I've never regretted it! Work is throwing away an Exabyte tape carousel backup system. Who knows how many TB it holds at once, but it's tapes... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
Rich Thomas wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I was just looking at Amazon, the $85 Seagate looked like a good deal, but why only 3 stars on customer ratings? It seems that they had a firmware problem in the drives and many of them bricked themselves. I also noticed a review on Amazon that suggested a lot of the cheap drives were OEM not retail, and the bozos were shipping them unpadded via Fedex and UPS. What's a good price on a retail box 1TB drive these days? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
A lot of PCs now come with two partitions, one for actual use and one that serves as a recovery partition, storing images of the original OS, drivers, and other software that shipped with the PC. On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:23 -0400, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I did discover that formatting it to get it recognizable by winders involved some obscure process, but once I did that it worked fine. I also discovered that my main drive, 250GB, was initially formatted with only one partition at 125GB, so turning the other 125GB into a second logical drive saved the need for the 1TB drive, but now I have things double-backed up. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
I've always bought OEM drives, no problem. Mine have always arrived well protected, but I have only bought one drive in the last 4 years or so. Guess it depends on the merchant. At 08:43 AM 4/22/2009, you wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I was just looking at Amazon, the $85 Seagate looked like a good deal, but why only 3 stars on customer ratings? It seems that they had a firmware problem in the drives and many of them bricked themselves. I also noticed a review on Amazon that suggested a lot of the cheap drives were OEM not retail, and the bozos were shipping them unpadded via Fedex and UPS. What's a good price on a retail box 1TB drive these days? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
This was one I put in myself, not sure why it formatted that way, but I fixed it more or less. I hate dealing with that kind of thing, it should be easy (in winders). --R Allan Streib wrote: A lot of PCs now come with two partitions, one for actual use and one that serves as a recovery partition, storing images of the original OS, drivers, and other software that shipped with the PC. On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:23 -0400, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I did discover that formatting it to get it recognizable by winders involved some obscure process, but once I did that it worked fine. I also discovered that my main drive, 250GB, was initially formatted with only one partition at 125GB, so turning the other 125GB into a second logical drive saved the need for the 1TB drive, but now I have things double-backed up. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/e18ae9a3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
Mine was OEM and showed up in a box with some bubble wrap, it was in one of those nasty indestructible plastic packages. You need to get cables with them too, they don't come with one. The SATA cable was like $6 or so, and I think I got a power adapter too. I probably had some in a box somewhere, but they were cheap enough. newegg is good, if it didn't work they take care of it right quick. I bought a projector from them 2 or 3 yr ago, it was DOA, they sent me a shipping label and shipped me another one immediately while I was shipping the dead one back. I thought that was quite trustworthy for a $700 item. --R Loren Faeth wrote: I've always bought OEM drives, no problem. Mine have always arrived well protected, but I have only bought one drive in the last 4 years or so. Guess it depends on the merchant. At 08:43 AM 4/22/2009, you wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I bought one from newegg.com a coupla weeks ago for $90, free shipping no tax, and it took 3 min sitting at the computer, no gas, no hassle. I was just looking at Amazon, the $85 Seagate looked like a good deal, but why only 3 stars on customer ratings? It seems that they had a firmware problem in the drives and many of them bricked themselves. I also noticed a review on Amazon that suggested a lot of the cheap drives were OEM not retail, and the bozos were shipping them unpadded via Fedex and UPS. What's a good price on a retail box 1TB drive these days? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] shoegoo
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] shoegoo
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! I remember when I bought my first tube... Also for shoes. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)
I've run for about a week after replacing the stem seals on #7, and it's running rough again. I pulled #7, and it is still wet and a bit oily, but not all chunky with crud like before. Don't know what to think. The bad running is variable, so I suppose it can be largely laid to leaking intake air, though I haven't proven this yet. I'm short of time to work on this stuff. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
I'd buy the 26' uhaul IH truck for $3900. You might have room to haul the mini and the stuff. In OK, they can most likely sell the truck for $4000 At 07:52 AM 4/22/2009, you wrote: Too many miles... http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/1134009365.html - cheaper, fewer miles But really the way to go if they're going to spend that kind of money is to buy a UHaul truck... http://www.uhaul.com/trucksales/ If it were me I'd rent one. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:03:41 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck? To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 437bc980904212103y2aec589en4f586c1380c1b...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The kids on the East coast are going to move to OK next month, and are thinking that buying a used truck is better than hiring a moving co. or renting from u-haul. Problem is that neither of them have a clue about automobiles. They've found a 2001 GMS Sierra plain truck, 4.8 V8, auto, with 190,000 miles for only $3,800 (!). Anyone know anything about these vehicles? Would it be a candidate for towing a Mini? -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos KD5NRO The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy Baron Manfred von Richthofen -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/80db1aae/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)
Jim Cathey wrote: I've run for about a week after replacing the stem seals on #7, and it's running rough again. Dribbling injector? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
Wow I don't know if I'd buy a used U-Haul truck. Talk about something that's seen a hard life -- lots of drivers who are not very experienced at driving a vehicle that size. But, I guess they are made to a tougher standard than a consumer/light duty truck. Allan On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:06 -0500, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote: I'd buy the 26' uhaul IH truck for $3900. You might have room to haul the mini and the stuff. In OK, they can most likely sell the truck for $4000 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Service repair manual link
doeas anyone on the list have a link for the service and repair manual for a 1995 E 300 D. I am starting to change filter and such, and need to review where items are located. Next item on my list is to change the thermostat to fix a low operating temperature. The gauge seems to be working as the temp does increase to near 80 deg C on long hill climbs, but cools back down on the down hill run. I think the thermostat is located under the exit pipe coming off the left front of the block and then going to the bottom of the radiator. Regards, Bob Massmann Oregonia, Ohio 95 E300D 268K miles -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/9f8a5e55/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
And here I thought CompUSA had gone out of business. Oh wait, they had, this is the All New Compusa.com... Their stores were horrible. Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:08:09 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] HDs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 7d48523978d347adb46844fc06fe9...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! And the price keeps dropping - LarryT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/1fcd78e5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HDs
LarryT wrote: CompUSA has 1TB int Hard drives for ~$80! And the price keeps dropping - Just ordered a 1TB Hitachi from zipzoomfly.com for $84 before $10 rebate. Same drive was $88 at CompUSA.com Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
I am finally getting close (I think) to being able to install XP in my new laptop which came with Vista Ultimate. After writing 6 or 7 emails and kept getting different solutions and suggestions. Toward the end of the email discussions I was told I should try a dual boot system. I am very willing to use a dual boot system but it's a catch 22 affair - supposed to install the older vers software (XP) 1st. Unfortunately cannot do this because the drivers are not installed on the XP CDs. Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! Anyway - got a supervisor guy involved and it appears he's going to locate the needed driver for me. That's where I am at the moment - but he sounds like he knows how to get a XP driver loaded. (fingers crossed) Will let ya'll know if it works -- Be persistant in complaining to Microsoft! LarryT - Original Message - From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:13 AM Subject: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer If you do figure out how to get back to XP let me know. My daughter has a new HP laptop that she wants to go back to XP on. Problem is HP he doesn't provide any drivers for the computer that will work with XP. Since she uses the computer for relaxation (games). Linux won't work because the games she wants to run won't run on Linux. or is there some way to install XP in Linux and have the Linux drivers run the computer? How much would that slow things down because she has the games turned down to medium to low detail just to run them now. Any slow down and you might as well forget about playing. Manfred Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:47:36 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer Hi Tim - Thx but no thx - it sounds too complicated for no improvement in performance. You didn't mention if it would improve security but I doubt it,. You're right about the configuration - presently the Ext HD is shown as a drive in the desktop. And when on the desktop I see it like that - it shows the 2 HDs in the puter and the 3rd as C, D, E F and H as the ext. I use software called Network Magic which makes things nuch easier to set up. I had tried unsuccessfuly to set up the LAN so I could print (printer hooked to desktop) with the laptop - followed the instructions but still it said No! But NM configured it perfectly. Until my new laptop added Vista to the mess. But that too can be fixed. once I get rid of Vista and install XP again. Thx agn Take care -- LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com LarryT Porsche Posters!! And Oil Analysis at youroil.net. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
LarryT wrote: Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: mailman.345.1240413404.11481.mercedes_okiebenz@okiebenz.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed I'd buy the 26' uhaul IH truck for $3900. You might have room to haul the mini and the stuff. In OK, they can most likely sell the truck for $4000 Personally, I'd rent one. But if they want to buy a truck my company has a 2000 GMC w/26' box that they're getting ready to sell for that kind of money. Could either put the Mini inside (lol) or tow it w/the ball already there. Tony Wirtel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer
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[MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled to go take a look. What could be wrong with a W126 trans that doesn't shift into 4th, knowing that the seller has already eliminated the clutch and throwout bearing as possibilities? ;) I know, of course, that I need to look for the dreaded single-row timing chain on the 3.8 liter... is the difference between single- and double-row chains obvious once I get a valve cover off? Anything else to look for? I've never driven a gas 126 or a coupe, but have test-driven 300SDs and SDLs at various times so I have a rough idea what the car ought to feel like if the suspension is in decent shape. (And I should expect it to have about the same amount of grunt as an SDL, right?) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?
Could be something as simple as a sticking downshift switch under the gas pedal. Happened to me once. On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled to go take a look. What could be wrong with a W126 trans that doesn't shift into 4th, knowing that the seller has already eliminated the clutch and throwout bearing as possibilities? ;) I know, of course, that I need to look for the dreaded single-row timing chain on the 3.8 liter... is the difference between single- and double-row chains obvious once I get a valve cover off? Anything else to look for? I've never driven a gas 126 or a coupe, but have test-driven 300SDs and SDLs at various times so I have a rough idea what the car ought to feel like if the suspension is in decent shape. (And I should expect it to have about the same amount of grunt as an SDL, right?) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LarryT wrote: Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. The problem lies in the way the NT kernel boots from disk. The NT Boot Loader lives in the Master Boot Record (MBR) and searches the C:\ drive for it's master configuration file BOOT.INI. This file tells the NT Boot Loader where it can find the version of NT you want to boot. Ergo, if you install Vista to drive R:\ you *can* boot Vista from this drive but have to tell the Loader where to find it. If you install Vista first, then XP it overwrites the BOOT.INI as well as the NT Boot Loader. So even if you add Vista back to the BOOT.INI it's the wrong version of the Loader to Bootstrap the Vista version of the NT Kernel. Also in the way many areas of the systems are shared. Ergo, when you install XP you get a Program Files folder that receives several sets of shared libraries and files for all programs that XP will use. When you install Vista you get a Program Files folder that receives several sets of shared . err wait. So when you install Vista first and XP second, the XP libraries are the ones most current, and as such Vista could potentially have a problem with those that aren't stored in the System32 directories from the OS main directory. The correct answer is that you *can* install Vista *first* and then install XP and get it to work properly if you are extremely meticulous and either RO the files that Vista needs that XP will overwrite, or move these files to move them back later. Also, you can slipstream a copy of XP in such a manner that none of the default install locations are chosen and force it to put XP in totally different locations. However, though Microsoft knows all of this and *could* help walk you through the process, it's several hours worth of work and as such it's far easier to simply say: You must install XP first, then Vista to perform an NT dual boot The easiest way, in my opinion, to dual boot Microsoft OS's is to have multiple hard drives. Either physical or logical. Physical is far easier, but there is a way to build logical drives on a single disk using a Linux fdisk (because the Microsoft fdisk won't let you do this) to set each logical drive as the bootable partition in turn. Install the OS, to the partition that the OS *thinks* is C:\, then switch the bootable partition for the next one, then set the BOOT.INI on the final install to look at the rest of the logicals. Rather convoluted, but doable. The better way is physical drives where you temporarily unplug the drive for one to install on the other then have a large final drive to store shared applications like Firefox or Photoshop or whatever will be running in both OS's. You do *not* have to leave either drive unplugged after install, just during. After install you would set the Vista drive as Master and point it's BOOT.INI to boot XP from the second drive. Regards, EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/0abb9332/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. Also as you have a valid Vista license key, you can use *any* Vista install media to install a full version of Vista. Find a friend and ask him to provide you with an off-site archival copy of his install media that you will protect for him. Then you can borrow his archival copy to reinstall your version of Vista. This is because *all* Vista DVD's are the *exact* same. They all include all versions. The difference is in the literal key that you hold that unlocks portions of the Vista install, but not others. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/1f3e3607/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] clown car for Wonko
If you like the Smart, you oughtta love this http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/04/we-drive-the-ap.html Now we just need to wait for the big oil/Detroit conspiracy to figure out a way to squash it... Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer
On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: It's really not that difficult. Each HD will have a diagram showing where to place a jumper to make one HD the master and one the slave. Using tweezers make it the easier. It really is *Most* new computers, and as such most new OEM ATA drives, do not even ship with a Master or Slave configuration. There is a third option, called Cable Select, that allows you to put the drive in on any open IDE connector and have it work, again provided that the computer is only a couple of years old. The cable itself becomes the determinator as to whether the drive is configured as Master or Slave. Most *drives* made in the last, oh, 7 years have the CS setting. But computers have only recently started using it properly. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/bda2e750/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] a/c questions
I have a 1983 240D which needs a a/c system check and charge. All the places I have gone to want to convert the system to r234a. I do not want to convert it to that gas because of the reports here that it isn't good for this age vehicle and in fact does not cool that well. I am wondering if Freeze12 or Envirosafe (ES12a) are suitable replacements. I have asked the local indys and they will not use any of the products. I have never worked on an A/C system and do not have the tools or knowledge to vacuum the system and do not know how to go about it. Any suggestions and advice are welcomed. -- Anthony -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/ea218332/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
Hi Ed - I think I'd definately go the route of 2 physical hard drives if these weren't a laptop. I already have several hard drives for laptops so if I could do it this way using USB ext encl or HD docking station I would. Also - I saw some connectors o convert from ATA to SATA but assumed that wouldn't help - probably isn't room in he laptop anyway. Would that work in a desktop? I have a SATA HD I could put in my desktop if it would. Actually I attempted to install XP via a ext encl but the install program didn't pick up that drive. I assumed it will not install thru a ext location? The logical drive strategy certainly seem complex! BTW - I have software that sets up logical drives which are used for games that req the disc to be in the machine to run the program. But didn't consider it for this application. Would that work? Thx - LarryT - Original Message - From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LarryT wrote: Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. The problem lies in the way the NT kernel boots from disk. The NT Boot Loader lives in the Master Boot Record (MBR) and searches the C:\ drive for it's master configuration file BOOT.INI. This file tells the NT Boot Loader where it can find the version of NT you want to boot. Ergo, if you install Vista to drive R:\ you *can* boot Vista from this drive but have to tell the Loader where to find it. If you install Vista first, then XP it overwrites the BOOT.INI as well as the NT Boot Loader. So even if you add Vista back to the BOOT.INI it's the wrong version of the Loader to Bootstrap the Vista version of the NT Kernel. Also in the way many areas of the systems are shared. Ergo, when you install XP you get a Program Files folder that receives several sets of shared libraries and files for all programs that XP will use. When you install Vista you get a Program Files folder that receives several sets of shared . err wait. So when you install Vista first and XP second, the XP libraries are the ones most current, and as such Vista could potentially have a problem with those that aren't stored in the System32 directories from the OS main directory. The correct answer is that you *can* install Vista *first* and then install XP and get it to work properly if you are extremely meticulous and either RO the files that Vista needs that XP will overwrite, or move these files to move them back later. Also, you can slipstream a copy of XP in such a manner that none of the default install locations are chosen and force it to put XP in totally different locations. However, though Microsoft knows all of this and *could* help walk you through the process, it's several hours worth of work and as such it's far easier to simply say: You must install XP first, then Vista to perform an NT dual boot The easiest way, in my opinion, to dual boot Microsoft OS's is to have multiple hard drives. Either physical or logical. Physical is far easier, but there is a way to build logical drives on a single disk using a Linux fdisk (because the Microsoft fdisk won't let you do this) to set each logical drive as the bootable partition in turn. Install the OS, to the partition that the OS *thinks* is C:\, then switch the bootable partition for the next one, then set the BOOT.INI on the final install to look at the rest of the logicals. Rather convoluted, but doable. The better way is physical drives where you temporarily unplug the drive for one to install on the other then have a large final drive to store shared applications like Firefox or Photoshop or whatever will be running in both OS's. You do *not* have to leave either drive unplugged after install, just during. After install you would set the Vista drive as Master and point it's BOOT.INI to boot XP from the second drive. Regards, EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/0abb9332/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http
Re: [MBZ] 300D mileage
i'd imagine that the CD might get slightly better fuel economy at speed in part because it's not as tall and doesn't present as high a frontal profile to the wind. frankly, in our '85 300D, we rarely see much better than 20MPG, but i'm sure that's in part because it's a California car with the (3rd generation) Trap Oxidizer, and we're almost always running B99.9. (mileage is *slightly* better when using regular #2.) cheers! e kevin kraly wrote: 28MPG is the best I've gotten with a '78 300CD. This was during an 1100 mile trip from Southern California to Hillsboro, Oregon with only 1 cold start (doable with 2 drivers). We never stayed below 60 other than mountain passes. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/fa207717/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No preglow indicator lite, no start - epilogue
dare i ask; how does your *old* battery test now? ;-) cheers! e glenn brown wrote: Boy, do I feel even stupider! After so many of you suggested that either my meter readings may have been low or there may be a problem with the charging system in my '84 300D, I checked/zeroed my Triplett meter and after zeroing the meter the new battery voltage at the battery terminals with the car off = 12.3VDC, and when the car is idling = 13.5VDC. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/6db8fcd2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Qantas12 Super- A380 review (long)
An iteresting review written by an aviation professional. This was forwarded to me by my wife, received from one of her fellow airline employees. This is for all you aviation buffs out there: Qantas12 Super So my New Year's resolution for 2009 is to non-rev on airplanes that I've studied closely through their development and entry into service or are aviation classics that have been flying for years. All would be on airplanes I have never flown in before but have had the life goal to experience. In February, the first from the list was the Embraer 190, which has impressed me in many areas (separate review). However, the airplane that I've had my eye on the most since my ride on the Concorde in 1985 and an airplane I have studied since 1998 during its design concept phase is the Airbus A380. There are currently only 13 in service (6 SQ, 4 EK 3 QF). I knew my only chance to ride on one this early in its production would be the Qantas flight(s) from LA to either Sydney or Melbourne. My research in January showed that even with only 3 aircraft at Qantas and 14-15 hour legs, the best window was Wednesdays in LA as both the SYD and MEL flights were scheduled to be A380s. I had ZED tickets ready for both cities. The 2nd SYD flight those nights is still a B747-400. There are only 5 A380 flights a WEEK out of LA to Australia so I'm glad I didn't have to decide of riding the B747-400 instead if both A380s were full that night. Yup, I probably would have waited for Friday's A380 to Sydney. So I planned the details and picked a Wednesday to attempt to non-rev on the A380. My intuition all week told me I'd would, in fact , get to ride the A380 on my first attempt and be treated to the latest Qantas delivery, Tail VH-OQC, named Paul McGuiness after a founder of Qantas. It was delivered just this last Dec 27th. As I saw the aircraft for the first time being towed to the gate about 3 hrs prior to departure, it was indeed that tail number so I felt it would be my night. I got my seat assignment just 20 mins prior to departure and I chuckled to myself when I saw it was seat 75G on my boarding pass which was the lower level, and no, not the last row (that's row 88). I boarded through the economy door at the gate as the business class gate door was about 20 feet away and you could see it inclined to board directly to the upper deck. I was last to board that night. My seat was aisle but in the middle section, and just aft of the wing root. As I boarded and saw the smiles and enthusiasm of the crew about being on this unique airplane, I definitely felt very lucky and content that I would be riding A380 and excited to see what this experience would be like. The seats (in economy) are the new slimline seats with state of the art features and entertainment system. I was in the ugly green seat section that got mixed reviews during its unveiling. There's three separate economy sections broken up to get away from the movie theater look (as explained to my by the flight attendant during an airplane tour--more on the tour later). The first seat section is in Qantas red and the last in orange. I think my A380 experience is best epitomized by the Captain's opening PA just prior to pusback, We are very pleased and proud to present the A380 to you tonight on our flight across the Pacific, welcome aboard. That will always stick with me. Flight time to SYD was the typically 14 hr 22 mins, now my third time on this exact city pair. The other two were a B747SP (Pan Am) in '85 and a B747-400 (Air New Zealand) in '99. I believe cruise was at M0.84, just slightly slower than M.85 for B744 as the 2nd Sydney flight that night was 10 mins shorter. The Captain directed us to the seat back display where we could watch the tail camera view for the entire flight including taxi out and takeoff. We pushed about 20 mins late (22:50) and I could hear the disc brakes release with a clunk. The hydraulic motor to run the flaps was noticeably loud and distinct. The hydraulic system on the A380 is unique with its 5000 PSI system (versus the 3000 PSI of other aircraft). After engine start, I was disappointed to see (and hear) the switch over from APU power to engine generators as the lights flickered for a second, one time for each side of the airplane. The B777 solved this interruption in power back in 1996. Hello Seattle, Toulouse calling! We were parked at gate 101 at the Bradley International terminal (very south end, especially modified for A380 with two air-bridges). There's only two A380-ready gates at LAX. Rwy 24L was selected (probably noise abatement procedures as after 11pm are for arrivals on 7L/R and departures on 24L/R.) We taxied on the most west N-S taxiway to the north complex which is unusual but there are special operating procedures for A380 at LAX due to its being a group 7 aircraft. Four airport ops vehicles surrounded us with lights ablazing during the entire taxi and I did not see any parallel taxiway traffic. We rolled
Re: [MBZ] 380 SEC
My 126 would not upshift to 4th for a while, and a drain-and-refill, along with cleaning the trans filter screen, fixed it. A fluid flush did not. Dan Dan Weeks Freelance Writing Photography 515/279-4825 On Apr 22, 2009, at 12:44 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: What could be wrong with a W126 trans that doesn't shift into 4th, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] clown car for Wonko
That would be perfect for the type of driving I do. On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: If you like the Smart, you oughtta love this http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/04/we-drive-the-ap.html Now we just need to wait for the big oil/Detroit conspiracy to figure out a way to squash it... Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- I walk to the beat of a different drummer. That is who I am. Deal with it, because I wouldn't change it if I could. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/1cef0323/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] radio online
So... has either of you heard pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin? Listen to him playing the Chopin Barcarolle on YouTube, or other works that are more obscure... Then let me know your opinion. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I could fall into this catagory as well --- On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:59:49 -0400 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I am a unidimensional classical music zealot - don't care for most types of jazz... Hey! There's actually something Andrew and I agree on! -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos KD5NRO The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy Baron Manfred von Richthofen -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090421/80ea0625/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/9dffaa51/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Wow I don't know if I'd buy a used U-Haul truck. Talk about something that's seen a hard life -- lots of drivers who are not very experienced at driving a vehicle that size. And who knows how well it's been maintained? A contractor friend of mine says he'd buy just about any used fleet vehicle with confidence *except* a U-Haul. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
I've rented U-haul trucks several times, and nearly every time it broke down due to severe neglect. One truck had the alternator fail, the engine overheat, and the tailgate cables break all within ~20 miles. The tires are also almost always dangerously cracked, and at the wrong pressure! I think they take a leave it alone until it breaks approach to maintenance on their trucks. Once I rented a car trailer for them, and they hooked it to my car, and told me I was good to go. I went back to double check, and the safety chains were still on the ground not hooked up, the tongue wasn't latched onto the ball, and the lights were wired wrong. I'll keep renting from them since they're so cheap... Tyler Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Wow I don't know if I'd buy a used U-Haul truck. Talk about something that's seen a hard life -- lots of drivers who are not very experienced at driving a vehicle that size. And who knows how well it's been maintained? A contractor friend of mine says he'd buy just about any used fleet vehicle with confidence *except* a U-Haul. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
Good luck beating up Microsoft but in this case it doesn't sound like its their fault. Sounds like the hardware manufacturers haven't provided drivers that are compatible with XP since they figured you'd stick with whatever POS operating system they give you. This is unfortunately very common with *ahem* more budget conscious hardware... -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:27:46 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 933ffa014ddf47db8651382db6cc8...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response I am finally getting close (I think) to being able to install XP in my new laptop which came with Vista Ultimate. After writing 6 or 7 emails and kept getting different solutions and suggestions. Toward the end of the email discussions I was told I should try a dual boot system. I am very willing to use a dual boot system but it's a catch 22 affair - supposed to install the older vers software (XP) 1st. Unfortunately cannot do this because the drivers are not installed on the XP CDs. Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! Anyway - got a supervisor guy involved and it appears he's going to locate the needed driver for me. That's where I am at the moment - but he sounds like he knows how to get a XP driver loaded. (fingers crossed) Will let ya'll know if it works -- Be persistant in complaining to Microsoft! LarryT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/20e01af4/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMS 1/2 ton truck?
My experience has been the same. About the only think I think they really worry about are the brakes, I've never had one with bad brakes. I've had slipping clutches, sloppy steering, near-bald tires, worn out oil-burning engines, but always good brakes. Allan On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:02 -0700, tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: I've rented U-haul trucks several times, and nearly every time it broke down due to severe neglect. One truck had the alternator fail, the engine overheat, and the tailgate cables break all within ~20 miles. The tires are also almost always dangerously cracked, and at the wrong pressure! I think they take a leave it alone until it breaks approach to maintenance on their trucks. Once I rented a car trailer for them, and they hooked it to my car, and told me I was good to go. I went back to double check, and the safety chains were still on the ground not hooked up, the tongue wasn't latched onto the ball, and the lights were wired wrong. I'll keep renting from them since they're so cheap... Tyler Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Wow I don't know if I'd buy a used U-Haul truck. Talk about something that's seen a hard life -- lots of drivers who are not very experienced at driving a vehicle that size. And who knows how well it's been maintained? A contractor friend of mine says he'd buy just about any used fleet vehicle with confidence *except* a U-Haul. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
Another one that isn't Microsoft's fault. The manufacturer is too cheap to develop a guided install or thinks you're too dumb to know how to work it. This Dell laptop I've inherited at work didn't have install disks as delivered but they were easily available from Dell's website for free no less. This is a very high end laptop though... It seems strange to me that I'm defending Microsoft but when you work for a manufacturer I guess you develop a level of empathy... -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:37:52 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 49ef47e0.8020...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed LarryT wrote: Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/64811e6d/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
I think you may have pointed out a place in which Vista is actually superior to XP. XP has 2 kinds of disk, OEM and purchaseable. They each have their own installation media and serial number and never the twain shall meet. Many people have been screwed because they only have a purchaseable XP disk but their computer is tagged with an OEM serial... We have a site license (which is a purchaseable type serial) for XP and I've gotten caught a couple times with only OEM disks... -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:40:39 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30904221040h6e334405x1cb8d0251be0...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. Also as you have a valid Vista license key, you can use *any* Vista install media to install a full version of Vista. Find a friend and ask him to provide you with an off-site archival copy of his install media that you will protect for him. Then you can borrow his archival copy to reinstall your version of Vista. This is because *all* Vista DVD's are the *exact* same. They all include all versions. The difference is in the literal key that you hold that unlocks portions of the Vista install, but not others. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/3e85edd1/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer
Isn't SATA one drive one connector? Your post is a bit vauge... On IDE to get full 133MB/s (which is still theoretical max) speed you need an 80 connector cable (still 40 pins though) where one connector is for master and the other for slave. I've even got a computer that complains if the cable isn't 80 pin and could be (meaning the drive supports it). -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:44:46 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30904221044p2714c609s4403434d66685...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: It's really not that difficult. Each HD will have a diagram showing where to place a jumper to make one HD the master and one the slave. Using tweezers make it the easier. It really is *Most* new computers, and as such most new OEM ATA drives, do not even ship with a Master or Slave configuration. There is a third option, called Cable Select, that allows you to put the drive in on any open IDE connector and have it work, again provided that the computer is only a couple of years old. The cable itself becomes the determinator as to whether the drive is configured as Master or Slave. Most *drives* made in the last, oh, 7 years have the CS setting. But computers have only recently started using it properly. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/3ee2f238/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] SATA controller?
Anybody got experience with add-on SATA controllers? I want to add a bunch of storage to one of my systems and eliminate a stack of SCSI external drives (They're LOUD) and SATA drives look like the cheaper/faster way to go, plus I've only got one open IDE slot. Now remember I'll be editing video on this system, a cheap/crappy controller isn't acceptable. And yes of course I want to do this on the cheap, well as cheap as possible anyway... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/6ea630b1/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Trailer lights
I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8 contacts inside, I presume for brakes and lights. Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8 contacts inside, I presume for brakes and lights. Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? Yeah, check the towing section at any auto parts place. I got one at NAPA for $10 or so. Works fine except it doesn't fit very snugly in the round socket on the Burb. Fixed that with a zip tie. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights
Have you checked Auto Zone? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8 contacts inside, I presume for brakes and lights. Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?
I've been using 3Ware. It works okay. Use the 9500S for PCI-X and the 9650SE for PCI-E. The main drawback to 3Ware is that they don't support VMWare ESX. They have a driver, but it sucks. If you want to run that you need to use Adaptec-SAS or Areca. But then you run into problems with the 2Tb limit of VMWare. I tried the Adaptec 3805. Works okay but does not have a 2Tb carving function so you have to run multiple small arrays under ESX. I've not tried Areca but have heard good things about them. I've had nothing but problems with Promise and Highpoint controllers, but that was a few years ago by now. Maybe they improved. I suspect not. For partitions 2Tb you need to use Guid not MBR volumes. That means you can't boot off the large partition unless you are running an Intel Itanium based system with it's special version of Windows. 3Ware 9650 has a feature to create a smaller boot partition from a large array that looks like it's own drive to Windows. That saves you from dedicating drives just to boot from. Also - beware of running very large Dynamic volumes under Vista. It does not like them. You need to use Windows 2003 or 2008 for that. I was trying to configure a 10Tb volume and it became corrupted when rebooting under Vista. I switched to Server 2008 and the problems went away. My largest array is 16 - 1.5Tb SATA drives that gives just under 19TB usable using Raid-6. I use that for organizing backups before I archive them. I get 3-5 Gig per minute throughput if I turn on write caching. I'm lucky to get 1Gpm with caching off. I got the Adaptec 3805 (8-port) for $300 on eBay with the battery backup module. I've seen the 3Ware 9650SE 16 port go for $500. You definitely need the BBU. I've already lost one array when a machine blue-screened under heavy IO and did not have one installed. All the controllers support adding additional drives and migrating the array to include them so you can increase capacity. 3Ware also supports incrementally swapping drives out for larger capacity ones, but you need a custom script from Support to expand the array to include the extra space. I've not tried that yet. Keep in mind that the cluster size you start with has to accommodate the largest partition size you will use. That is to say that you can't format with a 512 byte cluster and later expand to a partition 2Tb. So I started out my 19Tb partition with an 8192 byte cluster even though I did not have all 16 drives in the initial configuration. On a final note, getting data in and out of a large array can take a while. I started using USB 2.0 external SATA Docking stations, but they maxed out at ~ 20 Mb/sec. I switched to ESATA and that number rose to 50 - 80 Mb/sec depending on the drive. HTH -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Anybody got experience with add-on SATA controllers? I want to add a bunch of storage to one of my systems and eliminate a stack of SCSI external drives (They're LOUD) and SATA drives look like the cheaper/faster way to go, plus I've only got one open IDE slot. Now remember I'll be editing video on this system, a cheap/crappy controller isn't acceptable. And yes of course I want to do this on the cheap, well as cheap as possible anyway... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/6ea630b1/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?
well it says its an automatic but says it needs a clutch a throw out bearing. Thats about like saying a diesel needs new spark plugs. Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1130184457.html This is just down the road from me, so I am compelled to go take a look. What could be wrong with a W126 trans that doesn't shift into 4th, knowing that the seller has already eliminated the clutch and throwout bearing as possibilities? ;) I know, of course, that I need to look for the dreaded single-row timing chain on the 3.8 liter... is the difference between single- and double-row chains obvious once I get a valve cover off? Anything else to look for? I've never driven a gas 126 or a coupe, but have test-driven 300SDs and SDLs at various times so I have a rough idea what the car ought to feel like if the suspension is in decent shape. (And I should expect it to have about the same amount of grunt as an SDL, right?) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.2/2074 - Release Date: 4/22/2009 8:49 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights
yea, any walmart or anywhere that sells trailer stuff will have it Rich Thomas wrote: I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8 contacts inside, I presume for brakes and lights. Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.12.2/2074 - Release Date: 4/22/2009 8:49 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] burning fader switch
Hi,
You wrote in a comment a couple of years ago about removing the console
mounted fader switch and replacing it with a piece of plastic that was
fitted to the hole. Where did you get that piece, or did you fabricate
it yourself? My fader is toast, too, and I am in the process of
rewiring the sound system to bypass it. I'd love to simply remove the
switch and put in a blank, rather than leave a dummy switch.
Thanks for your help.
Riley Burgess
('85 300SD)
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[MBZ] OT Qantas12 Super- A380 review (long)
An iteresting review written by an aviation professional. This was forwarded to me by my wife, received from one of her fellow airline employees. This is for all you aviation buffs out there: Qantas12 Super So my New Year's resolution for 2009 is to non-rev on airplanes that I've studied closely through their development and entry into service or are aviation classics that have been flying for years. All would be on airplanes I have never flown in before but have had the life goal to experience. In February, the first from the list was the Embraer 190, which has impressed me in many areas (separate review). However, the airplane that I've had my eye on the most since my ride on the Concorde in 1985 and an airplane I have studied since 1998 during its design concept phase is the Airbus A380. There are currently only 13 in service (6 SQ, 4 EK 3 QF). I knew my only chance to ride on one this early in its production would be the Qantas flight(s) from LA to either Sydney or Melbourne. My research in January showed that even with only 3 aircraft at Qantas and 14-15 hour legs, the best window was Wednesdays in LA as both the SYD and MEL flights were scheduled to be A380s. I had ZED tickets ready for both cities. The 2nd SYD flight those nights is still a B747-400. There are only 5 A380 flights a WEEK out of LA to Australia so I'm glad I didn't have to decide of riding the B747-400 instead if both A380s were full that night. Yup, I probably would have waited for Friday's A380 to Sydney. So I planned the details and picked a Wednesday to attempt to non-rev on the A380. My intuition all week told me I'd would, in fact , get to ride the A380 on my first attempt and be treated to the latest Qantas delivery, Tail VH-OQC, named Paul McGuiness after a founder of Qantas. It was delivered just this last Dec 27th. As I saw the aircraft for the first time being towed to the gate about 3 hrs prior to departure, it was indeed that tail number so I felt it would be my night. I got my seat assignment just 20 mins prior to departure and I chuckled to myself when I saw it was seat 75G on my boarding pass which was the lower level, and no, not the last row (that's row 88). I boarded through the economy door at the gate as the business class gate door was about 20 feet away and you could see it inclined to board directly to the upper deck. I was last to board that night. My seat was aisle but in the middle section, and just aft of the wing root. As I boarded and saw the smiles and enthusiasm of the crew about being on this unique airplane, I definitely felt very lucky and content that I would be riding A380 and excited to see what this experience would be like. The seats (in economy) are the new slimline seats with state of the art features and entertainment system. I was in the ugly green seat section that got mixed reviews during its unveiling. There's three separate economy sections broken up to get away from the movie theater look (as explained to my by the flight attendant during an airplane tour--more on the tour later). The first seat section is in Qantas red and the last in orange. I think my A380 experience is best epitomized by the Captain's opening PA just prior to pusback, We are very pleased and proud to present the A380 to you tonight on our flight across the Pacific, welcome aboard. That will always stick with me. Flight time to SYD was the typically 14 hr 22 mins, now my third time on this exact city pair. The other two were a B747SP (Pan Am) in '85 and a B747-400 (Air New Zealand) in '99. I believe cruise was at M0.84, just slightly slower than M.85 for B744 as the 2nd Sydney flight that night was 10 mins shorter. The Captain directed us to the seat back display where we could watch the tail camera view for the entire flight including taxi out and takeoff. We pushed about 20 mins late (22:50) and I could hear the disc brakes release with a clunk. The hydraulic motor to run the flaps was noticeably loud and distinct. The hydraulic system on the A380 is unique with its 5000 PSI system (versus the 3000 PSI of other aircraft). After engine start, I was disappointed to see (and hear) the switch over from APU power to engine generators as the lights flickered for a second, one time for each side of the airplane. The B777 solved this interruption in power back in 1996. Hello Seattle, Toulouse calling! We were parked at gate 101 at the Bradley International terminal (very south end, especially modified for A380 with two air-bridges). There's only two A380-ready gates at LAX. Rwy 24L was selected (probably noise abatement procedures as after 11pm are for arrivals on 7L/R and departures on 24L/R.) We taxied on the most west N-S taxiway to the north complex which is unusual but there are special operating procedures for A380 at LAX due to its being a group 7 aircraft. Four airport ops vehicles surrounded us with lights ablazing during the entire taxi and I did not see any parallel taxiway traffic. We rolled at
[MBZ] Recall: OT Qantas12 Super- A380 review (long)
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Re: [MBZ] burning fader switch
On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 3:16 PM, burgess1...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hi, You wrote in a comment a couple of years ago about removing the console mounted fader switch and replacing it with a piece of plastic that was fitted to the hole. Where did you get that piece, or did you fabricate it yourself? My fader is toast, too, and I am in the process of rewiring the sound system to bypass it. I'd love to simply remove the switch and put in a blank, rather than leave a dummy switch. Thanks for your help. I just cut a piece of scrap black plastic to fit and glued it in from underneath. It would be nicer if there were an official Mercedes part for a blank switch location, but I know of no such. Some people have used the opportunity to drill a hole in the filler plate and mount an audio jack or two there for an auxiliary input (iPod, etc.) to the stereo, rather than have to make a hole somewhere else in the console. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights
No, I live out here in the sticks, sorta organize my trips into civilization (such as it is) for Fridays, figured I would get whatever when I go out and about. I'll check the auto parts or El Mercado de Wal. --R WILTON wrote: Have you checked Auto Zone? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 4:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights I have this little trailer I rigged up for the kayaks, it has the standard 4 plug boat trailer lights. On the Suburban I got the towing package, it has this big round socket with what looks like about 8 contacts inside, I presume for brakes and lights. Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Isn't SATA one drive one connector? Your post is a bit vauge... Correct. SATA is Serial, so 1:1 ratio. There is no such thing as Master/Slave in SATA. On IDE to get full 133MB/s (which is still theoretical max) speed you need an 80 connector cable (still 40 pins though) where one connector is for master and the other for slave. I've even got a computer that complains if the cable isn't 80 pin and could be (meaning the drive supports it). The drive that is complaining about the cable not being 80 pin is Cable Select compatible. The 80 pin cable allows the IDE controller to sense which connector the drive is plugged into, thus eliminating the need for the Master/Slave jumper. Set it to CS and place it on Connector 1 for Master, Connector 2 for Slave. -Curt EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/0b9b2e84/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 2:15 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Ed - I think I'd definately go the route of 2 physical hard drives if these weren't a laptop. I already have several hard drives for laptops so if I could do it this way using USB ext encl or HD docking station I would. Also - I saw some connectors o convert from ATA to SATA but assumed that wouldn't help - probably isn't room in he laptop anyway. Would that work in a desktop? I have a SATA HD I could put in my desktop if it would. Sure, they have SATA to PATA (Serial to Parallel) adapters so you can use a SATA HD in a PATA system. (PATA is IDE ATA) However you lose the speed advantages of SATA. The better solution is to pick up a cheap SATA controller and add that to the system instead of the converter. (The SATA adapter is basically a SATA controller that interfaces with PATA instead of PCI) Actually I attempted to install XP via a ext encl but the install program didn't pick up that drive. I assumed it will not install thru a ext location? The XP install you were using may not have included the latest USB drivers. This is the problem with XP, it's getting long in the tooth. The original XP did not have drivers for things that are common now, like SATA drives, or USB 2.0 Hard Drives. Though I've never tried to boot XP from USB, so it might simply be unable to do it. The logical drive strategy certainly seem complex! It can be, especially if you ever get to a point that you have to reinstall the OS on one of the logical partitions, because it's going to overwrite the MBR and then you'll have to use another piece of software to restore it. Linux is far more capable at dual booting in this regards. The Linux Boot Loader, GRUB or LILO is easily able to load any kernel you point it at and doesn't care about what's behind it because once the kernel bootstraps, the kernel takes over system start. BTW - I have software that sets up logical drives which are used for games that req the disc to be in the machine to run the program. But didn't consider it for this application. Would that work? No, because that is creating logical drives in image files. Good for virtualization like VirtualPC or VMWare, but not for direct boot from a cold system. Thx - LarryT EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/1944cd58/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer
I thought that the extra wires in an 80 pin cable were ground wires, which isolate the data wires from one another to allow higher transfer speeds and less cross talk. Cable select can still be used with 40 pin cables that are wired correctly. Tyler Ed Booher wrote: On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Isn't SATA one drive one connector? Your post is a bit vauge... Correct. SATA is Serial, so 1:1 ratio. There is no such thing as Master/Slave in SATA. On IDE to get full 133MB/s (which is still theoretical max) speed you need an 80 connector cable (still 40 pins though) where one connector is for master and the other for slave. I've even got a computer that complains if the cable isn't 80 pin and could be (meaning the drive supports it). The drive that is complaining about the cable not being 80 pin is Cable Select compatible. The 80 pin cable allows the IDE controller to sense which connector the drive is plugged into, thus eliminating the need for the Master/Slave jumper. Set it to CS and place it on Connector 1 for Master, Connector 2 for Slave. -Curt EdB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - New computer
More Vista fun. 'Bout to get over most of my frustratrion/hastle getting my new Vista computer running. One thing, though, is really bugging me - my document files are arranged by name/title in a very random fashion. I've always had them in alphabetical order before; how the etc. do I get the new system to sort and display them arranged in ascending alphabetical order for ease of finding the one I may want at any given time? Wilton 87 300D (112 kmi) 91 350SDL (192 kmi) 80 240D (deceased at 185 kmi) 81 300D (sold at ~150 kmi) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/46def176/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] a/c questions
Anthony, Strangely enough, after being refused the local Indies, I found an MB dealer who kept r-12 around- said they used it for customers with vintage systems. Charge me $100 to test and recharge- FWIW. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Galioto Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] a/c questions I have a 1983 240D which needs a a/c system check and charge. All the places I have gone to want to convert the system to r234a. I do not want to convert it to that gas because of the reports here that it isn't good for this age vehicle and in fact does not cool that well. I am wondering if Freeze12 or Envirosafe (ES12a) are suitable replacements. I have asked the local indys and they will not use any of the products. I have never worked on an A/C system and do not have the tools or knowledge to vacuum the system and do not know how to go about it. Any suggestions and advice are welcomed. -- Anthony -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/ea 218332/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Service repair manual Link
Does anyone have a link to any web sites that may have the service and repair manual for my 1995 E300D -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/281bcfca/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] didnt somebody need a blue 123 visor?
has both sides http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300D-W123-SUN-VISOR-Drivers-Side-NICE_W0QQitemZ190302809753QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item190302809753_trksid=p4506.c0.m245_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Service repair manual link
'Don't know a link, but what engine do you have? Maybe, I can send you a copy of relavent pages. Wilton - Original Message - From: Robert Massmann rmassm...@embarqmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:48 AM Subject: [MBZ] Service repair manual link doeas anyone on the list have a link for the service and repair manual for a 1995 E 300 D. I am starting to change filter and such, and need to review where items are located. Next item on my list is to change the thermostat to fix a low operating temperature. The gauge seems to be working as the temp does increase to near 80 deg C on long hill climbs, but cools back down on the down hill run. I think the thermostat is located under the exit pipe coming off the left front of the block and then going to the bottom of the radiator. Regards, Bob Massmann Oregonia, Ohio 95 E300D 268K miles -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/9f8a5e55/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] shoegoo
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! I remember when I bought my first tube... Also for shoes. -- Jim Where is the cheapest place to buy it? I bought some (for shoes) when it first came out and had to pay a big price at a shoe store. Thanks, Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.12.2/2074 - Release Date: 04/22/09 08:49:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] QRe: Ext HDD, was RE: OT -new computer
I have a dual boot system that I first installed XP then Vista, followed with Windows 7. yes its easy with multiple hard drives though you should be able to create a partition with a program EaseUS partition manager its free for home use.. then install on the new partition. Then use the vista disk to get the Vista boot loader to install. I use a program called EasyBCD to manage the Vista Boot loader. All works well.. Douglas LarryT wrote: Doing the reverse will not work either - installing Vista 1st will work but then XP cannot be installed because the OS will say the OS installed is newer than the OS being attempted to install! Well, damn! I'm running dual boot on dual hard drives. About one hour ago, I ordered a 1TB drive, intending to transfer my Vista drive to it, then to install XP Pro as a 2nd OS on the drive. I'm not happy to learn that MSFT has prohibited me from doing that, for no good reason I can discern. I have a XP install disk but not Vista, only system restore disks for Vista. Mitch. The problem lies in the way the NT kernel boots from disk. The NT Boot Loader lives in the Master Boot Record (MBR) and searches the C:\ drive for it's master configuration file BOOT.INI. This file tells the NT Boot Loader where it can find the version of NT you want to boot. Ergo, if you install Vista to drive R:\ you *can* boot Vista from this drive but have to tell the Loader where to find it. If you install Vista first, then XP it overwrites the BOOT.INI as well as the NT Boot Loader. So even if you add Vista back to the BOOT.INI it's the wrong version of the Loader to Bootstrap the Vista version of the NT Kernel. Also in the way many areas of the systems are shared. Ergo, when you install XP you get a Program Files folder that receives several sets of shared libraries and files for all programs that XP will use. When you install Vista you get a Program Files folder that receives several sets of shared . err wait. So when you install Vista first and XP second, the XP libraries are the ones most current, and as such Vista could potentially have a problem with those that aren't stored in the System32 directories from the OS main directory. The correct answer is that you *can* install Vista *first* and then install XP and get it to work properly if you are extremely meticulous and either RO the files that Vista needs that XP will overwrite, or move these files to move them back later. Also, you can slipstream a copy of XP in such a manner that none of the default install locations are chosen and force it to put XP in totally different locations. However, though Microsoft knows all of this and *could* help walk you through the process, it's several hours worth of work and as such it's far easier to simply say: You must install XP first, then Vista to perform an NT dual boot The easiest way, in my opinion, to dual boot Microsoft OS's is to have multiple hard drives. Either physical or logical. Physical is far easier, but there is a way to build logical drives on a single disk using a Linux fdisk (because the Microsoft fdisk won't let you do this) to set each logical drive as the bootable partition in turn. Install the OS, to the partition that the OS *thinks* is C:\, then switch the bootable partition for the next one, then set the BOOT.INI on the final install to look at the rest of the logicals. Rather convoluted, but doable. The better way is physical drives where you temporarily unplug the drive for one to install on the other then have a large final drive to store shared applications like Firefox or Photoshop or whatever will be running in both OS's. You do *not* have to leave either drive unplugged after install, just during. After install you would set the Vista drive as Master and point it's BOOT.INI to boot XP from the second drive. Regards, EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/0abb9332/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer
Its two one power connector and one data connector. Douglas - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer Isn't SATA one drive one connector? Your post is a bit vauge... On IDE to get full 133MB/s (which is still theoretical max) speed you need an 80 connector cable (still 40 pins though) where one connector is for master and the other for slave. I've even got a computer that complains if the cable isn't 80 pin and could be (meaning the drive supports it). -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:44:46 -0400 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - New computer To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30904221044p2714c609s4403434d66685...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: It's really not that difficult. Each HD will have a diagram showing where to place a jumper to make one HD the master and one the slave. Using tweezers make it the easier. It really is *Most* new computers, and as such most new OEM ATA drives, do not even ship with a Master or Slave configuration. There is a third option, called Cable Select, that allows you to put the drive in on any open IDE connector and have it work, again provided that the computer is only a couple of years old. The cable itself becomes the determinator as to whether the drive is configured as Master or Slave. Most *drives* made in the last, oh, 7 years have the CS setting. But computers have only recently started using it properly. EdB -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/3ee2f238/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] shoegoo
Where is the cheapest place to buy it? Most hardware stores around here carry it, or at least its several varieties of X Goo, which I suspect might all be filled from the same bulk tank. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer lights
Anybody know if there is some sort of adapter to go from that round socket to the flat 4 plug connector? Any RV or McParts store, probably. U-Haul, also. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] a/c questions
I am wondering if Freeze12 or Envirosafe (ES12a) are suitable replacements. Yes, though you may have to DIY. You'll need a gauge set, and a vacuum pump is ideal though you can flush the air out of a system by wasting half a can of juice just blowing it through. (Old-school R12 technique.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap 380SEC near me, what should I look for?
I know, of course, that I need to look for the dreaded single-row timing chain on the 3.8 liter... is the difference between single- and double-row chains obvious once I get a valve cover off? Absolutely. Anything else to look for? I've never driven a gas 126 or a coupe, but have test-driven 300SDs and SDLs at various times so I have a rough idea what the car ought to feel like if the suspension is in decent shape. (And I should expect it to have about the same amount of grunt as an SDL, right?) It should have some more horsepower, but probably a little less torque. Still, ought to feel fairly snappy---just not a powerhouse. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)
I've run for about a week after replacing the stem seals on #7, and it's running rough again. Dribbling injector? I haven't pulled the ones on that side yet. I have a trunk full of new parts for the car, and I don't seem to be working on it. Just drive it around, running ratty and stinking, and with the dash still in the garage and the seats looking like Wolverine rode in it, perhaps with a case of poison ivy! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] On the road again
... The kids on the East coast are going to move to OK next month, and are thinking that buying a used truck is better than hiring a moving co. or renting from u-haul. Problem is that neither of them have a clue about automobiles... I'm picturing the Joad family, moving West. RLE ** Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and Desktops! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220433404x1201394533/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubl eclick.net%2Fclk%3B214133109%3B36002181%3Bk) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/343ae121/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?
Curt, The best setup is a RAID 10 with 4, 6 or 8 drives. Stay away from the cheap controllers - they are junk. Also, you want a true hardware RAID controller. Here's a good one for 2 drives: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816116030 If you want to get real serious, here's a 12 port RAID card that should perform well: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816116057 Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:36 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] SATA controller? Anybody got experience with add-on SATA controllers? I want to add a bunch of storage to one of my systems and eliminate a stack of SCSI external drives (They're LOUD) and SATA drives look like the cheaper/faster way to go, plus I've only got one open IDE slot. Now remember I'll be editing video on this system, a cheap/crappy controller isn't acceptable. And yes of course I want to do this on the cheap, well as cheap as possible anyway... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/6e a630b1/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.12.2/2072 - Release Date: 4/21/2009 4:48 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.12.2/2072 - Release Date: 4/21/2009 4:48 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] shoegoo
Only place I have seen it was at El Mercado de Wal in the shoe section!!! (maybe I kept looking for it in the automotive section is why I never found it). --R Jim Cathey wrote: Where is the cheapest place to buy it? Most hardware stores around here carry it, or at least its several varieties of X Goo, which I suspect might all be filled from the same bulk tank. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - GMC 1/2 ton truck?
Love it! They've pared down to the essentials. I told them to sell anything that won't fit in the Mini --- Their ability to discern a vehicle that will get here vs. one that might not make it past the Big Dig is my major worry, and I have no idea about any of these trucks. I l don't think I'd trust a Detroit auto tranny with that many miles! On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:14 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Would tow a Mini fine, but that seems a lot of money for an 8 year old truck that is probably near the end of its service life unless it's been well maintained. I think that when I was still a college student I could move in one pickup truck load, but most people can't even come close. How dense is their load to be? A 1/2-ton truck might not have the nuts to do the job safely and well, if there's a lot of stuff stacked halfway to heaven, or a lot of weight. And towing a car behind too? Look for a 3/4- or 1-ton. I'd also look for something a whole lot cheaper and, if you'll forgive the expression, okie-ish. Then if it only serves for the one trip it's not so much money to waste. Or do they figure on needing a truck from here on out in their lives? Hard to beat the volume an actual moving truck will carry, though. -- Jim -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos KD5NRO The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy Baron Manfred von Richthofen -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/89ea7f0f/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] radio online
I didn't find the YouTube, but did find and listen to http://mediaplayer.wgbh.org/?xml=clas/cmd080124hamelin.xmlresize=1 LOVE his playing. No, I hadn't heard him before, but am ordering CDs --- On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:49 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: So... has either of you heard pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin? Listen to him playing the Chopin Barcarolle on YouTube, or other works that are more obscure... Then let me know your opinion. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos KD5NRO The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy Baron Manfred von Richthofen -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/ae59db09/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?
Wow, thats a great reply thanks, though those cards are probably way more serious than I need. The computer they'd go into is an old HP xw8000 I salvaged from work. I don't care for anything other than RAID 0 for my use, all my material will be from timecode source so if it goes away I just redigitize... When you say 1 Gig per minute, you're meaning 16.6MB/s? (or 17 I guess if your GB is 1024MB). Thats not really fast enough for what I want you're using these in a server sort of environment? Video is really a world unto itself. I'd want to do 2 streams of uncompressed SD at least, 3 would be better so I'll need 50-75MB/s sustained throughput, 4 SATA drives should be able to handle that pretty easily. My 4 SCSI drives will do 6. I don't need huge storage at home 2TB would be plenty. If I get a really big project I could use a system at work. The big system in my classroom is 32TB and capable of 400MB/s. It scales all the way up to 384TB which would be 4800MB/s total bandwidth. With a 10Gb connection we've clocked clients at 500MB/s... Its pretty amazing. You're right about USB 2, it sucks for data transfer, firewire 400 is faster. USB 2 is bus adjudicated too so if you've got a USB 2 printer it'll suck up half the bandwidth, got a USB 2 scanner? Then each device gets 1/3 the bandwidth if its doing something or not... Cruel joke that USB 2. -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:06:25 -0400 From: dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] SATA controller? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 1ec5633a0904221406r68d97fb9mc73216e88b569...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I've been using 3Ware. It works okay. Use the 9500S for PCI-X and the 9650SE for PCI-E. The main drawback to 3Ware is that they don't support VMWare ESX. They have a driver, but it sucks. If you want to run that you need to use Adaptec-SAS or Areca. But then you run into problems with the 2Tb limit of VMWare. I tried the Adaptec 3805. Works okay but does not have a 2Tb carving function so you have to run multiple small arrays under ESX. I've not tried Areca but have heard good things about them. I've had nothing but problems with Promise and Highpoint controllers, but that was a few years ago by now. Maybe they improved. I suspect not. For partitions 2Tb you need to use Guid not MBR volumes. That means you can't boot off the large partition unless you are running an Intel Itanium based system with it's special version of Windows. 3Ware 9650 has a feature to create a smaller boot partition from a large array that looks like it's own drive to Windows. That saves you from dedicating drives just to boot from. Also - beware of running very large Dynamic volumes under Vista. It does not like them. You need to use Windows 2003 or 2008 for that. I was trying to configure a 10Tb volume and it became corrupted when rebooting under Vista. I switched to Server 2008 and the problems went away. My largest array is 16 - 1.5Tb SATA drives that gives just under 19TB usable using Raid-6. I use that for organizing backups before I archive them. I get 3-5 Gig per minute throughput if I turn on write caching. I'm lucky to get 1Gpm with caching off. I got the Adaptec 3805 (8-port) for $300 on eBay with the battery backup module. I've seen the 3Ware 9650SE 16 port go for $500. You definitely need the BBU. I've already lost one array when a machine blue-screened under heavy IO and did not have one installed. All the controllers support adding additional drives and migrating the array to include them so you can increase capacity. 3Ware also supports incrementally swapping drives out for larger capacity ones, but you need a custom script from Support to expand the array to include the extra space. I've not tried that yet. Keep in mind that the cluster size you start with has to accommodate the largest partition size you will use. That is to say that you can't format with a 512 byte cluster and later expand to a partition 2Tb. So I started out my 19Tb partition with an 8192 byte cluster even though I did not have all 16 drives in the initial configuration. On a final note, getting data in and out of a large array can take a while. I started using USB 2.0 external SATA Docking stations, but they maxed out at ~ 20 Mb/sec. I switched to ESATA and that number rose to 50 - 80 Mb/sec depending on the drive. HTH -Dave Walton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090422/ba20fdb5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] shoegoo
I finally bought some shoegoo and I am going to use it on..shoes! I remember when I bought my first tube... Also for shoes. -- Jim Could Goop; which is solvent based and comes in marine, plumbers, household, etc. types; be the same as shoe goo? It's in all hardware and bldg. supply stores AFAIK and it's not too expensive. Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.12.2/2074 - Release Date: 04/22/09 08:49:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SATA controller?
I forgot to mention - if you want better read write speed, go with RAID 1 with 10K RPM drives. You will get 33% better read and write speed. Add another drive to for a three drive RAID 1 and you'll gain another 25%. A 4th drive will add about 20% better performance. RAID 10 is the best of both worlds. I'm running a six drive RAID 10 at a local Dominos franchise. I partitioned a 80 GIG boot drive on the RAID and formatting took 45 seconds! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http://www.kegkits.com/JABF/ 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:52 PM To: 'Curt Raymond'; 'Diesel List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] SATA controller? RAID 6 is a more secure RAID 5. RAID 6 calculates and writes double the checksum blocks that RAID 5 writes. Both RAID 5 and 6 suffer a performance penalty. This is why RAID 5 and 6 controllers have cache, to make up for some of the performance hit. Even with the buffer, many RAID 5 and 6 arrays perform worse than the single drives they are made of. I suggest building a good RAID 0 from two 10K RPM drives and a good controller. Write speed will be the same but you will have a 33 percent read speed improvement. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 4/22/09 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] SATA controller? Wow, thats a great reply thanks, though those cards are probably way more serious than I need. The computer they'd go into is an old HP xw8000 I salvaged from work. I don't care for anything other than RAID 0 for my use, all my material will be from timecode source so if it goes away I just redigitize... When you say 1 Gig per minute, you're meaning 16.6MB/s? (or 17 I guess if your GB is 1024MB). Thats not really fast enough for what I want you're using these in a server sort of environment? Video is really a world unto itself. I'd want to do 2 streams of uncompressed SD at least, 3 would be better so I'll need 50-75MB/s sustained throughput, 4 SATA drives should be able to handle that pretty easily. My 4 SCSI drives will do 6. I don't need huge storage at home 2TB would be plenty. If I get a really big project I could use a system at work. The big system in my classroom is 32TB and capable of 400MB/s. It scales all the way up to 384TB which would be 4800MB/s total bandwidth. With a 10Gb connection we've clocked clients at 500MB/s... Its pretty amazing. You're right about USB 2, it sucks for data transfer, firewire 400 is faster. USB 2 is bus adjudicated too so if you've got a USB 2 printer it'll suck up half the bandwidth, got a USB 2 scanner? Then each device gets 1/3 the bandwidth if its doing something or not... Cruel joke that USB 2. -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:06:25 -0400 From: dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] SATA controller? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 1ec5633a0904221406r68d97fb9mc73216e88b569...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I've been using 3Ware. It works okay. Use the 9500S for PCI-X and the 9650SE for PCI-E. The main drawback to 3Ware is that they don't support VMWare ESX. They have a driver, but it sucks. If you want to run that you need to use Adaptec-SAS or Areca. But then you run into problems with the 2Tb limit of VMWare. I tried the Adaptec 3805. Works okay but does not have a 2Tb carving function so you have to run multiple small arrays under ESX. I've not tried Areca but have heard good things about them. I've had nothing but problems with Promise and Highpoint controllers, but that was a few years ago by now. Maybe they improved. I suspect not. For partitions 2Tb you need to use Guid not MBR volumes. That means you can't boot off the large partition unless you are running an Intel Itanium based system with it's special version of Windows. 3Ware 9650 has a feature to create a smaller boot partition from a large array that looks like it's own drive to Windows. That saves you from dedicating drives just to boot from. Also - beware of running very large Dynamic volumes under Vista. It does not like them. You need to use Windows 2003 or 2008 for that. I was trying to configure a 10Tb volume and it became corrupted when rebooting under Vista. I switched to Server 2008 and the problems went away. My largest array is 16 - 1.5Tb SATA drives that gives just under 19TB usable using Raid-6. I use that for organizing backups before I archive them. I get 3-5 Gig per minute throughput if I turn on write caching. I'm lucky to get 1Gpm with caching off. I got the Adaptec 3805 (8-port) for $300 on eBay with the battery backup module. I've seen the 3Ware 9650SE 16 port go for $500. You definitely need the BBU. I've already lost one array when a machine blue-screened under heavy IO and did not have one installed. All the controllers support adding
