Re: [MBZ] OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely
Yep! I'd love to find info to compare that to the capabilities of a handheld portabe device. About the only change has been the amount of cycles available for BFI (now everyone has massive BFI--no Cray needed!) I guess you could argue that the SSE/MMX (SIMD) extensions bring a lot of vector capabilities of a Cray to a desktop... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 20, 2010, at 0:08, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:26:18 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Decryption of the standard UNIX crypt() function is not possible by design. Passwords were only stored in encrypted format, so whenever a password was checked, the provided candidate was crypt()ed and the two crypt() ed strings were compared Having worked with Unix systems since 1983, I knew that. But I thought maybe someone has figured out how to crack them. And the standard UNIX password encryption (the weak one, not /etc/ shadow) took 1 second to execute on a VAX 11/780... An intel Q6700 can do 8.8M crypt()'s per second, and a PS/3 can do 11.1M... Sure shows how things have progressed, doesn't it? Craig ___ 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] Free sunroof parts- Boston CL
In case anyone wants a project-no interest, etc, http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1651502707.html Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ 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] Here's a Nice Porche On CL
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1647768301.html All ready for racing, too. 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] MERCEDES BENZ 300D WAGON - 300TD - 300TDT - $2250
It's a 1983. Does anyone want the chassis? I'd like the engine and maybe the rear suspension parts. On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:48 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: It became 3 different kinds of car. If you buy it and don't like it you have 2 other chances to enjoy it. --R On 3/19/2010 9:59 PM, Mountain Man wrote: --R- wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1650439987.html What's wrong with the car, I wonder. Has the price changed since the last time this was posted here? I liked it then, I still like it. mao ___ 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: Best Porches
LarryT wrote: Great choice! This is exactly the reason Ed said to buy the best you can find afford. There are tones of these beauties around and one has your name on it. The expense of restoring one of these even moderately in need of freshening will shock you... especially if you have to pay someone to work on it. I hope things work out and you get to enjoy owning a 911 one day. For me it was a lifetime dream come true. I was smitten when I was 13 or 14 and discovered sports cars. The 911 and XKE was at the top of my list Good luck -- Larry --- G: I'm leaning toward spending a little more and buying one that's already been restored. I'm a big fan of the 944 Turbo and 968 - the 968 is rare enough to be expensive while 944s are all over the place. They have problems that lack of maintenance can turn into expensive nightmares - but for $5k or less you can usually get a great 944 T. They handle great and have good AC systems. Larry T. - Find one you like which seems to have been well cared for. Rust is the biggest problem IMHO - mechanical stuff can be fixed - even engne work can be done economically if theres no rush. Join PCA, email lists, PelicanParts email list, watch craigs list for ebay and find parts at a bargain. There's a couple of books by Wayne Dempsey - 101 Projects for the 911 and Rebuilding the 911 engine The engine book came with a bonus CD full of extra photos - it's an excellent step-by-step guide to a rebuild. But before your eyes glaze over when looking at a great 911, have a PPI done by someone who knows these cars are where the possible problems are. They can prevent expensive mistakes - but get someone with a reputation of knowledge. LarryT - G: Good info. Thanks. - Mitch wrote: If you want to rehab it, buy a Cutlass, or a Volksbeetle, or something else with cheap parts. Heck, even a post-67 Corvette would be cheaper to work on than a 911. Why don't you guys buy this and make a restorod with modern parts? Should be able to do it all for $5-6k and the car should be worth at least that much when it's done. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/1650876432.html - G: That's a thought. I'll run it by son. I think he likes Corvettes too. I wanted to upgrade a Beetle Convertible but he wouldn't go for that. - Ed wrote: Gerry, I don't think fixer upper is really the way to go, with a Porsche, or a Ferrari. The way to go is to save a bit longer, and get one that is well sorted out. No way you can buy a fixer upper and put it right, for the same money that buying a good example will cost you. There are a few cheap porsches out there, old 924s etc, but once you get into the air cooled cars, certain parts, if tired, are going to cost money. Remember too, these cars are old, and even though made in pretty large numbers, parts are becoming more rare all the time, and, and that's reflected in the going price. I don't want to put you off getting a Porsche, they're amazing cars. I just don't want you to get into something thinking you can save a bunch of money going the fixer upper route. You may get lucky, but, I feel far safer, going with a good car, AND a PPI from someone who knows these cars. I feel it will give you and your son a much more pleasant ownership experience. Besides, if you like to tinker, as most of us here do, even a good SC, is now and old car, and will provide you with lots of weekend projects to keep it in top shape. I've already got my to do list all made out for the coming season. sunroof cable sunroof seals new heater hoses front chin smile left door stay Always something to stay on top of with old cars, but that's half the fun.;-) Good luck in your search. If I can be of any help sharing my experience, ding me. Ed 300E G: I see your points, Ed. I'll bring them up with my son. Lots of affordable front engined Porsches around, and many of them are great cars. My advise with these cars is be extra careful, as they are so inexpensive to buy, people buy them, and then are shocked at some of the running costs, so put off maintenance, which is never a good thing to do in any car, and especially in a Porsche. Remember, a 928 was Porsches top of the line car, so expect parts to be priced accordingly. Yes, they are great cars, and reliable when cared for, but like all cars, they have their weaknesses that need to be watched out for. All front engine porsche cars, with the exception of the new Panamea, are now old cars. 944s can be had cheap, but if the balljoints are bad, you could easily pay the value of the car replacing them. If you saw what it took to change
[MBZ] Computing [was: Re: OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely]
On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:20:53 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: About the only change has been the amount of cycles available for BFI (now everyone has massive BFI--no Cray needed!) BFI? What's that? I guess you could argue that the SSE/MMX (SIMD) extensions bring a lot of vector capabilities of a Cray to a desktop... It seems a lot of improvement has been made to satisfy the gaming market. It works both ways, though. The first computer to break the petaflop (10^15 floating point operations/second), the Roadrunner here at LANL, uses enhanced Cell microprocessors, which came from the PlayStation 3. http://www.lanl.gov/discover/roadrunner_fastest_computer Craig ___ 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] '76 300D PHX CL
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1652462193.html Went and looked at this. Seems pretty solid. Has a few interior issues...headliner in rear, badly torn arm rest, radio grill wicked melted, rear seats wierdly saggy. Few dings here and there. needs good cleaning/detailing. The dude wasn't there when I was there.so couldn't get inside or hear it run or ask questions. He has marked it down from $5K. Bob 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: Best Porsches
Don't know what your budget is but is but I've always wanted to build a 289 Cobra replica. The 289 is preferable to the 427, BTW. Factory Five is a industry leader - http://www.factoryfive.com/rdsterhome.html - offering a basic kit starting at less than $13K. Add a engine (a few hundred or less for a good used one) a tranny (same) and rear axle - then things like wheels tires, batteries, etc. They also have a 33 Shovelnose Ford that looks good ;-) if you like the old American classics - Anyway, it's an option -- Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 9:10 PM To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Porches Have you considered one with the engine at the front? I know they're wrong but they're also much less expensive and apparently much less likely to kill you in spirited driving. At some point when my cash-flow situation becomes much more positive its something I'm going to investigate. -Curt Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:09:46 -0400 From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Porches Message-ID: f96a979c46874f02b6292bd381790...@gerry Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net re the Porsches - Those are correct comments - the 911SC of 83-87 are widely considered to have bulletproof engines with some going 300K mi with never being opened up. As far as the Targa - the targa roof can be frustrating to get it to seal properly. I rode in one recently that had supposedly been sealed by an expert actually sounded like a window was partly open! It wasn't raining so I don't know if it was waterproof or not - but it definitely leaked air. The newer 911's are more powerful, smoother, quieter and faster - but they may also require the more expensive. Are you planning to buy one? Larry --- My son would like to buy a fixer-upper and then he and I would fix it up in my shop on weekends. EBay has them from $8000 (a parts car or major fixer-upper) up to about $30,000 currently. We're just trying to get an idea of whats available, prices, whether the rich guys suggest was correct, etc. Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D ___ 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: Best Porches
Geez, here I thought I was still pretty cool. hee hee. Is that what kids are refer to Me, Larry, Roger as, the old guys with Porsches? lol. Don't answer that, I prefer my own deluded self image of myself. ;-) Ed 300E, my back appreciates its' seats more everyday. lol - G: If he gets a Porsche, I suspect it will be a 911. The old man with all the Porsches really impressed him. - ___ 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] Here's a Nice Porche On CL
They are a big heavy car, but they do have a lot of grunt down the straights! Ed 300E On 20 March 2010 10:17, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1647768301.html All ready for racing, too. 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 ___ 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] Computing [was: Re: OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely]
Brute Force (and) Ignorance -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 20, 2010, at 10:56, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:20:53 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: About the only change has been the amount of cycles available for BFI (now everyone has massive BFI--no Cray needed!) BFI? What's that? I guess you could argue that the SSE/MMX (SIMD) extensions bring a lot of vector capabilities of a Cray to a desktop... It seems a lot of improvement has been made to satisfy the gaming market. It works both ways, though. The first computer to break the petaflop (10^15 floating point operations/second), the Roadrunner here at LANL, uses enhanced Cell microprocessors, which came from the PlayStation 3. http://www.lanl.gov/discover/roadrunner_fastest_computer Craig ___ 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] OT: Kit Cars, was: Best Porsches
I have thought about either a Cobra or Ford GT, then I ran across the Westfield XI recently --- http://www.kokopelliauto.com/priceing.html http://www.manikllc.com/ http://www.insideline.com/westfield/xi/2007/full-test-2007-westfield-xi.html On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 12:49 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Don't know what your budget is but is but I've always wanted to build a 289 Cobra replica. The 289 is preferable to the 427, BTW. Factory Five is a industry leader - http://www.factoryfive.com/rdsterhome.html - offering a basic kit starting at less than $13K. Add a engine (a few hundred or less for a good used one) a tranny (same) and rear axle - then things like wheels tires, batteries, etc. They also have a 33 Shovelnose Ford that looks good ;-) if you like the old American classics - Anyway, it's an option -- Good luck - LarryT -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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: Best Porsches
LarryT wrote: Don't know what your budget is but is but I've always wanted to build a 289 Cobra replica. The 289 is preferable to the 427, BTW. Factory Five is a industry leader - http://www.factoryfive.com/rdsterhome.html - I thought Factory Five was a leader in producing fiberglass bodywork that was flimsy enough to rival the original aluminum bodies. 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] the competition
Sat down at the Mac this PM and find 15 digests from Mr. Hilter's list and only only from this one. Gotta step up the pace, people. RLE ___ 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] the competition
Geez, I probably need to look at some of my alias accounts and do some housekeeping. I'm probably over my storage quota. Dan --- On Sat, 3/20/10, relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com wrote: From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] the competition To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 6:34 PM Sat down at the Mac this PM and find 15 digests from Mr. Hilter's list and only only from this one. Gotta step up the pace, people. RLE ___ 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] the competition
I'm good. Only 5500 or so digests. Still got plenty of room. Thanks for the reminder, Woger! Dan --- On Sat, 3/20/10, relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com wrote: From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] the competition To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 6:34 PM Sat down at the Mac this PM and find 15 digests from Mr. Hilter's list and only only from this one. Gotta step up the pace, people. RLE ___ 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] the competition
No daily update on the epic tranny swap - it's snowing, blowing, and too cold to work outside when you don't REALLY have to -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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] 1984 300D Bilstein Price
Hey Rusty, How much for a set of 4 Bilstein shocks for for my 84 300D? Shipping to 49461 Thanks, Mike ___ 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] I want this
I love the color combo, but the price is WAY WAY too high. Original Message Subject:1976 Mercedes Benz 240 Diesel - $4000 (Grimes, Iowa) Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:21:29 -0700 (PDT) From: okieb...@striplin.net To: okieb...@striplin.net okieb...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/1651093156.html to contact the person who posted this. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240 Diesel Date: 2010-03-19, 8:33AM Here we have for sale at AM AUTO in Grimes, Iowa a 1976 240 D Mercedes Benz. only 84,000 original miles. green with green vinyl, in above average condition. feel free to contact us regarding this vehicle. 515-986-9852 http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/anthonyzr1/?action=viewcurrent=1976mercedes240d001.jpg http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/anthonyzr1/?action=viewcurrent=1976mercedes240d002.jpg http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/anthonyzr1/?action=viewcurrent=1976mercedes240d003.jpg http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/anthonyzr1/?action=viewcurrent=1976mercedes240d004.jpg * Location: Grimes, Iowa * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/1651093156.html /this craigslist posting was forwarded to you by someone using our email-a-friend feature - if you want to prevent these, please go to: / http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/te/pt2blJWZApnbyR3csBXau4Wa0VmbD -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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] Porsche refurbishments
Apparently a lot of Porsche parts are interchangable with VW parts, same part but different number and shipping box. Wasn't the 944 supposed to be an Audi? Hendrik who has never owned a Porsche and doesn't want to relng...@aol.com wrote: I wonder which is less expensive, and easier to find parts for now - a 911 or an XKE? Those two, plus the pagoda roofed 280SL made my list --.. A 911, hands down. You can get any part from dozens of suppliers around the country because of the huge enthusiast base. Find a copy of a recent Porsche Panorama and look at all the ads inside. My Porsche is 26 1/2 years old and I could order nearly any part for it tomorrow. Further, a Porsche can be driven every day, all year, taken to the track and run hard and it never notices. They are rugged machines when maintained correctly and seldom break provided their performance envelope is observed. You could never use an XKE or 113 SL in the same way without plenty of repairs because they have no significant racing background. RLE ___ 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] I want this green snot mobile with frog skin seats
You are a bit of a greeny then? Kermit obsession I think it is called? Anyway from the photos it looks to be average condition and may well have a bit of rust down below. Hendrik who likes bright and unusual colours but the missus says no Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz wrote: I love the color combo, but the price is WAY WAY too high. Original Message Subject: 1976 Mercedes Benz 240 Diesel - $4000 (Grimes, Iowa) Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:21:29 -0700 (PDT) From: okieb...@striplin.net To: okieb...@striplin.net okieb...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/1651093156.html to contact the person who posted this. ___ 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] Porsche refurbishments
I think the early 924 had an audi based engine in it, but the 944 were probably more 928 than audi. There was a 924 turbo too, but not sure what it was based on. I think it was the original audi engine, no intercooler or anything. It was pretty early stuff. I remember people saying Porsche was so confident in their turbo technology with that car, they didn't even bother to put a boost gauge in it. I've taken a couple of 944 engines apart, and a lot of the internal bits even share 928 parts code numbers. It's more or less half a 928 engine. Porsche didn't skimp on the oily bits with the 944 from what I can see. Ed 300E On 20 March 2010 22:10, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Apparently a lot of Porsche parts are interchangable with VW parts, same part but different number and shipping box. Wasn't the 944 supposed to be an Audi? Hendrik who has never owned a Porsche and doesn't want to relng...@aol.com wrote: I wonder which is less expensive, and easier to find parts for now - a 911 or an XKE? Those two, plus the pagoda roofed 280SL made my list --.. A 911, hands down. You can get any part from dozens of suppliers around the country because of the huge enthusiast base. Find a copy of a recent Porsche Panorama and look at all the ads inside. My Porsche is 26 1/2 years old and I could order nearly any part for it tomorrow. Further, a Porsche can be driven every day, all year, taken to the track and run hard and it never notices. They are rugged machines when maintained correctly and seldom break provided their performance envelope is observed. You could never use an XKE or 113 SL in the same way without plenty of repairs because they have no significant racing background. RLE ___ 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] Computing [was: Re: OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely]
On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:59:03 -0400 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Brute Force (and) Ignorance Aha! ___ 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: Best Porches
Hi Ed, No, I was referring to the old man in Orlando with many Porches who recommended the 911 to my son. I don't see how you young guys would qualify as old. GerryAge 81son is 51 - Geez, here I thought I was still pretty cool. hee hee. Is that what kids are refer to Me, Larry, Roger as, the old guys with Porsches? lol. Don't answer that, I prefer my own deluded self image of myself. ;-) Ed 300E, my back appreciates its' seats more everyday. lol - G: If he gets a Porsche, I suspect it will be a 911. The old man with all the Porsches really impressed him. - ___ 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] Best Porsches
Don't know what your budget is but is but I've always wanted to build a 289 Cobra replica. The 289 is preferable to the 427, BTW. Factory Five is a industry leader - http://www.factoryfive.com/rdsterhome.html - offering a basic kit starting at less than $13K. Add a engine (a few hundred or less for a good used one) a tranny (same) and rear axle - then things like wheels tires, batteries, etc. They also have a 33 Shovelnose Ford that looks good ;-) if you like the old American classics - Anyway, it's an option -- Good luck - LarryT 91 300D Thanks, Larry. I'll pass that along to my son. Gerry ___ 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] the competition
On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:02:58 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: No daily update on the epic tranny swap - it's snowing, blowing, and too cold to work outside when you don't REALLY have to I know that feeling! Craig ___ 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: Best Porches
Geez, I just turned 60 but think of myself as more a late 30's kind of guy.. I like to believe we really are only as old as we feel and think we are -- ;-) Larry 91 300D 66 MGB 74 911 (These cars keep me young) OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 6:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Porches Hi Ed, No, I was referring to the old man in Orlando with many Porches who recommended the 911 to my son. I don't see how you young guys would qualify as old. GerryAge 81son is 51 - Geez, here I thought I was still pretty cool. hee hee. Is that what kids are refer to Me, Larry, Roger as, the old guys with Porsches? lol. Don't answer that, I prefer my own deluded self image of myself. ;-) Ed 300E, my back appreciates its' seats more everyday. lol - G: If he gets a Porsche, I suspect it will be a 911. The old man with all the Porsches really impressed him. - ___ 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] Porsche refurbishments
A friend had 944 for awhile - it needed a new turn signal stalk/switch, which was a VW part -- which is where he got the replacement. I don't see VW contributing to the drive train in any way though, and no VW I drove ever handled like the Porsche. On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I think the early 924 had an audi based engine in it, but the 944 were probably more 928 than audi. There was a 924 turbo too, but not sure what it was based on. I think it was the original audi engine, no intercooler or anything. It was pretty early stuff. I remember people saying Porsche was so confident in their turbo technology with that car, they didn't even bother to put a boost gauge in it. I've taken a couple of 944 engines apart, and a lot of the internal bits even share 928 parts code numbers. It's more or less half a 928 engine. Porsche didn't skimp on the oily bits with the 944 from what I can see. Ed 300E On 20 March 2010 22:10, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Apparently a lot of Porsche parts are interchangable with VW parts, same part but different number and shipping box. Wasn't the 944 supposed to be an Audi? -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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: Best Porches
Well, my body keeps reminding me that I don't fell as young as I think I am --- I'm a few months older than you then --- On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:32 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Geez, I just turned 60 but think of myself as more a late 30's kind of guy.. I like to believe we really are only as old as we feel and think we are -- ;-) Larry -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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: Best Porches
First time the back stepped out in the 911 on me, I think I aged 15 years right there and then!! hee hee. Ed 300E On 20 March 2010 23:32, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Larry 91 300D 66 MGB 74 911 (These cars keep me young) ___ 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: Best Porches
Best porches? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 ___ 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
