Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Dimitri via Mercedes]

Don't bilsteins have a lifetime warranty? I hear you can send them back and 
they will rebuild. Never done it .

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> On Oct 15, 2015, at 7:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Got my “Bilstein” shocks from RockAuto today.
> 
> They’re Meyle shocks, with a label on the end of the boxes that says, 
> “Bilstein replacement” and the Bilstein and Meyle part numbers.
> 
> I have no reason not to believe they’re perfectly fine to put on the car, but 
> I would be interested to know if anyone has experience or has used Meyle 
> shocks.  I’ll decide whether or not to return them based on the information I 
> can gather….
> 
> Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

You want to back that statement up with some substance?

I’m just trying to decide what to do.  Tough to do without some backup.

Dan


> On Oct 15, 2015, at 7:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I would return them unless you were putting them on q cheap beater or a car 
> to flip.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Interesting.

I opened one of the boxes, and they’re clearly Meyle, as the logo is stamped in 
the sides of the shock.  Looks like a date code of 2008 of some sort.  Nothing 
about COO, but it does say they’re from Germany on the box.

Dan


> On Oct 15, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> IDK the answer, but I'm curious if they show country of manufacture. That 
> information would give some idea. I've purchased front end parts from them 
> labeled "Duralast" (Autozone house brand) on the box, but manufactured by 
> Moog. Good stuff very cheap.
> 
> Greg
> 
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> via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 4:03 PM
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> Cc: Dan Penoff
> Subject: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein
> 
> Got my “Bilstein” shocks from RockAuto today.
> 
> They’re Meyle shocks, with a label on the end of the boxes that says, 
> “Bilstein replacement” and the Bilstein and Meyle part numbers.
> 
> I have no reason not to believe they’re perfectly fine to put on the car, but 
> I would be interested to know if anyone has experience or has used Meyle 
> shocks.  I’ll decide whether or not to return them based on the information I 
> can gather….
> 
> Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

I think about 25 years ago, when I was a college student living on about $400/ 
month, my '63 beetle handled very poorly.  I consulted with the local parts 
house guys, and their VW expert determined I needed new rear shocks.  I'm 
pretty sure the brand name started with an M, may have been Meyle.  They 
weren't too expensive, I think about $25, and they fixed my problem.  Parts guy 
assured me they were German and the best value.  I was sure happy with them.

-- 
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Charleston SC
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'95 E300
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Well it's pretty simple, they falsely advertised that you were buying Bilsteins 
that is not what you got. I have never even hear of Meyle shocks so I have no 
idea about their quality. 

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> On Oct 15, 2015, at 6:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> You want to back that statement up with some substance?
> 
> I’m just trying to decide what to do.  Tough to do without some backup.
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
>> On Oct 15, 2015, at 7:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I would return them unless you were putting them on q cheap beater or a car 
>> to flip.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Agreed, and there’s no problem with me returning them for a full refund, so I’m 
not worried about it.

I’ve found a number of references to Meyle shocks on BMW forums, and they’re 
not bad.  It’s funny, as they often talk about how crappy Meyle’s suspension 
parts like LCAs and other stuff are, but shocks seem to be OK.

Keep it coming folks….

Thanks!

Dan


> On Oct 15, 2015, at 7:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Well it's pretty simple, they falsely advertised that you were buying 
> Bilsteins that is not what you got. I have never even hear of Meyle shocks so 
> I have no idea about their quality. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 


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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

IDK the answer, but I'm curious if they show country of manufacture. That 
information would give some idea. I've purchased front end parts from them 
labeled "Duralast" (Autozone house brand) on the box, but manufactured by Moog. 
Good stuff very cheap.

Greg

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Subject: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

Got my “Bilstein” shocks from RockAuto today.

They’re Meyle shocks, with a label on the end of the boxes that says, “Bilstein 
replacement” and the Bilstein and Meyle part numbers.

I have no reason not to believe they’re perfectly fine to put on the car, but I 
would be interested to know if anyone has experience or has used Meyle shocks.  
I’ll decide whether or not to return them based on the information I can 
gather….

Dan
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Re: [MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I would return them unless you were putting them on q cheap beater or a car to 
flip.

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> On Oct 15, 2015, at 6:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Got my “Bilstein” shocks from RockAuto today.
> 
> They’re Meyle shocks, with a label on the end of the boxes that says, 
> “Bilstein replacement” and the Bilstein and Meyle part numbers.
> 
> I have no reason not to believe they’re perfectly fine to put on the car, but 
> I would be interested to know if anyone has experience or has used Meyle 
> shocks.  I’ll decide whether or not to return them based on the information I 
> can gather….
> 
> Dan
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[MBZ] Meyle vs. Bilstein

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Got my “Bilstein” shocks from RockAuto today.

They’re Meyle shocks, with a label on the end of the boxes that says, “Bilstein 
replacement” and the Bilstein and Meyle part numbers.

I have no reason not to believe they’re perfectly fine to put on the car, but I 
would be interested to know if anyone has experience or has used Meyle shocks.  
I’ll decide whether or not to return them based on the information I can 
gather….

Dan
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Re: [MBZ] OT Diversity

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

It happened in South Carolina, not far from the capital I believe.
-- 
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On October 15, 2015 4:52:18 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>
>
>> On October 14, 2015 at 7:09 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Meanwhile, there's this 
>> http://www.thestate.com/news/nation-world/article39136185.html
>
>And it happened in Missouri, not Oklahoma or Arkansas?
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Diversity

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Hey! We resemble that remark!

>
> And it happened in Missouri, not Oklahoma or Arkansas?
>
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT Diversity

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On October 14, 2015 at 7:09 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Meanwhile, there's this 
> http://www.thestate.com/news/nation-world/article39136185.html

And it happened in Missouri, not Oklahoma or Arkansas?

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Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission Problem

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Throttle linkage:

http://handbook.w116.org/Engine%5C617%5C30-300.pdf

I suspect the best place for transmission throttle rod and vacuum information is
that 1978 mechanic's introduction to 116.120 book that's somewhere at my
parents' house, but if I could find the right transmission .pdf it should be
there too.

Anybody remember the exact designation for the 116.120's transmission?
There should be a repair manual for it. 

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[MBZ] Bumper Stickers Seen On Military Bases

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

> > *_Bumper-Stickers Seen On Military Bases_**:*
> >
> > *“When in Doubt, Empty The Magazine”*
> >
> > *“Sniper:**You can run, but you’ll just die tired!”*
> >
> > *“Machine Gunners:**Accuracy By Volume”*
> >
> > *“Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism and
> > Communism, WAR has Never Solved Anything.”*
> >
> > *” U.S.  Marines:**Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins
> > Dating Club.”*
> >
> > *" U.S.  Air Force:**Travel Agents To Allah”*
> >
> > *“The Marine Corps:**When It Absolutely, Positively Has To
> > Be Destroyed Overnight”*
> >
> > *“Death Smiles At Everyone:**Marines Smile Back”*
> >
> > *“What Do I Feel When I Kill A Terrorist? A Little Recoil”*
> >
> > *“Marines:**Providing Enemies of America  an Opportunity
> > To Die For their Country Since 1775″*
> >
> > *“Life, Liberty  and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It”
> >
> > *“Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon”*
> >
> > *“It’s God’s Job to Forgive Bin Laden.**It was Our Job To
> > Arrange The Meeting”*
> >
> > *“Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just
> > A Vulgar Brawl”*
> >
> > *“One Shot, Twelve Kills:**U.S. Naval Gun Fire Support “*
> >
> > *“My Kid Fought In Iraq  So Your Kid Can Party In College”*
> >
> > *“A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy;**Blessed Be The
> > Peacemakers”*
> >
> > *“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they
> > made a difference in the world. The  US military doesn’t
> > have that problem.”*

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Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission Problem

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

The other two links were meant only to illustrate the operation of the
switchover valve, not to imply your SD setup.

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> 
> Scott,
> Thanks for the diagrams, but still no joy. The first one is somewhat
close, but
> instead of the vac switch on top of the valve cover, mine has linkage rods
that
> must be adjusted just right. These coordinate the throttle pedal with the
IP
> and the rod to the tranny. Again, it's strange to have this early setup on
a car
> that was made in 5-1980 at the end of the model year production. I think
MB
> was cleaning out the warehouse and I ended up with a hybrid. As I've said
> before, it also has 126 front calipers and rotors, but the rears are
116...go
> figure.
> Thanks again,
> Roger
> Roger Hale
> Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
> Monroe, Ga.
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