Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
OY... one time I considered why not install a little LED text unit in the rear window to tell those behind just what I thought... I rarely have tailgaters as I do keep in the right lanes of the interstates and no one seems interested in moving along at posted speed as I. I do remember in the early

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
This was an old trick that I learned in 1978... driving a FWD land yacht that everone mused why does he have snow tires on the front? There was always some person who broke traction on ice uphill and caused a string of cars to do the same. I decided there would be less damage to land softly in a

Re: [MBZ] all inclusive

2008-01-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah and that is what was said last time, right before it started to get nasty. Hendrik Wonko the Sane wrote: We aren't. Instead, we shall discuss facts. No politics, just facts. On Jan 30, 2008 10:40 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought we were not going to talk

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
AH... admitting to a liability! Only time I put up a beware of dog sign was at a house where I didn't have a dog. To connect the tailgating OT rant with the one about mental illness, why not just do a bumper sticker about Psychotics Annon or I'm schitzophrenic and so am I ? My Rice Crispies will

Re: [MBZ] OT - tools to work on a Mercedes or four

2008-01-31 Thread Kevin Kraly
My dad has a 3/8 pneumatic impact ratchet that's done lots of work in those places where a conventional inpact (butterfly?) won't fit. It's a name brand tool although I can't remember the brand, and he got it used from a friend about 20 years ago. It is still working well, but that $9.95 HF

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it 2

2008-01-31 Thread Zoltan Finks
We get it. You are an Autobahn god. Wherever it is that you need to go that causes you to drive in a perpetual frenzied state, please go there. Brian On Jan 30, 2008 8:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just ignore the first one, sent in error. Simple question: If a car in front of you is

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Kevin Kraly
when seems the old Audi 5000 and VW Rabbit could belch more soot. There don't seem to be very many Audi 5000 Diesels rolling around anymore. I know of one that has been coming up on CL for $1300 or so. It has ugly paint and some sort of fuel delivery problem (associated to bioD most likely).

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it 2.65

2008-01-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
I don't do it so much these days but back in my motorcycling days I used to make sure all the idiots actually stopped (or are about to stop) for their red light before I set off. You'd be amazed how many people run red lights, sometimes not even on purpose. This is one of the things they teach

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
Timothy makes some great points - especially about treating older people as we'd like our parents to be treated. I never tailgate, but when I come upon someine in the passing lane I often flash my lights - not that they would know what they means. Then I wait for them to move over. Not

Re: [MBZ] OT: all inclusive politics

2008-01-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: president in January 2009. There are benefits to a two party system, ...Utopias don't exist. Would you rather have Hillary or [Romney | McCain | Huckabee]. Because it WILL be one of them in January. I really couldn't care less which of those socialists is POTUS next. And

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
Allan wrote:many things that may be intended as a courtesy, including many variations of yielding when they have the right of way. Amen to That! There's nothing worse than coming upon a car stopped in the middle of the road letting someone out of a sidestreet - when doing the proper thing

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
The speed limits on Interstates vary by location - lowest usually being 55 and 75 being the highest. For instance, here, I95 just outside or town, as you get closer it drops to 60 then down to 55. I've heard Montana or Wy has some relaxed enforcement. ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D,

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread OK Don
OK - I've learned yet another thing on this list! Four seconds it is. I took a Lab-sponsored defensive driving course -- they said four seconds. Craig -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D,

Re: [MBZ] all inclusive

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
Wonko wrote No bills would be acted on -- which might be a good thing I've often thought how much better off we'd all be if lawmakers took 5 or 10 years off - an extended vacation perhaps. No bills would be passed - unless some emergency arose - which is defined by national concensus. ;-) I

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: And yes, the amount tailgating gets under my skin is directly proportionate to how much I like the car I'm driving, or whom I have as passengers. The last time I got severely pissed at a tailgater was probably over ten years ago. Oh, crap, there's great aunt Vera's car in

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
Hi Richard, Sounds like you were lucky to come out without getting hurt. Hopefully they can keep some of your identifying info from him - he sounds like someone who likes to do stupid things. You might want a restraining order forcing him to keep his distance. Or maybe I;m overreacting -

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
My travelled stretch of I-40 is under perpetualy construction. Most of that construction is going on at night... so seems when there's not a bottleneck of traffic it's a work zone with speeds posted 50 mph. A section of my drive crosses the Biltmore Estate (and vineyards). Having killed one deer

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:20:38 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant We owned a '71 VW Beetle for years and I used

Re: [MBZ] all inclusive

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
Don wrote:having vote after vote to bring the \ Ahh... our tax dollars hard at work. How could they have the power to give themselves raises?Seems like there was something in the Constitution about that? Hmm.. there were originally 12 articles in the Bill of rights - maybe that was one

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
Saw it the other morning. A considerate driver stopped in traffic to motion another driver in. The other driver assumed the considerate driver had check traffic in all six lanes for her so when she shot through the opening crossing other lanes she was T boned. Snarled morning rush hour for us all.

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Rich Thomas
And let him know you have two large friends named Smith and Wesson. --R LarryT wrote: You might want a restraining order forcing him to keep his distance. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Allan Streib
Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Uusually I drive 5-10 MPH over posted speed limits on the interstate and very much dislike someone riding my bumper at 80 in the left lane. Then move right. If you are impeding traffic in the left lane you need to immediately signal your intention to move

Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The 2nd drive is actually my old hard drive. When I got a new one I installed the new one as master, old one as slave and copied everything over. At one time it DID show up like it was supposed to. For some reason it dropped off and I have never messed with fixing it until now. Yes, its

Re: [MBZ] all inclusive

2008-01-31 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Wonko wrote No bills would be acted on -- which might be a good thing I've often thought how much better off we'd all be if lawmakers took 5 or 10 years off - an extended vacation perhaps. No bills would be passed - unless some emergency arose - which is defined by national

Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, I converted to dynamic, then it let me assign a drive letter. Now it shows up and I can get to my old files, actually, just what was on that drive, which will probably be wiped out. Have no idea what converting it to dynamic does or means, but it seems to work. dave walton wrote: Double

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I try to skim thru everyday just to see if somebody is looking for parts I can sell them, or has a great deal on a car. That is where I bought a $2000 94 E420 a while back. LWB250 wrote: That reminds me that I need to go empty some mailboxes. I never look at the crap from their list unless

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Here is the thing about this -- this guy is a dumbass who endangered himself and others on the highway, at high speeds, despite rules and regulations and common sense that say don't do stupid sh*t like that. So, you gotta ask yourself, will a restraining order have any effect on a stupid

Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

2008-01-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Check to make sure the power settings are not turning it off. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The 2nd drive is actually my old hard drive. When I got a new one I installed the new one as master, old one as slave and copied everything over. At one time it DID show up like it was supposed to.

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: If you are talking about in town, then my answer is no. I don't tailgate. HOWEVER, if you are talking about the highway, my answer changes. If I am on the highway and someone is in the LEFT lane, then I will get behind you. I won't tailgate initially. I will probably

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread LarryT
Rich wrote you have two large friends named Smith and Wesson Couldn't have said it better myself -- Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info

Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually, June is when the OkieQ is. As for what Lt Admiral Wacko does, I have no clue Loren Faeth wrote: Both Kaleb and Ed's comments are right on. However, I was on the RE list for a short time long ago, and I quit because of the high number of postings and the fact that none had any

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac OSX question

2008-01-31 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sufficient keyboard shortcuts should exist for the common button actions, let the rare ones require pointer motion. I'd be fine with that but take it a bit further, I think there should *always* be a keyboard shortcut for any button, common or no. In this

Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats where I am clicking and the only option it gives me there is to delete partion. The change drive letter option is not available. I am doing the dynamic convert thing now and see what happens. dave walton wrote: Double check that you are logged in as Administrator. Also - where you

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why do almost all of my posts to mercedes@okiebenz.com keep getting returned as failure to del

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Your post came thru just fine. Any sort of problem like that would need to be addressed with your ISP RICHARD FIne wrote: I am basically unable to post on this site... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

2008-01-31 Thread dave walton
Sweet! That is a new set of symptoms for me. Learn something new every day - at least on a good day. -Dave Walton On Jan 31, 2008 10:17 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I converted to dynamic, then it let me assign a drive letter. Now it shows up and I can get to my old

Re: [MBZ] OT - tools to work on a Mercedes or four

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Your dad was a dentist? I come from a long line of dentists. OK Don wrote: I see that Harbor Freight has a 3/8 air ratchet on sale for $9.99. Is there a chance that it would be useful? Also --- I inherited an old (1958) air compressor from my Dad. It ran in his dental office for most of

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant (Zoltan Finks

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
I work in/commute to a little seasonal tourist town in the mountains. In the summer the population increases ten fold with out of state summer residents, mostly retired. Most transient visitors soon discover how strict the local law enforcement is on posted speed limits. Can we say, speed trap?

Re: [MBZ] Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Richard, quite frankly these posts are starting get annoying. I have no clue what your problem is but I suspect it involves your ISP. Problems with list issues should NOT be posted to the list, but rather sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or to me offlist. You are more than welcome to forward one

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
YEP!! You leave enough distance between you and the car in front of you and never fails some asshole will come on over and you are right on their rear, you have to slow way down to give you more room. Then, the cycle starts all over. Hendrik Fay wrote: You need to put a sticker on the back

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant (Zoltan Finks

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
A few taps on the brake will usually get those people off your rear Rich Thomas wrote: So today I was driving through our little community in the truck. Drove past this gorgeous house that was the first $1M house in the area, It is a beautiful house, not that I would have paid that for it,

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, they do not have the right to tailgate you, they can go around when it is safe to do so. Zoltan Finks wrote: Simple question: If a car in front of you is going slower than you want to go, do you consider it your right to tailgate them? Not a trick question. I just want input as the the

[MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, starting to get too much politics going on the list. Thats one of the only things we do not allow, so lets cut it out and get back to either MB or other OT things. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That really hacks me off either when somebody has the right of way and stops to let me know, or stops in front of me to let somebody else out. I am sure they are just trying to be nice but it really causes problems. Allan Streib wrote: On Jan 30, 2008, at 11:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] OT Topics

2008-01-31 Thread wilton strickland
Wonko/LT Don, you may not have retired as an admiral for the same reasons I didn't retire as a general. I didn't put up with any BS, and I didn't stand at the bar every afternoon (actually, not any) with The General. Wilton, lowly LTCOL (Ret) ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - tools to work on a Mercedes or four

2008-01-31 Thread Timothy Robinson
There's something painful about reading 3/8 air ratchet and dentist in the same post... From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:38:12 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT - tools to work on a Mercedes or four

2008-01-31 Thread R A Bennell
My old compressor had a date stamp on the tank of 1947. It always made me nervous too. I tried to find out how to test it or what it would cost to have it tested without much success. I remember way back when, the govt sent around a fellow who tested just by banging with a hammer and listening

[MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Test Drive: Torque-Rich Euro Diesel Scores 41 MPG

2008-01-31 Thread Walt Lasher
-tnef Size: 441088 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080131/5ac6f112/attachment.bin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

[MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Bob Granger
I used to drive an '89 Honda Accord and for some reason the windshield washers on that particular car worked extremely well for the Accord but also for anyone following it. I used to get a lot of amusement, when someone was following me a little too close for comfort ,when I washed my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Big Bertha rides!

2008-01-31 Thread Jim Cathey
Once more into the breach? The power just went out again. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list

2008-01-31 Thread Harry Watkins
Please. On Jan 31, 2008 9:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, starting to get too much politics going on the list. Thats one of the only things we do not allow, so lets cut it out and get back to either MB or other OT things. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420,

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I agree, I just maintain my speed and move back over to the right after passing when I can. Allan Streib wrote: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Uusually I drive 5-10 MPH over posted speed limits on the interstate and very much dislike someone riding my bumper at 80 in the left lane.

Re: [MBZ] Was off topic posts, now ADD

2008-01-31 Thread Barry Stark
Larry - ADD/ADHD is very real though, yes, it is quite often misdiagnosed. Also, it definitely is not just a kid thing. Your best bet is a psychiatrist who specializes in ADD/ADHD. There is a very good series of books by MDs Edward Hallowell John Ratey on the subject that will likely answer most

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Bill Ringgold
What Donald said [I usually take the advice of lawyers]. BillR -Original Message- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 1/30/08 10:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant Brian wrote: Simple question: If a

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Test Drive: Torque-Rich Euro Diesel Scores 41 MPG

2008-01-31 Thread Allan Streib
Walt Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [...] Nice review, thanks. From the comments section: In Germany, your lowest octane rating is 95. Our highest is 92, the lowest being 87. So the extra cost you're paying for fuel is because you're getting better fuel. Like everything else,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

2008-01-31 Thread Bill
You guys are way young. Mine was a Commodore 64 bought with a student loan near the end of my doctoral work. That was the big one for home users at the time - complete with a cassette player for storage. The word processor would handle as much as 20 pages of text at a time. My buddy had a

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes question

2008-01-31 Thread John Freer
Are you using the upgraded ones that have a chain in the rubber? On 1/30/08, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you've had them all break then something in the exhaust system is misaligned somewhere. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Why? - speaking of parts ...

2008-01-31 Thread Bill
Since you brought up the subject of parts, I need the spring base for the front seat on my '81 300SD [I think those are the same on both sides] if you have one - along with my under door light BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 30, 2008 8:36 PM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyway, while others would remark about those crazy Florida tourists, driving with their turn signal on... Uncle Floyd explained how on the autobahn one would drive with the left signal constant to signal drivers in front the

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread Bill
Being mixed in with mostly friendly drivers is one of the best things about living in Jacksonville [other than being able to live with my wife, of course...]. Coming from South Florida where drivers are aggressive and mean this place is great. It is easier to get out of our road onto the main

[MBZ] OT: Question about off topic questions....

2008-01-31 Thread RICHARD FIne
I'm sorry that my post was anoying but, I was asking a sincere question, I did not know any other means to get it answered... all I was asking for was a response other than, you message got through, which obviously I could see from my own email. I have seen many many anoying posts here, mine

[MBZ] OT Timothy Robinson and a Betamax machine

2008-01-31 Thread Fmiser
The direct emails seem to be getting lost, so I'll try through the list. And, note the clear OT in the subject. *chuckle* So Tim, any success in finding the old Beta VCR? -- Philip, in a Missouri blizzard (translation: A light breeze during a snow flurry)

Re: [MBZ] all inclusive

2008-01-31 Thread Fmiser
Wonko wrote No bills would be acted on -- which might be a good thing I've often thought how much better off we'd all be if lawmakers took 5 or 10 years off - an extended vacation perhaps. No bills would be passed - unless some emergency arose - which is defined by national concensus. ;-)

Re: [MBZ] Why? - speaking of parts ...

2008-01-31 Thread Bill
Kaleb - I have a time trying to keep up with two lists and I'm retired [I was 400+ behind this morning]. How on earth do you keep up with all of them and a job too? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Thursday, January 31,

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2008-01-31 Thread Gary Thompson
Kinda makes you cry when a nice 1994-95 W124 is cheaper than a rice burner, don't it. I can buy another E320 with lower miles for what it would cost me to fix the *%^_)*# A/C evaporator on the one I got. Was trying to help my daughter get a new car, and she was looking at a Toyota Corolla that

[MBZ] I just got this spam...

2008-01-31 Thread Rich Thomas
on another email address. Has some listers listed as recipients, making me think someone has a case of spambot on their machine, or someone on the list got their address book intercepted, or something. Also has russian name for sender. --R Original Message Subject:

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread LWB250
While I would say that most of the drivers around here are pretty decent, it's the ones who are too busy yakking on the phone, texting, etc., that piss me off. These are the ones who usually creep into your lane then whip back over when you tap your horn. As a biker and driver, I always have my

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread E M
You have to be careful playing those games at speed. A guy who wants to get past, always will in the end, and then, if he decides it's pay back time, things can get ugly. Before pulling out to pass, I always have a good look, to see what's coming up. Regardless of how fast I'm going, before I

Re: [MBZ] You asked for it

2008-01-31 Thread E M
I was going to comment on that the other night, but didn't get around to it. You're right, for most trips, if you want to save time, it has to be over somewhat of a distance, and you really have to put your foot down. If you do the math, driving an hour at 70 mph, or upping it to 80 mph doesn't

[MBZ] Projeckt-Wagen 4 VICTORY!!!

2008-01-31 Thread Christopher McCann
our beautiful cream-puff '84 300Dt (not running, which we paid $600 for) made victory laps around the neighborhood at 1 AM last night. Replaced the IP (got one from an SD at local U pick It for $5 (yes FIVE)), then timed it (took a while to figure that out...used the drip tube method) - and the

[MBZ] got some spam with listers on it

2008-01-31 Thread Rich Thomas
I tried to forward it to the list but I guess it was intercepted. Anyway, below is the address list it was sent to, a lot of listers on it. Did someone's machine get spambotted or did someone just snag some message sent to/from the lists? Interestingly enough, my email address on the list

[MBZ] Projeckt- Wagon victory

2008-01-31 Thread wilton strickland
That's great, Chris! 'Hard to beat that price for an IP. Congratulations! Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] got some spam with listers on it

2008-01-31 Thread John Robbins
Rich Thomas wrote: I tried to forward it to the list but I guess it was intercepted. Anyway, below is the address list it was sent to, a lot of listers on it. Did someone's machine get spambotted or did someone just snag some message sent to/from the lists? Interestingly enough, my email

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I paid 4k for my 94 E420 and it has 114k on it. Has TONS of power AND gets 25 or so mpg. Problem is, right now it wont idle but I just have to get around to fixing that. Gary Thompson wrote: Kinda makes you cry when a nice 1994-95 W124 is cheaper than a rice burner, don't it. I can buy

Re: [MBZ] Projekt- Wagon victory

2008-01-31 Thread Christopher McCann
There are 4 SD's in local PNP type junkyards...thinking about collecting the IP's for a rainy day...and the tranny'sand...engine rebuild projects seriously, it's such a shame to see these cars there. One has an engine bay covered in oil and the oil cooler hoses had radiator hose over

Re: [MBZ] Why? - speaking of parts ...

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I get 2-300 a day from okiebenz and related stuff, I am on just about every other mb list (well, there are 2 others). The main other traffic list is the hitler list, but like I said I just skim thru it. Even it does not usually get near the traffic we get here. For example, this list

Re: [MBZ] I just got this spam...

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I suspect you are right. Rich Thomas wrote: on another email address. Has some listers listed as recipients, making me think someone has a case of spambot on their machine, or someone on the list got their address book intercepted, or something. Also has russian name for sender. --R

Re: [MBZ] OT: Question about off topic questions....

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Perhaps annoying was a little to harsh. Perhaps I was just on edge from working all night then see the same post several times for help. Just do as instructed and maybe some help can be found. RICHARD FIne wrote: I'm sorry that my post was anoying but, I was asking a sincere question, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

2008-01-31 Thread Harry Watkins
My first computer was a Sinclare (sp). You had to plug it into a tape player for storage. I built a Heath Kit all-in-one for my second. Enjoyed building it more than using it. Harry On Jan 30, 2008 9:17 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first computer, a PC with a 40MB HD

[MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E320-1994-E320-Great-shape-Trans-gone-selling-for-parts_W0QQitemZ140203402840QQihZ004QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,

Re: [MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread LWB250
For $200, maybe, but looking at telltale signs like the tree's worth of pine needles in the engine compartment and plenum, this car has not been well cared for. The comment about not having a Mercedes mechanic in the area is a giveaway as well - who has been servicing it up to now? Two words:

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:46:54 -0600, Kaleb wrote: YEP!! You leave enough distance between you and the car in front of you and never fails some asshole will come on over and you are right on their rear, you have to slow way down to give you more room. Then, the cycle starts all

Re: [MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont think so but who knows Loren Faeth wrote: Is that the same trans as a M103 powered 124? At 02:16 PM 1/31/2008, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread Loren Faeth
Is that the same trans as a M103 powered 124? At 02:16 PM 1/31/2008, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E320-1994-E320-Great-shape-Trans-gone-selling-for-parts_W0QQitemZ140203402840QQihZ004QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C.

[MBZ] cheap wagon

2008-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-MERCEDES-300TD-WAGON-for-parts-or-restoration_W0QQitemZ220197501879QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10076QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89

Re: [MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E320-1994-E320-Great-shape-Trans-gone-selling-for-parts_W0QQitemZ140203402840QQihZ004QQcategoryZ6335QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Everything is cheap when there are 6 days left

Re: [MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread Loren Faeth
Yeah, the cheap 300E last week went for $1500 with a trashed engine. Not cheap to me! At 02:42 PM 1/31/2008, you wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] cheap e320

2008-01-31 Thread E M
I missed a local one last week. '88 300E, 170,000 kms, full dealer service and records, one owner. sold for $1450 and went fast. wonder why? ll Ed 300E On 31/01/2008, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, the cheap 300E last week went for $1500 with a trashed engine. Not cheap to

Re: [MBZ] Middle-age is truly depressing, study finds

2008-01-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
They say that 60 is the new 80 (or 50. I keep on forgetting!) On Jan 30, 2008 8:02 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Middle age is truly miserable, big snip Only in their fifties do people emerge from this low period. I will be fourty nine next month. Only one more year of

Re: [MBZ] OT Bipolar GF? Was Admin

2008-01-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
I just noticed a guy at work who is normally totally withdrawn, but the last two days has actually been charmingly communicative and even whistling at times (had to ask him to stop as it irritates me). I wonder if he's on meds now? On Jan 30, 2008 9:09 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Allan Streib
Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just remember that next time you think of using the space in front of a big truck! The driver has to juggle. One - he has a _much_ slower acceleration than a 240 automatic with a stretched timing chain so he'll want to avoid slowing down just to speed up.

Re: [MBZ] OT Bipolar GF? Was Admin

2008-01-31 Thread Wonko the Sane
Is he withdrawn or paranoid? Security clearance? Maybe he is just happy someone dropped out of the Presidential race. On Jan 31, 2008 4:28 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just noticed a guy at work who is normally totally withdrawn, but the last two days has actually been

[MBZ] why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

2008-01-31 Thread Gary Hurst
i grew up in queens, which is not exactly a hot spot of culture. despite the barbarism, there as still a few things we still value. in terms of food, pizza and deli are sacrosanct. most queens pizza is a simply round think pie that is very flexible, the crust being topped with a little sauce

Re: [MBZ] OT why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

2008-01-31 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well Gary, It's hard to top your post. I am a sometimes clam digger adn the clam pizza looks disgusting. How about breakfast pizzas. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Our Clams are Fresh Our Cars are Vintage Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

2008-01-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
Well the basis is that if there was a problem at okiebenz.com then a lot of people would be having problems, as Richard seems to be the only one I would suggest that the problem may be with Richards hardware/software or his ISP. I don't expect Kaleb to be able to fix Richards computer or ISP.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes question

2008-01-31 Thread LWB250
There are only certain ones that have the chain, and they are considerably more expensive than the plain rubber ones. I think they were used primarily on the 107 chassis, for some reason. I just know my dealer parts guy knew the distinction and would steer me to the regular ones if I needed one.

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Test Drive: Torque-Rich Euro Diesel Scores 41 MPG

2008-01-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
I think the original rant was about the exchange rate of Euro vs dollar. I know back in 97 we went to the UK and then the exchange rate was 33 pence to the Oz. Problem is that people in the UK get paid in pounds pretty much the same as what we get paid in Oz $'s. Say $30,000 is the average wage,

Re: [MBZ] why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

2008-01-31 Thread E M
Anyone try buying the dough and doing a BBQ version, right on the grill? Pretty good too. Friend of mine owns a pizza shop, so he makes it just the way I like, thin crust, and light on the toppings. I like it just like our cars; made with top quality ingredients, and nothing too fancy. :-) Ed

Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

2008-01-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
A lot of people have no idea of the requirements of a truck and think it is just like a car. Happened to me a couple of times, leave enough room so I can safely and efficiently bring the truck to a stop and some turd in a little buzz box jumps into that space, all of a sudden a relaxed

Re: [MBZ] Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

2008-01-31 Thread Wonko the Sane
Some (many?) of us are having success using GMail for the list mail. If you want an invite for an account, email me offlist and I will send you one. On Jan 31, 2008 12:59 AM, RICHARD FIne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never, and have no problem in all the other forums, sites ect. this is

Re: [MBZ] Projeckt-Wagen 4 VICTORY!!!

2008-01-31 Thread Kevin Kraly
It sounds like you got a nice car for $606.84 and a little work. You are the big winner! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

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