Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
Time, that is the big one... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: If you have time and can, do it yourself and keep $350. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
No, do tell! I'm guessing some American car maker. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, do you guys know who pioneered (started) military base auto hobby shops? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Rick Knoble
I thought you retired...? Rick Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2012, at 5:13 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Time, that is the big one... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: If you have time and can, do it yourself and keep

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
Only from my weekend job, another 16 years until i can retire from the day job. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: I thought you retired...? Rick Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2012, at 5:13 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:

[MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
I hooked up the MB Pro to our Sharp Aquos last night but nothing happened. Here's my clown question: Do I need to toggle on the MB Pro to get the video to transfer? If so, is it shift-F8 like on my Dell laptop? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread Rich Thomas
I recall going into the [apple] systems preferences settings for displays, then you can turn that on and set the resolution and such if it does not automatically do that. Before my macbook got stolen I used it on a Samsung 32, it was sorta crappy looking for some reason, but it worked. You

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt differential or buy a whole car here

2012-09-17 Thread Dieselhead
Those wagons sure make me drool. too bad (or maybe a good thing) they are so far away. Lotsa good parts cars too. Pretty sure rebuilding a MB diff is a costly and difficult exercise but here is a whole bunch that may do

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread WILTON
Yep, Curt LeMay. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alone? On Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:19:26 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, do you guys know who pioneered

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread WILTON
Yep, 'fraid of that. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 6:13 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alone? Time, that is the big one... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread WILTON
At SAC HQ, Offutt AFB, NE. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Alone? Yep, Curt LeMay. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig

Re: [MBZ] this is funny

2012-09-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
Got a translation of the dialog? I bet that was choice.. On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2012/09/13/russian-motoring-incident-of-the-day/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt differential or buy a whole car here

2012-09-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Looks like the Kaleb of New Hampster --R On 9/17/12 9:20 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Those wagons sure make me drool. too bad (or maybe a good thing) they are so far away. Lotsa good parts cars too. Pretty sure rebuilding a MB diff is a costly and difficult exercise but here is a whole bunch

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
This is one example where an Apple appears to be more complicated than a PC. On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I recall going into the [apple] systems preferences settings for displays, then you can turn that on and set the resolution and

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Your Aquos might talk to the mac and do the handshake once you tell the mac to use an external display. Some monitors do that. I have no idea what all the F keys will do in various combinations, there is no manual for that stuff. I guess Apple just expects a user to know that stuff. --R On

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Michael Canfield
I broke my kneecap failing to ride a bike. I got my son a nice mountain bike at a yard sale for $5. He says Dad, the front brakes suck I can't even do an endo. To which I reply bull@85. So I jump on and go pull a perfect endo, land it and ride away. Next thing I know I am riding from the

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Michael Canfield
I figured a bottle of good whiskey, a few friends and a tube of super glue. Doc says pins, wires and a whole bunch of recovery time. Thanks for the good wishes! Mike On Sep 16, 2012 9:46 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Hope all goes well with speedy recovery. BTW, how does one repair

[MBZ] The Star and the Laurel

2012-09-17 Thread Jerry Herrman
? Is it worth Keeping? They are availalbe on Ebay for about $20 to $100 dollars, so it ain't rare. I'd be interested in your thoughts. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7488 (20120917) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart

[MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-17 Thread Randy Bennell
Very slow list today. We have many folks on this list with expertise in various areas. I therefore pose a question. How do I best deal with an issue of condensation? Now the background. We have a garage out at the lake with a concrete floor. I leave tools inside such as a table saw and a

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-17 Thread WILTON
Condensation forms on surfaces of items that are cold enough to cause air IN CONTACT with them to be cooled below the due point. 'No condensation under the can because it had no (or very little) air (with its moisture) in contact with it. Cover those susceptible areas of the table saw and

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-17 Thread WILTON
BTW, try a little experiment: wrap/seal outside of a cold glass of iced water (or drink of your choice) tightly in plastic, let it sit for a while in warm room for a while and see where the condensation forms - on the glass under the plastic, or on the outside surface of the plastic? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-17 Thread G Mann
Spray furniture wax may be your answer for protecting the cleaned surfaces while unused. Sounds like you need to vent the building better.. Strongly suggest a move to the desert southwest would cure all your condensation problems.. ;)) Grant... Where the sun shines 258 days a year and total

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: I hooked up the MB Pro to our Sharp Aquos last night but nothing happened. Here's my clown question: Do I need to toggle on the MB Pro to get the video to transfer? If so, is it shift-F8 like on my Dell laptop? Normally it detects the

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
Sent you a picture off-list of a product called Boeshield T-9. I buy it at Marine goods stores. It is a combination of lubricants, penetrants, and waxes, developed by Boeing for aircraft preservation. One heavy coat on my boats outboard motor has done a great job of keeping all corrosion at

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have a new motherboard. Sounds like I need to visit my local Apple store... On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: I hooked up the MB Pro to our Sharp Aquos last night but nothing happened. Here's my clown

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
Why don't you try a different TV or some other external display? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I have a new motherboard. Sounds like I need to visit my local Apple store... On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
Wow, you can be proud when even the ER folk get exited. Hope it heals up better than new. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: I broke my kneecap failing to ride a bike. I got my son a nice mountain bike at a yard sale for $5. He says

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-17 Thread Dieselhead
Similar situation: Up Nort. Garage had 3 1/2 airspace above the siding, between rafters. Never had problems with condensation rusting things. But coons got in. to keep the coons out, I filled the gaps with wood. After that, I have had trouble with condensation and rusting. Hindsight,

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread Dieselhead
Does it show up in the displays preferences? First time I hooked up a projector, I was not sure if the problem was the projector, the cabling, or the computer. I had to turn on mirroring in the preferences, and i had to get the projector to run a scan to determine the connection type. Then

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt differential or buy a whole car here

2012-09-17 Thread Dieselhead
Anyone close enough to attend the auction? or going to look at anything? Looks like the Kaleb of New Hampster --R On 9/17/12 9:20 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Those wagons sure make me drool. too bad (or maybe a good thing) they are so far away. Lotsa good parts cars too.

[MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-17 Thread Tim C
I believe I was on the urban legend side when we had this discussion before... but it is time for me to eat crow: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/bmw_car_theft_hack/ It's nice that it's cheaper to order the unauthorized reprogramming kit than a single legitimate key from the dealer.

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Tim C wrote: I believe I was on the urban legend side when we had this discussion before... but it is time for me to eat crow: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/bmw_car_theft_hack/ BMW told the BBC that the carjacker/hacker technique was developed after its cars were designed and was

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-17 Thread Craig
On Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:12:00 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: BMW told the BBC that the carjacker/hacker technique was developed after its cars were designed and was limited to older BMW models – those built before September 2011. --I guess a lot of people here have a different

[MBZ] OT Opinions on BMW diesels

2012-09-17 Thread Max Dillon
A colleague at work is considering a 2010 BMW with a diesel engine. Anyone have am opinion on late model BMW diesels (other than they are now too easy to steal in the UK and down under)? I know the the Mini Cooper suffered from premature injection pump failures, but those were gas cars. --

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-17 Thread Dieselhead
Well, in my definition of older cars it does not work at all. 240Ds, 200Ds and 220Ds. Even the 300D and SDL don't have ODBII and use real keys, not some electronic gizmo. Even on my 2000 van, because i use a key, and not the zapper, it would not work. Viva la 80s! (at least in the world

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-17 Thread Craig
On Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:53:08 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I still think of the 87s as new cars. I think of our new E320 as a new car, but I have to point out to people that it's 17 years old. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-17 Thread Jim Cathey
This is one example where an Apple appears to be more complicated than a PC. Huh. Thought it was the same on all Macs since 1987: open Display control panel and arrange the displays to do what you want. Mirror, composite desktop, etc. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Mac question

2012-09-17 Thread Jim Cathey
How would I know if CPUs 2 and 4 are actually functional? while :; do true; done while :; do true; done while :; do true; done while :; do true; done Take your CPU utilization measurement, then kill %1 %2 %3 %4 -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For