Re: [MBZ] Dimitri is famous!

2015-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Way to go Dimitri. Anyway to get a link to this article? On Jan 26, 2015 12:10 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well, Dimitri is famous OUTSIDE this list! Congratulations Dimitri! There is an article in the current Star magazine about souped up 111 coupe and a 113

Re: [MBZ] A rare break (SDL)

2015-01-26 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
I have a front seat without covering out of a 1984 300D that is in good shape. The sliders and motor are gone, just the top section is there. What exactly do you need. Let me know an I will take a look to see if it is on good condition. Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread MG via Mercedes
Yeah. There is an RV down near me that ran when parked three years ago. Cat 3176 engine w Allison 4 speed on a Gillig frame. Don't even know what starter voltage they run 12 or 24? Not that I'm that interested as it needs a whole lot of work due to leaks in the front roof. MG Date: Sun, 25

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I also ran when parked 10 years ago. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 8:49 AM, MG via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah. There is an RV down near me that ran when parked three years ago. Cat 3176 engine w Allison 4 speed on a Gillig frame. Don't even know what starter voltage they run 12 or

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Heres the thing, nobody ever does follow up checks on weather forecasters so they're actually in a state where its to their advantage to up their predictions. You're so screwed. How screwed are you? Find out at 11. TV news has one job and one job only, to keep your eyeballs glued to that TV

Re: [MBZ] Only Slightly OT: Batteries Again

2015-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
The Battery in my BMW went out a couple of months ago and everywhere I called, the price was almost $200. The battery was less than 3 YEARS OLD! Of course, the 2 year warranty had expired about 10 months prior. I ended up finding a $50 coupon if you purchased online, and had it shipped.

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
but TV news makes people scared by harping on every single death to the point where you mind thinks Trevon Martin died 15 times... -Curt more like 15 million times that was my point with the subject line. They cry wolf so often that if there really IS a wolf, nobody will believe them.

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
They are really going out on a limb here, assuming a major storm WILL develop based on modeling predictions. Wouldn't it be embasrrassing if the storm weakens, zooms out to sea, or doesn't form to begin with. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 6:43 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

[MBZ] OT: Fail of the week

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Talk of snow reminds me. I'd sent the clutch for my Wankel powered snowmobile out to be rebuilt. It came in Friday so I figured I'd slap it on, put in the other crank seal (I've already done the clutch side) and get it ready to ride.Well I'd been waiting on an o-ring for the side I hadn't done

[MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The S500 has had a weird low frequency oscillation in the steering wheel for a while. I checked the front end and all is tight, no wear, nada. I got the car aligned a couple of months ago and it decreased somewhat, but was still present. Last month I noticed the front tires were wearing on the

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Make sure you go out and get your 12 gallons of milk and 14 loaves of bread. Just because that's what you do when a storm is forecast. I guess we can attribute this to global warming climate change disruption! --R (who fondly remembers the Blizzard of 78 in Bawstun about this time some years

[MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
So I've gone to using cash for everything. One of the by-products of this has been learning how my fuel door filler works on my 08 CLK 350. Historically, you stop at the gas pump, get out of the car, walk to the pump, slide your card, fill er up and then get back in the car. Now I use nothing but

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What if it's a gigantic supersized wolf high on meth that just smoked a joint of crack and has the munchies... On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: but TV news makes people scared by harping on every single death to the point where you mind

Re: [MBZ] Dimitri is famous!

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Never received my magazine. I don't think the Star has my new address... On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 7:56 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Way to go Dimitri. Anyway to get a link to this article? On Jan 26, 2015 12:10 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
So I've gone to using cash for everything. One of the by-products of this has been learning how my fuel door filler works on my 08 CLK 350. Historically, you stop at the gas pump, get out of the car, walk to the pump, slide your card, fill er up and then get back in the car. Now I use nothing but

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Typical result of always chasing the lowest cost. IIRC this is true for many things at Wal-Mart and why I no longer shop there if I can help it. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 11:03 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I LOVE my Goform $50 tires - delivered from TiresEasy.com. They are already 3 months old and still as round and fresh as they were when they arrived. No obvious cracks, peeling, or chipping. WHen I hit the brakes the car stops, and vice versa. Great tires! On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 1:52 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:42:20 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I thought that was an old wives tale that had been disproven and rotating between sides was okay now. If there

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Let us know after a couple of years how they are. Or at least 20k miles Sent from my iPhone On Jan 26, 2015, at 1:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I LOVE my Goform $50 tires - delivered from TiresEasy.com. They are already 3 months old and still as round and fresh as

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How many miles in those 3 months? I can't remember the Chinese brand I've got on the Jetta but they've proven adequate. The rears on my summer set are still good 23,000 miles later, the fronts went bad as I didn't notice a bad tie rod end. The winter tires are the same brand and are actually

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well over 1,000 miles! I jest, of course. Obviously, if in a few years I am ready for a new set of tires after only 25,000 miles I will have learned my lesson. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How many miles in those 3 months? I can't

[MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Bob via Mercedes
This is very accurate..no women teasing ya: http://epawaweather.com [ Pa, Jersey Delaware ] - Jamie ?? Go to your specific area to fine tune. They were right on the money last year this year so far. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curt wrote: I hate auto door locks, they ignore the fact that you might have the door unlocked for a reason Curly wrote: When i first started driving the company 99 grancara van I soon learned to roll down the window if I ever got out and didn't take the key along. That way IF the

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I can't use this for Maryland. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 2:49 PM, Bob via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This is very accurate..no women teasing ya: http://epawaweather.com [ Pa, Jersey Delaware ] - Jamie ?? Go to your specific area to fine tune. They were right on the money

[MBZ] FW: OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From: fredh.s...@hotmail.com To: okd...@gmail.com Subject: RE: [MBZ] OT Tires Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:49:20 + +1How valuable are the lives riding on iffy tyres? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:03:16 -0600 To:

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Freese-notis and wunderground are usually pretty good too For generalities, the Old farmers almanac has been pretty accurate (long cold winter but not as much snow as last year) This is very accurate..no women teasing ya: http://epawaweather.com [ Pa, Jersey Delaware ] - Jamie ??

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am just about to the point of using only Michelin on these cars. I have tried kumho, uniroyal, several general tires and it seems to me they have all had problems,. One set of generals developed a bubble in the side walk, others have had I guess it would be slipped belts in that they get out

Re: [MBZ] OT old trucks

2015-01-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And get and ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT old trucks Speaking of old trucks, I did a few projects on my old

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:56:36 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I carry my keys on two rings. One has door keys, the other ignition. For cars like the Mercedes, those may be identical. I began doing that when I was driving trucks because I _did_ want to leave the engine

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
RV roof leak is the kiss of death. I would class it as scrap without even seeing it. Been there, done that. The amount of hidden damage always translates to huge cost in both time and money. The engine/transmission/ chassis combination however is a pretty successful one, however. On Mon, Jan 26,

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I open the window if I have to get out and leave the vehicle running to ensure I can get back in. My truck has the buttons under the driver's door handle to punch in a code to open the door and I have the combination in my wallet so that has saved me a time or two as well. I recall going to the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fail of the week

2015-01-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Original Message   From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Fail of the week Here in our Nation's Capitol, weather forecasting is highly political, though not in a partisan sense. No one likes to be the bearer of bad news around here... Typical politicians. They tell you

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Jan 26, 2015 11:44 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: in my experience, their tars are designed to fail under warranty so you keep coming back. I've had the opposite experience, the tires from local dealers fail quickly while the Sam's tires keep on going. The Sam's

[MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I need to replace at least two tires and probably ALL 4 tires on my 2000 BMW 740iL. The tires on it are Michelins and they have been great tires. They were not new when I got the car, and I have put over 40,000 miles on the car. I am trying to figure out if it makes sense to buy 4 more

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I need to replace at least two tires and probably ALL 4 tires on my 2000 BMW 740iL. The tires on it are Michelins and they have been great tires. They were not new when I got the car, and I have put over 40,000 miles on the car. I am trying to figure out if it makes sense to buy 4 more

Re: [MBZ] OT old trucks

2015-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Speaking of old trucks, I did a few projects on my old truck this weekend. It’s a 92 F-150 2wd with the 5.0 (302) engine. Now that I have heat, I decided I should drive it a little more. So, my wife and I drove it to an estate sale last week. It was about 30 miles away and the truck did

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fail of the week

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's a innsidious virus that affects everyone within 25 miles of the Capitol.. BTW, all you guys are GREAT. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 12:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Fail of the week

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
The S500 has had a weird low frequency oscillation in the steering wheel for a while. I checked the front end and all is tight, no wear, nada. I got the car aligned a couple of months ago and it decreased somewhat, but was still present. Last month I noticed the front tires were wearing on

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Sad, but true. The way these things are built generally makes it very difficult to repair. We had a travel trailer that developed a leak. I tried to find and repair it but guessed wrong I assume since it got worse instead of better. We ended up trashing it even though it looked like new. The

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'd like to get one of the old 10-12' canned ham type travel trailers from the '50s or '60s. They're heavy and are built to last. Sadly most of them at this point have soft floors and need to be totally gutted and rebuilt. I'm not a good enough woodworker to even contemplate such a thing...

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I hate auto door locks, they ignore the fact that you might have the door unlocked for a reason...Dad was at camp one time and stopped to talk to the neighbor. For some reason he left the Jeep running which is unusual for him. The Jeep auto locks the doors after like 2 minutes so he had to

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Someone explain the genius behind the scene who somehow decided that when I unlock a car it is wise to automatically lock me out in 2 minutes? If I am in a high crime area and I open the car, I certainly do not want to be locked out of it while the gang bangers beat me to a pulp, do I? Besides,

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Most of the construction methods used for stick and staple travel trailers and some motor homes starts with the floor, then the interior furniture, cabinets, THEN the walls and finally the roof.. so to replace the water damaged floor, it requires complete dismantle of the structure, which is also

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
There was a guy near my house who, a couple years ago was taking or in some cases getting paid to take camper trailers. He'd strip them down, sell the appliances, scrap the aluminum and copper, burn the wooden structure in his outside wood burning furnace. Then make a nice flatbed trailer out

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Just remembered - if you rotate used radial tires opposite from the original rotation, the tread will separate. If the direction of rotation is not marked on the used tires, walk away. -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! There are three kinds of

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I thought that was an old wives tale that had been disproven and rotating between sides was okay now. Tire rack suggests you need to know if you have directional tires:  http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=43 I don't remember if I noted which side what which when I pulled

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It wasn't a matter of chasing cheap tires in my case, I was just in a hurry and it was convenient. I understand that you may have been suggesting that they are chasing the lowest cost Dan Sent from my iPad On Jan 26, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them down

2015-01-26 Thread MG via Mercedes
Yeah that's what I thought about the leak and resulting damage. I love that engine and chassis, though I would rather have a 6 speed transmission. MG G Mann wrote: RV roof leak is the kiss of death. I would class it as scrap without even seeing it. Been there, done that. The amount of hidden

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Ditto - what he said. Age is important for tires. Tires make a big difference in how a car handles and drives. Don't skimp on tires. They are also a safety item, and your family rides in that car sometimes. Just because you are driving the last value out of that car does not mean that you don't

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I hate auto door locks, they ignore the fact that you might have the door unlocked for a reason...Dad was at camp one time and stopped to talk to the neighbor. For some reason he left the Jeep running which is unusual for him. The Jeep auto locks the doors after like 2 minutes so he had to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fail of the week

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Here in our Nation's Capitol, weather forecasting is highly political, though not in a partisan sense. Starting when the weather warms up (May), the Friday TV forecasters almost NEVER mention rain on Saturday or Sunday. instead, they say showers are possible, or occasional, or likely. Then the

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It turns out there is (thanks for reminding me) but for reasons I don't understand the guys at the dealership will tell you they are forbidden to do it. If you tip the guy $5 he'll tell you how to do it though. I don't remember the procedure, its been a few years, but it involved some magic box

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Someone explain the genius behind the scene who somehow decided that when I unlock a car it is wise to automatically lock me out in 2 minutes? If I am in a high crime area and I open the car, I certainly do not want to be locked out of it while the gang bangers beat me to a pulp, do I? Besides,

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I may have to get this if I can talk them, down

2015-01-26 Thread MG via Mercedes
Know anyone that needs a Gillig bus chassis with Cat and Allison in it? only has 50 some odd K miles on it. MG Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:06:04 + (UTC) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com There was a guy near my house who, a couple years ago was taking or in some cases getting paid to

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
If there has been a change in the last ten years, than maybe so. Otherwise, all my friends who didn't believe it, do now due to separation events after they rotated tires across sides. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I thought that was

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My tires were never rotated, as the S500 has staggered wheels, so you can't move wheels around. I also believe the Bridgestones were directional. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jan 26, 2015, at 1:42 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If there has been a change in the last ten

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'm a big fan of Vredestein. Biggest thing for me is they make summer tires that have a shorter life in 195/70r14. I hate the idea of putting tires that last 80k miles on a car I'm going to put 5k a year on. By the time they start to dry rot, I want them to be worn out too. Jaime On Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
SWMBA (former airline employee) got me onto wunderground a while back. She said that's what the airline used. They have lots of locations reporting, so I have one that I link to that's right near home. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Ditto? That you would buy the Michelins? I agree about not wanting to skimp on the tires. That's why the only used tires I am even considering are top name brands and they are barely used. Not only do I drive frequently with my family in my car, but I drive even more (and even faster) by

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have great faith in TiresEasy.com and the excellent reviews from prevous Goform purchasers. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:32 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The most irritating $100 I ever saved was when I didn’t buy the Michelins. Just sayin’. On Jan 26, 2015, at

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
What my grandmother used to call penny wise pound foolish. Once I got out of college I never sgain skimped on tires. In HS we used to get used ones from junk yard. Pre radial days. On Jan 26, 2015 3:33 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The most irritating $100 I ever saved

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I pay more for quality tires because I save on mounting and balance since I have a tire machine and spin balancer Sent from my iPhone On Jan 26, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm always amazed by how people chase the lowest price for such

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Kinda related... I just called my local tire shop to get a set of hard to find 19 snows for, um, a newer car. Run flats, big ones, Pirellis, $1800 installed. Yikes! When I get quoted $100-150/tire for a nice set of 14 tires for my cars, I don't complain. Last set of 14 tires I bought for a

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
A few years ago there was a gas station security camera video posted of a thief trying to rob an armed citizen. The citizen did exactly what you did Bob, the thief was watching for people who paid cash figuring that they would have more cash. Citizen got back to his car and unlocked it, noticed

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
All the more reason to pay with a credit card. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A few years ago there was a gas station security camera video posted of a thief trying to rob an armed citizen. The citizen did exactly what you did Bob,

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: So what would be your favorite tire brand if you were a blindfolded passenger... ? I have never been blindfolded in one of my cars, and I rarely am the passenger - so why would that be a purchase criteria? Just asking. ___

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Wunderground lists my high today as 114F so thats a little off...They're saying 16-24, national weather service is saying 17-29 so the same ballpark. Radio is saying 30 or more which is obviously alarmist. -Curt From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: 'Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And stock market analysts are just as accurate predicting market trends as dart boards (sometimes). On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:09 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Freese-notis and wunderground are usually pretty good too For generalities, the Old farmers almanac has

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:42:20 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I thought that was an old wives tale that had been disproven and rotating between sides was okay now. If there

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
All this talk about favorite brands of tires are. Does the choice of tire affect your driving pleasure, and if so, to counter any bias you'd have to ride blindfolded to see if you could tell the difference. Or is it just a matter of which one lasts the longest? On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:18 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
The most irritating $100 I ever saved was when I didn’t buy the Michelins. Just sayin’. On Jan 26, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I need to replace at least two tires and probably ALL 4 tires on my 2000 BMW 740iL. The tires on it are

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'm always amazed by how people chase the lowest price for such important parts for their cars. Tires are such a critical safety part, theres no excuse to cut corners. Not to mention the price paid at a quality tire shop for proper mounting and balancing results in significantly improved

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ok, OK I am a BAD person. Enough already. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 3:40 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What my grandmother used to call penny wise pound foolish. Once I got out of college I never sgain skimped on tires. In HS we used to get used ones from junk

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Yeah I follow these guys... They have good descriptions and discussions so you can better understand the probability of an accurate prediction. Jaime On Monday, January 26, 2015, Bob via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This is very accurate..no women teasing ya:

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:41:38 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm always amazed by how people chase the lowest price for such important parts for their cars. Tires are such a critical safety part, theres no excuse to cut corners. I agree with you. When I was

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unmanaged ETFs and index funds perform as well as or better than most actively managed mutual funds with hefty fees... On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:00 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah I follow these guys... They have good descriptions and discussions so you can

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
All this talk about favorite brands of tires are. Does the choice of tire affect your driving pleasure, and if so, to counter any bias you'd have to ride blindfolded to see if you could tell the difference. Or is it just a matter of which one lasts the longest? YES, it matters. sometimes

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Sure, you can drive all sorts of stuff in the winter with the right tires. I've spent quite a bit of time behind the wheels of rear wheel drive V12 S classes with great success: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimekop/5403428410/ My '88 911 was a tank in the snow, as was a 997 Carrera 4 was had

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
For me, it is not just about lasting a long time, it is about performance too. I live in Kansas and I have to drive out to western Kansas sometimes for work. Have you ever driven in Western Kansas? It is like a nuclear war has happened. There are stretches where the road is flat all the

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well i take advantage of the lousy 124 aftermarket key heads that fall off. I carry a key without black plastic head in my wallet. Flat compact On Jan 26, 2015 7:12 PM, David Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 1/26/2015 12:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars

2015-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Since both parties are both raving and lunatic I'm at a personal loss to define just which one you may refer to... Plus, it certainly appears that as a body of government, it is out of control, so who IS in control these days? Congress now holds a low single digit approval rating... regardless

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Independents or chains, any place can screw up once in awhile. i use Angies List and Checkbook to vet service providers before I make a serious commitment. So far, so good... With the rapid spread of sites like Angies List and Yelp, it's getting tougher to be a consistent crook. On Mon, Jan

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unless you hire a private service they are not liable. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 8:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:28:00 -0600 Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Curly wrote: ...They over-hype all the time. Is there any

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, if I were planning to drive across a desolate stretch of Kansas at 120 mph I would definitely invest in a major brand of tire, and pay more for the very reason that Donald mentioned. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 8:09 PM, MG via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have used three sets of

Re: [MBZ] OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I find it odd that Congress is controlled by a majority party that consists mainly of raving lunatics. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 10:29 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And what's your point? Are you proud of our Congress or witheringly sarcastic? Can't speak for

Re: [MBZ] Forty Foot Mercedes [was: Re: OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars]

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:15:52 -0700 G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: At the discretion of list mom, I believe, since pictures consume volumes of band width. But, thanks for your interest. All you do is attach them to your email, send that email, and then send an email to Dan Penoff

[MBZ] OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-spies-on-millions-of-cars-1422314779 U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars DEA Uses License-Plate Readers to Build Database for Federal, Local Authorities By Devlin Barrett WASHINGTON—The Justice Department has been building a national database to track in real time the

Re: [MBZ] Forty Foot Mercedes [was: Re: OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars]

2015-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
At the discretion of list mom, I believe, since pictures consume volumes of band width. But, thanks for your interest. On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 10:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:59:54 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

[MBZ] OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS - RAISING TOBACCO, PART II - HARVESTING

2015-01-26 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, another one. RAISING TOBACCO, PART II - HARVESTING By Wilton Strickland Finally, usually in late June, lower leaves on the plants began to ripen - turn slightly yellow. This signaled the beginning of barning season - bringing the leaves out of the field and placing them in curing or

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:28:00 -0600 Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Curly wrote: ...They over-hype all the time. Is there any media that does *not* do this? I was thinking about this today and wondered what would happen if they forecasted less than what happened.

Re: [MBZ] OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars

2015-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Will Rogers said it best: Thank God we don't get all the government we pay for Amazing, isn't it, what having unlimited money and power will do for an individual and an agency.. with no oversight or control I'm sure glad Congress is doing it's job and representing us citizens... yes sir.. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars

2015-01-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
And what's your point? Are you proud of our Congress or witheringly sarcastic? Can't speak for Herr Mann, but don't you find it odd that the gobberment is so interested in spying on law abiding citizens, yet encourages lawbreakers? ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars

2015-01-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And what's your point? Are you proud of our Congress or witheringly sarcastic? On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 9:45 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So what is your solution? On Jan 26, 2015 9:38 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Will Rogers said it

[MBZ] Forty Foot Mercedes [was: Re: OT: U.S. Spies on Millions of Cars]

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:59:54 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Mercedes content: My 40 ft Mercedes and my smaller ones are all functioning nicely with no unintended mechanical issues. Can you treat us with pictures of said vehicles? Thanks, Craig

Re: [MBZ] Cash and fuel door learnings.

2015-01-26 Thread David Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes
On 1/26/2015 12:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I hate auto door locks, they ignore the fact that you might have the door unlocked for a reason...Dad was at camp one time and stopped to talk to the neighbor. For some reason he left the Jeep running which is unusual for him. The Jeep

Re: [MBZ] this week's storm of the century

2015-01-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curly wrote: ...They over-hype all the time. Is there any media that does *not* do this? I like Keene, NH lrn.fm becuz they are off the wall and their stories are *never* in mainstream. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Different widths. In this case, the fronts are 8” wide, the backs 9” wide. Dan On Jan 26, 2015, at 6:41 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, whataya mean by staggered wheels? Narrow on front, wide on rear, or what? Wilton, who grew up with 6/16's all around - some occasionally

[MBZ] OT: US gas stations may be ripe for hacking

2015-01-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/01/26/us-gas-stations-may-be-ripe-for-hacking/?intcmp=latestnews Interesting. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Club Store Tires - Lesson Learned

2015-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Good questions... I'd avoid the chains unless they're independently owned. Generally speaking, ask around among car-guy circles and see who they use. I use this place, as does just about everyone else in the area thats into cars: http://www.eurotire.com/ Jaime On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:04

Re: [MBZ] OT Tires

2015-01-26 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have used three sets of those on my cars and haven't had any complaints other than they seem a bit louder then some other tires. Then again I don't need to drive in the snow with them, only rain. MG Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:41:40 -0600 From: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com The offbrand

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