Re: [MBZ] Road Trip!

Craig sez: > All in all, about 6000 miles. WOW! Keep us posted on your journey! Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Road Trip!

I think I may have mentioned on the list that we are no longer going to Indiana. SonSet Solutions withdrew its offer for me to join them as a volunteer engineer. When we interviewed with them in March, 2014, we were told they were used to waiting up to five years for people to raise support. Since

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

I for one, would truly enjoy seeing a video of a lawyer having shame. I've never seen that.. After that however, I'm done... ;)) On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 8:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > This is why I have my email client set up to automatically delete Andy's > emails

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

This is why I have my email client set up to automatically delete Andy's emails from my ISP's server. He's had enough good advice; let this be the last mention on the subject, please. Craig > Shamed and being held accountable are to different things. > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Hands free phone device question

On Tue, 22 May 2018 17:55:05 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > RI has a hands free phone law going into effect at the end foo this > month. Any recommendations for mounting for my w211? How about the CD > mounts type? Or just suction on glass? Lots of choices.

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

I really don't think law enforcement would be interested if I brought a case, because repairing the damage would probably run maybe $150 including a new part. On May 22, 2018 9:55 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > Shamed and being held accountable are to different

[MBZ] copart 108

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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Shamed and being held accountable are to different things. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a > couple funeral home dudes. > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Poos car

If you want me to I will. Just send the money Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey, go buy that for me and I’ll fly out and pick it up. It’s right in your > neighborhood (almost). > > Thank you, > > -D > > >>

Re: [MBZ] Poos car

Hey, go buy that for me and I’ll fly out and pick it up. It’s right in your neighborhood (almost). Thank you, -D > On May 22, 2018, at 8:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check out what I found on Facebook Marketplace. >

Re: [MBZ] Poos car

Look very nice. -D > On May 22, 2018, at 8:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check out what I found on Facebook Marketplace. > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1658774267511991 > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] Poos car

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Re: [MBZ] ML350 alternator

> On May 22, 2018 at 4:46 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Hmmm ... Certainly not like the picture. I just looked at the other pictures. The Delco picture is the same Bosch photo. TYC and Power Source pics are generic Chinese alternators similar to the one I

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a couple funeral home dudes. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the curb > and beaten with no further

[MBZ] Hands free phone device question

RI has a hands free phone law going into effect at the end foo this month. Any recommendations for mounting for my w211? How about the CD mounts type? Or just suction on glass? Lots of choices. Thanks, Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the curb and beaten with no further recourse... As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened on a public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and file a claim, with the lawyers information as the

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Look at it this way: If you call the tool you better have an idea of what you want and prepare to stand your ground. State what your amount is, what you based it on, and that you will accept cash in return for an agreement to consider the matter closed (that you get to review prior to a

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

And past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior... -D > On May 22, 2018, at 5:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Look at it this way: > > If you call the tool you better have an idea of what you want and prepare to > stand your ground. State what

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

That's what I was thinking but was too embarrassed to write. On May 22, 2018 5:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can fix yourself for about $100. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can fix yourself for about $100. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks. So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

OK - The wisdom of the crowd prevails. I'll call the ins. co. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 4:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He’s an attorney. He attempted to flee the scene and had to be coerced to > cooperate and do the right thing. > > Does that make you think

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

He’s an attorney. He attempted to flee the scene and had to be coerced to cooperate and do the right thing. Does that make you think he’s going to negotiate with you in a reasonable manner? I think you would be wasting your time, myself. The guy sounds like a real tool, and based on his

Re: [MBZ] ML350 alternator

On Tue, 22 May 2018 16:28:44 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On May 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > I'm ordering it, but I'll still be surprised if it says Bosch - Made > > in United Kingdom

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Thanks. So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage? On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent. > > At this point (if it were

Re: [MBZ] ML350 alternator

> On May 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'm ordering it, but I'll still be surprised if it says Bosch - Made in > United Kingdom on it when it gets here. The Remy alternator just has a Made in China sticker on it, no names anywhere. And

Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

On Tue, 22 May 2018 14:41:04 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > That’s still a lot closer than Tulsa. True, but I'm going to be driving east through Oklahoma tomorrow. > I do love the W140s, but not the pre-1996 models. The earlier models > have so many issues

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe have a branch in DC, you need to get them on the case If they are busy, get all the names of the principals at the FH (you are democrat so you could get a few dead people to give statements too) and get all that to the insco and let them go after the shyster, whom

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent. At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I should proceed. Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace. Reinstalling the

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I have no idea, just saw them in passing. That is the first year for 211 so not sure what their issues are, if any. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Donald Snook wrote: > > With relatively low mileage (132K), service records, and new air struts? >

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

The early ones were not known for their reliability, I don’t think. Jaime would know for sure as he’s more familiar with the W211s. You gotta hedge your bets, and you have the provenance for this one, so if you’re going to go for one it’s far better than buying one off Craigslist. And you

Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

That’s still a lot closer than Tulsa. I do love the W140s, but not the pre-1996 models. The earlier models have so many issues compared to the facelift ones I wouldn’t touch one that was made before 1996. 1996 and later are pretty darned bulletproof, even though the glass isn’t. My issues

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

With relatively low mileage (132K), service records, and new air struts? Donald H. Snook > On May 22, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > I see them listed for sale in the 3-3.5k range all the time, just FYI. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 22, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

Market: Europe; North America; Japan Identification number: WDB2110701A134970 1VIN: WDBUF70J33A134970Leading aggregate: Chassis Sales designation: E 500 [MODEL_IDX = 1] Order number: 0 3 704 18480 Delivery date: 26 09 2002 Market: NA,North America Production order: N Paint code 1:744U -

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

(1) Make a police report immediately. Would be nice if the police got statement(s) from the witnesses. (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp. (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

Go through your insurance company. He is a lawyer.. Insurance company has lawyersThey will work it out. On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of > a Funeral

[MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I do have a VIN. WDBUF70J33A134970 Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 3:45 PM To: Okie Benz Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500 I was wondering, as the W210 was pretty much done in 2002, although I

Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

On Tue, 22 May 2018 14:05:35 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > It’s probably closest to Craig, It's 262 miles south of me. > but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on my worst enemy. I recall your initial euphoria about W140s and then your severe

Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

Why? Noting wrong with them at all. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 1:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s probably closest to Craig, but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on > my worst enemy. > > And the glass is double pane, not that it

Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

Hmmm, interested Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 12:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > "1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand built S class...the one > most folks mistakenly say was bullet-proof > ...Not intentional...it's triple pane

Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

It’s probably closest to Craig, but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on my worst enemy. And the glass is double pane, not that it matters. -D > On May 22, 2018, at 1:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > "1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand

[MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

"1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand built S class...the one most folks mistakenly say was bullet-proof ...Not intentional...it's triple pane glass standard...will stop 22 long rifle...no..I didn't test it...170K miles...Engine and running gear are excellent...cept..trans fluid

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

Correct. > On May 22, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > And you are also usually a die hard original radio man, right? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 22, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

Max sez: >I make sure the bank website is https >BEFORE I enter any login > credentials. Many banks used to have both >http and https login pages I have https everywhere on my browser and on my firefox mobile browser. If forces an https connection when available.

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

And you are also usually a die hard original radio man, right? Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me. > > -D > >> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I see them listed for sale in the 3-3.5k range all the time, just FYI. Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > "Do you like it? It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on > it, and it

Re: [MBZ] E300td oel and EGR?

My 15k was at least half highway driving - that probably contributed to the good analysis results. Oil analysis is valuable for identifying developing problems by detecting excessive wear early. You hope not to find anything, but if you do, you can take steps to repair before you get stranded

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

You don't - stay with the original radios. Get a Bluetooth speaker if you want to listen to media from your phone. Don't answer the phone, even hands free while you're driving. It's your lack of attention, not your hands that cause accidents. On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 9:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

On Tue, 22 May 2018 11:49:59 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > A "man in the middle" attack is when a fake wifi access point deceives > you into connecting, and then captures all your traffic. The danger is > that a sophisticated attacker would then route your

Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

A "man in the middle" attack is when a fake wifi access point deceives you into connecting, and then captures all your traffic. The danger is that a sophisticated attacker would then route your request to go to your bank to a fake website that looks like your bank, capture your login info, and

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

Dwight wrote: “I think that is a very good value.” I forgot to provide some details. It has 132K miles. It is not a 4matic and does not have navigation (at least I don’t think it does, I’m still trying to figure out the radio). Body and interior are both very clean. Silver paint (my least

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I think that is a very good value. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 22, 2018 10:59 AM, "Donald Snook via Mercedes" wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > "Do you like it? It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on > it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price

Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

On Tue, 22 May 2018 05:23:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > While using https does provide security, your authentication > information is initially sent in the clear in some cases depending on > the wifi protocol being used. This makes it possible for a “man in

Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

OK Don wrote: "Do you like it? It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it." I like it so far. The only things I don't like are basically that it isn't my 7 series. For example, the back seat is a lot

Re: [MBZ] E300td oel and EGR?

I think the synthetic stuff resists coking better if it leaks past the turbine seals. I also think it keeps working to higher temps if the engine overheats. And after running it for 100k in the 617a, I am convinced the timing chains wear less with synthetic. Something about better shear

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me. -D > On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, > > The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio. Hands > free phone conversations have become a legal

Re: [MBZ] Hey y’all Rodilandahs

Hey Floyd, I might be the only Roadeyelandah left on the list. I will be digging quahogs tomorrow but could meet up Thursday. Where will you be? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On May 21, 2018 10:16 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

I've found that Marriott hotels generally have the wifi router in the room, under the desk, and it has a couple ethernet ports. They usually even have a cable available on the desktop, so I can avoid the wifi altogether. If I have to use the wifi, I look at all the wifi signals available, make

Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

Kaleb, The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio. Hands free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places. I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth

Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

While using https does provide security, your authentication information is initially sent in the clear in some cases depending on the wifi protocol being used. This makes it possible for a “man in the middle” attack to occur, giving the attacker your authentication credentials and therefore