Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: My dad's cousin owns a plumbing company. I was at his shop one saturday while he was outfitting a new truck (F250). I asked him why gas, and the reason he gave wasn't the $4k extra purchase price, it was too expensive to maintain. He wasn't willing to do an $80 oil change

Re: [MBZ] O.T. AZ Weather

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Zoltan Finks wrote: Yes, I used to absolutely love the smell of rain in Tucson. Is it the Desert Broom plant? I can identify the bush visually, but never knew its name. I really enjoyed the monsoon season. Temps would drop 30 degrees in minutes and the streets would flood and we got to watch

Re: [MBZ] $12/gallon gas?

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: It is a MASSIVE field. Of course, this is what the geological reports estimate. It could be even bigger than we think OR smaller than we think. After Royce's comments, I wonder how much of it we can actually get out? Depending on the type of oil,etc it may not be as

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Royce Engler wrote: Sorry to make this so long...I just couldn't let it go unchallenged. I appreciated all the information at least! Thanks for writing it up :) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in Pensacola?

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Yep. I'm going to Pensacola for a week of training in National Instruments' LabView. For those programmers out there it is a *graphical* programming language. I'm not a big fan of it, but it pays the bills. Wonko the Sane wrote: computer engineering On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 9:31 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
] Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 5:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel price! Peter Frederick wrote: Horrible environmental mess and it takes several barrels of oil to produce one barrel from the shale Seems to me like they should stop

Re: [MBZ] $12/gallon gas?

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: So, how are the tourists going to get to Dubai - on sail boats? Or overland by Camel?? And, if the economy keeps going downhill, who is going to have money to go on long distance holidays to places like Dubai (which is not exactly high on my wish list of places to visit)??

Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Kevin Kraly wrote: I would hope that I can extend the interval for the next oil change out to at least 5-6Kmi. The service sticker only gives me 3K (not sure if warranty would be void if I let it go longer). http://www.everytime.cummins.com/every/applications/ram67_maintenance.jsp Yep, 7500

Re: [MBZ] $12/gallon gas?

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
OK Don wrote: The airlines are ordering new planes that are more effecient to replace the old ones that burn too much fuel per mile - a reaction to the higher prices of fuel, not a comment on how much oil is left. Also, the planes they are replacing have a finite lifespan. I don't think they

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Throw a damp (not dripping) towel over that fan, or better yet, hang the towel from the ceiling with the last few inches submerged in a pan of water. Instant swamp cooler! Not when the RH is as high as it is in the south!! John

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: You win, I've never lived anywhere where it got very humid in the summer (thankfully). It is currently 78% outside... ugh. Works well here (in the PNW) except in August. They work great in Phoenix until the monsoon season starts in July. I think they worked pretty

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: I'm living in a house with a lot of the glass facing west-southwest. On a sunny January afternoon, 20F outdoors translates into 76-78F indoors. That would equate to a $300 summer electric bill in my area! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread John Robbins
I think the data he gets comes from the older cars... With the newer engines that are more efficient and have tighter clearances it might (should) be different. I've seen oil analysis from multiple OM60x engines going 10k miles or more with the oil analysis being just fine. My owners manual

Re: [MBZ] Benz/VW heresy

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: Forgive me Lord, but I think I've decided to park my 240D in favor of driving my turbo-diesel VW. This is somewhat the result of my seeing diesel prices in my small town hit $4.55 per gallon. What happened to the 190D? ___

[MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
http://gas2.org/2008/05/21/clean-diesel-cars-coming-to-us-this-fall-2008-2010-timeline/ ___ 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

[MBZ] Anybody in Pensacola?

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
I'm hopefully going to be in Pensacola for business the week of June 2nd... Anybody want to meet up for dinner or something? Also, if anybody has any good hotel recommendations I'd appreciate those. :) Thanks! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in Pensacola?

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: The beach is very nice there, so if possible spend the money and get a room as close as possible to the water. If you are on a budget, there used to be (in 1981) lots of cheaper places close to the Naval Air Station. Work is paying for it, and they don't have a problem

[MBZ] MSU wins again!

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/05/mississippi-sta.html http://domesticfuel.com/2008/05/21/bulldogs-biodiesel-dominate-challenge-x/ http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2008/05/challenge_x_cro_1.html I wasn't in the competition, but I work closely with the folks who are and they definitely

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price!

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
Peter Frederick wrote: Horrible environmental mess and it takes several barrels of oil to produce one barrel from the shale Seems to me like they should stop getting oil from there then. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] $12/gallon gas?

2008-05-22 Thread John Robbins
Peter Frederick wrote: What has happened is that the easy oil is pretty much gone -- no more drilling a hole and having it geyser out at you. This is also why Dubai has gone crazy. They know their oil revenue is about up so they are using the money they made to start a tourism based

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust Gas Heat Exchangers was Hydrogen Power?

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
OK Don wrote: I wonder if the water's expansion would off-set the cooling of the exhaust (lowering pressure and volume). I think so... or at least thats how I read the whole 'conservation of energy' thing. If not, could this be a way to get low RPM boost - an alternative to the variable

[MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
Well there is about an 8 inch crack in my windshield... grew 4 inches while the car was sitting in the heat. The rock hit right on the very edge of the glass, and thus the crack comes from the side of the glass. Is there any way to stop the crack from spreading? I doubt it... I really

Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
John Robbins wrote: I've put in a request for quote at Safelite... I believe this was the one mentioned as a good price a while back? Turns out they don't service my area... :( Got a quote for some random area (Huntsville) that they do cover... EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS!!! Guess I'll be going

Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: The crack is in the outside layer you can stop it by drilling a small hole into the very end of the crack. Drill through the outer layer only you really need a mill bit cooling water to do it right. The radius of the hole will act as a strain relief will stop the crack

Re: [MBZ] Civic

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: I assume it's automatic? It is a manual. He bought the 2.5T (that I own now... still for sale!) when he was injured to the point he couldn't drive a standard. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: Remember that it can be a safety issue as well. My understanding is that the windshield is a structural element in most cars these days. Excellent point! Besides, why would you want to drive around in a beautiful car with a broken windshield? I agree! :) Bill R wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Crack in the CDI's windshield

2008-05-21 Thread John Robbins
John Freer wrote: I just asked the service department who they used but didn't use the dealer. I called the installer direct. Whoever they use is going to be two hours away though :( John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Was: NOT what I wanted, now engineers

2008-05-15 Thread John Robbins
Loren Faeth wrote: Why should shop guys have to fix or hide the errors of incompetent engineers? Again, I am not flaming engineers, just pointing out the weakness of many I have come across. I am myself an engineer, although i have never wanted the P.E. ball and chain of legal

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2 manual on Ebay

2008-05-15 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: WHY does every ad for a diesel suggest bio-diesel I assume when they say that they are suggesting garbage oil so it will be cheap ( and will ruin what was a nice car ). If someone suggested they planned to do that to my poor old MB, I wouldn't sell it to them. I would

Re: [MBZ] 190E mileage

2008-05-15 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But, for under two grand, how badly can you be hurt, anyway? Thats funny!! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 190D 2.2 manual on Ebay

2008-05-15 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: No I am aware of the differences. I suggest the party placing the ad is the one who confuses the issue (perhaps deliberately). No argument from me then :) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] O/T News Server

2008-05-14 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm using Giganews, I think I'm getting hammered price wise, about $250/year. What newsgroups are you hosting? I don't have any suggestions, but that doesn't seem like a service that should cost all that much. John ___

Re: [MBZ] lawsuit over a Mercedes

2008-05-14 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: I was reading the Journal of the Kansas Bar Association today and it has reports of recent decisions by the Kansas Court of Appeals. There was a case about a guy who bought a 1995 Mercedes (it just says it was a 320) for $17,000 in January 2005. It had over 135,000 miles.

[MBZ] Crazy Quantum

2008-05-13 Thread John Robbins
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190221724964 ___ 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] Crazy Quantum

2008-05-13 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: $4500 is a little high for a VW wagon... Just a little ;) ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] was diesel, now Motorcycles for Bob/NOT!

2008-05-12 Thread John Robbins
Loren Faeth wrote: If you study motorcycle statistics, you will find most accidents are inexperienced riders on Harleys, or imitation harleys. THey are too heavy for most riders, and not a way to get good mileage either. Inexperienced Harley drivers beat out the inexperienced crotch rocket

Re: [MBZ] diesel

2008-05-12 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: And, may I add, my 300D getting no better than 22mpg is annoying. You could always buy my 300D. ;) Gets 29MPG driving like a madman. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] 124 service CD

2008-05-12 Thread John Robbins
Don (the Wonko one) has them. I gave him the W124 CDs at the IowaQ... so he has those now as well. Mitch Haley wrote: Didn't Dan or Don or Jim or somebody have a server to download those at one time? I got 116, 201 and 123 from that other site (braingears?) several years ago when it took me

Re: [MBZ] 124 service CD

2008-05-12 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: Didn't Wonko take down his web server? Not a clue. I wouldn't be surprised to see Wonko burn copies and mail them to Wilton. I've got a webserver I can put the W124 and W116 CDs on, but it would be on an individual basis... if Wonko doesn't have his stuff anymore let me

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-09 Thread John Robbins
Jeff Zedic wrote: I think we have about 11 people in total. More than 11 systems running Linux but I'm looking for the percentage of listers not systems. Next I'd need to have an idea of how many members are here. I think there are a LOT of lurkers. Kaleb can inform us. John

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-09 Thread John Robbins
andrew strasfogel wrote: Hey stay focussed! This is NOT about either Clinton. Upon more rigorous road testing, the dealer ascertained that car still refused to shift into 4th gear despite the linkage adjustment. Further shop testing diagnosed the front tranmission pump was leaking

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-09 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: Again, to each their own, some like to drive without having to pay attention to whats really going on. Thats a little over-the-top... I like to drive an auto because I'm lazy, but I still pay attention to whats going on around me. If I lived in a very urban environment I

Re: [MBZ] SOS - Sluggo 1985 300CD

2008-05-09 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: Don't you just use your $2 super sucker and clean it out through the fill tube? I've yet to make one of those... Even then changing the filter with all the ATF dripping from the valve body is still a bunch of fun. I guess I could suck it out and come back a day later?

Re: [MBZ] evading state sales tax

2008-05-09 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For example, cars bought in Oregon (no sales tax) and registered in WA. You get to pay state sales tax _anyway_. In Washington, you are also fined significantly and get your name in the paper. Buyers of high-end motor homes have been publicly disgraced in the

[MBZ] For Sale: 1992 300D 2.5T

2008-05-08 Thread John Robbins
My brother has decided to be fiscally conservative (unlike the example I'm setting for him), and has decided he doesn't need two cars. So the 2.5T is officially for sale. 1992 300D 2.5T, 303k miles, Starkville, MS http://picasaweb.google.com/Tymbrymi/92_300D I want $5k, and it needs new

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: That is truly ridiculous. The engineers who design these things should be sent into the field to perform repairs on some of their designs. It might result in better design. Unfortunately, MB is not alone. I have done a Taurus heater core that required almost that level

Re: [MBZ] 124 evaporator RR [was: 124 cooling (A/C) system]

2008-05-08 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: I truly believe that anyone who can come up with a complicated mess like that can find a way to do it better. Certainly, but the engineers were given design requirements that weren't 100% in their control. Ie, it has to fit under this dashboard, and you can't cut any

[MBZ] OT Bookmarks across multiple computers

2008-05-07 Thread John Robbins
Since we're on the topic of moving things from computer to comptuter, etc. thought I would mention foxmarks. It synchronizes bookmarks across multiple computers. I have the same bookmarks on my work computer, home desktop, laptop, and server. It is 99% transparent to keep them all

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-07 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: Three hour download / install to upgrade. Didn't see what changed -- but I did notice that it has a new KDE-Desktop (strange for a Gnome distro). I regret doing it, since I discovered after the upgrade that Auttomatix isn't going to be supported past 7.10 (what I was

Re: [MBZ] computer OS other than MS

2008-05-06 Thread John Robbins
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston SC J63 wrote: So, can I make Linux work with Active Card Gold or Active Client? Please contact me offline if anyone has been down this path. Secure communication paths are available to me. I've tried to make Mozilla Firefox work for these military

Re: [MBZ] OT, replace computer

2008-05-06 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: Then take a look at how long it takes to open a spreadsheet. WTF? Have you used Office 2007? Took the nice *quick* Office 2003 apps that everyone was familiar with, and re-wrote the interface from SCRATCH. They also made it slower. John

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-06 Thread John Robbins
Jeff Zedic wrote: Since we're all talking computers, I was curious to find out how many of us are actually using Linux? My laptop and desktop run Windows XP with the stupid bubble theme turned off (looks like Win2k). I have no plans to change this for the immediate future... WinXP is fast,

Re: [MBZ] OT Linux Query

2008-05-06 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: MS Project. Ugh. ___ 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] OT Linux Query

2008-05-06 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: Are you kidding me? Its the only decent product out there I have ever seen. MS Project Enterprise is hands down the best thing on the market. Of course they had to buy the software from another company to do so but thats SOP for M$. Sounds like I haven't used the Enterprise

Re: [MBZ] ebay WTF??

2008-05-05 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: More than likely you got a virus that hacked the DNS resolver in IE. Since firefox isnt affected one can assume its not the hosts file. Pretty nice hack. These are my thoughts as well. This happened to my Dad's computer back in the day, and instead of eBay it blocked all the

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-05 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: Then there's the long term impact of compact florescent bulbs. Every one contains a bit of mercury. I don't know about you but I throw mine out when they burn out and I bet that 99% of the county does the same. So, do mercury tainted landfills appeal to you? Metal-halide,

Re: [MBZ] Feeling blue over trying to be green

2008-05-05 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: Can't remember if some players were supposed to stand near the target area and then throw them back in the next round, or was everybody supposed to stand behind the thrower at all times? I was watching some old (50's 60's) home movies with my Mom the other night... you

Re: [MBZ] grass

2008-05-05 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: Genius, bag up your clippings, send 'em in and then BUY them back... Wow and people wonder why the world is going to hell. You're paying for someone to perform the composting process... Sounds like good old capitalism to me! John ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, replace computer

2008-05-05 Thread John Robbins
archer wrote: What's the difference between kubuntu and ubuntu? Linux is able to have multiple window managers. Kubuntu uses the KDE window manager whereas Ubuntu uses Gnome. Each window manager provides the way you interface with your computer... its best seen with screenshots... KDE:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Microwave ovens

2008-05-02 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: And it doesn't beep at me. Ever. I hate beeping. My mircowave gets upset if I haven't taken the food out fast enough for its liking... about every 30 seconds or so it beeps at me. Kinda overkill IMO. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Microwave ovens

2008-05-02 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Put in left overs, push warm button and the are warm, regardless of weight, quantity, etc. How do they do that? How do they thaw red meat perfectly without cooking it a little? I wish mine would work that well! The meat always gets a little browned on the outside.

Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement

2008-05-02 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: Also, UI would highly advise that you buy a new seal - an OEM seal. It's good insurance. Isn't his 190D new enough that that isn't an issue? I know on the W123 and older cars there is no sealant... just the seal. In those cases it is very important to have the OE seal. John

Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement

2008-05-02 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: Bzzzt. On the 123s and older there *is* a seal. You're thinking about 126 chassis cars, which have a windshield that is laid in place using some really nasty adhesive. Thats what I was trying to get at... guess I messed up in the wording somehow... The car that is getting

Re: [MBZ] OK Don has a new car

2008-05-01 Thread John Robbins
Isn't that what he says every time he sells a nice car? Mitch Haley wrote: Isn't that what you say every time you sell a 2.5? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, but I loved that car ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OK Don has a new car

2008-05-01 Thread John Robbins
Are you ever going to approve my message about the CDI that has pictures? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, that is also true John Robbins wrote: Isn't that what he says every time he sells a nice car? Mitch Haley wrote: Isn't that what you say every time you sell a 2.5? Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] The CDI.... 5k miles later

2008-05-01 Thread John Robbins
This car can be summed up in one word: Ridiculous Ridiculus power, comfort, features, handling, etc. I bought the car with 68k miles on it and am up to 73k now, after this weekend it'll be up to 6k miles! The 4k mile trip to Phoenix helped it out a little bit ;) The car is an absolute dream

Re: [MBZ] The CDI.... 5k miles later

2008-05-01 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: You should have stopped by on your way thru. I thought about it, but by the time my plans changed to where I had time for it I was about to hit the road and lose internet access. Stayed just below you in Shawnee Saturday night. I just cant get past that ugly

Re: [MBZ] The CDI.... 5k miles later

2008-05-01 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Oh, thats way out west I think. could have put you up here for free Will keep that in mind next time :) Didn't want to invite myself over this time around... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT-Standalone hard drive

2008-04-30 Thread John Robbins
archer wrote: A major hard drive mfg is selling a standalone unit that supposedly works like an internal hard drive complete with its own OS. It requires two USB jacks and cords, it's fairly small and compact, has (160 gig capacity?), sells for about $150, and seems to be targetted at

Re: [MBZ] OT-Standalone hard drive

2008-04-30 Thread John Robbins
Ed Booher wrote: I would have said NAS as well, but it requires two USB connections to the computer? That doesn't sound quite right. Unless this OS the drive is running is using the USB as a paired send and receive. Seen some Cisco gear that would take several varied connections, 56K, ISDN,

Re: [MBZ] Looking for some information - Carfax, etc

2008-04-30 Thread John Robbins
Ed Booher wrote: Looking for someone to Carfax my Mercedes. Curious to know how much Carfax knows about it It looks like it has the older style VIN. This is for your 1966 MB? Carfax doesn't go back that far because of the VIN style... I think it only goes back to the early 80's. The main

Re: [MBZ] (OT) general motors and their old tricks

2008-04-29 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: I agree. There are a lot of cars out there that will give 75,000-100,000 of trouble free service. The only problem with a lot of these cars is that they will never get 200,000 miles or 300,000 miles. I don't know whether the new Mercedes will do that either. But, I know

Re: [MBZ] OT: Rusty Euro Audi Parts

2008-04-29 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: Don't know how kosher it is but you can go into www.buymbparts.com -- go to the online catalog, select any year. Then, don't select a Mercedes model but click the Vehicle link at the top, then you can pick any vehicle in the WorldPac catalog, Ford, whatever. Now that is

Re: [MBZ] CYA on an eBay Sale

2008-04-28 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: Its only $50. Send it with signature verification. $50 over the next highest bid. Could be a couple hundred dollars... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel vs. Gasoline

2008-04-19 Thread John Robbins
Hendrik Fay wrote: wait for the tow truck because our super dooper efficient cars have fried electronics but wait the tow truck is broken down too because the you beaut CDI engine is not working. How many vehicles with EFI are out there? They seem to be pretty reliable... Although I wasn't

Re: [MBZ] I found a car, so its time to get serious

2008-04-18 Thread John Robbins
Is the Bonneville's fuel mileage that much better to justify selling the explorer and finding out all the new vehicle's problems? My $.02 John Donald Snook wrote: I found a 1999 Pontiac Booneville that I want to buy. So, I need to sell my Explorer. For any of you that might be interested

Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D, 2.5 Turbo

2008-04-18 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: The other reason I like the w123 is headroom. I test drove some 124/201 and felt like I was in a Mitsubishi Eclipse or a Miata with the top down. Did you have the seats moved down all the way? The spiffy seat adjustments can make me feel tall (I'm 5'6) or really short... maybe

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: Doesn't make the job itself any less evil, consider the gas oven guards. We can change the jobs our society depends on to something a bit more productive and/or respectable. Comparing an IRS desk job to a guard job for the Holocaust is wrong by many orders of magnitude.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-Electric for the Army

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Loren Faeth wrote: Looks like a bantam/willys jeep redesigned for the video game generation. It is sure to draw fire, both verbal and literal because there is no apparent armor plate/bullet proof glass. Neither does the HMMWV... although that is still a valid criticism of the HMMWV.

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-Electric for the Army

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: Reminds me of a question I had -- do hybrids such as the Prius use the electric drive motors at all times, and the gas engine is just basically a genset (like in a locomotive)? Or is there both a conventional and an electric drivetrain somehow? Like all good questions...

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-Electric for the Army

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Christopher McCann wrote: I wish I understood this better as a series hybrid is so simple and parallels are so complicated. The setup we use for ChallengeX is fairly simple... it's the controls that are complicated! The Equinox was an all-wheel drive car, and it was converted for the ICE to

Re: [MBZ] Diesel-Electric for the Army

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: Some of the Voltsrabbit users have taken a diesel/automatic Rabbit front end and converted it to a pusher trailer for long range use. That way you aren't dragging the engine around on your daily commute. I remember that guys webpage... It was definitely an interesting

Re: [MBZ] 05 CDI for 24k

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Could you maybe send the actual craigslist link? This site said to disable some stuff on my browser... Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 05 CDI for 24k

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
with services or other commercial interests Original URL: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/645559621.html John Robbins wrote: Could you maybe send the actual craigslist link? This site said to disable some stuff on my browser... Kaleb C. Striplin, Okiebenz wrote: http

Re: [MBZ] 05 CDI for 24k

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
might as well have 2 of them John Robbins wrote: Sounds like a better deal than what I got... Oh well, I still like the car :) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: damn, yea I will, 2005 E320 CDI - Dr. Owned Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008-04-17, 8:16AM 2005 Mercedes 320 CDI (turbo diesel

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ?

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: We have been thinking about having the OkieQ June 6th. I need a show of hands who would show up for sure and who would most likely show up, and who might show up? If there is enough interest, will have it. If not, then its dead I guess. Let me know ASAP.

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ?

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im sorry, I meant the 7th. Things usually start off on friday though. Fair enough. What time Friday? Evening or day? Its a 9 hour drive and just trying to figure out how much time I'll have to take off work, and so that my brother can put in his schedule to take

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel vs. Gasoline

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: How about we impose larger restrictions on fuel wasters, houses greater than 2000 square feet with families smaller than 6 for instance? Smaller houses waste less fuel. I think its possible for the average 1600sqft house built in the 50's-60's etc to consume more energy

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ?

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Greg and I can do the Friday-Sunday thing (9 hour drive) for sure. Just let us know when you have the date set in stone and we'll show up... Gotta do some driving to justify the CDI ;) Just noticed that I can drive to your house on one tank!! hehehehe Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well, when we

Re: [MBZ] Portland CL interesting cars roundup

2008-04-17 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Trade the last one for this when you get tired of it http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/640750450.html 2.2L gas engine?!? Wow that is going to be slow... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: I could perhaps be talked into a poverty-level exemption, below which there were no taxes, but that would open up the game to endlessly moving that line around (upwards, I'd imagine), and it would place a huge barrier (or an incentive to deception) at the point where you

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-16 Thread John Robbins
Luther wrote: no more IRS should save nearly a billion in salaries each year. :D For all the people who complain about taxes losing other people jobs (increased taxes on the rich - one less condo - condo industry going down - construction workers etc losing jobs) nobody seems too concerned

Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes

2008-04-15 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: He could sell the strategic petroleum reserves. Clinton did that one year when he wanted to show that he had balanced the budget. He sold the whole reserve put nearly a billion dollars in the federal coffers and then started building up the reserve the next day. One

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gartner predicts the collapse of Windows

2008-04-15 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: i personally believe that the only reason for anyone to be involved with a microsoft product is if you are one of the legions who make a living at supporting users of microsoft products. otherwise, it's just plain stupidity. I use thousands of dollars of software at work

Re: [MBZ] Patriot Politics

2008-04-14 Thread John Robbins
Sunny Letot wrote: I know there are markers in our money that can be 'read' by law enforcement officials at a distance, and we can be stopped and interrogated -- and our cash confiscated -- if we're carrying too much. What? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] PHX CL E300 Diesel $4500

2008-04-14 Thread John Robbins
On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 8:24 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy cow. Lookie what one of yous could have: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/641187266.html I vote scam ultra cheap price and pictures of snow in Phoenix. Also notice that the exterior color is supposed to be

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-14 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: non-military security for the government, such as the infamous cammo dudes of Nellis AFB (Area 51). Just a nit-pick, but Nellis AFB is not Area 51... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-14 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: FWIW, if you ever have a chance, go see the LV air show at Nellis that's in November every year. If you like to see military hardware up close, this is definitely the place. When I was in elementary school we lived just south of Nellis. I've only been to the LV air show once

Re: [MBZ] Has anyone ever thought about setting up a forum?

2008-04-14 Thread John Robbins
Chris Thomas wrote: I try to be active on this list, but it is impossible to follow the threads from beginning to end and very difficult to tell who is talking to whom when I come home to 7 emails with 15-20 messages in each. There are many free php forums that you could easily set up on the

Re: [MBZ] Has anyone ever thought about setting up a forum?

2008-04-14 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Hear, hear! Gnus is a great solution too. I used to use rmail in Emacs for non-web email, not sure why I stopped... maybe I'll go back. I was a big fan of pine until mail attachments and spam became enough of a problem that I've switched to Thunderbird. You can

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