Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-21 Thread David Brodbeck
Donald Snook wrote: During a particularly nasty snow/ice storm. I still had the Olds. I drove it to runs some errands because I didn't want to drive the benz and get it all salty. My wife took the olds to work 30 minutes later and I had to drive the benz. The 90 124 was awful in the snow. It

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Personally, I wish it had been the last one. I HATE front-drive vehicles. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:45 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Are you

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
you are driving with. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 8:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Personally, I wish

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 09:04 AM, Potter, Tom E wrote: I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Ditto, they're like McDonald's versus good cooking. Thirteen (?) cars laying around here, and not one FWD in the bunch. (Nor 4-cyl gasser, nor V6.) Nothing but the best here! :-) FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread John Berryman
On Monday, February 20, 2006, at 10:39 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Best snow traction I've ever had was in our 4WD pickup carrying the camper. Was amazing. Weight, weight, weight. -- Jim Nothing beats a good set of tire chains for traction. I had vans for many years and they were terrible

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Donald Snook
Jim C. Wrote: FWD's vaunted snow handling ability was informally put to the test a few years ago by Click Clack, they compared an Acura to some old land yacht on a nasty day. The land yacht sailed circles around the Acura, and they attributed it all to weight. FWD lets you make a lighter

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Jim Cathey
benz and get it all salty. My wife took the olds to work 30 minutes later and I had to drive the benz. The 90 124 was awful in the snow. It had new (all season) tires on it. It slid around and got stuck and was miserable to drive. I put the snow tires on it that day and it improved. But, given

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread lee
Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee On Monday 20 February 2006 8:39, Jim Cathey wrote: I HATE front-drive vehicles. So do I. Ditto, they're like McDonald's versus good cooking. Thirteen (?) cars laying around

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Lee, I perceive that no one else wants to go there!!! Take care, Chuck On Feb 20, 2006, at 1:24 PM, lee wrote: Am I the only one to suspect that Bobby Lickus is a joke name like Phillip McKrevis or Connie Lingus? Lee

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Potter, Tom E
Maybe you will get a reply from Mike Hunt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Lee, I perceive that no one else wants

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Bob Rentfro
Then Craven Moorhead, Hugh Jass and Hugh Jorgen will chime in - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Maybe you will get a reply from Mike

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread paul
PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Maybe you will get a reply from Mike Hunt. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-20 Thread Zeitgeist
Best snow vehicle I've ever owned was my '67 VW split window bus--unstoppable. If/when it does snow around here, I just try to stay home. I'm reasonably proficient, but the majority of folks in Western Warshington don't have a clue how to drive in the stuff. Not safe with nervous crazies on the

[MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That radio dude who has the call in show about car questions. Always advertises bg chemicals. The other day he was pitching the tornado. Geez!! All his credibility when down the tubes. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:31 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] bobby lickus? That radio dude who has the call in show about

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: Are you referencing the Olds Toranado? I think he was referencing the Tornado intake vortex producing, miracle power and mpg increasing device. Big hint: if it's that cheap and that good, it'd be in every new car, especially with buyers suddenly paying attention to the mpg

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 8:49 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Tom Hargrave wrote: Are you referencing the Olds Toranado? I think he was referencing the Tornado intake vortex producing, miracle power and mpg increasing

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-19 Thread lee
Someone needs to tell him that he needs to just drive downhill everywhere he goes to save money. It can be done. Larger rear tires are the ticket. Call Bobby LIckus!

Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus?

2006-02-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
LOL! Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of lee Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bobby lickus? Someone needs to tell him that he needs