I still hate them.
On May 12, 2015 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Dimitri - still hate Priuses?
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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On May 12, 2015 9:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020
I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the
reaction be better to a Toppola?
I think it was 3 times, just on accumulators. One at a time, in
place of in pairs as everyone, including the book, told him.
I'm always surprised with Andrew's willingness to cheap out yet
insistence on his fine automobiles.
Don't your fine automobiles deserve good parts? Didn't you already
ATTABOY on the write-up/instructions/procedures, Grant.
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Meade wrote:
Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane,
or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is gasoline.
Most gasoline engines - and therefore generators - can be
converted to run on propane. A bit less power, but no issues
with long term fuel storage!
Roughly 10% loss on propane, 20% on natural gas. It's all about the BTUs.
Dan
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On May 12, 2015, at 1:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Meade wrote:
Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane,
or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is
Give me your year/model or a part number. I know what my jobber price would be
but the Northwoods guys are probably even cheaper, and they're a dealer.
Dan
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On May 12, 2015, at 12:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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How cheap?
On Tue,
Well.. it does set a new standard for both Ugly and Useless .. thus
should receive a new category in the Darwin Awards... simply because
anyone in their right mind would consider suicide rather than be seen in
public owning one..
OTOH... being a Prius.. and being parked at the side of the road..
ATTABOY! 'Glad it's running, and I know it's a bit worrisome to not know
'zackly what fixed it.
If it happens again, try just disconnecting battery for coupla minutes
first.
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Meade wrote:
Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane,
or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is gasoline.
Most gasoline engines - and therefore generators - can be
converted to run on propane. A bit less power, but no issues
with long term fuel storage!
Or natural gas
I still hate them.
On May 12, 2015 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Dimitri - still hate Priuses?
Friends don't let friends drive Piouses (Pi'i) or any other toada.
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...not as good as paper for serious learning/studying.
Not from personal experience, but one of my sons has done all his textbook
studies on a kindle. He says that it works especially well for him. I think
it is all about taking full advantage of the alternate capabilities of the
format.
I think the Sprinter makes a somewhat better chassis for an RV!
Greg
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...reading almost all free books.
I have recently become aware that most local libraries allow borrowing of
e-books. I have searched and found a few books by some of my favorite
novelists available for a 3-week loan. My library's app directs me to Amazon
where I download the book.
It's
Dan wrote
Give me your year/model or a part number. I know what my jobber price would
be but the Northwoods guys are probably even cheaper, and they're a dealer.
WDBAB93C7FF035664
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 3:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Andrew Strasfogel via
So Dimitri, how do you really feel?
On May 12, 2015 2:25 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Your classic douchebag RV.
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On May 12, 2015, at 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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Bad engineering decisions reminds me: Cutting a hole in a perfectly good
steel top to install a leaking, overhead door/window.
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Andrew writes:
...reading almost all free books.
I have recently become aware that most local libraries allow borrowing
of e-books.
Where do you live, Greg? I may want to move there.
Why? Plenty of libraries around you loan them out.
Put your zip code in here.
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
I believe that to be the case as well, however, from an ethical standpoint you
should contact the seller, make them aware of the error, and see how they want
to deal with it. That was from Business Ethics when I was in college.
I know it's an old thread, but
Never mind, I got the number from the eBay auctions.
Holy mother of pearl! Those things are way expensive now. Dealer counter price
is like $246/each!!
The ones from Northlake are a good deal, relatively speaking.
Dan
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On May 12, 2015, at 3:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I must have stuttered.
I asked for model/year or part number, not the VIN.
Dan
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On May 12, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Dan wrote
Give me your year/model or a part number. I know what my jobber price would
be but the
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
*self leveling system
All of a sudden there is a price drop on these. Has anyone had any
good/bad experiences with the various brands?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40_sacat=0_nkw=1233200215_rdc=1
Wow, MB of Northlake wants $199 (x2!!) for the
Where do you live, Greg? I may want to move there.
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 12:45 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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...reading almost all free books.
I have recently become aware that most local libraries allow borrowing
of e-books. I have searched and found a
I live in Washington! Vancouver, WA to be exact. It's not only my library,
many other area library districts provide this service. The app I use to get
the loans is called Overdrive. I actually use it on my Nook HD+, running the
Kindle app via KitKat OS booted from a N2A micro SD card.
It's Japan, where various rules and rationality don't always seem to apply
--R
On 5/12/15 2:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Well.. it does set a new standard for both Ugly and Useless .. thus
should receive a new category in the Darwin Awards... simply because
anyone in their right mind
Your classic douchebag RV.
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http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020
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On May 12, 2015, at 2:39 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
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So Dimitri, how do you really feel?
On May 12, 2015 2:25 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Your classic
ATTABOY on being a foster Dad to 17 vehicles that might otherwise be sent
to the crusher.
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ATTABOY on the write-up/instructions/procedures, Grant.
Wilton
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Any knowledge/experience anyone on the list may have regarding a 2013 C240 M-B
with ~77K mi. which is for sale on a local used car lot here for $9995 would be
greatly appreciated. TIA.
G. M. Brown
Brevard, NC
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Like the Japanese game show where contestants sing karaoke while a pretty
assistant uhh, manipulates their manhood. The facial expressions are pretty
hilarious.
-Curt
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LOL! Who is Northlake?
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wrote:
;)
Wilt
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I dunno, I'd kind of like a Land Cruiser. Theres an early '70s one for sale
nearby. Didn't check but I bet they want big money for it.
-Curt
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G. M. Brown via Mercedes wrote:
Any knowledge/experience anyone on the list may have regarding a 2013 C240 M-B
with ~77K mi. which is for sale on a local used car lot here for $9995 would be
greatly appreciated. TIA.
Two years old, 77k, and $10k?
That's Chevy Cruze money.
I'd imagine the
Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote:
I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the
reaction be better to a Toppola? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toppola
Oooh, if I had a 99 Wagonback instead of a couple of sedans...
The reason it only adds 250lb is that the Wagonback
OK, so I've got this leaking poorly engineered hole in the roof of my wagon.
I taped the seams over, let Tropical Storm Ana do her thing, and I'm pretty
sure the issue is water getting past the sunroof (aka poorly design idea)
seal. There was still some water on the floor from earlier rain, but
How about TIG or MIG welding it shut? No more leaks!
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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OK, so I've got this leaking poorly engineered hole in the roof of my
wagon.
I taped the seams over, let Tropical Storm Ana do her thing, and I'm
'Zackly.
Wilt
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OK, so I've got this leaking
*sigh* if you paid any attention you'd know already.
-Curt
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I should have RTFM, there is a nice picture (in 77-300 of the 124 FSM) with
the front headliner piece removed showing clear / easy access to the tubes
where they attach to the sunroof- er, poorly designed / engineered hole
frame. Looks like if I find the need to replace the tubes, the top end can
Link?
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On May 12, 2015, at 4:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
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Like the Japanese game show where contestants sing karaoke while a pretty
assistant uhh, manipulates their manhood. The facial expressions are pretty
hilarious.
-Curt
On Tue, 12 May 2015 16:00:47 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes
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All true. They also last longer. Less wear.
I've read that gasoline engines operated on propane are much
cleaner, almost never experience carb trouble and can go longer
between oil changes
Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote:
I think the Sprinter makes a somewhat better chassis for an RV!
I think the Vixen is the ultimate sport RV chassis, but it turned out to be a
mistake to chase MPG by installing a BMW 524TD engine in it, apparently that
motor can't take running all day at
'Nother ATTABOY.
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;)
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand
is
Land Cruiser reminds me of the top-of-the-line '47 or '48 Studebaker,
four-door sedan my brother-in-law had.
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Jamie would probably be the most informed in this group.
77k is almost 40k miles per year. Must have been a LOT of highway
driving! I'd like to see full records for all the fluid changes on
schedule (engine and transmission oil).
-
Max
Charleston SC
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020
Look Mom! A Toyota Priapism!
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tqcppjhx--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/blm0rzkxhujhkjkpg9hc.jpg
I've read that gasoline engines operated on propane are much cleaner, almost
never experience carb trouble and can go longer between oil changes because of
it.
-Curt
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All true... however, propane engines do require more propane to make the
same energy as a gas engine in the same application.. propane simply has
less carbons to burn in the chain..
If you are using a gas fired generator.. do two things on shutdown..
1. Shut the fuel off while the generator is
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Like the Japanese game show where contestants sing karaoke while a pretty assistant uhh,
manipulates their manhood. The facial expressions are pretty hilarious.
-Curt
I looked that up on Youtube.
What followed was a show where four grown men in diapers gave
The Battery Minder line was recommended by Aviation Consumer magazine a
couple of years ago to keep these expensive aircraft lead acid batteries in
shape for those who don't fly often. I have the model 12112 that I use when
I know the plane won't be flown for more than three weeks. there are
All true. They also last longer. Less wear.
I've read that gasoline engines operated on propane are much
cleaner, almost never experience carb trouble and can go longer
between oil changes because of it.
-Curt
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Yeah I put fuel shutoffs on my snowmobiles now. Those are 2 stroke engines so I
don't run them dry but I burn them down some. If I'm feeling particularly
enthusiastic I'll dump the carb bowls but combined with a good dose of seafoam
gas additive I haven't had any trouble for a few years.
-Curt
Strangely none of my jalopies has ever had a leaking sunroof. I replaced the
front seal in my '83 240D because it seemed like the thing to do but not
because it was leaking. The seal that came out didn't look any worse than the
one that went in.
I've never used my MB sunroofs a whole lot. I do
Glenn is this in Hendersonville?
On May 12, 2015 4:14 PM, G. M. Brown via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Any knowledge/experience anyone on the list may have regarding a 2013 C240
M-B with ~77K mi. which is for sale on a local used car lot here for $9995
would be greatly appreciated.
How cheap?
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
These are so stupid cheap from the dealer it's silly (in my opinion) not
to buy dealer parts.
Dan
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On May 12, 2015, at 11:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If this is the original Kindle book reader, not the Fire tablet, it should
use a standard micro USB cord, like Curt said. My wife uses hers several
hours every day, reading almost all free books. She will only pay for one
if it's the next in a particularly good series.
The Kindles are great for
Now that sounds like a great plan - I'm going to do just that, thanks!
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 9:38 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Sometimes it pay to search Craigslist every week for
generator subaru|robin|honda|onan|wisconsin|kohler
and be prepared to grab the
There's a DOdge Sprinter van on my street but I think it's gas, not diesel.
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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I think the Sprinter makes a somewhat better chassis for an RV!
Greg
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As owner of quite a number of vehicles [currently 17], I've become
something of a skilled person in the art of keeping the seldom driven
vehicle operational.
1. Invest in a battery disconnect switch. Harbor Freight sells one that
costs about $7. Put it in the ground cable and when you park the
Batteries in B-47's and B-52's were/are 12 volt Ni-Cad with potassium hydroxide
electrolyte connected in series to provide 24 volts (28 volt charging system).
I used to lust for one in my '51 and '56 Chevies.
Wilton
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*sigh* if you paid any attention you'd know already.
-Curt
Somebody say somthin 'bout a gnat?
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I should have RTFM, there is a nice picture (in 77-300 of the 124 FSM) with
the front headliner piece removed showing clear / easy access to the tubes
where they attach to the sunroof- er, poorly designed / engineered hole
frame. Looks like if I find the need to replace the tubes, the top end
Oh, and skivvies and grabass. 'First time I heard it though, CPO
brother said his children were playing gra-BAHS. 'Thought I would
choke.;)
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Grabass: horse-play leads to sickbay! Even worse, you might be included on the
binnacle list the next day...
Bravo Zulu: Navy-speak for Attaboy.
Lucky bag: a collection of uniforms/clothing left behind by Sailors who
transferred of the ship, kept under the control of the Master-at-Arms.
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Sierra Hotel! (S*** Hot) - fighter pilot talk for ATTABOY.
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Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5016415799.html
On second thought, those aren't Jag mirrors, I think it's an SL.
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The $6 ones from Harbor Freight always worked for me, assuming the battery
started out fully charged and the maintainer hadn't died. Gotta check the LEDs
every once in a while to make sure it's working.
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Propane or natural gas are both known as dry fuels for the obvious reasons.
They're far better on an engine due to the lack of fuel dilution and cylinder
wall washing that occurs with gasoline.
They can and do go longer between oil changes for this reason as well.
No carburetors on these
I'll bet some of you know about the DICNAVAB, the Dictionary of Naval
Abbreviations. That's right, there are so many, and the meanings are exact, so
we had to have our own official written guide to document them. Hear or read a
new one? You could look it up!
Imagine my horror at finding
Both KBB and Fueleconomy.gov agree that there isn't a 2013 C240, they say its a
C250 if its a 2013. Poking around on Craigslist I can't find a C240 newer than
2005.
The C250s I see are all 2013 coupes and run in the $30k range...
Somehow I expect what you've seen is a 2003 C240 for which that
Well, it came with the airplane, and hasn't damaged the battery yet . . .
I do remember reading something like that, now that you shared it. Must be
why I don't use it on anything else :-)
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 5:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Since your model is an
Just after I wrote my last message I looked outside and saw that the neighbor
had left her car windows open. This is the neighbor we call the fog horn
because she loud. I often refer to her as the worthless turd but really she
gives worthless turds a bad name.
It rained pretty good for a little
Thanks!
Me, too. This is my first major dive into the engine systems/electronics on a
W140, as mine have all been trouble free since I got them up to this point.
I am a bit surprised that the fuel flow was restricted so much by the
(old/clogged) filter. It was just coming up to the 30k mark,
Yep, already.
STEDMAN'S STORE
By Wilton Strickland
Late in 1949, several months before my sixteenth birthday, my brother,
W. B., got me a job as a clerk on Saturdays at Stedman's Grocery Store in
Nashville. I was already well-known around our little town as being honest,
dependable and
Not on your life. You wanna see that you google it yourself... ;)
-Curt
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Link?
Lazy.
I found it in one shot on youtube, searched for handjob karaoke
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Leaving hole open during rain - 'nother 'zackly. ;)
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On Tue, 12 May 2015 16:13:44 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The Battery Minder line was recommended by Aviation Consumer magazine
a couple of years ago to keep these expensive aircraft lead acid
batteries in shape for those who don't fly often. I have the model
12112
BTW, instructors in my many Air Force schools seemed to enjoy saying RTFQ
or RTFM, each often repeated.
'Bet Max's Navy instructors did, too, - mine never mentioned anything about
port, starboard, the deck, the head, the bulkhead, the overhead, aye, aye,
Sir, or any of that Old Salt stuff,
If I ever saw a Prius broken down on the side of the road, I would NOT offer
any assistance.
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On May 12, 2015, at 2:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Well.. it does set a new standard for both Ugly and Useless .. thus
should receive a new
The $6 ones from Harbor Freight always worked for me, assuming the
battery started out fully charged and the maintainer hadn't died.
Gotta check the LEDs every once in a while to make sure it's working.
Those are what I use.
-- Jim
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Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel.
I'll bet this one is gasoline.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 11:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
http://southbend.craigslist.org/for/5012270047.html
Interesting. I
The big advantage of LP is that it doesn't go bad, not in the tank or in the
engine. Natural gas is way cheaper if available with slightly reduced
power. LP prices are very volatile but you can stock up when prices are
low. I consider LP ideal for a standby generator unless you happen to keep
a
*self leveling system
All of a sudden there is a price drop on these. Has anyone had any
good/bad experiences with the various brands?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40_sacat=0_nkw=1233200215_rdc=1
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My son bought me the original Kindle. I uploaded a free book - Jack
London's Fang - but bogged down and then lost the charging cord. it now
sits unloved on my desk...
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Last Friday I detoured through a couple
I don't know why you persist in buying important parts off eBay. It will all
end in tears.
-Curt
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We've got one of the Champion brand generators. I was thinking at first it was
a 3k unit but it might be a 5k. We use it at camp to power tools and such. Its
run the circular saw a lot, pumped water charged tractor batteries, run the
vacuum cleaner etc. Its really oversized for what we need but
Craig asks:
Does anyone have experience with the battery maintainers which are
supposed to keep a battery in good condition during prolonged storage?
The Battery Tender line of products is good. Not cheap though.
The Kindle fire tablets use a standard micro USB. What kind of port does your
Kindle have?
-Curt
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I don't know why you persist in buying important parts off eBay. It
will all end in tears.
-Curt
+1
This is something I'd buy from the stealer. I used to buy them from
Q, and those were good. I think they were febi, but I don't
remember. Without Q, I'd buy the ones in the MB box from the
Yeah an XJS top is more rounded in the back. Fugly rims though
whichever it is
--R
On 5/12/15 6:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5016415799.html
On second thought, those aren't Jag mirrors, I think it's an SL.
You should write up a detailed process with all the steps and files and
whatnot.
Are those things available cheap? I was thinking to get some cheap
tablet for the kitchen to use for recipes and such and to act as a
remote viewer for a door cam using an old Android phone. My cousin had
some
Last Friday I detoured through a couple of yard sales on my
way to work. Among the booty was a $10 Kindle Touch 3G, complete
with folder, case, charger. It was discharged, and could only
show a sad battery picture on its face.
I charged it, and found that it worked just fine, it even had
a few
Oh, yeah, that's a really desirable color - country roof fly-by-night
silver - 'reminds me of my youth.
Wilt
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From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Looks like the 32GB version runs about $125 on eBay. They've been out of
production for a year or two (guess I've had mine 3 years) so they're harder to
find.
Now that I know which set of instructions to follow I don't need to do a write
up:
To repeat my question, without gratuitous sniping from Curt, if anyone has
experience with either brand of air cell please do comment.
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
wrote:
The jury is still out on that but I am impressed at your memory. Would
you
The jury is still out on that but I am impressed at your memory. Would you
like to be my biographer? .Miserable hours, lousy pay, churlish subject,
great recognition.
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 10:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'm always surprised with Andrew's
You don't need a write up. The Cyanogen guys have done it already for almost
every device imaginable. That's one of the things that makes it great - they
have already blazed the trail, and made it super easy to root stuff.
Dan
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On May 12, 2015, at 9:26 AM, Rich Thomas via
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