Re: [MBZ] ?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Our corporate travel department was actually a separate business, so the more 
they sold the more money they made. I have no idea where the business class 
travel policy came from, but I know it was corporate-wide.

I got into a big tiff with them once over some travel to Australia and New 
Zealand. I had a voucher from NWA for a $2000 business class round trip to 
Sydney that I wanted to use for a business trip Down Under. Corporate travel 
wouldn't let me use it because they had committed to United to use them for 
that route. The United fare was around $5,000, if I recall correctly. I know 
the difference was pretty substantial.

"We get spiffs from the airlines for committing to book with them, which is why 
we have to use United," was Corporate Travel's reasoning for spending twice 
what it would otherwise cost.

"How much of that "spiff" comes back to my department?" I asked.



Yeah, right. So I ended up going Down Under on United for twice what it would 
have cost me otherwise

Here's some more twisted corporate logic:

The Company wanted to get its hands on frequent flyer miles, but since these 
were earned by the individual there was really no way for them to do it. Now 
maybe they could have by working something out with the airlines, but 
administering it in a company of +8,000 people would have been a real nightmare.

So our head corporate counsel, who also happened to be the owner's wife, comes 
up with this plan:

You accumulate frequent flyer miles. You use them to book business travel. When 
you do so, Corporate will reimburse you for the lowest published fare for that 
route.

Oh, and yes, the reimbursement will be taxed as personal income.

So I use my frequent flyer miles to fly to LA and back. This is probably worth 
maybe $500 booking normally using my miles. Corporate Travel combs through the 
prices from every possible carrier that flys the same route and finds a $99 
fare. I get a reimbursement check for $99.00 less taxes. Good deal, eh?

Needless to say, this policy died a pretty quick death.



Dan

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> On Jun 22, 2015, at 6:06 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> To keep Corporate travel departments from stuffing you, the star salesman
> or engineer, into the baggage compartment with Aunt Fluffies pet poodle,
> because they could save .12 cents and look good.
> 
> Besides.. being pampered by a very attractive stewardess with a delightful
> British accent for 11 hrs on BA first class flight built company loyalty
> and good will which kept you from quitting at next job review cycle when
> you only got a .3% raise despite having increased corporate earnings each
> quarter you spent weeks away from your family.
> 
> Carrot on stick business perk..
> 
> On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Why did they have such rules?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 22, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Corporate rules required that we fly business class on any travel over 8
>> hours total air time.  That meant that any time I left the USA I was flying
>> business class.  I could also control who I booked on, so since most of my
>> travel was to Asia and the Middle East I stuck with Northwest and KLM - KLM
>> was a mandatory for security reasons, we couldn’t use any other carriers to
>> the Middle East with the exception of El Al, who, of course, had a limited
>> number of destinations in that part of the world.
>>> 
>>> Since NWA and KLM code shared and were partners, I was able to corral my
>> miles into one big honking account.  This was also back in the day where
>> NWA issued a 20,000 mile voucher for every 20k you earned, good for one
>> domestic airfare in the US.  You could “stack” them to use for upgrades and
>> international travel as well.  Because they could be endorsed over, there
>> was a very brisk secondary market for them, too.
>>> 
>>> I think I sold six or eight of them in a lump to a ticket broker the
>> year we built our house in Port Washingon, WI for something like $5,000.
>> They were good for two first class trips to Europe at that amount, I
>> believe.
>>> 
>>> I made Platinum every year I flew, and back then getting first class
>> upgrades was pretty easy and automatic for Platinum members. I don’t think
>> I flew coach for 6-7 years straight.  My international travel kept me in
>> first class on all my domestic f

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[MBZ] OT Owls and the quest for quieter wind energy/ 3D printing

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I found this very cool.

Want quieter wind farms? Owls may have the answer

Monday, 22 Jun 2015 | 9:06 AM ETCNBC.com

From computer fans to wind turbines, fan blades are commonplace, but
there's no denying they can be noisy. Now, a team of researchers at the
University of Cambridge have said help may be on hand -- from a feathered
friend.

By studying the wing structure of owls, the researchers have designed a
material that shows "substantial" signs of noise reduction, and could make
fan blades much quieter in years to come.

[image: CAN55_Location_FOA_11]
Ian Evenden/PhotoPlus Magazine | Future | Getty Images

Early tests of the prototype coating -- made of 3D-printed plastic --
revealed that noise from wind turbine blades was reduced by 10 decibels,
without any signs of an impact on aerodynamics.

This is not a major noise reduction, but the researchers stressed that if
it was used in wind farms, turbines could run at higher speeds without
creating any extra noise, therefore producing more energy.

Read MoreHow your feet can light up a street


Owls are known for their stealthy predatory skills, and scientists have
attributed this to their silent flying skills. It was because of this that
the University of Cambridge, along with three U.S. institutions, used
high-resolution microscopy to examine the structure of owl wings and their
feathers to see if it could be replicated.

"Much of the noise caused by a wing – whether it's attached to a bird, a
plane or a fan – originates at the trailing edge where the air passing over
the wing surface is turbulent," lead researcher, Professor Nigel Peake,
said in a statement.

"The structure of an owl's wing serves to reduce noise by smoothing the
passage of air as it passes over the wing – scattering the sound so their
prey can't hear them coming."

Read MoreRenewable power will overtake coal if pledges kept


The scientists designed their own coating, which "scatters" sound like owls
do. The next stage is to apply the coating on a large-scale functioning
turbine and potentially even aeroplanes – although the researchers conceded
this would be "far more complicated."

Virginia Tech, Lehigh and Florida Atlantic Universities worked with the
University of Cambridge on the research, which was funded by the U.S.
Office of Naval Research and U.S. National Science Foundation.

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Re: [MBZ] OT Owls and the quest for quieter wind energy/ 3D printing

[Rich Thomas via Mercedes]

I saw that yesterday, quite interesting.  We looked into some bird stuff 
when I was in kawledge, always fascinating to see nature's (intelligent) 
designs.


I was on the farm once some years ago, went out for a stroll late one 
night and there was a big owl sitting on top of the barn.  I stopped and 
stood there and watched it a few minutes while it watched me.  I decided 
to head back in and as I was walking back it flew right over my 
shoulder, wings almost touched my head, and I could not hear it a bit.  
(WHOA that was a surprise!)  It was pretty cool, I probably had stirred 
up a mouse or something, it flew right down to the ground in front of me 
but did not grab anything.


There is a place here called the Center for Birds of Prey that rescues 
injured birds and rehabilitates them.  Some can't go back to the wild so 
they keep them and go our and do demonstrations here and there.  I have 
been to a few and one time they had a big owl, when it flew you couldn't 
hear it either but the hawks and eagles made a fair amount of whooshing 
noises.


--R



On 6/23/15 10:31 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I found this very cool.

Want quieter wind farms? Owls may have the answer

Monday, 22 Jun 2015 | 9:06 AM ETCNBC.com

 From computer fans to wind turbines, fan blades are commonplace, but
there's no denying they can be noisy. Now, a team of researchers at the
University of Cambridge have said help may be on hand -- from a feathered
friend.

By studying the wing structure of owls, the researchers have designed a
material that shows "substantial" signs of noise reduction, and could make
fan blades much quieter in years to come.

[image: CAN55_Location_FOA_11]
Ian Evenden/PhotoPlus Magazine | Future | Getty Images

Early tests of the prototype coating -- made of 3D-printed plastic --
revealed that noise from wind turbine blades was reduced by 10 decibels,
without any signs of an impact on aerodynamics.

This is not a major noise reduction, but the researchers stressed that if
it was used in wind farms, turbines could run at higher speeds without
creating any extra noise, therefore producing more energy.

Read MoreHow your feet can light up a street


Owls are known for their stealthy predatory skills, and scientists have
attributed this to their silent flying skills. It was because of this that
the University of Cambridge, along with three U.S. institutions, used
high-resolution microscopy to examine the structure of owl wings and their
feathers to see if it could be replicated.

"Much of the noise caused by a wing – whether it's attached to a bird, a
plane or a fan – originates at the trailing edge where the air passing over
the wing surface is turbulent," lead researcher, Professor Nigel Peake,
said in a statement.

"The structure of an owl's wing serves to reduce noise by smoothing the
passage of air as it passes over the wing – scattering the sound so their
prey can't hear them coming."

Read MoreRenewable power will overtake coal if pledges kept


The scientists designed their own coating, which "scatters" sound like owls
do. The next stage is to apply the coating on a large-scale functioning
turbine and potentially even aeroplanes – although the researchers conceded
this would be "far more complicated."

Virginia Tech, Lehigh and Florida Atlantic Universities worked with the
University of Cambridge on the research, which was funded by the U.S.
Office of Naval Research and U.S. National Science Foundation.

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[MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
which is toast.  :(

I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
options?

Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Dimitri via Mercedes]

Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
> brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
> which is toast.  :(
> 
> I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
> options?
> 
> Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] OT Owls and the quest for quieter wind energy/ 3D printing

[WILTON via Mercedes]

'Reminds me:  Early one morning 'bout 30 years ago, I was at  my van in the 
driveway of a rental house I had then preparing to do some painting there. 
I heard a gaggle of geese honking behind some trees a half block or so away, 
and I looked up to see them climbing out from a small lake behind the trees 
and coming straight toward me.  As they continued pumping their wings hard 
in the climb, I could hear the steady, nearly imperceptible hiss of their 
slipstream interspersed with the rhythmic swoosh of their wings in perfect 
unison - a beautiful sound and a beautiful sight on a quiet, still morning. 
Also interesting to note their "gear"-up and perfectly tucked in to complete 
beautifully streamlined undersides.


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" 

To: 
Cc: "Rich Thomas" 
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Owls and the quest for quieter wind energy/ 3D 
printing



I saw that yesterday, quite interesting.  We looked into some bird stuff 
when I was in kawledge, always fascinating to see nature's (intelligent) 
designs.


I was on the farm once some years ago, went out for a stroll late one 
night and there was a big owl sitting on top of the barn.  I stopped and 
stood there and watched it a few minutes while it watched me.  I decided 
to head back in and as I was walking back it flew right over my shoulder, 
wings almost touched my head, and I could not hear it a bit.  (WHOA that 
was a surprise!)  It was pretty cool, I probably had stirred up a mouse or 
something, it flew right down to the ground in front of me but did not 
grab anything.


There is a place here called the Center for Birds of Prey that rescues 
injured birds and rehabilitates them.  Some can't go back to the wild so 
they keep them and go our and do demonstrations here and there.  I have 
been to a few and one time they had a big owl, when it flew you couldn't 
hear it either but the hawks and eagles made a fair amount of whooshing 
noises.


--R



On 6/23/15 10:31 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I found this very cool.

Want quieter wind farms? Owls may have the answer

Monday, 22 Jun 2015 | 9:06 AM ETCNBC.com

 From computer fans to wind turbines, fan blades are commonplace, but
there's no denying they can be noisy. Now, a team of researchers at the
University of Cambridge have said help may be on hand -- from a feathered
friend.

By studying the wing structure of owls, the researchers have designed a
material that shows "substantial" signs of noise reduction, and could 
make

fan blades much quieter in years to come.

[image: CAN55_Location_FOA_11]
Ian Evenden/PhotoPlus Magazine | Future | Getty Images

Early tests of the prototype coating -- made of 3D-printed plastic --
revealed that noise from wind turbine blades was reduced by 10 decibels,
without any signs of an impact on aerodynamics.

This is not a major noise reduction, but the researchers stressed that if
it was used in wind farms, turbines could run at higher speeds without
creating any extra noise, therefore producing more energy.

Read MoreHow your feet can light up a street


Owls are known for their stealthy predatory skills, and scientists have
attributed this to their silent flying skills. It was because of this 
that

the University of Cambridge, along with three U.S. institutions, used
high-resolution microscopy to examine the structure of owl wings and 
their

feathers to see if it could be replicated.

"Much of the noise caused by a wing – whether it's attached to a bird, a
plane or a fan – originates at the trailing edge where the air passing 
over

the wing surface is turbulent," lead researcher, Professor Nigel Peake,
said in a statement.

"The structure of an owl's wing serves to reduce noise by smoothing the
passage of air as it passes over the wing – scattering the sound so their
prey can't hear them coming."

Read MoreRenewable power will overtake coal if pledges kept


The scientists designed their own coating, which "scatters" sound like 
owls

do. The next stage is to apply the coating on a large-scale functioning
turbine and potentially even aeroplanes – although the researchers 
conceded

this would be "far more complicated."

Virginia Tech, Lehigh and Florida Atlantic Universities worked with the
University of Cambridge on the research, which was funded by the U.S.
Office of Naval Research and U.S. National Science Foundation.

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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
> > brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
> > which is toast.  :(
> >
> > I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
> > options?
> >
> > Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

But, but, but, . . . .
We thought you were a purist.

RB


On 23/06/2015 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
which is toast.  :(

I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
options?

Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Only with regard to my diet...

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> But, but, but, . . . .
> We thought you were a purist.
>
> RB
>
>
>
> On 23/06/2015 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>  On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
 The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
 brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
 which is toast.  :(

 I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
 options?

 Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Rich Thomas via Mercedes]

I got some rebuilds from Jabba for a bit less than that I think but 
there is the core issue (I have 2 I need to return for some $$). You'll 
probably have to take the old one back to the auto parts store so they 
can also send it to some 3rd-world hellhole to be rebuilt by child 
slaves, no biggie.


So, your question is, $66 for a rebuild by 3rd-world child slaves or 
$425 for a chinee/bangladeshi prisoner/slave build?  Where are your 
sentiments?  Discuss and report.


--R



On 6/23/15 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
which is toast.  :(

I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
options?

Andrew
1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I would rather not think about it too hard.

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I got some rebuilds from Jabba for a bit less than that I think but there
> is the core issue (I have 2 I need to return for some $$). You'll probably
> have to take the old one back to the auto parts store so they can also send
> it to some 3rd-world hellhole to be rebuilt by child slaves, no biggie.
>
> So, your question is, $66 for a rebuild by 3rd-world child slaves or $425
> for a chinee/bangladeshi prisoner/slave build?  Where are your sentiments?
> Discuss and report.
>
> --R
>
>
>
>
> On 6/23/15 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>  On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
 The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
 brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
 which is toast.  :(

 I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
 options?

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Re: [MBZ] ?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Such corporate management decisions really point out why so few people stay
with a company these days. Instead, corporations spend huge sums to head
hunters to lure fresh victims into the "mismanagement fold" for a few short
years before they leave in disgust over such silly use of funds.

Somewhere, deep inside the 3 piece suit and wingtip shoes is the cave man
that says, "I risk my life to kill the beast which I bring back to the cave
for the clan and then I watch the incompetents spoil and waste it".

I'm pretty sure there is a special hand signal that is given when that
caveman leaves the corporation.. ... I'm pretty sure I got that part
right.. yep...

Some old country western song keeps running through my head.. can't quite
remember the words.. "Take this job and... " Maybe you can
remember the rest.

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 5:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Our corporate travel department was actually a separate business, so the
> more they sold the more money they made. I have no idea where the business
> class travel policy came from, but I know it was corporate-wide.
>
> I got into a big tiff with them once over some travel to Australia and New
> Zealand. I had a voucher from NWA for a $2000 business class round trip to
> Sydney that I wanted to use for a business trip Down Under. Corporate
> travel wouldn't let me use it because they had committed to United to use
> them for that route. The United fare was around $5,000, if I recall
> correctly. I know the difference was pretty substantial.
>
> "We get spiffs from the airlines for committing to book with them, which
> is why we have to use United," was Corporate Travel's reasoning for
> spending twice what it would otherwise cost.
>
> "How much of that "spiff" comes back to my department?" I asked.
>
> 
>
> Yeah, right. So I ended up going Down Under on United for twice what it
> would have cost me otherwise
>
> Here's some more twisted corporate logic:
>
> The Company wanted to get its hands on frequent flyer miles, but since
> these were earned by the individual there was really no way for them to do
> it. Now maybe they could have by working something out with the airlines,
> but administering it in a company of +8,000 people would have been a real
> nightmare.
>
> So our head corporate counsel, who also happened to be the owner's wife,
> comes up with this plan:
>
> You accumulate frequent flyer miles. You use them to book business travel.
> When you do so, Corporate will reimburse you for the lowest published fare
> for that route.
>
> Oh, and yes, the reimbursement will be taxed as personal income.
>
> So I use my frequent flyer miles to fly to LA and back. This is probably
> worth maybe $500 booking normally using my miles. Corporate Travel combs
> through the prices from every possible carrier that flys the same route and
> finds a $99 fare. I get a reimbursement check for $99.00 less taxes. Good
> deal, eh?
>
> Needless to say, this policy died a pretty quick death.
>
> 
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Jun 22, 2015, at 6:06 PM, G Mann via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > To keep Corporate travel departments from stuffing you, the star salesman
> > or engineer, into the baggage compartment with Aunt Fluffies pet poodle,
> > because they could save .12 cents and look good.
> >
> > Besides.. being pampered by a very attractive stewardess with a
> delightful
> > British accent for 11 hrs on BA first class flight built company loyalty
> > and good will which kept you from quitting at next job review cycle when
> > you only got a .3% raise despite having increased corporate earnings each
> > quarter you spent weeks away from your family.
> >
> > Carrot on stick business perk..
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Why did they have such rules?
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Jun 22, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Corporate rules required that we fly business class on any travel over
> 8
> >> hours total air time.  That meant that any time I left the USA I was
> flying
> >> business class.  I could also control who I booked on, so since most of
> my
> >> travel was to Asia and the Middle East I stuck with Northwest and KLM -
> KLM
> >> was a mandatory for security reasons, we couldn’t use any other
> carriers to
> >> the Middle East with the exception of El Al, who, of course, had a
> limited
> >> number of destinations in that part of the world.
> >>>
> >>> Since NWA and KLM code shared and were partners, I was able to corral
> my
> >> miles into one big honking account.  This was also back in the day where
> >> NWA issued a 20,000 mile voucher for every 20k you earned, good for one
> >> domestic airfare in the US.  You could “stack” them to use for upgrades
> and
> >> international travel as well.  Because they could be endorsed over,
> there

Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I would buy the 3rd world rebuilt based on the spread in pricing over the 
stealer.

Dan

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> On Jun 23, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I would rather not think about it too hard.
> 
> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I got some rebuilds from Jabba for a bit less than that I think but there
>> is the core issue (I have 2 I need to return for some $$). You'll probably
>> have to take the old one back to the auto parts store so they can also send
>> it to some 3rd-world hellhole to be rebuilt by child slaves, no biggie.
>> 
>> So, your question is, $66 for a rebuild by 3rd-world child slaves or $425
>> for a chinee/bangladeshi prisoner/slave build?  Where are your sentiments?
>> Discuss and report.
>> 
>> --R
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 6/23/15 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>>> 
>>> I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers
 
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> The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
> brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
> which is toast.  :(
> 
> I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
> options?
> 
> Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

That's what I am gonna do.  The stupid part is that I have to take time off
to go to the store to buy it (can't use my credit card over the phone),
then return tomorrow morning after it has been delivered from the
warehouse.

The other option is to purchase the RF caliper from Advance online but then
it can only be shipped to my house, which entails an extra day of waiting
and uncertainty.

Price is only $66 + $10 core for an ATE compatible rebuild, and the core
can be returned be to any AAP store.  My tech has no experience with these
rebuilt units so I am taking a chance...

And yes, I am usually a purist about parts but in this case the new one
from the dealer is a Bendix, not ATE, and would cost me $425.00 + a 2 day
wait.

Flame away!



On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 12:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I would buy the 3rd world rebuilt based on the spread in pricing over the
> stealer.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Jun 23, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I would rather not think about it too hard.
> >
> > On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I got some rebuilds from Jabba for a bit less than that I think but
> there
> >> is the core issue (I have 2 I need to return for some $$). You'll
> probably
> >> have to take the old one back to the auto parts store so they can also
> send
> >> it to some 3rd-world hellhole to be rebuilt by child slaves, no biggie.
> >>
> >> So, your question is, $66 for a rebuild by 3rd-world child slaves or
> $425
> >> for a chinee/bangladeshi prisoner/slave build?  Where are your
> sentiments?
> >> Discuss and report.
> >>
> >> --R
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 6/23/15 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
> >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers
> 
>  Sent from my iPhone
> 
>  On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> >
>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> > The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the
> front
> > brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
> > which is toast.  :(
> >
> > I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
> > options?
> >
> > Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

No flames here - I'm with you all the way on this one. I would do the same, 
much as I did with the S420 alternator recently.

This is the one gripe I have with Advance, which has two stores within 4 miles 
of my house. If the part isn't in stock at a store, you can't order and pick it 
up from the store despite it being in their warehouse nearby.

I have tried doing an end run by asking them to order a part in to the store 
then letting me buy it when they add it to inventory, but they won't order 
something in unless you pay for it upfront.

Dan

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> On Jun 23, 2015, at 1:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> That's what I am gonna do.  The stupid part is that I have to take time off 
> to go to the store to buy it (can't use my credit card over the phone), then 
> return tomorrow morning after it has been delivered from the warehouse.
>  
> The other option is to purchase the RF caliper from Advance online but then 
> it can only be shipped to my house, which entails an extra day of waiting and 
> uncertainty. 
>  
> Price is only $66 + $10 core for an ATE compatible rebuild, and the core can 
> be returned be to any AAP store.  My tech has no experience with these 
> rebuilt units so I am taking a chance...
>  
> And yes, I am usually a purist about parts but in this case the new one from 
> the dealer is a Bendix, not ATE, and would cost me $425.00 + a 2 day wait.
>  
> Flame away!
>  
>  
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 12:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> I would buy the 3rd world rebuilt based on the spread in pricing over the 
>> stealer.
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> > On Jun 23, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>> >  wrote:
>> >
>> > I would rather not think about it too hard.
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
>> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I got some rebuilds from Jabba for a bit less than that I think but there
>> >> is the core issue (I have 2 I need to return for some $$). You'll probably
>> >> have to take the old one back to the auto parts store so they can also 
>> >> send
>> >> it to some 3rd-world hellhole to be rebuilt by child slaves, no biggie.
>> >>
>> >> So, your question is, $66 for a rebuild by 3rd-world child slaves or $425
>> >> for a chinee/bangladeshi prisoner/slave build?  Where are your sentiments?
>> >> Discuss and report.
>> >>
>> >> --R
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> On 6/23/15 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...
>> >>>
>> >>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes <
>> >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers
>> 
>>  Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>  On Jun 23, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> >
>>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> > The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
>> > brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
>> > which is toast.  :(
>> >
>> > I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
>> > options?
>> >
>> > Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Replace them in pairs or you'll be sorry. BTDT...
I've had rebuilts from Advance, they were fine.

Curt

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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Why?  They are both ATE.

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> Replace them in pairs or you'll be sorry. BTDT...
> I've had rebuilts from Advance, they were fine.
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

In my experience it'll pull...

Curt

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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Hmm, life-saving brakes, get the cheapest parts possible, or maybe check
around with a few other dealers to see what prices are out there...


On June 23, 2015 1:04:33 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> And yes, I am usually a purist about parts but in this case the new one
> from the dealer is a Bendix, not ATE, and would cost me $425.00 + a 2 day
> wait.
>
> Flame away!
>
>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

The Cardone calipers I bought from Rusty have worked well ever since, but 
installing them was a little weird. I grabbed the usual metric wrenches and 
sockets and soon had them both installed, but when it came to the bleeder 
valves, none of the wrenches fit. Cardone had drilled and rethreaded the 
calipers for "U.S." bleeder valves which were bigger. So, if you don't have 
U.S. as well as metric wrenches, it might save you some time to pick up a U.S. 
box/open end wrench that fits the bleeder valves when you get them from the 
FLAPS store.
Gerry

Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I called - it's only $66.00!  Dealer wants $425 for a new Bendix...

Dimitri wrote:
> > Advance or autozone will have cardone remanufactured ATE calipers

 Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > > The 1983 300TD is in the shop for a servicing and to replace the front
> > > brake rotors but it turns out I also need to replace the RF caliper,
> > > which is toast.  :(
> > >
> > > I need a (preferably ATE) used or rebuilt caliper ASAP.  What are my
> > > options?
> > > Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Curly McLain via Mercedes]

Only with regard to my diet...


Ja,  He eats El merde de gato dermaders

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Re: [MBZ] Desperately seeking RF brake caliper for my 123 wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Sadly, all the pepper jelly is gone...

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[MBZ] Sprinter RV on CL

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

I came across this on an RV mailing list.  It looks pretty nice for its
niche functions.  Kind of like a very high end VW Camper:

 

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/rvs/5058767552.html

 

Usual disclaimers apply.

 

Greg

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch

[Robert Massmann via Mercedes]

This is identical to what I am currently driving. Really love the car. Still 
get over 31 miles to the gallon with 420K miles.


Bob Massmann
Oregonia, Ohio

1995 E300D

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel for Mitch

Great color combination too.  Green!  Light colored interior!  Too bad it's
not a turbo, though.

On Mon, Jun 22, 2015 at 9:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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Somebody should jump on that, that is a well optioned car and is a hell of
a deal

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http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2391001-fs-1995-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel.html#post12349969
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[MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

[Robert Massmann via Mercedes]

Over the weekend I changed center steering link, the right tie rod assembly, 
and the idler arm bushing. The left tie rod assembly was changed earlier. I no 
longer get the front end shake above sixty. I actually need to be careful to 
watch my speed as I did like the vibration I had above 60 mph. I also had all ( 
4 ) tires balance rechecked. I could see wear on the OD of Idler arm bushings.

Not sure what part or combination of parts fixed the issue, but it is gone. 
Alignment must be pretty close as I do not sense any pull one direction or the 
other.

Happy motoring now!

Bob Massmann
1995 E300D 420K miles
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Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Excellent! I love a happy ending.

On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 8:41 PM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Over the weekend I changed center steering link, the right tie rod
> assembly, and the idler arm bushing. The left tie rod assembly was changed
> earlier. I no longer get the front end shake above sixty. I actually need
> to be careful to watch my speed as I did like the vibration I had above 60
> mph. I also had all ( 4 ) tires balance rechecked. I could see wear on the
> OD of Idler arm bushings.
>
> Not sure what part or combination of parts fixed the issue, but it is
> gone. Alignment must be pretty close as I do not sense any pull one
> direction or the other.
>
> Happy motoring now!
>
> Bob Massmann
> 1995 E300D 420K miles
>


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