Re: [MBZ] W123 brake fade

2008-12-01 Thread Euan
Guys I really appreciate the advice you're posting here. The road(s) I'm fading on are typically very steep, long descents, with plenty of hairpin bends which require frequent further reductions in speed. Travelling these descents in 2nd gear would have my engine screaming. But actually, I

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
All that, and in DC you will need to get 16 permits, pay off various govt inspectors and authorities, get taxed outrageously, and donate to reelection campaigns to keep the crooks in office. --R Max Dillon wrote: How about calling your business Global Warming-R-Us? You see, composting will

Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Snook was looking for a nice SDL --- ended up with a Caddy --- sometimes you just can't win. True. But, I paid less than half what Loren wanted for his SDL and it has MUCH less than half the mileage. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: Actually I think my dad's Deville I have has some sort of magnetic shock set up that varies the stiffness depending on what is going on, but I'm not sure. It rides pretty easy on the road but when pushed actually handles very well and does not wallow much (unlike my earlier

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: Not sure what driving is like down there, but here it is often mind-numbing hours upon hours of just holding onto the steering wheel and listening to the radio while zipping along the Interstate highway system. For as much as us Benz folks like to trash it, the Caddy does that

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, I guess you can still Hope to Change back to a Benz. Maybe you can get someone to make up a red/blue cartoon of Karl Benz gazing messianically up to the sky, with the word Hope beneath it, and stick it in the back window of the Cad. --R Donald Snook wrote: Lt Don wrote: Not sure what

Re: [MBZ] Phoenix

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
My son is a vegan, has a buffed physique, and doesn't wear leather. He rescues and fosters animals (pets) but is anything but a radical. On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 11:03 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go the link I provided then get back to me. If it has lungs, I don't eat it. If

Re: [MBZ] W123 brake fade

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Please also check the brake booster hose for leaks or cracks. Mine broke into two halves, and boy was braking the car hard after that! ! On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 3:56 AM, Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guys I really appreciate the advice you're posting here. The road(s) I'm fading on are

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
1. No 2. No 3. No - in fact, property taxes are below those in MD where we lived before. It is irksome to lack representation in Congress, however (this will soon change). 4. Yes, I do donate to various partisan causes but never to crooks. This activity has borne fruit (pending the results of

Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
And what does Loren have to say about this? On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 8:54 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok Don wrote: Snook was looking for a nice SDL --- ended up with a Caddy --- sometimes you just can't win. True. But, I paid less than half what Loren wanted for his SDL and it

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Well, I guess you can still Hope to Change back to a Benz. Maybe you can get someone to make up a red/blue cartoon of Karl Benz gazing messianically up to the sky, with the word Hope beneath it, and stick it in the back window of the Cad. Meanwhile

Re: [MBZ] W123 brake fade

2008-12-01 Thread Rolf
Certainly it should be flushed. The chances of boiling water in the fluid is drastically lowered with vented rotors :) -Rolf Loren Faeth wrote: and all that has no effect if you have water in the brake fluid! Flush our the old fluid! CHANGE THE FLUID! Use ONLY the right stuff! DOT4! At

Re: [MBZ] The Army in Afghanistan

2008-12-01 Thread Rolf
*2. There was a similar photo assembly from the UN side of Afghanistan, German, Canadians and others. Equally picturesque. -Rolf Gary Hurst wrote: some really good images there. On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 8:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
I kinda like that mayor y'all had, the one that got busted with hookers smoking crack or snorting coke or whatever, who staged a big comeback after doing his penance. Marion Barry, that's the guy, a stellar mayor, very popular! Weren't there bribes mixed in there too? (Maybe that is Buddy

Re: [MBZ] W123 brake fade

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Euan wrote: The road(s) I'm fading on are typically very steep, long descents, with plenty of hairpin bends which require frequent further reductions in speed. Sounds like you need to look into Rolf's W126 upgraded brake setup. IIRC, it is bolt on. The vented rotors will really help cool

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Tom Hargrave
What happened to Kaleb's no politics rule? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 9:16 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT business

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: All that, and in DC you will need to get 16 permits, pay off various govt inspectors and authorities, get taxed outrageously, and donate to reelection campaigns to keep the crooks in office. Kind of like Mexico, eh? ___

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: 3. No - in fact, property taxes are below those in MD where we lived before. It is irksome to lack representation in Congress, however (this will soon change). You're moving, or the 'conspiracy theorists' are correct when they say that the socialists are planning to

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I make no claims for Mass. politicians. Also, Mayor Barry is so very last millennium. The D.C. government has really cleaned up its act since he left office. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: All that, and in DC you will need to get 16

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have no idea what you're talking about. What has PR to do with this? On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: 3. No - in fact, property taxes are below those in MD where we lived before. It is irksome to lack representation in

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Curt Raymond
I've never driven a 126 (well, moved one in a driveway once but that doesn't really count) but I have spent significant time in 2 different Cadillac CTSs. The first would have been an '03, the other was an '04, both were six kinds of awesome... My wife knew an older lady who needed her car

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
You on banned lite yet? Rich Thomas wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I am still waiting for input regarding a good business model for creating a 100 percent safe and effective municipal composting program solely for the region's restaurants and coffee shops. How this veered off into a political discussion is beyond me. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 10:27 AM, John

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Tom Hargrave
Your thread was hijacked. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 9:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
It does not exist. You need to collect stuff that is highly distributed and low volume. You will need to give them containers to store the stuff in. It will be more effort for the source to separate and deal with it, so you might have to pay them. You need a place and equipment to compost

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I am still waiting for input regarding a good business model for creating a 100 percent safe and effective municipal composting program solely for the region's restaurants and coffee shops. You've gotten what you paid for. Seriously, if it were so

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread dave walton
It's a great model, you just have to find the right market. Small Caribbean countries that lack good topsoil and sewage infrastructure would be very appreciative of someone stepping up to organize an effort like this. Unfortunately, the US comes in about dead last in the world when it comes to

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey Y'all in the MS or NO LA area

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
Loren wrote: Nope. Just what has become an annual trip to the gulf to escape the ice and snow for a few days. My daughter wants to find work in the gulf coast area after she graduates in May. Say hello to my parents while you are down there. They live in Biloxi. John and Betty Snook.

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
Allen wrote: Meanwhile replace the Cadillac coat of arms hood ornament with a Star, as well. I have seen that done. I think I will keep it stock. It is a real shame when people take Mercedes or buicks or Cadillacs, or whatever kind of car and put crap all over them and modify them (usually

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: I have no idea what you're talking about. What has PR to do with this? I was just reading a diatribe this weekend, in which a fellow claimed the Obaminoids were plotting to increase their power by granting statehood to the presumably socialist residents of DC and

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I were in the market for a big cruiser and had some money to spend I'd surely give the CTS at try... CTS or DTS? The CTS is the replacement for the Catera (the Caddy that Zigs!), and the DTS is the replacement for The Donald's new ride. I would expect 'reasonable mpg' for

[MBZ] Cadillac Update

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
I drove the new (to me) Cadillac this weekend. We had a four drive to the in law's house, then on Friday we drove to KC (2 hours) to see the Mizzou v. Ku game at arrowhead on Saturday, then drove back to In law's house, then left on Sunday to drive back to Wichita. I can report that I love

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
OK, my last comment on the subject. My wife in a previous life was residuals program manager for the Boston Harbor Project, the new wastewater treatment facility for the greater Boston area back in the 90s. It was a huge project, her job was dealing with the leftovers (sludge). If you ever

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread harry watkins
Tell me Rich, do you see any down sides to it? :) Harry It does not exist. You need to collect stuff that is highly distributed and low volume. You will need to give them containers to store the stuff in. It will be more effort for the source to separate and deal with it, so you might

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread Loren Faeth
because composting releases CO2, and according to Albore, the almighty expert on everything, releasing CO2 kills the planet. Someone on the list merely pointed out the hypocrisy. It is not political, other than albore belongs to a political party. At 09:37 AM 12/1/2008, you wrote: I am

Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Loren Faeth
It is all in perspective. A 50k mile caddy is 1/3 spent, if the average lifespan of a caddy is 150k miles. That would leave you 100k useable miles. An SDL with 250k and no rust is 1/4 spent, figuring a lifespan of 1 million. That leaves 750k to go. The cost of ownership of the SDL is

Re: [MBZ] Cadillac Update

2008-12-01 Thread pm7088
Try it on a middle grade of gasoline. My HHR gets 15% better fuel mileage when run on 91 0ctane and it runs better. I track all my fuel on spreadsheet in my PALM. If Middle test is less that 10% premium, that's what I feed it. Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Doubt its going to happen. I compost all or nearly all our food waste and realize that many (most?) people would freak at the idea. People get really freaked out by the idea of today's rotting food being tomorrow's high grade compost. So I presume you could get all your raw materials for free

Re: [MBZ] Snook's CURRENT CAR

2008-12-01 Thread Curt Raymond
I forget, its been a long time. CTS I think, the CTS was the more sporty car. Still a big car by my estimation. The Hyundi Elantra is considered mid size now by Avis and the CTS is bigger than that. Fuel economy.gov says 16-25 for auto trans and regular fuel. I only ever put regular fuel in

[MBZ] http://dieselenginetrader.com/ -FYI, could be useful.

2008-12-01 Thread Christopher McCann
http://dieselenginetrader.com/ CM '85 300SD 240K mi/'82 VW Vanagon Diesel 229K mi/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) ***1992 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/Cargo Van FOR SALE: $2,500*** ___

[MBZ] 1955 GM (Diesel) powerama exhibit

2008-12-01 Thread Loren Faeth
This was an link i found on dieselenginetrader.com It is a series of Life magazine photos of GM's diesel exhibit in 1955. Interesting! http://viewlinerltd.blogspot.com/2008/12/1955-general-motors-powerama-exhibit.html Loren Faeth ___

[MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Robert Rentfro
After much thinking, I believe I will be selling the '77 300D and the '87 Acura Legend and hunting down a '98 or'99 E300D to buy. Anyone have advice/input for me? Anyone know where a nice, reasonably priced one is? Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Fmiser
Donald H. Snook wrote: True. But, I paid less than half what Loren wanted for his SDL and it has MUCH less than half the mileage. Loren wrote: It is all in perspective. The cost of ownership of the SDL Ahh. But you plan to keep your car. Don is likely to sell his next week. --

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Very good input - thanks! I don't see the solution as massive centralized composting facilities but in developing a cadre of back yard gardneners on how to recycle their organic yard and kitchen waste. Or maybe get the schools involved? My local D.C. Whole Foods has its own liquid composter

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
I think the two of you need a time out. Besides, my compost bins generate good CO2. ALS On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 12:12 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: because composting releases CO2, and according to Albore, the almighty expert on everything, releasing CO2 kills the planet. Someone

Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Touche! On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 3:38 PM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald H. Snook wrote: True. But, I paid less than half what Loren wanted for his SDL and it has MUCH less than half the mileage. Loren wrote: It is all in perspective. The cost of ownership of the SDL

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread E M
I'm jumping in late here, so not sure what's been talked about. We have green boxes here. Well, we have every known colour of box set out on the kirbside. lol. Green is for compost. Lot of ppl here with gardens, will still throw the easy compost stuff in their own composter. We have to mulch

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
$tarbuck$ gives away their used coffee grounds in big bags, my wife would drag those home now and again to throw in the composter and to spread right on the plants dirt, I think it had some sort of repellent qualities (for bugs). You could probably fill up your car with that stuff with a

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
By using the term business model I am not suggesting that a profit can be turned on the composting of garbage! BTW, where is this enlightened burg that you call home? Maybe I should move there! On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 5:01 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm jumping in late here, so not

[MBZ] OT: small, non-geeky Linux distro -- is there one?

2008-12-01 Thread Allan Streib
Friend of mine has some computers he would like to donate to a women's shelter to provide web browsing, email, other basic stuff. They would probably not run XP well/at all, and certainly the Win98 on them now is not secure or suitable for semi-public use. Looked at Damn Small Linux, is there

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Yes, but it is a royal PIA to go around and haul away their stuff. And why should I? As a good corporate citizen Starbucks should figure out a way to turn their waste stream into something that resonates with civic responsibility. Or maybe municipalities should simply refuse to take anything to

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Curt Raymond
The stuff from Starbucks is AWESOME. You got some plants that aren't cutting it coffee grounds are the way to go and getting 'em by the 5# bag from Starbucks is the way to get coffee grounds. I spread 'em around all my plants all summer, its worth stopping after work for a Frappawhatever on a

[MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Donald Snook
Loren wrote: It is all in perspective. A 50k mile caddy is 1/3 spent, if the average lifespan of a caddy is 150k miles. That would leave you 100k useable miles. An SDL with 250k and no rust is 1/4 spent, figuring a lifespan of 1 million. That leaves 750k to go. The cost of ownership of the

[MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset

2008-12-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
Fosset crash site recovery/investigatrion, etc., on Discovery channel tonight 10PM EST. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset

2008-12-01 Thread Peter Arnold
And My Grand Daughter is on Diners Drive Ins and Dives. Guess what I'll be watching? O'Rourke Diner in Middletown, CT -- Pete Arnold 2008 Chevy HHR, 33Kmi 2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride 1995 F-250 P.S.D 205Kmi, Finally Broken in! 1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen 1998 Prowler 5th

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread E M
I'm sure there's a way to make money out of pretty much anything. Our local Zoo would collect the droppings from the larger animals, elephants etc and sell it as Zoo Poo. lol. No kidding, the stuff was about $3.00 for a 5lb bag!! If you have access to coffee grinds from all your local

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Loren wrote: It is all in perspective. A 50k mile caddy is 1/3 spent, if the average lifespan of a caddy is 150k miles. That would leave you 100k useable miles. An SDL with 250k and no rust is 1/4 spent, figuring a lifespan of 1 million. That leaves 750k to go. The cost of ownership of the SDL

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Only think I know bad about them is the rust issues, and the glow plug that break off requiring the head to be pulled. Post info about the 77 when you get ready to sell it. Robert Rentfro wrote: After much thinking, I believe I will be selling the '77 300D and the '87 Acura Legend and

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: After much thinking, I believe I will be selling the '77 300D and the '87 Acura Legend and hunting down a '98 or'99 E300D to buy. Anyone have advice/input for me? Anyone know where a nice, reasonably priced one is? Go for it! A lot of the nasty mechanical stuff (vacuum

Re: [MBZ] Parting out '82 300CD

2008-12-01 Thread J.B. Hebert
I've gotten a lot of interest in parts from my coupe. Just a quick update: the car is going to be going to the scapyard towards the end of the week. If you requested parts and we've settled on a price you're all set. If you've requested a part but we haven't settled on terms, please

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
John took the wife and I for a ride in his. Best accelerating thing I've been in for several decades that didn't have wings. Reminded me of a T-34C at takeoff power. Scary fast, plus great mpg. It isn't an Olds 442 or a GTO but those days are long gone. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Robert

Re: [MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset

2008-12-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
I'm there! On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fosset crash site recovery/investigatrion, etc., on Discovery channel tonight 10PM EST. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset

2008-12-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
Wait ... who's on MNF tonight? On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm there! On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Fosset crash site recovery/investigatrion, etc., on Discovery channel tonight 10PM EST. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] W123 brake fade

2008-12-01 Thread Peter Frederick
It's worse than that -- the brake fluid absorbs the water, it does not separate out, and will boil in the calipers. Change it pronto, and then again if a couple weeks. peter On Nov 30, 2008, at 7:26 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:20:05 +1300 Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: It isn't an Olds 442 or a GTO but those days are long gone. I'm not so sure about that. I don't think there ever were more cars on the market at one time that could 0-60 in under 7 seconds than there are today. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread E M
I think a million miles is being a bit generous. Even if the engine does make it, how many transmissions will it cost you, not to mention all the other bits that fail with age and miles. I've read where cars have a million on them, and had the engine freshened a few times. That's not going a

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread E M
If you think that's fast, don't try a 997 Turbo. Makes a 442 feel like it's chained to a tree with the hand brake on by comparison, and then some. hee hee Ed 300E 2008/12/1 Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] John took the wife and I for a ride in his. Best accelerating thing I've been in for

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Nantucket does that. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Or maybe municipalities should simply refuse to take anything to the dump that can be reused/repurposed or converted into a useful product such as compost. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

[MBZ] Travel funnies

2008-12-01 Thread Peter Frederick
I always seem to have something strange happen to me on trips these days, guess I need to go over the cars better before I leave. This trip (to Ft. Wayne, IN, about 300 miles each way) started with the trip odometer resetting improperly and clicking instead of advancing. Grrr, I just

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Allan Streib
Only problem is then people start dumping their trash in vacant lots, ravines, etc. late at night. Allan -- 1983 300D Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nantucket does that. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: Or maybe municipalities should simply refuse to take anything to the dump that can

Re: [MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset

2008-12-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
So, how can the rest of us check it out? Actually, I can follow at least 2 shows, sometimes more, very well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] Travel funnies

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
I grew up, er, rather, spent my earlier years in the Fort. --R Peter Frederick wrote: This trip (to Ft. Wayne, IN, about 300 miles each way) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: John took the wife and I for a ride in his. Best accelerating thing I've been in for several decades that didn't have wings. Reminded me of a T-34C at takeoff power. Scary fast, plus great mpg. It isn't an Olds 442 or a GTO but those days are long gone. That was an E320

Re: [MBZ] OT: small, non-geeky Linux distro -- is there one?

2008-12-01 Thread Curt Raymond
C'mon over to the Linux list, we've worked through most of the lightweights... I'm partial to AntiX, run it from a live cd, no need for a hard drive at all, that might be a great thing in this case as every time the computer is shut off all cached info is gone... Others: Sidux and Xbuntu. I got

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Vacant lots on Nantucket (if you can find one) go for about $500k -- $1M an acre, and there are no ravines. Place is small enough and everyone knows everyone else's business and there are enough busybodies, so not much illegal dumping going on. It used to be fun going to the dump, never knew

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Wonko the Sane
Oh. So, in other words, YOUR car is even less in my realm of possibility for ownership than the E300D. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:42 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: John took the wife and I for a ride in his. Best accelerating thing I've been in for several

Re: [MBZ] Travel funnies

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: Never a dull moment -- to top all this off, I had to go apply for a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) from the TSA today -- they decided that ALL employees and contractors who work in ANY facility with access to the water (river, estuary, etc) MUST have a

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Tom Hargrave
I have to agree with John and I've been around long enough to see the auto industry grow up to produce the quality it does today. The last American cars that would not go 200,000 miles+ were the full size GM products with small V6 engines made in the early 80s. From my personal observations:

[MBZ] Kinda OT Brake Pads

2008-12-01 Thread Rick Knoble
Time for brakes on the Explorer. I want good stopping power and long life. I am either going with factory Motorcraft, heavy duty Motorcraft or ceramic Akebono. Opinions? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
his car is still what, a 30k plus car Wonko the Sane wrote: Oh. So, in other words, YOUR car is even less in my realm of possibility for ownership than the E300D. On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 6:42 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: John took the wife and I for a ride

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: his car is still what, a 30k plus car Mine cost $26k. Pristine low mileage cars go for over 30k though. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you got screwed Original Message Subject:2005 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI, 38K miles - $8002 (USA) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:34:42 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: Oh. So, in other words, YOUR car is even less in my realm of possibility for ownership than the E300D. I think good E300Ds are less than $15k now, and the CDI was $26k. The E300Ds are either a 98 or 99, whereas the CDI is 6 years newer. The E300Ds hold their value

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Loren Faeth
My observation is that few American cars are driven until worn out. they end up in the junkyard with around 150k miles, or sooner if wrecked. To be fair, the average MB ends up there at about 250k. However, my example was an SDL. My old SDL had over 400k miles and ran better than any other

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Kevin Kraly
I only have whatever money I got from the previous car. If you can keep that going, you're lucky! I've been doing that with my RC fixers lately. Hopefully, I can keep things going for quite a while and basically have a self-sustaining hobby. It would take way more luck to do it with

[MBZ] oh boy!!

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:1981 240D pink mercedes benz - $1800 (Marshfield) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:36:51 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you got screwed Original URL:http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/cto/904918118.html Good old craigslist... although that is exactly what my car looks like. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
and now its in my junkyard. Still trying to decide what to do with that car, fix it or part it Loren Faeth wrote: My observation is that few American cars are driven until worn out. they end up in the junkyard with around 150k miles, or sooner if wrecked. To be fair, the average MB ends up

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahah, I just happen to be looking at CL (yea I know, Im not supposed to) and came across that ad JUST as your post came thru about how much you paid for yours. John Robbins wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you got screwed Original URL:http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/cto/904918118.html

Re: [MBZ] '98 or '99 E300D...Input?

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you got screwed http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/cto/904918118.html That car gets around (like all the scam ads on Craigslist) http://auckland.craigslist.org/cto/906177971.html What I can't figure out is why it's still posted four weeks later. In Michigan, the

Re: [MBZ] oh boy!!

2008-12-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/936324292.html What an intriguing color combination, rust on puce. No problem finding that car in a crowded parking lot. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] Just another day...

2008-12-01 Thread John Robbins
/20081201/0c7a958a/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] Just another day...

2008-12-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081201/0c7a958a/attachment.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Travel funnies

2008-12-01 Thread Peter Frederick
Some of it has changed, some hasn't. Chappel's is remodeling the old restaurant downtown and has a new place on the north end (quite nice for us since we stay at Don Hall's Guesthouse just down the road). Lots of new stuff downtown -- new convention center, new big library. We drove

[MBZ] OT: Mac Pros used in supercomputer [Fw: Fw: Tech Briefs INSIDER 12/01/08]

2008-12-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
There was talk last week about Mac Pros ... Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:46:24 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tech Briefs INSIDER 12/01/08 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUPERCOMPUTING Five years ago, Virginia Tech burst

Re: [MBZ] OT business idea - was Biodiesel *processor* for under $3k

2008-12-01 Thread OK Don
So - how do you extract the oil from the used grounds? We throw away a LOT of grounds from the employee lounge coffee machine at work --- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway

Re: [MBZ] http://dieselenginetrader.com/ -FYI, could be useful.

2008-12-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:10:26 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://dieselenginetrader.com/ Unfortunately, most of the engines for sale are in Europe. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-01 Thread OK Don
My observation is that a lot of car's drive trains will last longer than the rest of the car if they receive proper maintenance. The rest of the car will fall apart around the drive train. The MB seems to be the exception to that - in my limited experience. I agree with Loren on the SDL - it's an

Re: [MBZ] Travel funnies

2008-12-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Halls! Gas House! I used to go to that place with my parents. Very swanky. There were a couple others around too. What is the rich peoples' district? There were a couple. --R Peter Frederick wrote: Some of it has changed, some hasn't. Chappel's is remodeling the old restaurant downtown

Re: [MBZ] oh boy!!

2008-12-01 Thread E M
Once belonged to the hardest working Mary Kay rep. hee hee Ed 300E 2008/12/1 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/936324292.html What an intriguing color combination, rust on puce. No problem finding that car in a crowded parking

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