Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I think you may have Shah of Iran confused with Saddam of Iraq Once Shah was deposed, he left to live in exile [then died].. Saddam is a different chronology, different country... On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 9:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm sure it was nice

Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'm sure it was nice as long as you weren't a brutally represses political dissident. It is good to know this hominy cat is so benevolent and there are no brutally repressed political dissidents there now. Along with no queers, no dogs, no hogs, no Jews, no Christians. (please ignore that fa

Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'm sure it was nice as long as you weren't a brutally represses political dissident. So the Iranians run out the shah and the US decides that's a bad deal so we set him back up, he then basically goes on a killing spree and we wonder why they don't like us... The best thing we could do to the

Re: [MBZ] Old news...

2015-08-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just for the record, my feelings can not be hurt by any comments you may make about any public official or personage. Any convictions I may hold can not be swayed by terms of personal derogation or lack of respect. I curse fluently in 5 languages, so I likely have heard any insult that may be throw

Re: [MBZ] Old news...

2015-08-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Has Jimmy died yet? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 26, 2015 10:28:51 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes wrote: >Goodness! we can't speak of long ago politics? That sort of screws the >whole topic of history, since Wilton was bombing Viet Cong, which may >trouble some, or thos

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey

2015-08-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
DG writes: > Rick wrote: > > SS? Good for you! > > > > It's about time you actually took a benefit you have earned... > > It makes me a bottom feeder slaker slob fill-in-the-blank welfare > queen. I don't like it, but it is there. Not really. You should've gotten considerably more of what you

Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
No Such Agency kept a very quiet presence in the "good old days" of HUMIT, when feet on the ground truly was "feet on ground" ... and "silent but deadly" meant more than the passing of intestinal gas in an elevator. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 7:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] was ADMIN, old history

2015-08-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Those of us who lived in the Canal Zone will not be happy, even when Mr. Jimmi is six feet under. He is about as beloved as Adolph is in the Czech Republic, or the ghettos of Poland. Carter is the ISIL to our Palmyra clay On Aug 25, 2015, at 5:55 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I'll refin

Re: [MBZ] One for MMM

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What he said. I've had both, and black cars look dirty far faster than white cars. Dan DB140 Is great! I first thought it was plain as sin, but it grew on me. plain, but looks good when dirty, and looks great when clean. Actually, the ubiquitous silber is not bad. Not quite as good as D

Re: [MBZ] Some progress with Windows Update (but only a little ...)

2015-08-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
What flavor iMac? I would maybe be wanting to find a new home for one. Mom has a 2007 mini, but she needs a bit more ooomph to keep up with her heavy interweb usage clay On Aug 25, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Darren Marshall via Mercedes wrote: > Changing out some machines at the office, might have a f

Re: [MBZ] Old news...

2015-08-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Goodness! we can't speak of long ago politics? That sort of screws the whole topic of history, since Wilton was bombing Viet Cong, which may trouble some, or those who are not partial to LBJ or JFK. No ability to talk of anything of historical value, since politics would be involved some how.

Re: [MBZ] One for MMM

2015-08-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Which is why I prefer gray or silver cars... On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 9:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What he said. I've had both, and black cars look dirty far faster than > white cars. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Aug 26, 2015, at 8:53 PM, Kaleb C. St

Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Spook is accurate given the nature of the work. On Aug 26, 2015 10:12 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: > Ah.. "spook" is such an ugly term... > > I much prefer "Cultural Attache" or "Minister of Information". > > > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 5:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ah.. "spook" is such an ugly term... I much prefer "Cultural Attache" or "Minister of Information". On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 5:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A close friend of mine is an Army brat, and her dad was a spook that was > attached to the embassy

Re: [MBZ] One for MMM

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What he said. I've had both, and black cars look dirty far faster than white cars. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Aug 26, 2015, at 8:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bzzt wrong, they are the easiest to keep clean. Black cars are impossible to > keep clean > > Sent from my iPh

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ok got it. I don't pay a lot of attention to them. On Aug 26, 2015 9:05 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > Dwight wrote: > > What's an MSM preacher? > > Main Stream Media = MSM > preacher is one who speaks but does not listen > Friends hear / listen and learn to each other. > mao > >

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Dwight wrote: > What's an MSM preacher? Main Stream Media = MSM preacher is one who speaks but does not listen Friends hear / listen and learn to each other. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I miss both my 240D's- the 79 slushbox that went over 300k miles & my 78 stick that is better known on this list as, the hot head mystery. What's an MSM preacher? On Aug 26, 2015 8:37 PM, "Mountain Man via Mercedes" wrote: > Dwight wrote: > > I respectfully decline your challenge... > ...

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Grant wrote: > I suspect Autohauz works out of inventories owned by other folks and "drop > ships" some of what the list and sell... An UBER of used MB parts - nice. UBER is even used for quick massage needs - legitimate physical massage. mao ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] One for MMM

2015-08-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Bzzt wrong, they are the easiest to keep clean. Black cars are impossible to keep clean Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2015, at 7:47 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Purty! I never drive white cars, tho; they're impossible to keep clean. > :D > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 7:

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey

2015-08-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Rick wrote: > SS? Good for you! > > It's about time you actually took a benefit you have earned... It makes me a bottom feeder slaker slob fill-in-the-blank welfare queen. I don't like it, but it is there. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] One for MMM

2015-08-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Purty! I never drive white cars, tho; they're impossible to keep clean. :D On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 7:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If he’s around - a really nice coupe: > > http://cfl.craigslist.org/cto/5183078145.html < > http://cfl.craigslist.org/cto/51830781

Re: [MBZ] Iran

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
A close friend of mine is an Army brat, and her dad was a spook that was attached to the embassy in Tehran before things went south. She attended elementary school there. Said it was a really wonderful place under the Shah. Dan > On Aug 26, 2015, at 8:40 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wro

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Grant wrote: > During his rule, I spent 2 yrs in Iran on a government contract, so I got > to know the country pretty well. That forms a wealth of experience from which to speak - thanks. My impression has been that, as you say, "The Persian women are among the most beautiful in the world..." mao

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Dwight wrote: > I respectfully decline your challenge... ... > Do you still have your 240D? Yes, I still drive my 240D 3-pedal '84 and our 240D slushbox '83. I hope we will hear poltics that you might agree here. I posit that it is among friends that we learn stuff. MSM preachers are mere head

[MBZ] One for MMM

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If he’s around - a really nice coupe: http://cfl.craigslist.org/cto/5183078145.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I will be there hopefully with the 82 CD. On Aug 26, 2015 7:45 PM, "Jon Agne via Mercedes" wrote: > Well, > > I don’t care who the special guest is. It’ll be fun anyway, and I will be > bringing Klaus (’68 250S) from Maine along with another batch of the Rhode > Island Clam Chowder. > > The

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Well, I don’t care who the special guest is. It’ll be fun anyway, and I will be bringing Klaus (’68 250S) from Maine along with another batch of the Rhode Island Clam Chowder. The next weekend is the MCBA FarberRally and International Car Fest at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Rockla

Re: [MBZ] A buy for clay

2015-08-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
Nice idea. Far too expensive, as all the work has been done and there is not enough parts to pull and sell to off set purchase price clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She wa

Re: [MBZ] CHANGE YOUR FUSES!

2015-08-26 Thread clay via Mercedes
I had it cleared twice and the thing still is retarded clay On Aug 22, 2015, at 12:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > You probably just need the fault cleared. > > Dan > > >> On Aug 22, 2015, at 3:15 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> I hate the crap electric in the W220 >> >> Ever si

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
True! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:44:25 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: astrasfo...@gmail.com; fredh.s...@hotmail.com > > A feeble joke + clueless mind = chaos. > > On We

Re: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
A quick google search seems to indicate that a lot of the new ones have power steering. Don't know that I would worry about getting one with tracks instead of tires. Get chains and it should be fine. The tires on the newer ones are generally larger than they were on the older ones that helps.

Re: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Make sure its steerable. A friend has a Honda machine which will eat through any snow but is a bear to steer. -Curt From: Fred Moir via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Fred Moir Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 3:56 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers Alles.I'm in the mar

[MBZ] 123 turn signal lens Was: 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
andrew, check ebay for used ones. I bought a pair there to avoid the cheep chinee off color ones. I got a pair of (used) GenUwine Bosch for a 240D. Can't remember the price I paid. around $30 I think. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] E320 Wagon

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Hi - I sent this yesterday but it has not appeared. Perhaps I was bumped from membership again and I missed the email? Anyway- 04, all options appears to be in good condition. Are there any inherent problems to look for? 139K miles... asking $12k thanks, Larry 91 300D Several of us answe

Re: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Hire someone. Move south. --R I think this may be the better solution. You can hire a lot of kids to shovel for the $2,000+ they want for a tracked snowblower. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A feeble joke + clueless mind = chaos. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew.To cover the fact that I don't know any thing about the need to > notch the housing for a bulb (?) , I made a feeble joke. > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred

Re: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Alles.I'm in the market for a new snowblower and a tracked, steerable one seem to be what I need.Last winter whilst I struggled to use the olde Ariens that I have had, lo these many years, I discovered that my old muscles ain't what they used to be.Recommendations? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel pr

[MBZ] E320 Wagon

2015-08-26 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
Hi - I sent this yesterday but it has not appeared. Perhaps I was bumped from membership again and I missed the email? Anyway- 04, all options appears to be in good condition. Are there any inherent problems to look for? 139K miles... asking $12k thanks, Larry 91 300D _

Re: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Hire someone. Move south. --R On 8/26/15 3:56 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Alles.I'm in the market for a new snowblower and a tracked, steerable one seem to be what I need.Last winter whilst I struggled to use the olde Ariens that I have had, lo these many years, I discovered that my

Re: [MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Pay neighborhood kids to shovel? On Aug 26, 2015 3:56 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Alles.I'm in the market for a new snowblower and a tracked, steerable one > seem to be what I need.Last winter whilst I struggled to use the olde > Ariens that I have had, lo these many years, I discovere

[MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.I'm in the market for a new snowblower and a tracked, steerable one seem to be what I need.Last winter whilst I struggled to use the olde Ariens that I have had, lo these many years, I discovered that my old muscles ain't what they used to be.Recommendations? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel pref

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew.To cover the fact that I don't know any thing about the need to notch the housing for a bulb (?) , I made a feeble joke. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:10:40 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN > From: merce

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How big of a notch? What sort of tool required? Degree of difficulty? On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew.The lamps shown are both clear (yuk!) and orange, both by Uro, so > filing a notch is probably their way of keeping score.YMMV >

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew.The lamps shown are both clear (yuk!) and orange, both by Uro, so filing a notch is probably their way of keeping score.YMMV Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:22:28 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN > From: m

[MBZ] Military POGS Was IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
This is interesting: POGS have gone worldwide, especially where it is hot and sandy. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2005/06/mil-050606-afpn04.htm Picture here http://www.scoutingnews.org/pogs-for-presents/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Hard to tell whose answer is genuine. They all seem equally improbable to me. Well, mine are all true. Here is the "ultimate authority" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pogs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pog_(drink) https://web.archive.org/web/20120722070450/http://www.alohamilkcaps.com/new_sit

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
DIabolical! Now if you could only harness that brilliance for GOOD rather than EVIL. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 2:25 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 26/08/2015 11:13 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> I would love to find someone clever enough to hack

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/08/2015 11:13 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I would love to find someone clever enough to hack my 83 300TD - or the '85, for that matter. They could just put your plate numbers into the police database to say there were outstanding warrants. RB _

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not much room for a markup if they work with a third party AND offer free shipping. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 2:01 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > G Mann Sez: > > > I suspect Autohauz works out of inventories owned by other folks and > "drop > > ships" some of what th

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks, Fred. It has to be ORANGE to match the RH side lens... WHy are they tallking about filing a "notch" to accommodate the bulbs?? On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew.Search by number?Left :-was 000 820 07 21 now 000 820 88 >

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hard to tell whose answer is genuine. They all seem equally improbable to me. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 12:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > International Ponton Owners Group > > RB > > > On 26/08/2015 11:34 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >> IPOG??? Inter

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey

2015-08-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
DG sez: > ...hmmm... > Maybe I'm not the only actual bottom-feeder reading okiebenz? > SS and no other assets... Yes, tough but that is where I start... SS? Good for you! It's about time you actually took a benefit you have earned... Rick _

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
G Mann Sez: > I suspect Autohauz works out of inventories owned by other folks and "drop > ships" some of what the list and sell, packed to appear it comes directly > from them. That would easily explain the delays and "shipping lag". > What do you think? If I run the tracking number, it tracks

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
My advise is to monkey with the vacuum pump system and than you would loose you're break petal write than and their --R On 8/26/15 12:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I would love to find someone clever enough to hack my 83 300TD - or the '85, for that matter.

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew.Search by number?Left :-was 000 820 07 21 now 000 820 88 21Right :- was 000 820 08 21 now 000 820 89 21Autohausaz has them $19.51. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:07:06 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMI

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I'm sure that's the case. That's what Worldpac does. A lot of the online parts retailers are using a customized "front end" that utilizes Worldpac's system. When you order it just goes to Worldpac and they drop ship from one of their warehouses with the seller's information on the pack slip and

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I suspect Autohauz works out of inventories owned by other folks and "drop ships" some of what the list and sell, packed to appear it comes directly from them. That would easily explain the delays and "shipping lag". It's a win / win / win all around because who ever has "dead inventory" gets it

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Bah, the reboots exist because you can't replace bits that are currently in use... -Curt they can make it reboot automatically. Why the manual only, other than to annoy? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe the turn signals on W123 chassis cars are only sold as an assembly, or is that what you meant? Dan > On Aug 26, 2015, at 12:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I tried to find a LH W123 turn signal lens but was baffled as to how to > characterize it (electrical or bod

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I noticed the other place someone mentioned had a lot of URO stuff, too. You just have to be an informed shopper when it comes to these guys. Fortunately, most of them identify the manufacturer. I always check the part when I get it, too, just to be sure. Dan > On Aug 26, 2015, at 12:51 PM, Cu

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its a lose for the customer if you needed the part fast... -Curt From: G Mann via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN I suspect Autohauz works out of inventories owned by other folks a

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Bah, the reboots exist because you can't replace bits that are currently in use... -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've had bad luck with them having URO rubber parts instead of anything good. It takes an act of Congress to get them to check who actually made stuff. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:10

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I suspect Autohauz works out of inventories owned by other folks and "drop ships" some of what the list and sell, packed to appear it comes directly from them. That would easily explain the delays and "shipping lag". It's a win / win / win all around because who ever has "dead inventory" gets it s

Re: [MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
International Ponton Owners Group RB On 26/08/2015 11:34 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: IPOG??? International Poker Organization of Georgia? POG is Pineapple Orange Guava juice, popular in HI POGS are milk bottle cap centers that are collectibles (originally from POG, but later print

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Notwithstanding the lag time in delivery, Autohausaz.com is the cheapest parts source I have come across. Makes no difference where i order from. It takes a week to get anything unless i can buy from FLAPS. once in a while it is less, but I figure that is a bonus. If I try to anticipate e

[MBZ] IPOG was:ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
IPOG??? International Poker Organization of Georgia? POG is Pineapple Orange Guava juice, popular in HI POGS are milk bottle cap centers that are collectibles (originally from POG, but later printed and sold just as paper discs) POGS is a game played in Hawaii with the Milk Bottle cap cente

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I just bought a Dell XP laptop for $40 to run my little laser burner machine. I don't think I will be fooling with updates on it or whatever, though I did have to find a driver to try to get the wireless to talk to my router, which it now does but won't connect to wifi. I think the new router

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Wed, 26 Aug 2015 07:39:35 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yay! ? Would installation of win 7 SP1 reduced the issues? I presume you mean, "Would installation of win 7 SP1 have reduced the issues?" Probably, but I didn't have SP1 available. Now Windows Update says my system is ful

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would love to find someone clever enough to hack my 83 300TD - or the '85, for that matter. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 11:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's because the FBI and Harris requires that they sign a non-disclosure > agreement. > > We had a big dust-u

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
IPOG??? International Poker Organization of Georgia? On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We'd love to have you Jaime but I understand. We are a week later this > year because the park is not available on our usual second Saturday. > Hope

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Jaime

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Are you talking to me? In any case, why would I want a sedan if I have two running wagons? On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What did you think of that low mileage 300D? I sent the link to you for > it. Let me know if you are not inte

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Notwithstanding the lag time in delivery, Autohausaz.com is the cheapest parts source I have come across. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 7:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Autohaus uses the stupid UPS/USPS arrangement for their cheap shipping. > This is the equivalent of

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I tried to find a LH W123 turn signal lens but was baffled as to how to characterize it (electrical or body??) and a search on "lens" revealed nothing but lens repair kits. Wtf. On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 11:04 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh Ok. I use them for S

Re: [MBZ] Another 108

2015-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's a great drive train when paired with the air suspension, as in a W109 300SE L 3.5 sedan... On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 10:25 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 3.5L is the M116 "cousin" of the more common M117 in America. Very few > were sold here, mostly prior t

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 26 Aug 2015 07:39:35 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Yay! ? > > Would installation of win 7 SP1 reduced the issues? I presume you mean, "Would installation of win 7 SP1 have reduced the issues?" Probably, but I didn't have SP1 available. Now Windows Update says my system is fu

Re: [MBZ] 123 LWB sighting

2015-08-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/08/2015 6:16 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: OK, so it's just a brief sighting in a youtube video of Dick Bear's McLaren M8F replica, but how often do you see a LWB on the street? 38 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F4sJU8eoDw ___ Nice.

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's because the FBI and Harris requires that they sign a non-disclosure agreement. We had a big dust-up down here recently where the ACLU filed an FOIA request over one of these with the local prosecutor and Federal marshals showed up at the prosecutor's office and took the case over, effect

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yes, and apparently the various locals are hiding the fact that they have them though the info is subject to FOIA, they ignore any requests on details. --R On 8/26/15 11:16 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You mean that law enforcement will be using hardware to track our whereabouts? htt

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You mean that law enforcement will be using hardware to track our whereabouts? https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150823/23323932038/police-regularly-use-stingrays-without-warrant-to-find-petty-criminals-then-try-to-hide-that-fact.shtml Dan why am I not surprised Man Sent from my iPad > On Aug

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Somewhere today, there is a career car thief exploiting this principle to gain instant entry to a new car worth thousands of dollars. If you doubt it, look for the statistics on number of cars stolen and dismantled each year. It is a huge industry. On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 4:24 AM, Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Once done, some Chinese outfit will be selling the equipment for cheepcheep, then it becomes another running battle. Just like all the other cracks, hacks, cloners, and whatever else to circumvent or get into various systems -- the electronic keys are big now, garage door openers, whatever.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
We'd love to have you Jaime but I understand. We are a week later this year because the park is not available on our usual second Saturday. Hopefully next year we can return to our regular day. On Aug 26, 2015 8:15 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd love to

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Jabba --R On 8/25/15 10:21 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Is it Andrew? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 25, 2015, at 10:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Ok dude, if you have a special guest it's best to let everyone know in order to draw more crowds. That's Q 101 Sent from my iP

[MBZ] Secret message to Jaime

2015-08-26 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What did you think of that low mileage 300D? I sent the link to you for it. Let me know if you are not interested. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I guess they did not plan the date very well did they? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2015, at 7:14 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd love to come, but that's the weekend of the IPOG meeting down in > Philly, and the NJ sections of the MBCA also have a show/picnic. I'm goi

Re: [MBZ] A manny cd at 1/3 Jaime price

2015-08-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Working and still moving have had no time. If you call they guy first and found out if it's even worth looking at I will fit it in. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2015, at 2:37 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: > > At 2:28 PM -0500 8/22/15, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> 1982 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 8 coming soon

2015-08-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'd love to come, but that's the weekend of the IPOG meeting down in Philly, and the NJ sections of the MBCA also have a show/picnic. I'm going to try to make both of them (in my 219 if it's road worthy by then), but a swing by RI is not going to happen :( Jaime On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Dwi

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
It takes a huge amount of time and knowledge to pull something like this off. Jaime On Wednesday, August 26, 2015, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or an ex-spouse bent on revenge, or the neighborhood punk getting some > laughs. People can and will be cruel. > -- > Max

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 26, 2015 at 8:07 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > format and install windows from a slipstreamed > Win 7 CD, I meant to say a Win7 CD with SP1 slipsteamed onto it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 26, 2015 at 7:39 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yay! ? > > Would installation of win 7 SP1 reduced the issues? I just back up the windows activation, format and install windows from a slipstreamed Win 7 CD, restore the activation, and selectively update with windows u

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Autohaus uses the stupid UPS/USPS arrangement for their cheap shipping. This is the equivalent of a slow boat to China. On a few occasions I've upgraded to UPS and things get to me promptly, albeit they still never ship the same day I order them. If you hit the threshold for free shipping I bel

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Clarification: OEM part. I will give Autohaus credit for sourcing lots of little bits that are stupid expensive at the dealer, even with a discount. A good example of this is the O rings for the oiler tubes on the M119 engine. From MB they're like $2/each. Something like $0.35/each from Autohau

Re: [MBZ] Finished with updating Win7 laptop!

2015-08-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yay! ? Would installation of win 7 SP1 reduced the issues? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] car hacking

2015-08-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Or an ex-spouse bent on revenge, or the neighborhood punk getting some laughs. People can and will be cruel. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 25, 2015 10:58:08 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Tue, 25 Aug 2015 06:52:56 -0400 Tim Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > >> An

[MBZ] 123 LWB sighting

2015-08-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
OK, so it's just a brief sighting in a youtube video of Dick Bear's McLaren M8F replica, but how often do you see a LWB on the street? 38 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F4sJU8eoDw ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 126 Rubber WUZ: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have ordered from Autohaus on occasion when I’m not in a hurry and I need an OE part that’s far cheaper in the aftermarket, like a thermostat. The thing I find amusing is that they state quite clearly that they ship the “same day - or the next” and nothing I have ordered has ever shipped the

Re: [MBZ] A manny cd at 1/3 Jaime price

2015-08-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
At 2:28 PM -0500 8/22/15, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1982 Mercedes 300CD http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/5152330737.html So, did you ever have a looksee at this? Inquiring minds want to know. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc