Re: [MBZ] Road Trip!

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

 
Craig sez:

> All in all, about 6000 miles.

 WOW!

Keep us posted on your journey!

   
Rick


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[MBZ] Road Trip!

[Craig via Mercedes]

I think I may have mentioned on the list that we are no longer going to
Indiana. SonSet Solutions withdrew its offer for me to join them as a
volunteer engineer. When we interviewed with them in March, 2014, we were
told they were used to waiting up to five years for people to raise
support. Since it had only been four and since we were actively working
with a real estate agent and looking for a house to buy and were planning
a trip to purchase a house, we were quite shocked, to say the least. They
said they now had enough engineers and didn't need me.

We still have to move, however, because the place in which we are
currently living is not really suitable as a long-term dwelling and is
quite expensive. That's not even considering the dusty environs in which
the building is situated and my health problems with dust.

Last September, when we were poised to haul 1000 disaster relief buckets
for our denomination's relief group, but were later told the buckets
would not be available, one of the places at which I looked to provide
assistance was Samaritan's Purse (the ministry which does the Operation
Christmas Child) in North Carolina. Nothing came of that at the time, but
I have looked at them again since February.

I called a college friend of mine who lives in North Carolina and asked
him what it was like. His bottom-line assessment was that he likes it.

We plan to head east tomorrow morning to explore what is back there.
Exactly how long we will be gone and where all we will go remains to be
seen. I do know the U.S. Postal Service will hold our mail for up to 30
days, so we have the potential for being on the road for a month.

Currently, I plan on driving to Charlotte, North Carolina, and visiting
the college friend of mine, then exploring the Boone and North Wilkesboro
area where Samaritan's Purse is located, then exploring Waxhaw, NC, where
JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service, another missionary
organization) is.

We may even take a jaunt down to Chucktown to visit the dynamic duo who
run the Southeast Mercedes Rescue Association.

We then plan on driving to New Jersey so I can talk with the people who
sold me an ARB refrigerator that doesn't hold temperature very well.
After that is the Hudson Valley of New York, where some friends run a
Christian radio station network.

After that, we will drive to Kentucky, where we will visit Answers in
Genesis and the Kentucky Trailer company, which manufactured our 51'
drop-frame furniture van, so I can ask them some questions.

Then we will head through Missouri, where we will hopefully visit with
Philip (fmiser) and stop at 4 State Trucks, a heavy truck accessory
seller, and then back through Oklahoma and to home in New Mexico.

All in all, about 6000 miles.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I for one, would truly enjoy seeing a video of a lawyer having shame. I've
never seen that..
After that however, I'm done... ;))

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 8:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> This is why I have my email client set up to automatically delete Andy's
> emails from my ISP's server.
>
> He's had enough good advice; let this be the last mention on the subject,
> please.
>
>
> Craig
>
> > Shamed and being held accountable are to different things.
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended
> > > by a couple funeral home dudes.
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to
> > > > the
> > > curb
> > > > and beaten with no further recourse...
> > > > As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened
> > > > on a public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and
> > > > file a
> > > claim,
> > > > with the lawyers information as the offending party... LET THEM
> > > > Pursue
> > > him.
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through
> > > private
> > > > > negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> > > > >
> > > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him
> > > > > > how I should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so
> > > > > > before you
> > > call
> > > > > you
> > > > > > might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to
> > > > replace.
> > > > > > Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA
> > > > > > and
> > > to
> > > > do
> > > > > > it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall
> > > > > > correctly.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -D
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the
> > > > > > > police
> > > > got
> > > > > > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small
> > > > > > > claims
> > > > court.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -
> > > > > > > Max
> > > > > > > Charleston SC
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via
> > > > > > > Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked
> > > > > > >> right in
> > > > > > front of
> > > > > > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side
> > > > > > >> street
> > > > in
> > > > > > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off
> > > > > > >> that
> > > > is,
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the
> > > > > > >> Left
> > > End
> > > > of
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the
> > > funeral
> > > > > home
> > > > > > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut
> > > > > > >> through
> > > the
> > > > > > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing
> > > > > > >> scraped
> > > his
> > > > > car
> > > > > > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of
> > > > > > >> dudes
> > > from
> > > > > the
> > > > > > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down
> > > > > > >> him
> > > down
> > > > > and
> > > > > > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy
> > > > > > >> from
> > > > the
> > > > > > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up
> > > > > > >> just
> > > tying
> > > > > it
> > > > > > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact
> > > contact
> > > > > > this
> > > > > > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance
> > > > > > >> company?
> > > > The
> > > > > > whole
> > > > > > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go
> > > > > > >> to my
> > > > > tech
> > > > > > or
> > > > > > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
> > > > > > >> ___
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Craig via Mercedes]

This is why I have my email client set up to automatically delete Andy's
emails from my ISP's server.

He's had enough good advice; let this be the last mention on the subject,
please.


Craig

> Shamed and being held accountable are to different things.
> 
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> > I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended
> > by a couple funeral home dudes.
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to
> > > the
> > curb
> > > and beaten with no further recourse...
> > > As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened
> > > on a public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and
> > > file a
> > claim,
> > > with the lawyers information as the offending party... LET THEM
> > > Pursue
> > him.
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through
> > private
> > > > negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> > > > >
> > > > > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him
> > > > > how I should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so
> > > > > before you
> > call
> > > > you
> > > > > might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to
> > > replace.
> > > > > Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA
> > > > > and
> > to
> > > do
> > > > > it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall
> > > > > correctly.
> > > > >
> > > > > -D
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the
> > > > > > police
> > > got
> > > > > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small
> > > > > > claims
> > > court.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -
> > > > > > Max
> > > > > > Charleston SC
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via
> > > > > > Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked
> > > > > >> right in
> > > > > front of
> > > > > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side
> > > > > >> street
> > > in
> > > > > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off
> > > > > >> that
> > > is,
> > > > > the
> > > > > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the
> > > > > >> Left
> > End
> > > of
> > > > > the
> > > > > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the
> > funeral
> > > > home
> > > > > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut
> > > > > >> through
> > the
> > > > > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing
> > > > > >> scraped
> > his
> > > > car
> > > > > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of
> > > > > >> dudes
> > from
> > > > the
> > > > > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down
> > > > > >> him
> > down
> > > > and
> > > > > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy
> > > > > >> from
> > > the
> > > > > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up
> > > > > >> just
> > tying
> > > > it
> > > > > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact
> > contact
> > > > > this
> > > > > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance
> > > > > >> company?
> > > The
> > > > > whole
> > > > > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go
> > > > > >> to my
> > > > tech
> > > > > or
> > > > > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
> > > > > >> ___
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> > > > > >>
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> > > > > >>
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Re: [MBZ] Hands free phone device question

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 22 May 2018 17:55:05 -0400 Dwight Giles via Mercedes
 wrote:

> RI has a hands free phone law going into effect at the end foo this
> month. Any recommendations for mounting for my w211? How about the CD
> mounts type? Or just suction on glass? Lots of choices.

There are cell phone mounts which fasten to A/C vents, too.

Once you have the phone mounted, how do you expect to implement the
hands-free portion?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I really don't think law enforcement would be interested if I brought a
case, because repairing the damage would probably run maybe $150 including
a new part.

On May 22, 2018 9:55 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> Shamed and being held accountable are to different things.
>
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a
> > couple funeral home dudes.
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the
> > curb
> > > and beaten with no further recourse...
> > > As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened on a
> > > public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and file a
> > claim,
> > > with the lawyers information as the offending party... LET THEM Pursue
> > him.
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through
> > private
> > > > negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> > > > >
> > > > > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him
> how I
> > > > > should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you
> > call
> > > > you
> > > > > might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to
> > > replace.
> > > > > Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and
> > to
> > > do
> > > > > it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
> > > > >
> > > > > -D
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the
> police
> > > got
> > > > > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims
> > > court.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -
> > > > > > Max
> > > > > > Charleston SC
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right
> in
> > > > > front of
> > > > > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side
> street
> > > in
> > > > > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off
> that
> > > is,
> > > > > the
> > > > > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left
> > End
> > > of
> > > > > the
> > > > > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the
> > funeral
> > > > home
> > > > > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through
> > the
> > > > > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped
> > his
> > > > car
> > > > > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes
> > from
> > > > the
> > > > > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him
> > down
> > > > and
> > > > > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy
> from
> > > the
> > > > > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just
> > tying
> > > > it
> > > > > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact
> > contact
> > > > > this
> > > > > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance
> company?
> > > The
> > > > > whole
> > > > > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to
> my
> > > > tech
> > > > > or
> > > > > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
> > > > > >> ___
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> > > > > >>
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> > > > > >>
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> > > > > >>
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Shamed and being held accountable are to different things.

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a
> couple funeral home dudes.
>
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the
> curb
> > and beaten with no further recourse...
> > As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened on a
> > public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and file a
> claim,
> > with the lawyers information as the offending party... LET THEM Pursue
> him.
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through
> private
> > > negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> > > >
> > > > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
> > > > should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you
> call
> > > you
> > > > might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to
> > replace.
> > > > Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and
> to
> > do
> > > > it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
> > > >
> > > > -D
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police
> > got
> > > > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > > > >
> > > > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > > > >
> > > > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims
> > court.
> > > > >
> > > > > -
> > > > > Max
> > > > > Charleston SC
> > > > >
> > > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
> > > > front of
> > > > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street
> > in
> > > > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that
> > is,
> > > > the
> > > > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left
> End
> > of
> > > > the
> > > > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the
> funeral
> > > home
> > > > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through
> the
> > > > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped
> his
> > > car
> > > > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes
> from
> > > the
> > > > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him
> down
> > > and
> > > > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from
> > the
> > > > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just
> tying
> > > it
> > > > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact
> contact
> > > > this
> > > > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company?
> > The
> > > > whole
> > > > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my
> > > tech
> > > > or
> > > > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
> > > > >> ___
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> > > > >>
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Re: [MBZ] Poos car

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

If you want me to I will. Just send the money 

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> On May 22, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Hey, go buy that for me and I’ll fly out and pick it up.  It’s right in your 
> neighborhood (almost).
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> -D
> 
> 
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>> 
>> Check out what I found on Facebook Marketplace.
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1658774267511991
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Re: [MBZ] Poos car

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Hey, go buy that for me and I’ll fly out and pick it up.  It’s right in your 
neighborhood (almost).

Thank you,

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Poos car

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Look very nice.

-D


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[MBZ] Poos car

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Check out what I found on Facebook Marketplace.
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Re: [MBZ] ML350 alternator

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On May 22, 2018 at 4:46 PM Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
 
> Hmmm ... Certainly not like the picture.

I just looked at the other pictures. 
The Delco picture is the same Bosch photo. 
TYC and Power Source pics are generic Chinese alternators similar to the one I 
received.
I processed a return for the one I got with the corner busted off the 
regulator, they gave me a return label for ME to drive it to Fedex. Apparently 
they think I work for them as an unpaid volunteer. 

I ordered another one, and will try to hand the damaged one off to the Fedex 
Ground contractor who delivers the replacement. 

I was hoping they'd tell me to just keep it, like they did last year when they 
sent me somebody else's returned damaged radiator for the ML. If they did, I'd 
put a new regulator in it and put it on the shelf for a spare.

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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I think he has already been shamed enough by having been apprehended by a
couple funeral home dudes.

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 5:20 PM, G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the curb
> and beaten with no further recourse...
> As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened on a
> public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and file a claim,
> with the lawyers information as the offending party... LET THEM Pursue him.
>
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
> > negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> > >
> > > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
> > > should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call
> > you
> > > might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to
> replace.
> > > Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to
> do
> > > it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
> > >
> > > -D
> > >
> > >
> > > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police
> got
> > > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > > >
> > > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > > >
> > > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims
> court.
> > > >
> > > > -
> > > > Max
> > > > Charleston SC
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
> > > front of
> > > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street
> in
> > > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that
> is,
> > > the
> > > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End
> of
> > > the
> > > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral
> > home
> > > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> > > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his
> > car
> > > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from
> > the
> > > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down
> > and
> > > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from
> the
> > > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying
> > it
> > > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact
> > > this
> > > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company?
> The
> > > whole
> > > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my
> > tech
> > > or
> > > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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[MBZ] Hands free phone device question

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

RI has a hands free phone law going into effect at the end foo this month.
Any recommendations for mounting for my w211? How about the CD mounts type?
Or just suction on glass? Lots of choices.
Thanks,
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Engage the lawyer directly... apparently you wish to be kicked to the curb
and beaten with no further recourse...
As has already been said: File a police report SOON.. it happened on a
public street, so they have jurisdiction, then call INSO and file a claim,
with the lawyers information as the offending party... LET THEM Pursue him.

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
>
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> >
> > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
> > should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call
> you
> > might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.
> > Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do
> > it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
> > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > >
> > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > >
> > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
> > >
> > > -
> > > Max
> > > Charleston SC
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
> > front of
> > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
> > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is,
> > the
> > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of
> > the
> > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral
> home
> > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his
> car
> > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from
> the
> > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down
> and
> > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
> > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying
> it
> > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact
> > this
> > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The
> > whole
> > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my
> tech
> > or
> > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Look at it this way:

If you call the tool you better have an idea of what you want and prepare to 
stand your ground.  State what your amount is, what you based it on, and that 
you will accept cash in return for an agreement to consider the matter closed 
(that you get to review prior to a commitment) followed wth a date that you 
want it resolved by.

Alternately, you can call your insurer and explain what happened and ask their 
advice.  At least I know I can talk to my agent in a situation like this and 
get an idea of which way will be the most expedient resolution and benefit me 
the most.  If you don’t have that kind of relationship with your insurance 
agent, I’m not sure what to tell you as I sure as heck wouldn’t call the home 
office customer service and ask.  That’s because they’ll make a record of it.

-D



> On May 22, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can fix 
> yourself for about $100.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
>> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
>> 


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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

And past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior...

-D


> On May 22, 2018, at 5:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Look at it this way:
> 
> If you call the tool you better have an idea of what you want and prepare to 
> stand your ground.  State what your amount is, what you based it on, and that 
> you will accept cash in return for an agreement to consider the matter closed 
> (that you get to review prior to a commitment) followed wth a date that you 
> want it resolved by.
> 
> Alternately, you can call your insurer and explain what happened and ask 
> their advice.  At least I know I can talk to my agent in a situation like 
> this and get an idea of which way will be the most expedient resolution and 
> benefit me the most.  If you don’t have that kind of relationship with your 
> insurance agent, I’m not sure what to tell you as I sure as heck wouldn’t 
> call the home office customer service and ask.  That’s because they’ll make a 
> record of it.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can 
>> fix yourself for about $100.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
>>> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
>>> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

That's what I was thinking but was too embarrassed to write.

On May 22, 2018 5:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can
fix yourself for about $100.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 22, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
>
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
>>
>> At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
>> should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call
you
>> might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.
>> Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do
>> it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>>> On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
>>> statement(s) from the witnesses.
>>>
>>> (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
>>>
>>> (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
>>>
>>> -
>>> Max
>>> Charleston SC
>>>
>>> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
 I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
>> front of
 a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
 northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is,
>> the
 rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of
>> the
 bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral
home
 however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
 funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
 against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from
the
 funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down
and
 forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
 funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
 down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact
>> this
 lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The
>> whole
 thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech
>> or
 do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Unless he is willing to give you about $500 in cash for something you can fix 
yourself for about $100.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 22, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> 
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
>> 
>> At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
>> should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you
>> might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.
>> Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do
>> it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
>>> statement(s) from the witnesses.
>>> 
>>> (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
>>> 
>>> (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
>>> 
>>> -
>>> Max
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
>>> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
 I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
>> front of
 a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
 northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is,
>> the
 rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of
>> the
 bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
 however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
 funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
 against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
 funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
 forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
 funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
 down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact
>> this
 lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The
>> whole
 thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech
>> or
 do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

OK - The wisdom of the crowd prevails. I'll call the ins. co.

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 4:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> He’s an attorney.  He attempted to flee the scene and had to be coerced to
> cooperate and do the right thing.
>
> Does that make you think he’s going to negotiate with you in a reasonable
> manner?
>
> I think you would be wasting your time, myself.  The guy sounds like a
> real tool, and based on his actions I wouldn’t expect anything better.
>
> And what do you think you’re going to get from him by going directly?
>
> I’m not against this in principle, as I had an incident at work where a
> guy nailed the side of my 350SDL.  We talked about it, I got an estimate
> which was slightly more than his deductible, and I offered to take the
> deductible ($500) and call it a deal.  He was more than happy to do it -
> but - and I say this to punctuate the situation - he fessed up when it
> happened like an honest person would do so.  That had a lot to do with my
> willingness to work something out with him.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 22, 2018, at 4:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> >
> > At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
> should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you
> might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.
> Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do
> it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> > > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > >
> > > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
> > > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > >
> > > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > >
> > > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
> > >
> > > -
> > > Max
> > > Charleston SC
> > >
> > > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > >
> > >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
> front of
> > >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
> > >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is,
> the
> > >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End
> of the
> > >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral
> home
> > >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> > >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his
> car
> > >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from
> the
> > >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down
> and
> > >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
> > >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying
> it
> > >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact
> this
> > >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The
> whole
> > >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my
> tech or
> > >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

He’s an attorney.  He attempted to flee the scene and had to be coerced to 
cooperate and do the right thing.

Does that make you think he’s going to negotiate with you in a reasonable 
manner?

I think you would be wasting your time, myself.  The guy sounds like a real 
tool, and based on his actions I wouldn’t expect anything better.

And what do you think you’re going to get from him by going directly?

I’m not against this in principle, as I had an incident at work where a guy 
nailed the side of my 350SDL.  We talked about it, I got an estimate which was 
slightly more than his deductible, and I offered to take the deductible ($500) 
and call it a deal.  He was more than happy to do it - but - and I say this to 
punctuate the situation - he fessed up when it happened like an honest person 
would do so.  That had a lot to do with my willingness to work something out 
with him.

-D


> On May 22, 2018, at 4:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private 
> negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?
> 
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> > wrote:
> This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
> 
> At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I should 
> proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you might 
> want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.  
> Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do it 
> correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
> > > wrote:
> > 
> > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
> > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> > 
> > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> > 
> > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
> > 
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> > 
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > 
> >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of
> >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
> >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the
> >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the
> >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
> >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
> >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
> >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
> >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
> >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
> >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact this
> >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The whole
> >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech or
> >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] ML350 alternator

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 22 May 2018 16:28:44 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
 wrote:

> 
> > On May 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > I'm ordering it, but I'll still be surprised if it says Bosch - Made
> > in United Kingdom on it when it gets here. 
> 
> The Remy alternator just has a Made in China sticker on it, no names
> anywhere. And it arrived with a busted corner on the voltage regulator
> from behind thrown around in shipment.

Hmmm ... Certainly not like the picture.


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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Thanks.  So no one thinks there is anything to be gained through private
negotiations with the a**h*le who did the damage?

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.
>
> At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I
> should proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you
> might want to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.
> Reinstalling the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do
> it correctly involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
> > statement(s) from the witnesses.
> >
> > (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> >
> > (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
> >
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> > On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in
> front of
> >> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
> >> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is,
> the
> >> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of
> the
> >> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
> >> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> >> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
> >> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
> >> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
> >> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
> >> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
> >> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact
> this
> >> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The
> whole
> >> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech
> or
> >> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] ML350 alternator

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On May 17, 2018 at 2:59 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm ordering it, but I'll still be surprised if it says Bosch - Made in 
> United Kingdom on it when it gets here. 

The Remy alternator just has a Made in China sticker on it, no names anywhere. 
And it arrived with a busted corner on the voltage regulator from behind thrown 
around in shipment.

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Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 22 May 2018 14:41:04 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> That’s still a lot closer than Tulsa.

True, but I'm going to be driving east through Oklahoma tomorrow.


> I do love the W140s, but not the pre-1996 models.  The earlier models
> have so many issues compared to the facelift ones I wouldn’t touch one
> that was made before 1996.  1996 and later are pretty darned
> bulletproof, even though the glass isn’t.  My issues were with
> pre-facelift (1995 & earlier) models, which this is.

Ah, I see!


> And based on the description, this is a whole bag of hurt.  Sounds more
> like a parts car, if that.  Then again, that *would* make it an Okie
> Acres candidate, wouldn’t it?

"Whole bag of hurt": An interesting description! And, yes, at $500 it is
Okie Acres material.


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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe have a branch in DC, you need to get them on 
the case


If they are busy, get all the names of the principals at the FH (you are 
democrat so you could get a few dead people to give statements too) and 
get all that to the insco and let them go after the shyster, whom one 
hopes had a nicer Lexus or something that got a good scrape courtesy the 
old Benz.


--FT


On 5/22/18 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

(1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
statement(s) from the witnesses.

(2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.

(3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of
a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the
rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the
bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact this
lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The whole
thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech or
do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

This is why I have insurance and an insurance agent.

At this point (if it were me) I would call my agent and ask him how I should 
proceed.  Your deductible may play into this, so before you call you might want 
to get some parts prices and see what they’ll cost to replace.  Reinstalling 
the rubber bumper strip on those pumpers is a PITA and to do it correctly 
involves removing the bumper, if I recall correctly.

-D


> On May 22, 2018, at 2:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> (1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
> statement(s) from the witnesses.
> 
> (2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.
> 
> (3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of
>> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
>> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the
>> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the
>> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
>> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
>> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
>> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
>> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
>> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
>> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
>> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact this
>> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The whole
>> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech or
>> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I have no idea, just saw them in passing. That is the first year for 211 so not 
sure what their issues are, if any. 

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> On May 22, 2018, at 1:38 PM, Donald Snook  wrote:
> 
> With relatively low mileage (132K), service records, and new air struts? 
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin  wrote:
>> 
>> I see them listed for sale in the 3-3.5k range all the time, just FYI.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On May 22, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> OK Don wrote: 
>>> 
>>> "Do you like it?  It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on 
>>> it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it."   
>>> 
>>> I like it so far.  The only things I don't like are basically that it isn't 
>>> my 7 series.  For example, the back seat is a lot smaller.  But, the back 
>>> seat in almost any other car other than a BMW 7 series is going to be 
>>> smaller.  I do like the power.  That 5.0 engine feels pretty sweet.  I like 
>>> the ride, I can't figure out half of the controls but that is just because 
>>> it is new to me.  I like the fact that it is running and my BMW is sitting 
>>> in Oklahoma waiting for a water pump to arrive.  My friend and mechanic has 
>>> serviced it for 10+ years.  So, I know it has been maintained.  It is 
>>> comfortable although quite a bit smaller than my car.  I am surprised how 
>>> small it looks. But, it feels larger than it looks -- in a good way.  The 
>>> only thing I have noticed is that it has a slight shimmy at 80-85 mph.  I 
>>> think the tires need to be balanced.  I like the fact that my mechanic 
>>> knows this car and its history.   
>>> 
>>> THe price?  I'm not sure yet.  He bought it from his customer (who has had 
>>> it for 10+ years) for $4000 because he she had some health problems and 
>>> needed some money.  He was going to let his son drive it.  He had to 
>>> replace the air shocks.  That cost him almost $1000.  So, he has $5000 in 
>>> it.   I think he would sell it for what he has in it.  That seems to be a 
>>> decent price.  The fact that this one has service records so it is arguably 
>>> worth more. 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The early ones were not known for their reliability, I don’t think.  Jaime 
would know for sure as he’s more familiar with the W211s.

You gotta hedge your bets, and you have the provenance for this one, so if 
you’re going to go for one it’s far better than buying one off Craigslist.  And 
you know your indie is familiar with it, too….

-D


> On May 22, 2018, at 2:38 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
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> 
> With relatively low mileage (132K), service records, and new air struts? 
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin  wrote:
>> 
>> I see them listed for sale in the 3-3.5k range all the time, just FYI.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> OK Don wrote: 
>>> 
>>> "Do you like it?  It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on 
>>> it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it."   
>>> 
>>> I like it so far.  The only things I don't like are basically that it isn't 
>>> my 7 series.  For example, the back seat is a lot smaller.  But, the back 
>>> seat in almost any other car other than a BMW 7 series is going to be 
>>> smaller.  I do like the power.  That 5.0 engine feels pretty sweet.  I like 
>>> the ride, I can't figure out half of the controls but that is just because 
>>> it is new to me.  I like the fact that it is running and my BMW is sitting 
>>> in Oklahoma waiting for a water pump to arrive.  My friend and mechanic has 
>>> serviced it for 10+ years.  So, I know it has been maintained.  It is 
>>> comfortable although quite a bit smaller than my car.  I am surprised how 
>>> small it looks. But, it feels larger than it looks -- in a good way.  The 
>>> only thing I have noticed is that it has a slight shimmy at 80-85 mph.  I 
>>> think the tires need to be balanced.  I like the fact that my mechanic 
>>> knows this car and its history.   
>>> 
>>> THe price?  I'm not sure yet.  He bought it from his customer (who has had 
>>> it for 10+ years) for $4000 because he she had some health problems and 
>>> needed some money.  He was going to let his son drive it.  He had to 
>>> replace the air shocks.  That cost him almost $1000.  So, he has $5000 in 
>>> it.   I think he would sell it for what he has in it.  That seems to be a 
>>> decent price.  The fact that this one has service records so it is arguably 
>>> worth more. 
>>> 
>>> Don Snook 
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Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That’s still a lot closer than Tulsa.

I do love the W140s, but not the pre-1996 models.  The earlier models have so 
many issues compared to the facelift ones I wouldn’t touch one that was made 
before 1996.  1996 and later are pretty darned bulletproof, even though the 
glass isn’t.  My issues were with pre-facelift (1995 & earlier) models, which 
this is.

And based on the description, this is a whole bag of hurt.  Sounds more like a 
parts car, if that.  Then again, that *would* make it an Okie Acres candidate, 
wouldn’t it?

-D



> On May 22, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 22 May 2018 14:05:35 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> It’s probably closest to Craig, 
> 
> It's 262 miles south of me.
> 
> 
>> but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on my worst enemy.
> 
> I recall your initial euphoria about W140s and then your severe
> disenchantment with them. In addition, this car seems to be a
> disaster ("Most all warning lights on in dash").
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

With relatively low mileage (132K), service records, and new air struts? 

Donald H. Snook


> On May 22, 2018, at 11:28 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin  wrote:
> 
> I see them listed for sale in the 3-3.5k range all the time, just FYI.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> OK Don wrote: 
>> 
>> "Do you like it?  It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on 
>> it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it."   
>> 
>> I like it so far.  The only things I don't like are basically that it isn't 
>> my 7 series.  For example, the back seat is a lot smaller.  But, the back 
>> seat in almost any other car other than a BMW 7 series is going to be 
>> smaller.  I do like the power.  That 5.0 engine feels pretty sweet.  I like 
>> the ride, I can't figure out half of the controls but that is just because 
>> it is new to me.  I like the fact that it is running and my BMW is sitting 
>> in Oklahoma waiting for a water pump to arrive.  My friend and mechanic has 
>> serviced it for 10+ years.  So, I know it has been maintained.  It is 
>> comfortable although quite a bit smaller than my car.  I am surprised how 
>> small it looks. But, it feels larger than it looks -- in a good way.  The 
>> only thing I have noticed is that it has a slight shimmy at 80-85 mph.  I 
>> think the tires need to be balanced.  I like the fact that my mechanic knows 
>> this car and its history.   
>> 
>> THe price?  I'm not sure yet.  He bought it from his customer (who has had 
>> it for 10+ years) for $4000 because he she had some health problems and 
>> needed some money.  He was going to let his son drive it.  He had to replace 
>> the air shocks.  That cost him almost $1000.  So, he has $5000 in it.   I 
>> think he would sell it for what he has in it.  That seems to be a decent 
>> price.  The fact that this one has service records so it is arguably worth 
>> more. 
>> 
>> Don Snook 
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Market: Europe; North America; Japan

Identification number: WDB2110701A134970 1VIN: WDBUF70J33A134970Leading 
aggregate:
Chassis
Sales designation: E 500 [MODEL_IDX = 1]
Order number: 0 3 704 18480
Delivery date: 26 09 2002
Market: NA,North America
Production order: N
Paint code 1:744U - BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC
Paint code 2:
Paint code 3:
Paint code 4:
Paint code 5:
Equipment:838A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - GRAY
Engine no.:113967 30 438094
Transmission:722633 03 982525 [transmissionType = GA]
Steering: 
Front axle 1:
Rear axle 1:
Rear axle 2:
Battery 1: 
Battery 2: 
Battery 3: 
Fuel cell 1: 
Fuel cell 2: 
Fuel cell 3: 
Electric motor 1: 
Electric motor 2: 
Electric motor 3: 
Electric motor 4: 
SA code212B - OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
213 - SPEED-SENSITIVE POWER STEERING/VARIO STEERING
221B - SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
232 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
236B - WITHOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE - STATION INDEX
242 - FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 - INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
264 - SHIFTING GATE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
265 - LINES-NO.PLATE DISCONTINUED
275 - MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
280 - LEATHER STEERING WHEEL AND LEATHER GEAR SHIFT KNOB
287 - THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE
293 - SIDEBAG IN REAR LEFT AND RIGHT
309 - CUP HOLDER
384 - TELEPHONE PREINSTALLATION CP HIGH FOR USA
414 - ELECTRIC TILT/SLIDE SUNROOF IN GLASS VERSION
423 - 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
461 - INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
489 - AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
494 - U.S. VERSION
521 - RADIO AUDIO 50 USA (WITHOUT NAVIGATION)
524 - PRODUCT PROT. F.PAINT - TRANSPORT VEH.PRESERVATION
543 - SUN VISOR WITH MAKE-UP MIRROR L. AND R., BE-
551 - ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
573 - CHILD SEAT MOUNTING, ISOFIX IN REAR
581 - AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
634 - DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 - DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 - PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
673 - HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
674 - 17" LT-ALLOY 5 DBL-SPOKE DESIGN W/ WIDE BASE TIRES
690 - EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
704L - UNITED STATES (USA)
744U - BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC
7XXL - NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
803 - [211] - 2201 - AEJ 02/1/X
803 - [722.6] - 20010316 - YOM 12/1
810 - SOUND SYSTEM
819 - CD CHANGER
830A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE
838A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - GRAY
910 - DYNAMO WITH HIGHER CAPACITY (FFO)
915 - FUEL TANK WITH LARGER CAPACITY
919 - AIRCON COOLING POWER PACKAGE
955 - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE ELEGANCE
986 - IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN-NO.)
989 - IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
M113 - V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
M50 - DISPLACEMENT 5.0 LITER
U36 - COMAND PREINSTALLATION
744U - BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC
838A - AMARETTA/LEATHER/NAPPA/SEMI-ANILINE - GRAY
M113 - V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

(1) Make a police report immediately.  Would be nice if the police got
statement(s) from the witnesses.

(2) Contact your Insco and let them collect from the perp.

(3) If that fails, either lawyer-up or take him to small claims court.

-
Max
Charleston SC

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> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of
> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the
> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the
> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact this
> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The whole
> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech or
> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Go through your insurance company. He is a lawyer.. Insurance company has
lawyersThey will work it out.

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of
> a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
> northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the
> rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the
> bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
> however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
> funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
> against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
> funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
> forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
> funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
> down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact this
> lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The whole
> thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech or
> do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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[MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I went to pick up my car at lunch today, which was parked right in front of
a Funeral Home on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and a side street in
northwest DC. To my horror, the front bumper was knocked off that is, the
rubber strip was detached and the side rubber cover at the Left End of the
bumper was torn. There was a note on my windshield from the funeral home
however. Turns out some older lawyer guy took a shortcut through the
funeral home driveway to avoid a light, and in so doing scraped his car
against my bumper. He tried to drive off, but a couple of dudes from the
funeral home chased witnessed the accident, chased him down him down and
forced him to turn over his personal identification. The guy from the
funeral home and I try to reattach the strip but ended up just tying it
down with a piece of twine. My question is, should I contact contact this
lawyer guy privately or should I go through my insurance company? The whole
thing could probably fixed for $100 but it is a hassle to go to my tech or
do it myself. Any creative ideas out there?
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

I do have a VIN.  WDBUF70J33A134970

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 3:45 PM
To: Okie Benz 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

I was wondering, as the W210 was pretty much done in 2002, although I think 
there may have been some overlap/transitional models.

Got a VIN?

-D


> On May 21, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I Think I got that wrong.  It is the 211 Chassis?
> 
> Don Snook
> 
> From: Donald Snook
> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 2:39 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Subject: 2003 MB E500
> 
> Anyone know much about the 210 Chassis?My friend and Mechanic has a 2003 
> E500 for sale and I'm driving it for a couple of days.
> 
> Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 22 May 2018 14:05:35 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> It’s probably closest to Craig, 

It's 262 miles south of me.


> but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on my worst enemy.

I recall your initial euphoria about W140s and then your severe
disenchantment with them. In addition, this car seems to be a
disaster ("Most all warning lights on in dash").


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Why? Noting wrong with them at all. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 22, 2018, at 1:05 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It’s probably closest to Craig, but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on 
> my worst enemy.
> 
> And the glass is double pane, not that it matters.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 1:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> "1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand built S class...the one
>> most folks mistakenly say was bullet-proof
>> ...Not intentional...it's triple pane glass standard...will stop 22 long
>> rifle...no..I didn't test it...170K miles...Engine and
>> running gear are excellent...cept..trans fluid drip...Body
>> fair...interior..   front seats a 3...rear a 7...The brakes and brake
>> hydraulics
>> ​ totally unusable till complete brake restorationtires 70%Starts,
>> runs, shifts, drives..Will NOT STOP.bring a trailer.
>> Most all warning lights on in dash.needs rear shocks...window
>> motors,etc  basically a parts car...with expensive parts... no hail..
>> Body good, except ground effects...
>> 
>> Have in hand service records from a major preventative
>> mechanical/electrical restore @ 112K miles...$6200+ .
>> 
>> $500for the whole car...about the price of a used long block for this
>> car.."
>> 
>> 
>> No benefit, interest etc etc.
>> Car is in Las Cruces NM (Kaleb!)  and has been in south (NC) or NM,
>> 
>> Contact him directly:
>> Ron Giles
>> honyocke...@gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
>> 1982 300CD
>> 2005 E320
>> Wickford RI
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Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Hmmm, interested 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 22, 2018, at 12:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> "1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand built S class...the one
> most folks mistakenly say was bullet-proof
> ...Not intentional...it's triple pane glass standard...will stop 22 long
> rifle...no..I didn't test it...170K miles...Engine and
> running gear are excellent...cept..trans fluid drip...Body
> fair...interior..   front seats a 3...rear a 7...The brakes and brake
> hydraulics
> ​ totally unusable till complete brake restorationtires 70%Starts,
> runs, shifts, drives..Will NOT STOP.bring a trailer.
> Most all warning lights on in dash.needs rear shocks...window
> motors,etc  basically a parts car...with expensive parts... no hail..
> Body good, except ground effects...
> 
> Have in hand service records from a major preventative
> mechanical/electrical restore @ 112K miles...$6200+ .
> 
> $500for the whole car...about the price of a used long block for this
> car.."
> 
> 
> No benefit, interest etc etc.
> Car is in Las Cruces NM (Kaleb!)  and has been in south (NC) or NM,
> 
> Contact him directly:
> Ron Giles
> honyocke...@gmail.com
> 
> 
> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> 1982 300CD
> 2005 E320
> Wickford RI
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Re: [MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

It’s probably closest to Craig, but to be honest, I wouldn’t wish this car on 
my worst enemy.

And the glass is double pane, not that it matters.

-D


> On May 22, 2018, at 1:48 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> "1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand built S class...the one
> most folks mistakenly say was bullet-proof
> ...Not intentional...it's triple pane glass standard...will stop 22 long
> rifle...no..I didn't test it...170K miles...Engine and
> running gear are excellent...cept..trans fluid drip...Body
> fair...interior..   front seats a 3...rear a 7...The brakes and brake
> hydraulics
> ​ totally unusable till complete brake restorationtires 70%Starts,
> runs, shifts, drives..Will NOT STOP.bring a trailer.
> Most all warning lights on in dash.needs rear shocks...window
> motors,etc  basically a parts car...with expensive parts... no hail..
> Body good, except ground effects...
> 
> Have in hand service records from a major preventative
> mechanical/electrical restore @ 112K miles...$6200+ .
> 
> $500for the whole car...about the price of a used long block for this
> car.."
> 
> 
> No benefit, interest etc etc.
> Car is in Las Cruces NM (Kaleb!)  and has been in south (NC) or NM,
> 
> Contact him directly:
> Ron Giles
> honyocke...@gmail.com
> 
> 
> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> 1982 300CD
> 2005 E320
> Wickford RI
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[MBZ] My brother's W140 For Sale

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

"1993 Mercedes Benz 400 SEL...​Last year of Hand built S class...the one
most folks mistakenly say was bullet-proof
...Not intentional...it's triple pane glass standard...will stop 22 long
rifle...no..I didn't test it...170K miles...Engine and
running gear are excellent...cept..trans fluid drip...Body
fair...interior..   front seats a 3...rear a 7...The brakes and brake
hydraulics
​ totally unusable till complete brake restorationtires 70%Starts,
runs, shifts, drives..Will NOT STOP.bring a trailer.
Most all warning lights on in dash.needs rear shocks...window
motors,etc  basically a parts car...with expensive parts... no hail..
Body good, except ground effects...

Have in hand service records from a major preventative
mechanical/electrical restore @ 112K miles...$6200+ .

$500for the whole car...about the price of a used long block for this
car.."


No benefit, interest etc etc.
Car is in Las Cruces NM (Kaleb!)  and has been in south (NC) or NM,

Contact him directly:
Ron Giles
honyocke...@gmail.com


Dwight E. Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320
Wickford RI
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Correct.

> On May 22, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> And you are also usually a die hard original radio man, right?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Kaleb,
>>> 
>>> The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
>>> free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.
>>> 
>>> I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
>>> a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
>>> so convenient.
>>> 
>>> The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
>>> buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
>>> aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
>>> for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
>>> radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.
>>> 
>>> The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
>>> rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
>>> things are irritating.
>>> 
>>> -
>>> Max
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
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>>> 
 I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
 convince myself to get one of these?
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Max sez:

>I make sure the bank website is https >BEFORE I enter any login
> credentials.  Many banks used to have both >http and https login pages

I have https everywhere on my browser and on my firefox mobile browser. If 
forces an https connection when available. 

https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere

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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

And you are also usually a die hard original radio man, right?

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> On May 22, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Kaleb,
>> 
>> The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
>> free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.
>> 
>> I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
>> a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
>> so convenient.
>> 
>> The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
>> buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
>> aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
>> for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
>> radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.
>> 
>> The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
>> rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
>> things are irritating.
>> 
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
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>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
>>> convince myself to get one of these?
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I see them listed for sale in the 3-3.5k range all the time, just FYI.

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> On May 22, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> OK Don wrote: 
> 
> "Do you like it?  It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on 
> it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it."   
> 
> I like it so far.  The only things I don't like are basically that it isn't 
> my 7 series.  For example, the back seat is a lot smaller.  But, the back 
> seat in almost any other car other than a BMW 7 series is going to be 
> smaller.  I do like the power.  That 5.0 engine feels pretty sweet.  I like 
> the ride, I can't figure out half of the controls but that is just because it 
> is new to me.  I like the fact that it is running and my BMW is sitting in 
> Oklahoma waiting for a water pump to arrive.  My friend and mechanic has 
> serviced it for 10+ years.  So, I know it has been maintained.  It is 
> comfortable although quite a bit smaller than my car.  I am surprised how 
> small it looks. But, it feels larger than it looks -- in a good way.  The 
> only thing I have noticed is that it has a slight shimmy at 80-85 mph.  I 
> think the tires need to be balanced.  I like the fact that my mechanic knows 
> this car and its history.   
> 
> THe price?  I'm not sure yet.  He bought it from his customer (who has had it 
> for 10+ years) for $4000 because he she had some health problems and needed 
> some money.  He was going to let his son drive it.  He had to replace the air 
> shocks.  That cost him almost $1000.  So, he has $5000 in it.   I think he 
> would sell it for what he has in it.  That seems to be a decent price.  The 
> fact that this one has service records so it is arguably worth more. 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] E300td oel and EGR?

[OK Don via Mercedes]

My 15k was at least half highway driving - that probably contributed to the
good analysis results. Oil analysis is valuable for identifying developing
problems by detecting excessive wear early. You hope not to find anything,
but if you do, you can take steps to repair before you get stranded
somewhere. This is more important with 60+ year old aircraft engines than
it is for MB engines, since you can't pull over and call AAA.

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> I think the synthetic stuff resists coking better if it leaks past the
> turbine seals. I also think it keeps working to higher temps if the engine
> overheats. And after running it for 100k in the 617a, I am convinced the
> timing chains wear less with synthetic. Something about better shear
> properties. Small but significant considerations for higher mile cars.
>
> The oil change cost analysis does not factor in the time needed to assemble
> parts or dispose of the used oil or do the actual swap in the driveway or
> wherever when you should be doing something else. Or the time to clean the
> soot out of your fingernails.
>
> It is definitely interesting to think about changing oil a lot less often.
> 15k seems like a stretch in the city though.
>
> On Fri, May 18, 2018, 12:41 PM clay monroe via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I had much goodness happen using M1 in the OM615.  Much quieter running,
> > smoother, faster.  Depends on the need, but I needed to run a few gallons
> > and miles before I could tell there was a real change.  I could have
> > swapped back to dino, but all the cars were running M1 by then, so simple
> > enough to keep a goodly stock on hand.
> >
> > clay
> >
> > 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> > 1986 SDL - Polei
> > 1982 300 SD - Allen
> >
> > retired models-
> > 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> > 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> > 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> > 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > On May 16, 2018, at 3:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > You will need to use synthetic if you are going to go by the FSS for
> oil
> > changes
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >> On May 16, 2018, at 4:48 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I got a filter yesterday and going to change the oel in this dizzel.
> > I'm guessing cheepcheep Delvac will be fine?  Don't want to go M1 and pay
> > for that.
> > >>
> > >> I also got the Kumhos mounted on it, have not taken it out yet as it
> is
> > running badly now, again, going out to change the fuel filter and see if
> > that helps.  The tires look pretty good, no telling how they will be but
> if
> > they last a while it's all good.
> > >>
> > >> I heard the vac valve or whatever it is on the fender that is
> connected
> > to the EGR making some kind of gurgling noise so wonder if the EGR is not
> > working right now.  I pulled the hose and it hissed so there was vacuum
> in
> > the hoses, I guess those are OK.  I think I'll just do the rewiring
> bypass
> > on the EGR and be done with it but need to get organized to do that.
> > >>
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[OK Don via Mercedes]

You don't - stay with the original radios. Get a Bluetooth speaker if you
want to listen to media from your phone. Don't answer the phone, even hands
free while you're driving. It's your lack of attention, not your hands that
cause accidents.

On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 9:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
> convince myself to get one of these?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 21, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
> >> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing.
> >> Looking for something for my MGB.
> >
> > The manufacturer is Continental/VDO. The model numbers are shown on
> > page 4 of the attached PDF brochure.
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 22 May 2018 11:49:59 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
 wrote:

> A "man in the middle" attack is when a fake wifi access point deceives
> you into connecting, and then captures all your traffic.  The danger is
> that a sophisticated attacker would then route your request to go to
> your bank to a fake website that looks like your bank, capture your
> login info, and then exploit it.

But as I said,

> If I make sure I am connecting to the correct access point, how would
> someone else eavesdropping be a "man in the middle"? Would he not just
> be an eavesdropper like someone monitoring wire traffic?

Particularly, as you pointed out, Max,

> If I have to use the wifi, I look at all the wifi signals available,
> make sure I'm selecting the legitimate hotel source, which in the case
> of Marriott they require a login on the landing page.  If I go to a bank
> website, I make sure the bank website is https BEFORE I enter any login
> credentials.  Many banks used to have both http and https login pages,
> but I think most have eliminated that practice by now.
> 
> I've also got two-factor authentication set up wherever possible, so I
> enter the login, then get a text on my phone that I have to enter the
> code as well.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

A "man in the middle" attack is when a fake wifi access point deceives you
into connecting, and then captures all your traffic.  The danger is that a
sophisticated attacker would then route your request to go to your bank to
a fake website that looks like your bank, capture your login info, and then
exploit it.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Tue, May 22, 2018 at 11:06 AM, Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> On Tue, 22 May 2018 05:23:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > While using https does provide security, your authentication
> > information is initially sent in the clear in some cases depending on
> > the wifi protocol being used.  This makes it possible for a “man in the
> > middle” attack to occur, giving the attacker your authentication
> > credentials and therefore access to your data.
>
> What wifi protocol would not send the authentication information in the
> clear?
>
>
> > I’m talking about when you’re actually connecting with the access
> > point, not the connection with your banking institution.
> >
> > When I’m on public wifi I do nothing that would be considered secure,
> > such as accessing bank or credit card accounts.  Too risky.
>
> Sorry, I still don't understand.
>
> How would having wifi authentication information make connection to a
> bank insecure? If I make sure the bank's page is encrypted before I enter
> my bank login information, is that not secure?
>
> If I make sure I am connecting to the correct access point, how would
> someone else eavesdropping be a "man in the middle"? Would he not just
> be an eavesdropper like someone monitoring wire traffic?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Dwight wrote:

“I think that is a very good value.”
I forgot to provide some details.  It has 132K miles.  It is not a 4matic and 
does not have navigation (at least I don’t think it does, I’m still trying to 
figure out the radio).  Body and interior are both very clean.  Silver paint 
(my least favorite) that is in very good shape.  Zero rust.  Really it would 
probably be considered excellent condition.
Don Snook


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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I think that is a very good value.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On May 22, 2018 10:59 AM, "Donald Snook via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> OK Don wrote:
>
> "Do you like it?  It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on
> it, and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it."
>
> I like it so far.  The only things I don't like are basically that it
> isn't my 7 series.  For example, the back seat is a lot smaller.  But, the
> back seat in almost any other car other than a BMW 7 series is going to be
> smaller.  I do like the power.  That 5.0 engine feels pretty sweet.  I like
> the ride, I can't figure out half of the controls but that is just because
> it is new to me.  I like the fact that it is running and my BMW is sitting
> in Oklahoma waiting for a water pump to arrive.  My friend and mechanic has
> serviced it for 10+ years.  So, I know it has been maintained.  It is
> comfortable although quite a bit smaller than my car.  I am surprised how
> small it looks. But, it feels larger than it looks -- in a good way.  The
> only thing I have noticed is that it has a slight shimmy at 80-85 mph.  I
> think the tires need to be balanced.  I like the fact that my mechanic
> knows this car and its history.
>
> THe price?  I'm not sure yet.  He bought it from his customer (who has had
> it for 10+ years) for $4000 because he she had some health problems and
> needed some money.  He was going to let his son drive it.  He had to
> replace the air shocks.  That cost him almost $1000.  So, he has $5000 in
> it.   I think he would sell it for what he has in it.  That seems to be a
> decent price.  The fact that this one has service records so it is arguably
> worth more.
>
> Don Snook
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Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 22 May 2018 05:23:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> While using https does provide security, your authentication
> information is initially sent in the clear in some cases depending on
> the wifi protocol being used.  This makes it possible for a “man in the
> middle” attack to occur, giving the attacker your authentication
> credentials and therefore access to your data.

What wifi protocol would not send the authentication information in the
clear?


> I’m talking about when you’re actually connecting with the access
> point, not the connection with your banking institution.
> 
> When I’m on public wifi I do nothing that would be considered secure,
> such as accessing bank or credit card accounts.  Too risky.

Sorry, I still don't understand.

How would having wifi authentication information make connection to a
bank insecure? If I make sure the bank's page is encrypted before I enter
my bank login information, is that not secure?

If I make sure I am connecting to the correct access point, how would
someone else eavesdropping be a "man in the middle"? Would he not just
be an eavesdropper like someone monitoring wire traffic?


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Re: [MBZ] 2003 MB E500

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

OK Don wrote: 

"Do you like it?  It's a newer Mercedes, so you do need someone to work on it, 
and it sounds like have him, so if the price is right, go for it."   

I like it so far.  The only things I don't like are basically that it isn't my 
7 series.  For example, the back seat is a lot smaller.  But, the back seat in 
almost any other car other than a BMW 7 series is going to be smaller.  I do 
like the power.  That 5.0 engine feels pretty sweet.  I like the ride, I can't 
figure out half of the controls but that is just because it is new to me.  I 
like the fact that it is running and my BMW is sitting in Oklahoma waiting for 
a water pump to arrive.  My friend and mechanic has serviced it for 10+ years.  
So, I know it has been maintained.  It is comfortable although quite a bit 
smaller than my car.  I am surprised how small it looks. But, it feels larger 
than it looks -- in a good way.  The only thing I have noticed is that it has a 
slight shimmy at 80-85 mph.  I think the tires need to be balanced.  I like the 
fact that my mechanic knows this car and its history.   

THe price?  I'm not sure yet.  He bought it from his customer (who has had it 
for 10+ years) for $4000 because he she had some health problems and needed 
some money.  He was going to let his son drive it.  He had to replace the air 
shocks.  That cost him almost $1000.  So, he has $5000 in it.   I think he 
would sell it for what he has in it.  That seems to be a decent price.  The 
fact that this one has service records so it is arguably worth more. 

Don Snook 

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Re: [MBZ] E300td oel and EGR?

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

I think the synthetic stuff resists coking better if it leaks past the
turbine seals. I also think it keeps working to higher temps if the engine
overheats. And after running it for 100k in the 617a, I am convinced the
timing chains wear less with synthetic. Something about better shear
properties. Small but significant considerations for higher mile cars.

The oil change cost analysis does not factor in the time needed to assemble
parts or dispose of the used oil or do the actual swap in the driveway or
wherever when you should be doing something else. Or the time to clean the
soot out of your fingernails.

It is definitely interesting to think about changing oil a lot less often.
15k seems like a stretch in the city though.

On Fri, May 18, 2018, 12:41 PM clay monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I had much goodness happen using M1 in the OM615.  Much quieter running,
> smoother, faster.  Depends on the need, but I needed to run a few gallons
> and miles before I could tell there was a real change.  I could have
> swapped back to dino, but all the cars were running M1 by then, so simple
> enough to keep a goodly stock on hand.
>
> clay
>
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 1982 300 SD - Allen
>
> retired models-
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 16, 2018, at 3:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > You will need to use synthetic if you are going to go by the FSS for oil
> changes
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 16, 2018, at 4:48 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I got a filter yesterday and going to change the oel in this dizzel.
> I'm guessing cheepcheep Delvac will be fine?  Don't want to go M1 and pay
> for that.
> >>
> >> I also got the Kumhos mounted on it, have not taken it out yet as it is
> running badly now, again, going out to change the fuel filter and see if
> that helps.  The tires look pretty good, no telling how they will be but if
> they last a while it's all good.
> >>
> >> I heard the vac valve or whatever it is on the fender that is connected
> to the EGR making some kind of gurgling noise so wonder if the EGR is not
> working right now.  I pulled the hose and it hissed so there was vacuum in
> the hoses, I guess those are OK.  I think I'll just do the rewiring bypass
> on the EGR and be done with it but need to get organized to do that.
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me.

-D

> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Kaleb,
> 
> The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
> free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.
> 
> I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
> a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
> so convenient.
> 
> The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
> buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
> aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
> for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
> radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.
> 
> The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
> rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
> things are irritating.
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
>> convince myself to get one of these?
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Hey y’all Rodilandahs

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Hey Floyd,

I might be the only Roadeyelandah left on the list. I will be digging
quahogs tomorrow  but could meet up Thursday. Where will you be?


Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320 4matic
Wickford RI

On May 21, 2018 10:16 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

I’m headed to Buddy’s town on Wed for a coupla days to visit Dr boy-child
(former Benzer) if any y’all insane Benz folks might want to have a beah or
a nosh at some point.

Lemme heah

--FT

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Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I've found that Marriott hotels generally have the wifi router in the room,
under the desk, and it has a couple ethernet ports.  They usually even have
a cable available on the desktop, so I can avoid the wifi altogether.

If I have to use the wifi, I look at all the wifi signals available, make
sure I'm selecting the legitimate hotel source, which in the case of
Marriott they require a login on the landing page.  If I go to a bank
website, I make sure the bank website is https BEFORE I enter any login
credentials.  Many banks used to have both http and https login pages, but
I think most have eliminated that practice by now.

I've also got two-factor authentication set up wherever possible, so I
enter the login, then get a text on my phone that I have to enter the code
as well.

-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Kaleb,

The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.

I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
so convenient.

The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.

The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
things are irritating.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
> convince myself to get one of these?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: https and public WiFi hot spots

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

While using https does provide security, your authentication information is 
initially sent in the clear in some cases depending on the wifi protocol being 
used.  This makes it possible for a “man in the middle” attack to occur, giving 
the attacker your authentication credentials and therefore access to your data.

I’m talking about when you’re actually connecting with the access point, not 
the connection with your banking institution.

When I’m on public wifi I do nothing that would be considered secure, such as 
accessing bank or credit card accounts.  Too risky.

-D

> On May 21, 2018, at 11:58 PM, Craig via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I have always heard that one should not do secure transactions like
> banking or ordering something with a public WiFi hot spot (like when
> one is in a hotel on travel).
> 
> I always thought that was a good idea, but lately I have been thinking
> about the public-key security used in https.
> 
> Since the transmission between my computer and my bank's website is
> encrypted in my computer, would what I heard no longer apply?
> 
> Or is it still a good idea to not use public WiFi hot spots for secure
> transactions?
> 
> 
> Craig
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