Re: [MBZ] crash safety

2010-07-25 Thread E M
That's why SUVs are often the most unsafe vehicles, because most drive them like cars, which they are not. I try to adapt my driving style, with respect to the vehicle I'm driving. I'm sure the point you're making is, you apply the same amount of safe driving practice to all the vehicles you

Re: [MBZ] crash safety

2010-07-25 Thread E M
That's the way to use it. Many view the added cushion as addition operational range. They use up all the built in safety margin. People do the same in sports cars all the time, with ABS and traction control. The aids make them look better than they often are, and rather than backing off, they

Re: [MBZ] crash safety

2010-07-25 Thread E M
I tend to take such stats with a grain of salt. What stats often fail to include, are the demographic group that tends to buy such vehicles. Is it possible that part of the larger number of injuries to those inside the vehicle, is the direct result these vehicles are often purchased to haul

Re: [MBZ] 300 TDT

2010-07-25 Thread E M
-- From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 300 TDT Hi Guys, Just returned home. While out, I saw the very best 300 TDT that I've seen in years. Two of my

Re: [MBZ] 300 TDT

2010-07-25 Thread E M
-- From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 6:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300 TDT There was a guy around me about 25 years ago, who had a TDT with an AMG package. Looked really great and I lusted after it. I have

Re: [MBZ] crash safety

2010-07-25 Thread E M
the pack. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] crash safety The fact you refer to it as a car you won't get killed in, leads me believe you have already

Re: [MBZ] Buick pics

2010-07-25 Thread E M
A gasket is a gasket, and rubber hose is a rubber hose. 12 years old is getting near replacement or fail time on any car. If well maintained, I would think a Buick, or a Benz at 12 has quite a bit of life left in it. It really does come down to maintenance. The problem often is, people will

Re: [MBZ] Do I want a 126 again?

2010-07-22 Thread E M
But it's a small price to pay for the cool factor of driving a black car Wilton. ;-) I saw a new black S Class today. It's in the 90s here, but still, the car looked s good. Not a speck of dust on it anywhere either, and I know black isn't the easiest colour to maintain. Ed 300E On 22

Re: [MBZ] I thought only the turbos had intake vents?

2010-07-21 Thread E M
I think in a pinch, you can run a diesel on a lot of things, including high proof rum, but I'm no expert on diesels. I don't know much about rum either. Ed 300E On 21 July 2010 10:10, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Our U.S. Army has trucks with that capability, can run on just about

Re: [MBZ] I thought only the turbos had intake vents?

2010-07-21 Thread E M
was insistent. IIRC he said you flipped a switch or something. I have sure never heard of this or see how it would be possible. E M wrote: he seems to describe it as both. A diesel, that requires gasoline. Maybe he doesn't quite know what he has. Or maybe this is one of the new, new hybrid

Re: [MBZ] I thought only the turbos had intake vents?

2010-07-20 Thread E M
he seems to describe it as both. A diesel, that requires gasoline. Maybe he doesn't quite know what he has. Or maybe this is one of the new, new hybrid conversions, that runs on gasoline, or diesel. Ed 300E On 20 July 2010 21:53, Rolf Martin-Hoster rolf.martinhos...@nationalnet.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Contest- who has more MBs?

2010-07-19 Thread E M
It's not the quantity, it's the quality, like all things in life. ;-) hee hee Ed 300E On 19 July 2010 22:39, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Who on this list has the most MBs in their back yard? http://tinyurl.com/2676g5o ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Italian landslide video

2010-07-16 Thread E M
It just keeps coming and coming, doesn't it!! You even managed to work a little mercedes content into that video. ;-) Ed 300E On 16 July 2010 01:16, relng...@aol.com wrote: http://sorisomail.com/email/42722/ja-viram-desmoronar-uma-montanha.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-15 Thread E M
The one area the car fell short, was on towing apparently. The standard car had amazing towing ability, but from what I've read, the aluminum rims on the SS greatly reduced to the max towing ability, not that towing was the main reason people bought the SS. Ed 300E On 15 July 2010 09:38, Donald

[MBZ] 300 TDT

2010-07-15 Thread E M
Hi Guys, Just returned home. While out, I saw the very best 300 TDT that I've seen in years. Two of my very most favourite cars, are a grey mercedes wagon, and an old porsche 911. I'm only sorry I didn't have my camera with me. The car today was dark grey, with black leather interior. As

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Huh? You've been driving diesels way to long. hee hee. ;-) A W124 weights as much as a house, and has just enough power to make its wheels turn. But I guess power is relative. ;-) Ed 300E On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: 5. Very fast car -- way too

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread E M
I think the 3800 is a great engine too. Whenever anyone questions America's ability to make a good engine, mention the 3800. Super reliable, great torque, smooth, and has moved a variety of pretty large cars, on a surprising small amount of fuel. A Buick may not be everyone's cup of tea, but

Re: [MBZ] 124 LR glass

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Not a natural Green Thumb, eh. hee hee. Those fire ants are nasty, we have had some problems with them up here this year too. Ed 300E On 14 July 2010 09:54, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Daughter called last night. She ran over a hill of fire ants with the lawnmower and got bit up,

Re: [MBZ] Wild weather

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Rain seldom is a problem here, and the runoff is so good with the drain system, it only ever rises a bit in the low parts of the garden, if it REALLY comes down. Heaviest rain I ever recall seeing was in Florida. The parking lot was a bit lower than the surrounding ground, and within an hour or

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread E M
I think the W124 is one of the best looking, and most forward looking car, Mercedes has ever produced. But as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ed 300E On 14 July 2010 13:52, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM, OK Don

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-14 Thread E M
Don't think the price was posted, but I seem to recall something about payment had to be made in pesos or something? Ed 300E On 14 July 2010 13:49, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: He said he was going to post it for sale locally. No price has yet been posted that I've seen. Allan

Re: [MBZ] 03 S430

2010-07-10 Thread E M
An Audi without a warranty, or out of warranty isn't a car you want. Once out of warranty, their values drop like rocks. Several friends have had Audis. I love them, great cars, but servicing and parts on price par with a new Mercedes, only you'll most likely be doing a lot more of both with an

Re: [MBZ] 03 S430

2010-07-10 Thread E M
On 7/10/2010 11:24 AM, E M wrote: An Audi without a warranty, or out of warranty isn't a car you want. Once out of warranty, their values drop like rocks. Several friends have had Audis. I love them, great cars, but servicing and parts on price par with a new Mercedes, only you'll most likely

Re: [MBZ] 03 S430

2010-07-10 Thread E M
) and the interior is a very dark brown. I have never seen it dirty, even a speck of dust or dirt. I drove it once, it is fast as hell. Can't imagine what the bigger engines would be like. --R On 7/10/2010 12:41 PM, E M wrote: I don't know a lot about the S430, but I believe Mercedes were having

Re: [MBZ] 03 S430

2010-07-10 Thread E M
Thanks Alex. Ed 300E On 10 July 2010 15:57, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone know if they ever offered those hemp type woven floormats for the W124, as was available for the W123s ? I have the factory

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 190E

2010-07-08 Thread E M
Looks real pretty, and would make a fine museum piece. But with 145 miles on it, it's probably similar mechanically to one of Keleb's $500 specials. Once a garage queen, always a garage queen, unless you're willing to spend the asking price, and a whole lot more to sort it all out and make it

Re: [MBZ] OK, so you have a 2k car with about 3k or more worth of repairs need, and its a great deal?

2010-07-07 Thread E M
lol, why yes it is! Good eye. ;-) I'm sure the right side will buff out though. Ed 300E On 7 July 2010 09:36, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Isn't the interior pic of a Toyota? -Curt Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:51:11 -0400 From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OK, so you have a 2k car with about 3k or more worth of repairs need, and its a great deal?

2010-07-07 Thread E M
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 8:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Banned List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OK,so you have a 2k car with about 3k or more worth of repairs need,and its a great deal? This car is in very good shape

Re: [MBZ] Prius port holes

2010-07-07 Thread E M
A Prius owner almost back into me while walking in a parking lot yesterday, and damn near ran me over. I really do try hard not to think of all Prius owners as idiots, but they're not giving me much to work with. They're always complaining about me wasting all the oil, running my Porsche. Well

Re: [MBZ] Prius port holes

2010-07-07 Thread E M
I waiting for some dork to put portholes in the front fenders of a 911. Only a matter of time, someone will do it, and even worse, think it's cool. hee hee Like when a bunch of people used to put snows on the rears only, when FWD were making it onto the scene. Ed 300E On 7 July 2010 15:49, Rich

Re: [MBZ] Prius port holes

2010-07-07 Thread E M
Guy probably just retired, so he bought a Prius and if off to save the world (which doesn't need saving), along with Al Gore. Ed 300E On 7 July 2010 16:32, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Driver of the one with 4 port holes on each fender was little bald-headed guy 'bout 65. Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] Prius port holes

2010-07-07 Thread E M
that, since they are being sued for everything else now -- knowing that being so quiet is dangerous, yet they have done nothing about it. I seem to recall that there was some harsh invective hurled at the driver, along with certain hand gestures, not that it did any good. --R On 7/7/2010 3:55 PM, E M

Re: [MBZ] Prius port holes

2010-07-07 Thread E M
. These days, I don't know of any shop that will fit just two snows. Ed 300E On 7 July 2010 16:55, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 12:58 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Like when a bunch of people used to put snows on the rears only, when FWD were

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 for sale

2010-07-06 Thread E M
yes, not a car you buy to make money on. Having said that, who doesn't want to own a Q car. We all want one, deep down inside, even if we don't admit it. lol Ed 300E On 6 July 2010 11:50, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: For a 6.9, you have to compare the value of your

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread E M
I think the top speed was rated around 140 mph or so, which was quite a thing in it's day, taking into account its weight and everything. Ed 300E On 6 July 2010 09:14, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Instead of the overpriced non-running example, here's a 6.9 that looks pretty nice. Its

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread E M
The M-100 sticker in the window is a giveaway too. hee hee Ed 300E On 6 July 2010 21:42, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm willing to bet it's an M-100 member that's selling the car. The location and feedback are a giveaway. Be sure to be ready with your M-100 handshake. Dan --- On

Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9

2010-07-06 Thread E M
see that - as soon as I saw Reading, PA I knew who it was. Dan --- On Tue, 7/6/10, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a nicer 6.9 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 9:48 PM The M-100

Re: [MBZ] OK, so you have a 2k car with about 3k or more worth of repairs need, and its a great deal?

2010-07-06 Thread E M
This car is in very good shape and this car has body damage. And all said in the same breath. lol Ed 300E On 6 July 2010 22:35, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Original Message Subject:1990 Mercedes 150k! 2000 obo! Nice car - $2000 (tulsa) Date:

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 for sale

2010-07-05 Thread E M
Probably messed up from sitting. I'd allow a good $5000 for parts. Excluding labour. Add the parts to the asking price, and ask if a car in this condition is worth $15,000. If it has been idle for some time, I bet you'll find may more little things that need attention, once it's going again.

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 for sale

2010-07-05 Thread E M
affordable on our cars. Ed 300E On 5 July 2010 20:23, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 4:52 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Probably messed up from sitting. I'd allow a good $5000 for parts. Excluding labour. I don't know anything about the engine

Re: [MBZ] nice-looking W114 coupe

2010-07-05 Thread E M
Looks like a nice find, if it's as good as it sounds. Ed 300E On 5 July 2010 23:45, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I think these are relatively rare... http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1826949895.html No interest, etc. ___

Re: [MBZ] I kinda like this car

2010-06-29 Thread E M
I always thought they were great cars too, especially with the AMG package. Ed 300E On 29 June 2010 08:38, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: S500 Coupe, sharp style. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1815113265.html --R ___

Re: [MBZ] This is a very rare car as it was made in Germany

2010-06-29 Thread E M
Yup, I'd jump on it, not many cars came out of Germany over the past 100 years or so. heehee Ed 300E On 29 June 2010 08:37, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/1815027165.html --R ___

Re: [MBZ] OT The amazing chameleon car

2010-06-29 Thread E M
That Aston Rapide of the day. Ok, maybe not. Ed 300E On 29 June 2010 08:30, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1816493527.html Definitely worth $10k --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] This is a very rare car as it was made in Germany

2010-06-29 Thread E M
Yes, but is it Germany rust ?? Ahh 300E On 29 June 2010 10:08, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Looks new, 'cept the rust. The rust is probably new, too! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] This is a very rare car as it was made in Germany

2010-06-29 Thread E M
Yes, but is it Germany rust?? Ahhh Ed 300E On 29 June 2010 10:08, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Looks new, 'cept the rust. The rust is probably new, too! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The High Auto Exhibit

2010-06-27 Thread E M
...@winmutt.com wrote: Ah you are right, he does not have an SLR. -Rolf E M wrote: Not Leno as far as I know. He has several Bugs, and a few Packards, but I don't think any of these are his collection. Ed 300E On 26 June 2010 16:01, Rolf Martin-Hoster r...@winmutt.com wrote: If I had

Re: [MBZ] The High Auto Exhibit

2010-06-27 Thread E M
every model they now offer. If they could find a way to put one in a B Class, I'm sure they would. lol Ed 300E On 27 June 2010 11:15, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: E M wrote: He does have a new SLR though, and an old Gullwing. He also has a W107 6.3, A 300SLC 6.3? It must look like

Re: [MBZ] A VW for Dan

2010-06-27 Thread E M
Just read that VW has released a new camper version of their van, called the California or something. I know it's in the UK, but not sure about other markets. Sells for something like $80,000!! Today's hippies must do a lot better than they did, back in the 60's! Ed 300E On 27 June 2010

Re: [MBZ] whats wrong with this one

2010-06-26 Thread E M
I took typing back in junior high school too. Having played guitar, I found typing a snap. High score in the class. hee hee. I ended each lesson thinking, what a was of time, when will I ever type anything in life?? A year later, I took an introduction to computers, where we had to fill out

Re: [MBZ] whats wrong with this one

2010-06-26 Thread E M
Nobody wanted to take typing back when I went to school, it was a filler class, to round out your schedule. I remember everyone panicking, when we discovered the keys didn't have any letters on them. Hmmm, this might be harder than we though. lol 300E On 26 June 2010 15:43, Craig McCluskey

Re: [MBZ] The High Auto Exhibit

2010-06-26 Thread E M
Not Leno as far as I know. He has several Bugs, and a few Packards, but I don't think any of these are his collection. Ed 300E On 26 June 2010 16:01, Rolf Martin-Hoster r...@winmutt.com wrote: If I had to guess Mr Leno owns most of these. http://picasaweb.google.com/winmutt/HighMusuemAutos#

Re: [MBZ] typing

2010-06-26 Thread E M
I ditched all my typewriters about 7 years ago, couldn't find ribbons for them anymore. They all went to the curbside on trash day. Shame really. Ed 300E On 26 June 2010 17:30, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: I got my first selectric at a public sale in Ontario (the annual junk

Re: [MBZ] The High Auto Exhibit

2010-06-26 Thread E M
Was the guy driving it shouting, Hold that tiger, out the window? hee hee Ed 300E On 26 June 2010 18:17, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Saw a Tucker (blue just like that one) pass my home one afternoon in 1948. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rolf Martin-Hoster

Re: [MBZ] Selectric

2010-06-26 Thread E M
now you tell me. lol Ed 300E On 26 June 2010 19:55, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...I ditched all my typewriters about 7 years ago, couldn't find ribbons for them anymore. They all went to the curbside on trash day. Shame really... Ribbons for most everything are available online, even

[MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-25 Thread E M
I thought I'd ask the group, as many of you seem quite knowledgeable on all things computers. I currently have a PC, but I'm thinking about going back to Macs next time. Anyway, I want to get an external drive, (1-2 TB). I see several advertised as being PC/Mac compatible. I'm interesting in a

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-25 Thread E M
Thanks everyone, some good suggestions!! Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-25 Thread E M
One thing I was told when looking at an iMac 27, was that the built in cam would not work with MSN. Not sure what the problem is, but they said MSN works fine with an external cam, just not the built in one. The suggestion of an external cam didn't work for me, as it defeats the purpose of

Re: [MBZ] Build a W123-Q

2010-06-23 Thread E M
That sounds like a pretty expensive free engine when you factor in the hours pulling and reinstalling engines. hee hee. And the engine you get for your effort, is dead, isn't it? Now, if it was a really good looking, toasted Ferrari V12 engine, maybe. Who wouldn't love to have a really cool

Re: [MBZ] Swedish Brick - or Concrete Block?

2010-06-20 Thread E M
Notice in the slide show, the positioning of the steering column, between the accelerator pedal, and the brake pedal. lol I guess left foot braking is the way to go when driving this thing. Must have been designed by a rally driver. Ed 300E On 20 June 2010 13:08, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread E M
I missed part of the thread, what happened? Did you break the timing chain ? Ed 300E On 18 June 2010 08:33, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I'd really like to know the root cause, if you're inclined to investigate. -Max -Original

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread E M
As I said, I missed several posts to this thread, so I'm probably repeating myself. Is the engine seized? Will it turn over when you crank it? If it turns, but won't catch, check for all the simple stuff first. Fuel ? Spark ? Could be as simple as a hunk of crud made its was to the fuel

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-16 Thread E M
Shoot the door with a 44. If the bullet comes out the other side of the car, probably not armored. lol (that's a joke by the way, as suggesting such a thing to the owner may just result in the appearance of a 44 mag) No one puts armor glass in a car, and not armor to the rest of the passenger

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-16 Thread E M
I would think all kinds of modifications are done to all the glass areas, to accept the new, much thicker armored glass. So reverting back to standard glass probably wouldn't work. If the car really is armored, which I doubt, I'm not sure how such a thing would involve insurance. It's now a

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-15 Thread E M
Of course it needs a windshield, you can't expect an armored car not to get shot at from time to time. hee hee. 300E On 15 June 2010 21:54, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1793590392.html If this is

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-15 Thread E M
They have two panes of glass, with a space between them, filled with argon gas or something. For those who think they're bullet proof, they haven't seen real bullet proof glass. Or, they figure they're bullet proof, but only rated for BBs at 100 yards or something. Ed 300E On 15 June 2010

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-15 Thread E M
What are the chances of a car being armored, and then rolling around on very vulnerable low profile tires? lol Kind of defeats the purpose, doesn't it. Ed 300E On 15 June 2010 22:02, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Seller not only stupid, but crazy as Hell, too. Wilton - Original

Re: [MBZ] reviving a dormant 560

2010-06-13 Thread E M
If it has sat outdoors for a few years, part it out. Sell what you can off it, scrap the rest. It will just be one pain after another. Destine to be one of those project, that just keeps on taking. Ed 300E On 13 June 2010 15:13, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: What should you do?

Re: [MBZ] reviving a dormant 560

2010-06-13 Thread E M
and drain the gas/run it until it stops would be my bet... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 13, 2010, at 15:25, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: If it has sat outdoors for a few years, part it out. Sell what you can off it, scrap the rest

Re: [MBZ] Harrier landing

2010-06-11 Thread E M
K, that didn't go zakly as planned, but we know the ejection seat works well. Ed 300E On 11 June 2010 23:15, relng...@aol.com wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=28e_1275619112 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc

2010-06-10 Thread E M
Interesting in the lists thoughts on this ?? http://www.bradpennracing.com/Zinc.aspx Ed 300E 911SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc

2010-06-10 Thread E M
: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:05, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting in the lists thoughts on this ?? http://www.bradpennracing.com/Zinc.aspx Ed 300E 911SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc

2010-06-10 Thread E M
, the 4T racing and v-twin are at 1600/1700, and the racing (not 4T) are at 1750/1850... What's yer poison? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 10, 2010, at 17:31, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks John. You don't have any numbers

Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc

2010-06-10 Thread E M
don't know if this is still the case.) here's the results from one test: http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/oilreport.html#chartc cheers! e On 10/Jun/10 14:31, E M wrote: Thanks John. You don't have any numbers for it, do you? I want enough zinc in it, not only to cover the old requirements

Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc

2010-06-10 Thread E M
from one test: http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/oilreport.html#chartc cheers! e On 10/Jun/10 14:31, E M wrote: Thanks John. You don't have any numbers for it, do you? I wa... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review

2010-06-09 Thread E M
More small speciality beer places opening all the time. Seem to be more in Quebec and BC, than Ontario for some reason. I find once beer gets over 7%, the alcohol taste becomes too dominant and I don't care for it as much. $7 is getting expensive, even for a speciality, low batch beer. We all

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review

2010-06-09 Thread E M
I'm kind of like that too Curt. To me, beer is a bit like a taste of the world, more so than wine. So I'll buy a number of different imported beers, and match them up with what I'm eating. I can't remember the last time I bought a case of domestic stuff. Not that some of it isn't good, I just

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review

2010-06-09 Thread E M
flavors. If you haven't tried it, do. Many other beers of its type (doppelbock) pay homage to Salvator by ending their names in -ator. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 2

Re: [MBZ] Internet car forums

2010-06-09 Thread E M
lol, ok, so which one of you guys made that video?? Ed 300E On 10 June 2010 00:20, relng...@aol.com wrote: www.autoblog.com/2010/06/08/video-what-happens-in-an-internet-car-forum/ RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 124 headlight rims or doors replacement

2010-06-08 Thread E M
Not sure about the lights, but I can agree fully with the Fuller's London Porter. ;-) I always keep a few cans of it in the fridge, along with a few others. Ed 300E On 8 June 2010 23:28, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Do you have to remove the entire headlight assembly to change the clear

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review

2010-06-08 Thread E M
All the suds here have the alcohol content printed on the label. And in the typical Canadian way, anything that smells good, tastes good, or makes you feel good, must be taxed and priced accordingly. A can of Fuller's London Porter..$2.45 a 500ml can! And that is in no way the most expensive

Re: [MBZ] one for wilton?

2010-06-06 Thread E M
Maybe they're just a redneck attempt at a homemade doorstay. hee hee. I did notice that pretty much every piece of trim is falling off the inside of the door. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 10:37, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Anybody else notice the custom wires into the driver's door? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...

2010-06-06 Thread E M
I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component on it called a lovecraft. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 12:48, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: from a guy named Tron? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1777074383.html --R

Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...

2010-06-06 Thread E M
Maybe. I'd be scared to ask exactly what it does. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 13:05, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: It probably gives it more HP --R On 6/6/2010 12:59 PM, E M wrote: I wouldn't buy a car from Tron, or a grease car, or any car that had a component

Re: [MBZ] Would you buy a greasecar...

2010-06-06 Thread E M
That's exactly what would scare me about riding in a car so equipped. Ed 300E On 6 June 2010 13:14, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: You didn't get it, did you? --R On 6/6/2010 1:10 PM, E M wrote: Maybe. I'd be scared to ask exactly what it does. Ed 300E On 6

Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-06 Thread E M
The 944 was a pretty reliable engine if serviced according to the book. 150,000-200,000 miles between overhauls not a big deal. Belts do need to be kept on top of, but that's true of any interference engine. I watched a couple of friends do the belts, and it's not a really big job. Best to

Re: [MBZ] one for wilton?

2010-06-05 Thread E M
Checkout the interior! Before this car was given da shoe and chrome treatment, was it used to plough fields? Ed 300E On 5 June 2010 22:05, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1771692049.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Evapectomy

2010-05-31 Thread E M
Can't believe how fast the past two years have passed! I feels more like 6 months since you were posting about the evap. Good job on the work Wilton, I'm sure it's not a job you have any desire to do again! I remember some of the pictures you posted. Yikes. It looked like one of those, remove

Re: [MBZ] tahoe?

2010-05-27 Thread E M
Around here, you can have Tahoes all day long. No one pays E Class money for one! There is so much on the market, I'm not sure people are even paying E Class money for E Classes these days. Ed 300E On 27 May 2010 10:17, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: This was in arkansas, and

Re: [MBZ] I drive a 2010 E350 today

2010-05-26 Thread E M
I've looked at the new E 350, 550, and 6.3. I think they're all pretty awesome! Miles ahead of what they replaced. If you're stuck driving a used one at some point down the road, I think you'll find it's a pretty good car. Ed 300E On 26 May 2010 21:05, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: That's

Re: [MBZ] I drive a 2010 E350 today

2010-05-26 Thread E M
...@gmail.com wrote: I hope the electronics are still working then! On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 8:51 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I've looked at the new E 350, 550, and 6.3. I think they're all pretty awesome! Miles ahead of what they replaced. If you're stuck driving a used one at some

Re: [MBZ] I drive a 2010 E350 today

2010-05-26 Thread E M
- how much is a good used cast iron fuel distributer for a 1976 117 engine worth? On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 9:22 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: If they aren't, I imagine replacement parts will be cheaper than what CIS based engine parts are going for these days. Electronics for the most

Re: [MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes

2010-05-25 Thread E M
I had a number of Macs in the past. Like all older computers, the software updates will get ya in time. If you can, I'd still with similar vintage hardware and software. There are guys on boards like, cheapmacs or something, that have hotrodded older Macs with various upgrades, but once you get

Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

2010-05-25 Thread E M
Size doesn't matter, as long as you're happy loving there. ;-) hee hee. Ed 300E On 25 May 2010 17:54, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: My house was built in 1905, but my wife and I have loved here for only 22 years. I designed and built a new house (2600 SF) here when USAF first brought me

Re: [MBZ] New SLS spotting. :-))

2010-05-24 Thread E M
lol. Ed 300E On 24 May 2010 22:36, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: And here I was thinking you had leaky shocks! -Rolf On 05/21/2010 10:46 PM, E M wrote: Oooops, sorry, forgot to change the subject. On 21 May 2010 22:45, E Mpokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Saw a new SLS today, giving

Re: [MBZ] new SLS, and other German iron

2010-05-22 Thread E M
, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.netwrote: I saw one of those new Porch sedans yesterday, it's weirdness is what caught my eye; otherwise, probably would not have given it a second look. The DB7 tht passed me while cycling Wed eve was another story though... --R E M wrote

Re: [MBZ] Almost many thousand dollar accident

2010-05-22 Thread E M
Gallardo, most likely. Ed 300E On 22 May 2010 13:53, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Lost the front brakes on my '83 240D coming up behind an unfamilar car stopped in heavy Orlando traffic. Back brake circuit barely got us stopped. After checking pulse rate and underwear, saw the name

Re: [MBZ] CC Amp

2010-05-21 Thread E M
Saw a new SLS today, giving a demo drive at one of the dealers here. Maybe not the prettiest car currently made, but sure sounds the part, and makes the 3.6 0-60 mph times easy to believe. While not great looking in my eyes, it's as good looking as the outgoing SLR. The old original Gullwing

[MBZ] New SLS spotting. :-))

2010-05-21 Thread E M
Oooops, sorry, forgot to change the subject. On 21 May 2010 22:45, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Saw a new SLS today, giving a demo drive at one of the dealers here. Maybe not the prettiest car currently made, but sure sounds the part, and makes the 3.6 0-60 mph times easy to believe

Re: [MBZ] OT: how to make it rain

2010-05-15 Thread E M
I find washing the cars usually does it for me. Ed 300E On 15 May 2010 15:11, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I've discovered that all I need to do to make it rain is to go out and spray Round-Up on all the weeds in the driveway... Allam -- 1983 300D

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