phertz...@gmail.com wrote:
but if my benz was broken down 10 miles from any of you
- Help would be on the way.
Thats all that counts.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Yup, you're right.
Well, tonight I'm feeling mighty generous. Why I think I would
go even 11 miles to help! *grin*
On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 9:28 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
It looks like this:
If it's got holes in it like that , I'd say it's decorative trim.
Yeah, I think if that Fleabay seller is going to call it an air dam,
he ought to also give a disclaimer, like Will not actually affect
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:22 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote:
Nice, so this poor grad school student can visit you and drink your beer?
You're AWESOME! :)
Luther
Uh. Sure? Come on through to Indianapolis and we'll have a beer. We
can stand in my packed garage and stare forlornly at
There is a chappy who is wanting to get more grunt out of his
300D...
http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=20t=8378p=53203#p53203
Hendrik
currently with no turbos
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Hendrik Fay wrote:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227093.600-free-viagra-for-the-unemployed-says-pfizer.html?DCMP=OTC-rssnsref=online-news
You need to subscribe to Banned.
Anyway, it looks like a lot of Pfizer's line is free to the unemployed, but for
existing customers only.
Most
Wise words Peter
Harry
Hello all -
I am a new comer to the list. I have enjoyed over the past 4 months
everyones humor, experiences and MB expertise. I am sorry that anyone is
hurt or offended by anyone elses posts. I don't agree with each post I
have
read - both on Mercedes Benz fixin
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He wins the photographer of the week award.
harry watkins wrote:
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That sucks, why you moving up there? What all vehicles are you going to
take with you?
Luther wrote:
I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1
Ford truck is a bit much.
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Maybe we should talk about that also when you get here.
Luther wrote:
Speaking of coupes for sale, I need to put mine on the market since
there will be an addition to my fleet from Kaleb.
Luther
harry watkins wrote:
http://hattiesburg.craigslist.org/cto/1145570576.html
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SDL and 300E.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
That sucks, why you moving up there? What all vehicles are you going
to take with you?
Luther wrote:
I don't need to! I'm moving to Chicago in August, and 3 MBs and 1
Ford truck is a bit much.
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All your car are belong to us!
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1188696798.html
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In Chicago (if you mean IN the city) you are best off without a car at all.
The extra taxes and outlandish parking fees will kill you. Take public transit
and taxis, rent when you need to go out of town; you'll come out ahead.
Allan
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I majored in girlfriend in grad school too, but not music.
--R
Luther wrote:
Grad school in music and girlfriend.
OK Don wrote:
That'll be quite the culture shock! New job? New girl friend? Both?
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what are you going to do with your Frod
Luther wrote:
SDL and 300E.
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E,
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D,
84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D,
In a business environment you need spares. Any amount of downtime is
unacceptable. I always thought it was rather funny that people would
buy guaranteed 4-hour service contracts for their mission-critical
servers. I don't know about you guys, but in my world a 4-hour
downtime would put me out of
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm going to blow my mind and again stick up for Microsoft. Its simply not
their fault
that Toshiba doesn't make XP drivers... Thats like blaming MB because your
240D
doesn't support the hydrogen economy...
Date:
I saw this car a coupla weeks ago at the car show, it was pretty nice,
but not $16k worth. Saw a woman at the grocery store the other day with
a car very similar, her husband bought if for her new for her
anniversary 20some years ago, it was in mint condition, she wouldn't
sell it but
,
and down the tubes they went.
snip.
Peter
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Probably because short of an act of God, potential buyers are not allowed to
enter Kiawah Island. Same thing with my girlfriends place across the way on
Seabrook Island. No pass? No entry.
TE
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I majored in girlfriend my first tour as an undergrad at NC State; she and
three children were with me for my return tour 15 years later to work it
through to graduation; 'not the way one should do it, but it's done - like I
said, I don't give up easily.
Wilton
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This is a pretty good deal if anyone needs some more storage -- no tax,
free shipping. Hitachi builds some high-end stuff.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145233nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL052609cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL052609-_-HardDrives-_-L0A-_-22145233
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For those of us not members of Oz Benz, what is it?
BillR
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Hendrik Fay
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:43 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] WTB Exhaust manifold for OM603
Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim
pieces that are not even visible unless you lie on your belly in
front of
the car??
Just in case one should lie on one's belly in front of the car.
You actually do see that thing, at certain angles.
-- Jim
Chrysler dealer files adversary proceeding to fight the loss of his franchise. I
thought that was a done deal already, ignoring the dealers' due process rights.
Looks like those who want to fight DO get their day in court.
Mitch.
Chrysler Dealer Says He Was Axed for Not Buying Cars
May 26
Rich Thomas wrote:
What's your login code?
Yeah, some of us from Banned want to post Davide's Aussie penis pics under
Hendrik's username.
Mitch.
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service, other than for servers. And those guys took a good
2-3 days to show up, unless we screamed bloody murder.
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On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:05 AM, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote:
Any of us are expected to make outlandish posts now and then. When
that happens it's up to the collective wisdom of the list to react in
a responsible manner. That usually means resisting the temptation of
sending out a
Like Meatloaf said, 2 outta 3 ain't b
--R
dave walton wrote:
I have no problem picking your brain about what's wrong with my car
without knowing that you are elitist, racist, communist, or a 3rd
generation member of NAMBLA. In fact I'd prefer NOT knowing.
-Dave Walton
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I considered slime but fix-a-flat is so handy...
That's what I used on the Frankenheap, whose leaky rims were
no longer holding air for the week or so. (Stupid chromed
aluminum bundts!) I was filling them daily, so I FF'd them,
splitting a can between the two. Two days later I needed to
air
The guy has to set up a pass for you then they will let you in.
I rode my bike over to Seabrook a coupla weeks ago, in some pond over
there a 12ft gator was sunning on the bank, and another one has 43 baby
gators in it, there were 15 or 20 sunning on the bank, and mama was
around somewhere (I
names. That is what the two flavors of Banned (purgatory and hell) are
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(They're still going strong, considering I bought them
for the fiance's 450 SL back in 1990.)
Wrong zero! Back in 2000 I meant to say.
-- Jim
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Curt Raymond wrote:
Looking to use it to pay off my timeshare.
You bought a WHAT?
Please tell us you bought it for 90% off list in the aftermarket.
Mitch.
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If that's how you want to play it, then fine - but where will the list
be in another decade? At this rate it will end up being the same 5
people rehashing the same politics and driving the same 35 year old
cars.
Any of us are expected to make outlandish posts now and then. When
that happens it's
I have you beat on that Wilton. Major emphasis on girlfriend in grad
school, getting her and the degree took 7 years [along with four kids]; post
grad degree took ten years to finally pull off. Too long.
BillR
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Ditto to all the above (below actually)
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles.
1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD).
1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles.
Wickford, RI-Original Message-
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On Behalf Of
the car it will be somewhat less
convenient.
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and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat
less
convenient.
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Rich Thomas wrote:
This is a pretty good deal if anyone needs some more storage -- no tax,
free shipping. Hitachi builds some high-end stuff.
That's the same one I bought from Zipzoomfly last month when there was a $10
rebate. It cost me $84 IIRC when newegg wanted $90.
Now it's $76 without
croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat
less
convenient.
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Rich Thomas wrote:
Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a battery for a
reasonable price, so I have learned from the list.
Delivery and install is free.
Just find out what your local dealer wants for the battery first.
A few years ago, it was something like $110 for a MBZ
old battery and get a new one, it's very likely
croaked and the NEXT time it won't start the car it will be somewhat less
convenient.
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On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:44 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I'll just go get a bat and put it in myself. 'Don't have to put up with
somebody else's BS.
Attaboy! ;)
Alex
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EARNED 'em; OCS for commission and 37 years old with a wife and three
children for the degree while OFF active duty from AF.
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tell us you bought it for 90% off list in the aftermarket.
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I was 40 when I got my last degree, but I guess every experience has its own
challenges. My largest difficulty was that I had to do most all of my
research and work after I had moved away from the school/professional
library/professors. Probably 4 of the 10 years came from just having no one
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How do you keep your backup servers ready to use in case of a breakdown? Do
you update them daily or is there a continuous or simultaneous backup?
Thanks,
Gerry
---
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In a business environment you need spares. Any
'Went back for mine 'cause I knew I could do it and do well at it, and did,
but not because I had to for some promotion or because somebody else wanted
or required me to. 'Had to do it for my own peace of mind. It's amazing
what one can do when he sets his mind to it. 'Carried a full
Load balancing, mirroring, log shipping, clustering and/or
virtualization depending on what the server is doing and how deep the
customer's pockets are. Microsoft does not require an additional SQL
License for a Mirror server. The Datacenter edition of Windows allows
for any number of VM's to run
If someone is using any Microsoft products at all on a mission critical
server, they have bigger problems that no amount of redundancy will
correct IMO.
Postgresql requires no license, but one can purchase a professional
support contract from a 3rd party. It also doesn't suffer from the
What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer
at Sam's?
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Thousands of consultants around the world wake up every morning
thankful that businesses continue to use crappy Microsoft products and
pay people like me to try to keep them working :-)
I put in Linux boxes and applications when I can but I know when I
leave a Debian install that I may NEVER see
Rich Thomas wrote:
Call 1800mercedes and they will come and sell/install a
battery for a reasonable price, so I have learned from the
list.
Mitch Haley wrote:
Delivery and install is free.
Just find out what your local dealer wants for the battery
first. A few years ago, it was
Here is the roadside assistance brochure-they say within 30 miles of
dealership but make no mention of batteries in the driveway.Looks like they
contract out if no dealer is nearby.
http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/data/pdf/serviceandparts/roadside_assistance_b
rochure.pdf
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer
at Sam's?
I don't know about the Gold ones, but I've been disappointed with the
Duralast Red line ( the next quality level down from Gold, I think).
WILTON wrote:
I'll just go get a bat and put it in myself. 'Don't have to put up with
somebody else's BS.
But will it have a pretty blue star on it?
(seriously, if the price is reasonably close, I like opening the hood and
looking at a MBZ battery instead of a off-name Duralast or a green
Curt Raymond wrote:
You didn't know about that? Heck I bought it a year ago.
The Grandview Las Vegas.
And no I got scammed just like hundreds of other fools. I got scammed less than
most people...
You can't be polite to those people. Just let them know you're there because
they paid you to
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/1189495128.html
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WILTON wrote:
What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer
at Sam's?
No idea who makes Energizer. My 300SD came with a plain 7 year old Duralast and
a bad Climate Control servo that drained the battery. Battery was worthless
after the 2nd time I let the CC
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
By the way, the AGM batteries don't vent acidic gas and promote rust like
plain lead acid do. That might make it worth spending $150 on one.
Many people swear by Optimas for this reason.
Alex
This has got to be worth something to somebody, though perhaps not $2450:
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1187681319.html
OTOH, I notice Mathieu has a preserved low mileage original on
consignment for $28,000:
http://www.oldworldauto.com/Images/2220seb/220seb/220seb.htm
Optimas have quality control problems. The originals seem to last forever but
the new ones are hit or miss and can fail in under 3 years. There is one that
is better rated but I can't recall the name. It is available rebranded from
Sears as a Die Hard Platinum.
Regards,
Brian
Sent from my
I have never had any trouble with them. Very convenient for me, if it
does die I can take it back and swap it out.
WILTON wrote:
What do you guys know about Duralast Gold batteries at Auto Zone or Energizer
at Sam's?
Wilton
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95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Anthony Galioto agali...@gmail.com wrote:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/1189495128.html
Sounds like a great deal if it's not a rustheap. Slipping trans
could just be flaring due to vacuum modulator, etc. out of whack as
usual.
Alex
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
Its a lesson learned. Why did I want a Timeshare in Vegas anyway? I
get sent there every year for work. The answer is I didn't, I wanted
to trade into other places which they make sound like the easiest
thing in the world. I've done some checking, its
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
The rubber in most lawnmower tires is so cheap I think its probably
a necessity on one more than a year or two old. The Cub Cadet on the
farm (which is a Garden Tractor, no mower, has a cultivator, disc
harrow and grader blade) has tubes in all 4
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
It also looks great on the lift.
I still maintain there has to be an aerodynamic component.
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net
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Why would MB take the trouble to equip cars with decoratorative trim
pieces
or Energizer
at Sam's?
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Sell it
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
what are you going to do with your Frod
Luther wrote:
SDL and 300E.
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'87 300SDL (281,xxx mi)
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (183 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D
for a battery regardless of price!
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo et al.
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Nice response! Hilarious, and shockingly honest!
dave walton wrote:
Thousands of consultants around the world wake up every morning
thankful that businesses continue to use crappy Microsoft products and
pay people like me to try to keep them working :-)
I put in Linux boxes and applications
When did these problems start?
I've had the same Optima Red top for 9 years now, and it works just like
new despite severe abuse- numerous deep discharges, and it has even been
stored discharged. It's also seen a lot of rough roads including
rallycross, and Baja.
I have been amazed by this
On the subject of Slime, my used riding lawnmower came with a tire
(one of the big ones in back) apparently pre-Slimed by the previous
owner. It was flat at the start of mowing season this year and I
pumped it up, but noticed when I tried to check the pressure that the
valve left green gunk on
. I've never been tempted
Allan
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You are probably safe, I think major problems started about 5 years ago. When
the optima in my jeep failed suddenly at a restaurant (shorted cell) I went
home and put the old optima that had been sitting on a concrete floor for a
year or two and it started the jeep just fine.
Sent from my
tires. Only the one leaked, until I slimed it. The others are in good
shape.
Allan
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I did some searching online and found that Optima was a small Swedish
company that was sold in the summer of 2000 (probably after my battery
that still works was made) to Wisconsin based Johnson Controls, Inc.
It's hard to imagine that US ownership would reduce the quality of a
fine Swedish
All body panels straight. including the one fender with bondo on it.
--R
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
This has got to be worth something to somebody, though perhaps not $2450:
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1187681319.html
OTOH, I notice Mathieu has a preserved low mileage original on
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
- Can you re-Slime tires that have already been Slimed once?
Yeah, but if they are leaking with slime inside I don't know if you can improve
on that without cleaning the slime out and getting an inner tube.
- When do you give up and get new ones already?
When they
tyler wrote:
When did these problems start?
I've had the same Optima Red top for 9 years now, and it works just like
new despite severe abuse- numerous deep discharges, and it has even been
stored discharged. It's also seen a lot of rough roads including
rallycross, and Baja.
I have been
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