[MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

I ordered one of these today: http://www.continental-automotive.com/www/automotive_de_en/themes/commercial_vehicles/ch_interior_en/audio_products/fm_am_radio_bluetooth_en.html Looks like a nice "modern" replacement for our beloved Beckers, but at a far more reasonable price and with bluetooth,

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

I find it curious this radio is marketed to truck drivers, don't know if that bodes well for performance but it makes sense from an ease of operation stand point. I could not find any review info either, other than a couple of posts on Porsche forums, and they seemed to like it for the reasons

Re: [MBZ] OT Mac troubles fixed?

> Rich wrote: > > I *think* I finally have this imac working which is quite > strange. About a week ago I was trying to install OSX > 10.6(.4) on the SSD, ... The thing kept locking up > on me. > I kinda forgot about and came back this aft and it was > still on but asleep (I forgot to turn it

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

LOL! Unintended consequences of "gee whiz" technology that's ahead of its time. On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 3:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. > > The HHT (hand held tester) emulation in the DAS system has the ability to > “fool” the controller into thinking the

[MBZ] 2002 Honda Civic AC compressor.

My son's Honda Civic's AC compressor developed a very loud drumming noise today. Historically this vehicle has had loads of trouble with AC compressor. The last time the AC failed I had my mechanic install 3 different NAPA store compressors and none of them lasted more than a month each. This

Re: [MBZ] SECRET MESSAGE TO ANDREW

Knock hard, the doorbell does not ring otherwise, leave the package in the milk box - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Rich

The crust is burnt, the broiler was left on. On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Landed! > > Western Union will be activated for Fred and Curt > > --R > > On 2/3/16 9:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > >> The eagle is in flight. >>

[MBZ] BBA Reman

Just got an email from BBA about my convertible top controller coming back to me today. I called to see exactly what they had done to it. They reprogrammed the EEPROM and calibrated the roll bar circuits. All should be working 100% now. Looking forward to getting it back early next week and

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a R?

I thought Bill Clinton did the coin flipping -- he is good at getting heads. --R On 2/4/16 11:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: LT Don was one of the D coin flippers, saw him on tv... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

Yes. The HHT (hand held tester) emulation in the DAS system has the ability to “fool” the controller into thinking the car has been tipped beyond 7 degrees in any plane. I’ll run the tests when I get it installed. If she hits a bump or gets rowdy while driving it can deploy as well. It will

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

On Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:41:33 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Just got an email from BBA about my convertible top controller coming > back to me today. > > I called to see exactly what they had done to it. They reprogrammed > the EEPROM and calibrated the roll bar

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Ala the Apple III Repair Manual: Did you pick the Mac up from a height of about 5 inches and drop it soundly on the table to reseat the chips? On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 9:20 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Secret message for Rich > > Congrats on getting you mac

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

Sweet deal. IIRC you bought the car for a song... On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 1:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got an email from BBA about my convertible top controller coming back > to me today. > > I called to see exactly what they had done to it. They

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Rich

Walk the knight, water runs up hill. From: Ed Booher via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Ed Booher Sent: Friday, February 5, 2016 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Rich The crust is burnt,

[MBZ] SECRET MESSAGE TO ANDREW

Take out the "trash" when you get home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Email Clients-Outlook vs Thunderbird

Scott Ritchey wrote: > > What do the Windoze users here think about Outlook vs Thunderbird as an > > email client. > > I would suggest Sylpheed, which is what we have been using for the last > 15+ years. > Craig I second that. I used Thunderbird for quite a while but finally got tired of it

Re: [MBZ] Shipping parts

I’ve found FedEx Ground to be the most economical and reliable when sending stuff I can't jam into a USPS Priority Mail flat rate box. Dan > On Feb 4, 2016, at 10:01 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the cheapest way to ship a 20 lb part (turbo charger)?

Re: [MBZ] Shipping parts

Thanks Dan, that confirms what my web research showed. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 7:42 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ve found FedEx Ground to be the most economical and reliable when > sending stuff I can't jam into a USPS Priority

Re: [MBZ] Shipping parts

The only thing I've found wonky about FedEx is that once the collective size of the package goes above a certain length the cost goes up significantly. I found this out when I was parting the S500. Some of the flat big stuff like door cards were really expensive. I like FedEx Ground because

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

Caraudio24.de, shipped to a friend in Germany who will then ship it to me. I think my final cost will be about $120, which isn't much cheaper than the two sources you mentioned, maybe $30 or so. Even $150 would be a great price for this radio, I think. Won't really know until I get it. --

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

On Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:39:23 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Yes. > > The HHT (hand held tester) emulation in the DAS system has the ability > to “fool” the controller into thinking the car has been tipped beyond 7 > degrees in any plane. I’ll run the tests when I

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a R?

Oooo... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 5, 2016 3:13:06 PM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >I thought Bill Clinton did the coin flipping -- he is good at getting >heads. > >--R > >On 2/4/16 11:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

I think LW will pick up our A.M. stations, and MW will be weather channels. There is a setting for region, and one selection is for the U.S.A. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 5, 2016 7:17:52 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >>I ordered

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

I remember all the cautions in the 124 manual for convertibles, sounded like jacking up a rear wheel with the key in the ignition might cause the roll bar to deploy. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 5, 2016 3:58:38 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

I’m working from memory, I think it was 7 degrees. That’s coupled with input from the accelerometer, too. If the roll bar deploys, you use the manual operation rocker switch to lower and raise it again, and that should reset the system. There is a very, very powerful set of springs inside

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

Keep us posted. This looks like a really nice retrofit that doesn’t scream Asian electronics in an otherwise subtle instrument panel/dash. Dan > On Feb 5, 2016, at 9:56 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Caraudio24.de, shipped to a friend in Germany who will

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

Very nice, and a tasteful looking head unit for a retrofit. I have to ask - where did you buy yours? I only see them on German eBay and Amazon. Dan > On Feb 5, 2016, at 5:54 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I ordered one of these today: > >

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Honda Civic AC compressor.

I'm unaware of any great problems with that compressor in the 1995-2000 Chrysler cloud cars. I'm no expert on the subject, but if it were me, I'd drop a couple hundred on a new Nissens or Denso, flush the system as best as I could, replace the filter dryer, and install a suction line filter.

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Honda Civic AC compressor.

Interesting that you should mention this. I researched Honda CRVs of that vintage quite heavily for a friend who is not a car person but was looking for something along those lines. There were all sorts of stories about exploding AC compressors and how they would fail catastrophically, taking

[MBZ] OT, Death by Stupidity

There is this, a strong argument for Darwinism: http://www.thestate.com/news/local/article58604888.html --R Deputies: Lancaster man died playing Russian roulette with revolver Authorities said a man found dead shot himself while playing Russian roulette Deputies ruled the death

Re: [MBZ] New Radio for my MB (no swimming fish)

I ordered one of these today: http://www.continental-automotive.com/www/automotive_de_en/themes/commercial_vehicles/ch_interior_en/audio_products/fm_am_radio_bluetooth_en.html Looks like a nice "modern" replacement for our beloved Beckers, but at a far more reasonable price and with bluetooth,

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Honda Civic AC compressor.

There was some kind of riceburner that had the same compressor as the SDL, but with a different clutch and other peripherals. In the archives, around 2006 or 7, maybe 5, there is a write up of how I did it and what car the compressor came from. Aren't they sanyos? Buy a new compressor, not

Re: [MBZ] OT, Death by Stupidity

I especially like the way he increased his probability of death from .167 to .200 before playing the game. Mitch. > On February 5, 2016 at 7:21 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > > There is this, a strong argument for Darwinism: > >

Re: [MBZ] BBA Reman

On Fri, 05 Feb 2016 22:42:52 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > If the roll bar deploys, you use the manual operation rocker switch to > lower and raise it again, and that should reset the system. There is a > very, very powerful set of springs inside the hydraulic

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Ala the Apple III Repair Manual: Did you pick the Mac up from a height of about 5 inches and drop it soundly on the table to reseat the chips? In many older computers all the chips were socketed. They eventually figured out that this was a reliability nightmare unless one used sockets that

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Ala the Apple III Repair Manual: Did you pick the Mac up from a height of about 5 inches and drop it soundly on the table to reseat the chips? In many older computers all the chips were socketed. They eventually figured out that this was a reliability nightmare unless one used sockets that