Dwight.Not sold yet.I'm now up to 5 Benz. (arrgh).2x 1987 190DT, 2x 1987300TD,
1x 1985 300TD, plus a 2004 VW Jetta and and Joanne's 2001 Volvo V40.I think
that I may need an intervention.Time for Craigslist or fleabay before I wake up
a soprano.
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
> Date: Thu,
Max.Yup! (I need my head examined)
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:44:44 -0400
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: benzomatik
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> CC: dillonm...@gmail.com
>
> Congrats Fred! Second 124 wagon?
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> Max Dillon
> Charl
I'm not a fan of concentrated solar power. Too many bird deaths, and now
it appears they miscalculated the efficiencies as well. Distributed solar
is the way to go.
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 10:36 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> If you are only talking about return
I know. WTF.
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 10:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Non turbo too?
> On Jun 18, 2015 2:51 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > This is insane. These cars were worth maybe $2,000 back in the 90s.
> > N
Jaime,
The aftermarket Sony radio in my '87 wagon finally died, and whomever
installed it really hacked up the factory wiring. Some of the original
connectors appear to be there, I found two. Looks like the factory radio
should have been a Becker Grand Prix, model 754.
I've got a spare Becker 1
If you are only talking about return on investment, then that's generally true
in the U.S., but the success and durability of such plants in producing
electricity seems to be well proven.
Spain has been in dire straits economically, and it has elected a conservative
president. I suspect these
Non turbo too?
On Jun 18, 2015 2:51 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This is insane. These cars were worth maybe $2,000 back in the 90s.
> Nobody wanted them, with their silly little front bumpers, houndstoothy
> cloth interior, undersized rear bumper, and pe
Oh you bought it! I should have known.
On Jun 18, 2015 10:14 PM, "Dwight Giles" wrote:
> You sold,your wagon, Fred? What are u driving?
> On Jun 18, 2015 3:33 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>> Mine!
>>
>> Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
>>
>> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:30:47 +
>>
You sold,your wagon, Fred? What are u driving?
On Jun 18, 2015 3:33 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Mine!
>
> Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:30:47 +
> From: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com
> To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com
> Subject: benzomatik
>
>
> http://www.ebay.
> On June 18, 2015 at 8:21 PM archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> The situation doesn't seem to be quite like you describe it, Grant:
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concentrated_solar_power#Parabolic_trough
I remember an article in Popular Science in the 70s or 80s.
Some guy had made
Yeabut where do I get $15 million? I'm not affiliated with any
Gov dept or big company that can get Gov funding for it. And then
there are all the trees I'll have to cut down since I'm not in
the desert. Think of how many tree huggers will be out to get my
head on a pike for that one.
Guess I
Ohh? Really?
Show me the return on investment capital from product [energy] generated
and sold.
Lots of money spent.. very low return on investment.. so much so.. Spain
has put a stop on further underwriting of projects, last I heard.
If your point is, plants were built. Then yes.. they exist. T
Congrats Fred! Second 124 wagon?
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'87 300TD
'95 E300
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The situation doesn't seem to be quite like you describe it, Grant:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concentrated_solar_power#Parabolic_trough
G Mann wrote:
> The solar focused mirror failure rate is very high.
>
> I know of two other large array projects which are equally poor at
> producing ener
The solar focused mirror failure rate is very high.
I know of two other large array projects which are equally poor at
producing energy, yet equally successful at taking investor money..
Private investment or Government subsidy are defined only by the speed with
which investor money is vaporized.
1. PC-BSD may be friendlier to those coming from PCs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC-BSD
2. Apples imperious response to this current breach in their security is a
classic example of why many do not like Apple. When the profs told Apple about
the breach, they said they would address it and g
Yep. Know how to hurt a guy, donchya?
Wilton
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From: "G Mann via Mercedes"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Cc: "G Mann"
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Add: Airbus Electric Plane or Nukular cars
Hi , my name is Grant and I'm addicted to
> > > Dan wrote:
> > >
> > > While this is an issue, why is it a big deal when the
> > > "other" OS
> > Philip questions :
> >
> > Other? Singular? So there's only two??
> Rick wrote:
>
> In his defense, Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems
> pretty much dominate the PC OS market.
True. An
I AM WRONG -- it's not gummint money, to my astoundment!
--R
On 6/18/15 5:48 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
There was an article
http://www.wsj.com/articles/high-tech-solar-projects-fail-to-deliver-1434138485
a coupla days ago about some huge project in Kollyfawnya, solar
thermal set-u
There was an article
http://www.wsj.com/articles/high-tech-solar-projects-fail-to-deliver-1434138485
a coupla days ago about some huge project in Kollyfawnya, solar thermal
set-up, that is only producing 40% of the design output due to
unforeseen issues.
" The $2.2 billion Ivanpah solar power
Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:
Mitch.Hunter Green, not an mercedes color AFAIK. I have asked for the
manufacturer and color code.Original color was smoke silver (beige).
That makes sense. Lots of smoke silver Benz in 1987. (including about 1/3 of the
2.3-16s, unfortunately mine's Pearl Black)
Mitch.Hunter Green, not an mercedes color AFAIK. I have asked for the
manufacturer and color code.Original color was smoke silver (beige).
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:50:47 -0400
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: benzomatik
> From: mercedes@
On 18/06/2015 4:14 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
MG via Mercedes wrote:
BIG oops! 5kw. Though the 5mw system would be very nice to have if it
was the same price. Then again I probably don't have the room for it.
I have only 42 acres.
Well, let's see. 5 square meters per kW, so about 25,
MG via Mercedes wrote:
BIG oops! 5kw. Though the 5mw system would be very nice to have if it
was the same price. Then again I probably don't have the room for it. I
have only 42 acres.
Well, let's see. 5 square meters per kW, so about 25,000 square meters for 5 MW.
Around 4000 square meters pe
For those that don't know, the F-16 has a quad redundant (including sensors)
digital fly-by-wire flight control system starting with block 40 (first LANTIRN
birds).
One day during hard ACM training maneuvering, one of those F-16 aircraft
started a violent un-commanded pitch oscillation (+3g t
A little rusty, but I like the color.
Don't think I've ever seen a green 124TD before.
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It looks pretty good in the photos. Cracked dash and no AC but apart
from that, not bad.
$5600 does not get you a whole lot these days.
RB
On 18/06/2015 1:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
This is insane. These cars were worth maybe $2,000 back in the 90s.
Nobody wanted them, wit
I will hand make the new interior using the supply of vat dyed deer skin
[soft as a babies butt] leather which I have from the days when I bought
and sold executive aircraft and did custom interiors and finish on them to
the new buyers livery.
It was standard practice to always have a second set o
You and Grant need to start Benzanon
--R
On 6/18/15 3:33 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:
Mine!
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:30:47 +
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To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com
Subject: benzomatik
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Mercedes-Benz-3
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That's SICK cheap.
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Mine!
>
> Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
>
> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:30:47 +
> From: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com
> To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com
> Subject: benzomatik
>
>
> http://www.eb
That's a pretty scarce color. Why?
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 3:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Certainly.. otherwise, my rehabilitation would not be complete.. hahaha
>
> Photos will be coming as the project pulls together.. Currently I'm busy
> erecting a 13,500 sq ft workshop. Project will
Mine!
Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:30:47 +
From: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com
To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com
Subject: benzomatik
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/161717348413?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ZSbijVk0
Certainly.. otherwise, my rehabilitation would not be complete.. hahaha
Photos will be coming as the project pulls together.. Currently I'm busy
erecting a 13,500 sq ft workshop. Project will not start until that is up.
The car has been in outside storage for 2 + years so it looks pretty grim
at
Isn't this "Mercedes Anonymous" ??? We offer support and help . . .
We want before, during, and after photos of the restoration - - -
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 1:30 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Hi , my name is Grant and I'm addicted to Mercedes. I've tried to kick the
> habit for 20 years no
But will you install genuine, aromatic Italian ROSER leather or rich
(fine, soft) Corinthian leather?
--R
On 6/18/15 2:30 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Hi , my name is Grant and I'm addicted to Mercedes. I've tried to kick the
habit for 20 years now and can't seem to do it.. ;))
Anyone sugge
Send us a sample of tundra green, or a link if you prefer.
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 2:30 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Hi , my name is Grant and I'm addicted to Mercedes. I've tried to kick the
> habit for 20 years now and can't seem to do it.. ;))
>
> Anyone suggest a rehab clinic? Preferabl
This is insane. These cars were worth maybe $2,000 back in the 90s.
Nobody wanted them, with their silly little front bumpers, houndstoothy
cloth interior, undersized rear bumper, and pedestrian manual
transmissions. Now look at the hysterical bidding war - 59 and counting.
http://www.ebay.com/i
Icarus did pretty good until he flew too close to the sun...
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 2:10 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> Attaboy!
>
> Well said, and thank you.
>
> That is the exact point I was attempting to drive to in terms of practical
> use application.
>
> Solar just isn't there, yet. If
Hi , my name is Grant and I'm addicted to Mercedes. I've tried to kick the
habit for 20 years now and can't seem to do it.. ;))
Anyone suggest a rehab clinic? Preferably one with a good paint shop, and
body lifts?
There must be a "Mercedes Annomous" somewhere nearby where I can find
help.. hahah
Attaboy!
Well said, and thank you.
That is the exact point I was attempting to drive to in terms of practical
use application.
Solar just isn't there, yet. If it ever will be remains to be developed at
some point in the future. If you live in one of the sunshine states, it is
costly, but practic
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU??
--R
On 6/18/15 12:46 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
On Mercedes content.. I just bought an 82 Diesel 300 Turbo CD needing total
restoration [see above for level of insanity required to take on such a
project] Arizona car, zero rust. zero body damage, paint and inter
Since we were talking about security - openBSD might be the best option.
http://www.openbsd.org/
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 12:44 PM, OK Don wrote:
> Yup - Linux is approaching 2%! How about SCO??
>
> On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 11:44 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
Yup - Linux is approaching 2%! How about SCO??
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 11:44 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Philip questions :
>
> In his defense, Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems pretty much
> dominate the PC OS market. If you are writing malicious code, it
Philip questions :
>> Dan wrote:
>
>> While this is an issue, why is it a big deal when the
>> "other" OS
>Other? Singular? So there's only >two??
In his defense, Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems pretty much dominate the
PC OS market. If you are writing malicious code, it would make se
BIG oops! 5kw. Though the 5mw system would be very nice to have
if it was the same price. Then again I probably don't have the
room for it. I have only 42 acres.
Jim Cathey wrote:
investigating for an upcoming 5000kw system purchase.
5MW? That's pretty big!
There's a lot to be said for a m
I belong to a sect that only has 8 members, we worship 7 gods, and we are
the only true religion, death to all others...
Crazy enough?
Snark off...
On Mercedes content.. I just bought an 82 Diesel 300 Turbo CD needing total
restoration [see above for level of insanity required to take on such a
> Dan wrote:
>
> While this is an issue, why is it a big deal when the
> "other" OS
Other? Singular? So there's only two??
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My Ubuntu 14.04 laptop seems to update more often than the Windows 8.1 PC
does, and at times that I least expect it to.
My iOS 8.3 iPad mini is now a brick ( for my use) since Apple broke the
wireless connection to the Garmin Glo GPS receiver, and isn't in any hurry
to fix it.
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NSA: The
On Jun 18, 2015 10:36 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> No one can hack my 1983 300TD. I have a totally impenetrable firewall.
Have hack saw, will hack.
> On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > They
Because Apple has allowed the popular impression that their OS is not
susceptible to attacks to persist, and the lack of a regularly scheduled
patch process fosters that. This is also part of the reason iOS is not
going to gain traction in the corporate world.
I can think of lots of people who wil
No one can hack my 1983 300TD. I have a totally impenetrable firewall.
On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> They're far from superior and invincible, that's for sure. No fanboy here.
> Just opining over why this makes headlines when there ar
10-4. I was thinking the same thing.
On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 10:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
> What most "religious" people do - ignore that parts that they don't want to
> obey/believe.
>
> On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 9:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
They're far from superior and invincible, that's for sure. No fanboy here. Just
opining over why this makes headlines when there are similar issues with other
OS' and rarely ever press about it.
Agreed with the car situation. No matter who runs under the hood, it's going to
be a big bullseye fo
A: Because the "other" OS out there, (also Linux), recognize that there are
bugs to be fixed and holes to be patched, and do so on a manageable
schedule instead of claiming (at least by the fan boys) that they are
superior and invincible.
B: Since the last discussion was about an Apple car. No OS
I have to comment after the recent post about the zero day exploit in Apple's
OS.
While this is an issue, why is it a big deal when the "other" OS out there has
had "Patch Tuesday" every month for some years?
Just wondering
MacDan
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The key point that I am trying to drive home is the limit on the amount of
solar power available. This is a hard limit: ~1000 watts/square meter is
the peak under ideal conditions. A more usable number is 200 watts during
daytime, which takes into account average cloud cover and reduced energy
re
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