Re: [MBZ] Whoa look at the price of fuel

2008-02-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
I agree, it has always puzzled me why there's so many big bloody trucks about when it's much more efficient to ship via rail! Someone on this list responded a couple of years ago when I ranted about this, that the problem was the railways following the current business idealcorner the market a

[MBZ] Self healing rubber invented!

2008-02-20 Thread Jeff Zedic
I just found this on the BBC website! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7254939.stm Perhaps one day tires will be completely recyclable! They say the process is pretty green and can be made greener! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Football

2008-02-20 Thread Jeff Zedic
> > > Usually associated with conservative and/or reactionary values, and > a general lack of education. > > -- Jim > > Finally!!Someone gives the world proof! Bush is a redneck! Woohoo! (And the people rejoiced and life was good) Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff Zedic
> > Bzzzt, wrong. > > http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chav > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. > Alex, That's not the definition as we understand it in the UK...well, at least among the people I know. There's no Romanis there but lots of pikies, Zedic ___

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff Zedic
Redneck is racist? How so? Anyone know where it originated? Zedic, the travelling gypsy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football

2008-02-19 Thread Jeff Zedic
CHAVS is a derogatory term for ...well.yobs.or perhaps, low-class inbred rednecks. It's an acronym for council houses and violence Violent welfare cases. They live up to their name Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list spon

Re: [MBZ] Email Challenges

2008-02-18 Thread Jeff Zedic
Dave, I'm not having any troubles posting but do notice that the list volume seems to be a bit less than usual. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2008-02-17 Thread Jeff Zedic
Jim, Is this the Nippondenso compressor? If it is, make sure you check the clearance at the thrust washer is correct. Don't forget to actually use the thrust washer. We found out the hard way at Toyota about that seemingly minor point. If you don't ensure all is correct, it will burn put the clu

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-17 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 17/02/2008, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Except the US pint is 16 oz instead of 20 oz, probably so that tavern > owners made more money selling "pints" back in the 1700s. > > Even the metric system isn't quite rational, being based on the > distance between Paris and the North

Re: [MBZ] aerial views of Kath & Kim

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
So is Channel 7 the commercial channel they went to? I recently "acquired" season 4 and it has a station ident in the corner. I'd like to know who's the brain surgeon that came up with that annoying "feature". Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
I was thinking of the Kiwis. Up here, they seem to be close to them but I was shocked to find out how far away they actually are. I think it's like those older maps that stretched things. Greenland looked smaller than it is. The US looked the same size as Canada even though it's quite a bit small

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
There's an idea, you come here for a taping of Naked News, and I'll go there for Kath & Kim. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Where on Earth did you get the idea we're like Oz? For one thing, people can understand us when we speak! We never put beetroot on our burgers. And if you said, "Dazza and Shazza played Acca Dacca on the way to Macca's" over here you'd get locked up. Other than that, and the fact that your neig

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Just as weird is the fact that Chelsea is one of the most expensive places to live in London and most of their fans are CHAVS. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] and now for a little MB chat. :-)

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
What's really sad is that there's a Brabus tuned Smart available in the UK!! HmmmI just checked and it's available here in Canada too. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts emai

Re: [MBZ] and now for a little MB chat. :-)

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
He'll be changing to a separate showroom soon if he intends to keep selling them. MB won't want to confuse the punters now will they? Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMA

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Anti-Ruger

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Do I look like a psyhotic, knife wielding, head butting thug? (rhetorical question) My team's up north ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Ed, Does your 300E have a third brake light? The guy I bought my old 300TD from used a piece of electrical tape to cover the dash light insteasd of tracing the fault. It turned out to be the third brake light in the middle of the rear window. Zedic ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Anti-Ruger

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Soccer?? Don't be so privincial!! IT's football! That girlie stuff with the equipment isn't a real sport anyway. Unfortunately if I tell you my team you'll think I just jumped on even though I've been a supporter, in a small way, since 1986. It's great game at the Premier level...quite spellbindin

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Anti-Ruger

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
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Re: [MBZ] 500K

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
I must have missed the background story on this carany chance for a repeat? Absolutely gorgeous! Does it always have so much positive camber? Scary! Also, what's the other oldie behind the 201? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new part

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
That's very true Hursty. I really like the fact that built into the OS is a software search tool and it's all legit and FREEoh, yeah, and it works! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buym

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 15/02/2008, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nice distro, isn't it?:-) It certainly is!! I recommend it highly! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
7;s better!! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Did I mention

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
Actually the Megane is a very popular and decently built car. Back in the UK there were millions of them. I'm not keen on the shape of the hatchback of the Megane but many people are. These are not your father's Renaults.hmmm, where have I heard that before?

Re: [MBZ] Gmail problems

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
Not seen that one yet but my amount of spam has risen from less than 1 per day to 4 or 5. Not happy about that. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-15 Thread Jeff Zedic
I'm just glad that we used the mapmaker's FIRST name! Imagine if they'd used his last? Somehow it just doesn't sound as nice to be called a North Vespucciansounds like we'd be extinct by now. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chickens

2008-02-14 Thread Jeff Zedic
I know that this is correct about DDT...(whatever my opinion is worth) In fact, in Africa there's a campaign to bring it back! The WHO has changed its stance on DDT. I think even Bill Gates' Foundation is trying to re-instate the use of it. (wait a minute, did I just kill my argume

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Subaru diesel

2008-02-13 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think it's more of a chicken and egg sort of thing. I don't think people choose that they want a big inefficient vehicle, its feature and "capabilities" are marketed to their insecurities and they decide they need it to keep up with "everyone else". That's not human nature, reallythat's man

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Subaru diesel

2008-02-13 Thread Jeff Zedic
ards to mileage! It makes zero sense! (so it must be a gov't/industry policy) Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Any listers in Toronto?

2008-02-11 Thread Jeff Zedic
Curt, I'm in Toronto now but am busy this evening. Are you around for a few days? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-09 Thread Jeff Zedic
Thanks for the info Ed! Do you know the command for firefox? Are the commands similar to DOS? I really should learn those too! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
My other laptop with the 64bit AMD chip has Ubuntu as well but there is some problem getting it to run with the Broadcom 4319 wifi. Nees to use the XP driver and a wrapper. I was disappointed in how slowly the 64 bit OS was running so haven't bothered to dig out the commands to get it running.

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes, it is 7.10 the latest and it still says 178 or 185. I'll look into the Pclinux os. Id/l'd from the Ubuntu site as well, so it's weird that it's like this. It runs fine for the first few boots and then no browser at all. I still have internet and can d/l updates etc, but no browser will open.

Re: [MBZ] Linux fans rejoice

2008-02-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
I need. Very strange. I've put it on the back burner for now while I do more important things. Any ideas? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT old Chevettes

2008-02-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
..and they were home at the time~poor buggerhe never lived it down! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT Tube testers

2008-02-05 Thread Jeff Zedic
That was me looking for a tube tester. I have a tube cd player and pre-amp and lots of tubes left over from my tube monoblocks. I wanted a tester so I could match tubes. Randy in Manitobe has sent me some info on testers. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

2008-02-04 Thread Jeff Zedic
Hey Randy! That would be great. I'd appreciate any info you may have! Thanks, Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

2008-02-02 Thread Jeff Zedic
Gents, How difficult is it to build a tube tester? I run a lot of tube audio equipment and have LOTS of tubes I'd like to match up with regards to plate rating. Any schematics/plans you could point me to? Thanks, Jeff ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

2008-02-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
I could really use a tube tester. Any idea where to get a decent one for a good price? Ideally it would be multiple voltage for when I go back home. Thanks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used p

Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
th of effort! Think I'll install it and add it to my Linux collection. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
More people should be like you are Hursty! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinf

Re: [MBZ] Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
ons and tons of free software through a menu at the desktop. That's as it should be in my tiny world. Think of something I need to do, search the menu, find it, install it and use it! Perfect! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see officia

Re: [MBZ] Power Generation

2008-01-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
So you want to take the US back to a system that your forefathers fled? That was the way things were in 18th century England and is universally acknowledged to have been a tad on the corrupt side. This is so outlandish that I'm tempted to think you're just trolling.....

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
logy-wise. And then you get the NIMBY types.. they HAVE to be put somewhere since you're using so much fuel. Difficult situation.what's the easiest/most palatable solution? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts s

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
you will) Small cars in North America, when made by certain companies, were shitbox deathtraps. It's like they were made badly on purpose..... Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
k now. Used to be Vettes and Camaro/Firebirds but he has Dodge Vans and a mid 70's Lincoln or T-bird...nothing interesting. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EM

Re: [MBZ] language drift

2008-01-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
You mean like FU Jack? :-) -- Jim Wasn't he a tv cop in the 70's? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://o

Re: [MBZ] Running on empty

2008-01-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
Last time I had this problem it was cranking for 60-120 seconds! Make sure your battery is in good nick! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
y can they do one thing on one continent and and a completely idiotic thing on another? Hmm..and yet they say it'll take ten to fifteen years to come up with the technology to achieve the desired resultsbut they already have this capability...what gives?? (w

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
is here yet? Looks nice but the Brits didn't like it because the long door is on the wrong side of the car. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] Recording modem audio - was: Mechanics lien

2008-01-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
Have a look at www.download.com They usually have a lot of safe, decent software to try or use for free. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] First MB Diesel

2008-01-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
You also appreciate the Euro lights much more at night too!! My Audi A4 TDI has nicde birght lights as well as the dipping feature that doesn't exist in North America. I think my car has 4 settings for dippingalso has the original Euro trailer hitch and wiring! Gotta love Euro spec!

Re: [MBZ] stealer scams

2008-01-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
down often enough but I don't live here any more. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okieb

Re: [MBZ] stealer scams

2008-01-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
tax and in you come! MUCH better than dealer pricesor the jobber parts which are not much cheaper than dealer's. Mind you, I was in Toronto and went down approximately once a month on businessYMMV Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new par

Re: [MBZ] Mechanics lien - need advice

2008-01-23 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 23/01/2008, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think there are rules regarding recording phone calls, but don't > know just what they are. > > I believe that you have to inform the person that you are recording the call. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] 124 TE SUSPENSION

2008-01-22 Thread Jeff Zedic
n bend the lines a bit much more easily when they're attached..what a tough time that was! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] (Not so) Smart

2008-01-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
month has been the noisy giant pickup trucks My Audi A4 1.9 TDI gets wonderful mileage in a safe comfortable, stylish car. (not sure about reliability yet). Back home, everything's diesel! Jeep Liberty's (yuck), Dodge Caravans (why bother?) you name it. (ok, not Bentleys, Ferrari

Re: [MBZ] OT, HDTV and surround sound question

2008-01-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
the setup in the tv sound menu. There's loads of decent and inexpensive 7.1 receivers out there. How much do you intend to spend? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used par

Re: [MBZ] Cokes

2008-01-05 Thread Jeff Zedic
How much is it in the US? I can buy it for the equivalent of $3 back home. I don't drink it but have done as a great hangover cure. I can of Red Bull, two paracetemol and you're golden. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see off

Re: [MBZ] cruise control question

2008-01-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
ave a used amp for you to just plug in. HTH, Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] The dearth of high fidelity...probably more accurate

2007-12-31 Thread Jeff Zedic
vice.com/custom.htm#THE%20REAL%20TOTAL%20HORN And the wife thinks I'M mad about sound!! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] The dearth of high fidelity...probably more accurate

2007-12-31 Thread Jeff Zedic
It's also true when you say that old technologies are getting a new look...and they work! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Photography, was - The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 30/12/2007, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was just about to ask - Where in the world is Jeff Zedic? > > On Dec 30, 2007 6:31 PM, Ralph W. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Are you back in Toronto for the Holiday's or off in some other more > exotic

Re: [MBZ] Photography, was - The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
I don't remember the number on my low-end Fuji. I still have it but it's in the UK. 4.1 megapixel. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To U

Re: [MBZ] Photography, was - The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
My lumix is certainly better than my Fuji was and both are better than any of the Sony stufftoo much red bias in Sony and soft lenses...my experience only. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For use

Re: [MBZ] Photography, was - The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
I bought my Panasonic Lumix because of its big Leica lens. Good quality for snaps ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
> Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 And that's without even talking about the lens quality of the majority of digital cameras! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.bu

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
oper, stop and fixer from scratch. Bill, my boss, had formulated his own mix back in the 30's and used it ever since. He was awesome; 70 years experience in the darkroom! He used to get mad because I'd want to do exposure test strips for prints but he could just eyeball the neg and print. G

Re: [MBZ] OTL Rollaway doors

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
It looks lie the interior panels are just a piece of carpeting now...?? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] no talent required, apparently

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
ortion in John Paul Jones' bass that it drives me mad. Levels were just way too high. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
isolation...hehehe I agree that the ultimate has to be an 8x10 contact on good double weight fibre-based paper. SWEET! Is that fixer I smell? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used p

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
Jim you just hit the key word right on the head.Marketing Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Wow, I'm amazed that we listen to the same stuff. I kinda had you pegged as more of a Marilyn Manson type... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Check on Audiogon.com and they come up from time to time for Polk Audio kind of money. They'll be a much better investment. You won't want to upgrade with the VR's. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ F

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
stuff for fear of lawsuits. You have to read between the lines now and watch for smoke signals. In the audio community it's a huge annoyance. It's like being told every car is as good as an M100 (or whatever) Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com Fo

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes, I was reading an article on Annie Leibovitz and was wondering if she's gone digital.. I miss my darkroom too! But that digital is just sooo easy! Jeff Zedic Still has a 4x5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] The Death of High Fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
hts dim! AWESOME. My old GE kettle was like that! lol My 845 tube monblocks used to warm up the apartment too! Noticeably!! Jeff Zedic Long-winded when it comes to audio No more MB's eitherhave to settle for my Audi A4 TDI 5 speed!! Woohoo!! ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
ing to? (modern jazz, as in?) Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
Would that be the Stax earspeakers?? Always wanted to try those! You'd be surprised what you can do with a decent old Thorens or Linn TT. With a TT it's all about being well set up and level! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts se

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
the least money?? Vibration control and speaker placement is criticaldown to the last couple of millimetres believe it or not. Jeff Zedic Had to fire up my system now! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbpart

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
when all they had was MAYBE a two track setup and no compression. Ditto my 1954 Billie Holiday, and the original UK release of DSOM by Floyd on Harvest. Nirvana's Unplugged album on vinyl is pretty good, as is Clapton's and Neil Young's. (Neil's an audio geek too) Jeff Zedic _

Re: [MBZ] oil leaks

2007-12-22 Thread Jeff Zedic
eft it and thanked my lucky stars. I think you'll see the green gasket if you look at the left hand side of the cover near the 10 o'clock position?? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
her shows, so highly choreographed. The only irony of reality tv is that there's no actual reality involved.I must be getting old Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used par

Re: [MBZ] W123 in Botswana

2007-11-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think it can be annoying in several ways. One, as in the episode last Sunday here on BBC2, it was a show about them, not really about cars. The way they always have that staged reality annoys me. The have a car challenge, Clarkson chooses some oddball car, they all make fun of him, and then he w

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Jargon: Request for clarification/translation

2007-10-02 Thread Jeff Zedic
=IIRC = if I remember correctly BTW, = by the way SWMBO = she who must be obeyed, probbably taken from the original Star Trek series YMMV = you mileage may vary WTF = what the firetruck?!?!?!? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponso

Re: [MBZ] S500 "with bulletproof glass and body armor"

2007-10-02 Thread Jeff Zedic
een colouryou'll know something's different when you see it. That looks like a regular one to me. The armoured ones also tend to have the factory curtains in the rear and side windows. Jeff Zedic Still alive and lurking ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] Looking for audio guy

2007-09-07 Thread Jeff Zedic
I'm the opposite of Trampas, I'm an audiophile but not an engineer. What's the Q? Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Linux drivers wanted

2007-07-22 Thread Jeff Zedic
irewall if you're on anything but a dialup or if there's no firewall built into your router: http://filehippo.com/download_kerio_personal_firewall/?468 And, hopefully, you're using Firefox not Internet Explorer. If not, go here: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/ These should solve all y

Re: [MBZ] OT Jeep!

2007-07-17 Thread Jeff Zedic
There'sa Jeep liberty sitting out in my parking lot right now that is badged Cherokee! Strange things happen when you cross the pond. http://www.jeep.co.uk/jeep/vehicle.aspx?ID=271,3 Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] Cheap MB's

2007-07-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
html http://guildford.gumtree.com/guildford/82/8245082.html http://guildford.gumtree.com/guildford/78/8689578.html Curiously, only 1 is a diesel! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 12/07/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ok boys, 3 drivers, NO garage OR flat concrete to work on, 5 123's (3 D, > CD, & TD) , 300SDL, and the BioBeast. > "We used to DREAM of living in a corridor!" Jeff Zedic __

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think the best example of an "expert" that couldn't really do stuff is Bob Vila. I was often amazed at how much of a noob he was at home improvement stuff. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official lis

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-03 Thread Jeff Zedic
My brother STILL ses the old, "Mom like me best" as a way out of an argument he's losing. I used to love their show...found the very funny. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbpart

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
I did a bit of roadie work for Kim et al in Max Webster way back when...dunno why, but I still like Max Webster ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yeah, Ric Emmett is quite the guitarist and has a bit of a vocal range too! I think he had a tv show for a bit on playing. Rush is another big Toronto band. I used to see Geddy around now and then. The Stones are always floating around TO nowadays. Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] OT :Re: Car comparo

2007-07-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think I'd buy a Beemer over here. I have lots to choose from. Don't think I'd get a 118D, but I'd certainy entertain the ide of a 320D, or 330D...the 330D must go like stink! Saw a nice 520D yesterday. I prefer the styling of them to some of the new MB's....(here

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-07-01 Thread Jeff Zedic
erious. He started out in Toronto's "bohemian" coffee house scene in the Yorkville area of downtown along with Joni Mitchell when she came in from Saskatchewan. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http:

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
Is he still good? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] for the Canadians on the list

2007-06-30 Thread Jeff Zedic
Rusty and his wife are big lightfoot fans...a buddy of mine used to bump into him all the time in Toronto. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or ch

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