Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
Exactly. I let my son put way too mush money into an '87 300D and the conversion of a 190D from auto to standard because he learned a lot. He had no interest in helping me work on my cars and learning from that. He was VERY motivated when it was his car. Well worth every penny. On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: > I gotta agree with Dave. Education is never really free. Too many kids > (people under 50) know the square root of nada about things (including > cars, > plumbing, electricity, etc) and never have the incentive to learn or try. > Harness his current curiosity, ego, bravado, or whatever it is so he'll > learn something potentially useful in life. Worst case he hauls it all to > the crusher. Just be sure he works safely, like good jack stands on a good > surface. > > Think of it as just it a bigger Leggo kit. > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Dave Walton > Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:55 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge > > Failure is not fatal. Encourage the kid to experiment to his hearts > content. > If he kills the engine, get over it. Too many people never achieve > greatness > because they lack confidence or are afraid of failing. I'm involved with > the > local business incubator and we see it all the time. > > I'd prepare him by laying out some ground rules - if you kill it plan on > taking it apart to find out what happened so we don't kill another one by > making the same mistakes. > > -Dave Walton > > > On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > > > > >> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:54:06 -0700 > >> From: j...@windwireless.net > >> > >> Tap into the line from the intake manifold to the ALDA. > >> No real point, though. > > > > I know. I told him that. He has a job now and wants to throw away money, > I > guess. > > That. and something to impress his friends. Oooh look. A boost gauge. > > > > He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, > modified FI pump. > > I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. > > > > Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base > platform, but kids will be kids. > > > > Rick > > > > ___ > > 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: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
I gotta agree with Dave. Education is never really free. Too many kids (people under 50) know the square root of nada about things (including cars, plumbing, electricity, etc) and never have the incentive to learn or try. Harness his current curiosity, ego, bravado, or whatever it is so he'll learn something potentially useful in life. Worst case he hauls it all to the crusher. Just be sure he works safely, like good jack stands on a good surface. Think of it as just it a bigger Leggo kit. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dave Walton Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge Failure is not fatal. Encourage the kid to experiment to his hearts content. If he kills the engine, get over it. Too many people never achieve greatness because they lack confidence or are afraid of failing. I'm involved with the local business incubator and we see it all the time. I'd prepare him by laying out some ground rules - if you kill it plan on taking it apart to find out what happened so we don't kill another one by making the same mistakes. -Dave Walton On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > >> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:54:06 -0700 >> From: j...@windwireless.net >> >> Tap into the line from the intake manifold to the ALDA. >> No real point, though. > > I know. I told him that. He has a job now and wants to throw away money, I guess. > That. and something to impress his friends. Oooh look. A boost gauge. > > He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, modified FI pump. > I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. > > Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base platform, but kids will be kids. > > Rick > > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] #22 head
Yes 22 is the latest I am aware of Sent from my iPhone On Jun 23, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Jun 23, 2012 10:11 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: >> >> Yea but its not a 22 >> > > Is #22 still the most recent revision? I had a new head put on my '87 by > my indy in 2005 or so and I seem to remember it was a 22, replacing a 16 > which the PO had put on. > > Alex > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 100mph 1928 Mercedes unearthed after 60 years
That is a hot ride. Look how low it is, for the roads of that era it is really something! 100mph with no seatbelts, that will put hair on your chest (certainly a few bugs in your teeth as you grin ear to ear). -ROlf On 6/20/2012 9:02 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: Spose that's the SL of it's day? Hendrik who put in a signature line to appease the masses On 21/06/12 00:34, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2161571/100mph-1928-Mercedes-60-years-rusting-away-garage-worth-1-5m.html#ixzz1yLPdBmEY --R ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 88 MERCEDES 560SL - $6500
$6500 is a lot of dough for that car. -Rolf On 6/21/2012 11:51 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Paint looks a little tired. Buy it and bring it down to me and leave it for a week or two. I'll get it shined up. Dan/Martha On Jun 21, 2012, at 11:45 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I appreciate the honesty of this seller because the listing 1) discloses a costly issue that a novice buyer might not realize from a test drive, and 2) avoids use of the obnoxious term "mechanic's dream". "Mechanic's special" is an accurate label, considering the condition of the car - other than the engine - and the reasonable price. On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3091052454.html What does this mean? "needs a head gasket replaced (smokes)" I kinda like the black/red (or orange in the pics) color combo --R ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
Suddenly, the dark lord appears. Pistons melt at 1300 give or take. He won't be doing that without lots more air and fuel. To temper his wants, let him know a modified pump will run atleast $1200. Bigger injectors will do nothing, he's clearly been influenced by the "wrong" crowd. Over 13 psi will not reduce the life of the engine, however 13 psi with the stock turbo is just a heat pump and will. Nothing wrong with a boost gauge, it's a quick way to determine when your wastegate hose has rotted from age and your overboost pressure switch is gummed up from the EGR. I agree with Rick however, chasing down a 617 for power is throwing good money after a bad idea. He should start off with a 60x, the cross flow head will get him more power stock (turn a few screws) than the 617 will pretty much ever get. -Rolf On 6/23/2012 9:29 AM, Tim C wrote: On Jun 22, 2012 10:08 PM, "Rick Knoble" @hotmail.com> wrote: He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, modified FI pump. I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. Where's Rolf? Anyway direct the kid to superturbodiesel.com , some great edgy mechanics over there. I bet he'll fit right in. Better than dealing drugs or wrenching on a Civic... Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base platform, Them's fightin' words. :) but kids will be kids. I can think of lots worse a kid could do than burn his evenings trying to squeeze every last bit of power from a 300D. When I got my first job I didn't know a box wrench from a spanner so he's already ahead. I'm a natural saver but SWMBO is not. For her to stay interested in work she has to have a plentiful supply of stuff to remind her why she bothers getting up in the morning. If you can convince your son to save some percentage of his money then I'd say your doing fine, even if you'd save more. Best, Tim ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The E320's water pump is out.
On Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:53:57 -0400 Max Dillon wrote: > Excellent! Good work; Thank you! > change pump, new seal, proper coolant fill, That's the plan. > sell car and replace with diesel powered version. Well I'm not going to go that far. Right now we have a diesel Mercedes, a gasoline Mercedes, and a gasoline Chevy van. It would be nice to update the diesel Mercedes, but with things the way they are right now, I don't see that happening. Besides, with one diesel and one gasoline we are diversified in the type of fuel needed. Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] #22 head
On Jun 23, 2012 10:11 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > Yea but its not a 22 > Is #22 still the most recent revision? I had a new head put on my '87 by my indy in 2005 or so and I seem to remember it was a 22, replacing a 16 which the PO had put on. Alex ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] #22 head
Yea but its not a 22 Sent from my iPhone On Jun 23, 2012, at 11:55 AM, Max Dillon wrote: > I've got a nice fresh #17 head for less money. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD > > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] #22 head
I've got a nice fresh #17 head for less money. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The E320's water pump is out.
Excellent! Good work; change pump, new seal, proper coolant fill, sell car and replace with diesel powered version. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
I am dealing with a 19 year old who wants to dump money into a $5000 2005 Ford Focus with 170k on the clock. Fortunately, he's a skinflint, so his own limitations will prevent him from putting more into the car than it's worth. For the time being, I'm helping him do little mods here and there that are relatively inexpensive and easy to reverse, and that's keeping him satisfied. He had a bad rear wheel bearing, which seems to be a fairly common problem on these cars. I helped him replace the brake drum and bearing yesterday, which also gave me a chance to give him a little background on suspension and how it works, as he's been talking about larger sway bars and lowering springs. The car is close to needing front struts as well, so that will also give him some additional learning in that area. We were out for a drive yesterday and he started talking about what it would take to convert the car from a slush box to a manual. I quickly put an end to that train of thought. He has no concept of what an undertaking this would be, not to mention the idea of dropping a couple of grand into a car that's barely worth the same. Add to this the very limited work space and the need for the car as a daily driver, and logic won out. Whew! If we had the space and resources to do it I would encourage and help him, but more importantly, one needs to understand their limitations in a case like this. I'm just happy he's even mildly interested. So few kids seem to care much for cars or anything that involves wrenching or physical labor these days Dan On Jun 23, 2012, at 9:29 AM, Tim C wrote: > On Jun 22, 2012 10:08 PM, "Rick Knoble" > @ hotmail.com > wrote: > >> He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, > modified FI pump. >> I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. > > Where's Rolf? Anyway direct the kid to superturbodiesel.com , some great > edgy mechanics over there. I bet he'll fit right in. > > Better than dealing drugs or wrenching on a Civic... > >> Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base > platform, > > Them's fightin' words. :) > >> but kids will be kids. > > I can think of lots worse a kid could do than burn his evenings trying to > squeeze every last bit of power from a 300D. When I got my first job I > didn't know a box wrench from a spanner so he's already ahead. > > I'm a natural saver but SWMBO is not. For her to stay interested in work > she has to have a plentiful supply of stuff to remind her why she bothers > getting up in the morning. If you can convince your son to save some > percentage of his money then I'd say your doing fine, even if you'd save > more. > > Best, > Tim > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: TERROR in SEATTLE: Gang of violent LEPRECHAUNS on the loose
Irish Whisky, undoubtedly. Gerry hmmm, do you thing "alcohol was involved"? --R On 6/23/12 10:35 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: Delays to Windows 8 feared as bearded rampage continues Seattle is expected to go into lockdown this weekend, as fears grow that a gang of rogue leprechauns is on the loose and attacking locals. Komonews.com reports that police were called to reports of a street fight last Saturday. When they arrived they saw a number of people run from the scene, before finding a man "covered in blood and holding his head and screaming in pain". When asked what had happened to him, the distressed victim said "It was a bunch of leprechauns." The diminutive Irish expatriates had allegedly become enraged because the man was dancing with a girl. The victim was unable to provide any further distinguishing information about the violent gang, except that one of them was wearing "a white tank top". After delivering this vital piece of information, the victim was taken to Harborview medical centre with "multiple head injuries and cuts and bruises on his face, back, knuckles and elbows". The story has now gone viral, putting the fear of God into Seattle, and quite possibly holding up development on Windows 8snip http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/22/seattle_leprechaun_attack/ No telling where the leprechauns will strike next. Someone should warn Roger. Gerry ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2180 / Virus Database: 2437/5088 - Release Date: 06/23/12 ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: TERROR in SEATTLE: Gang of violent LEPRECHAUNS on the loose
hmmm, do you thing "alcohol was involved"? --R On 6/23/12 10:35 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: Delays to Windows 8 feared as bearded rampage continues Seattle is expected to go into lockdown this weekend, as fears grow that a gang of rogue leprechauns is on the loose and attacking locals. Komonews.com reports that police were called to reports of a street fight last Saturday. When they arrived they saw a number of people run from the scene, before finding a man "covered in blood and holding his head and screaming in pain". When asked what had happened to him, the distressed victim said "It was a bunch of leprechauns." The diminutive Irish expatriates had allegedly become enraged because the man was dancing with a girl. The victim was unable to provide any further distinguishing information about the violent gang, except that one of them was wearing "a white tank top". After delivering this vital piece of information, the victim was taken to Harborview medical centre with "multiple head injuries and cuts and bruises on his face, back, knuckles and elbows". The story has now gone viral, putting the fear of God into Seattle, and quite possibly holding up development on Windows 8snip http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/22/seattle_leprechaun_attack/ No telling where the leprechauns will strike next. Someone should warn Roger. Gerry ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
I saw this in the paper the other day and thought of y'all -- need to order some of this kid's gear! Maybe we could talk him into a diesel Benz shirt or something. Post and Courier, The (Charleston, SC) June 21, 2012 *Section: *Your Lowcountry *Page: *10 Young entrepreneurs make their pitches for funding / BY DAVE MUNDAY dmun...@postandcourier.com/ A young diesel-culture fan who sells black-and-white T-shirts with skulls, plumes of smoke and slogans such as "Eat Soot and Die" won a local law firm's $3,000 prize for the best business plan. Nick Sisk, a rising junior at Wando High School, designs and sells T-shirts through his business, BlackStackGear.com. He took first prize last week at the Mark Motley Foundation Statewide Business Plan Competition. "I've been a part of the diesel culture all my life," he told the panel of judges in the final round. He was referring to people who drive big trucks, especially those that also belch black smoke. It's a viable market, like the biker crowd, he said. Sisk and 10 other students from around the state, including four others from the Charleston area, competed June 13 at the College of Charleston's Tate Business Center. The competition was ?organized by YEScarolina, an organization that trains teachers to mentor students who want to start businesses. It was founded by Jimmy Bailey, a commercial real estate agent and former state House member. Adam Zerbst, a rising senior at Wando High School, won $2,000 for second place. His business, Adam's All-Naturals, makes and sells healthy snack foods. He hopes to find a spot at the Charleston Farmers Market in Marion Square. Third place, and a check for $1,000, went to Mandy McGill, a rising senior at Crescent High School in Anderson County. She designs and sells T-shirts with gospel messages and calls her business Reppin' the Kingdom. All the students got $250 for participating, whether they finished in the top three or not. The other local students were: Erin Willis, Wando High School senior, who buys and sells on eBay as Ebay Queen. Austin Nuttall, Wando High senior, who wants to make and sell smoothies called Smoochies at the school. Monique Smith, who just graduated from St. Johns High School on Johns Island, operates Bow Wow Pet Care. The other young entrepreneurs from around the state were Gracen Barnes, an 11th-grader at Rock Hill High School, Surprise Suds; Kesha Rainey, who graduated from Crestwood High in Sumter and will be attending the College of Charleston, JAdore Pearls; Sable Bowler, a senior at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, Unique Soles; Wallace Moore, 11th-grader at Creek Bridge High School in Marion, Computers Interact; and Travis Grose, the youngest competitor, a seventh-grader at Merriwether Middle School in North Augusta, who operates Travis' Lawn Care. The Mark Motley Foundation was founded by local attorney Ron Motley of the Motley Rice law firm. Reach Dave Munday at 937-5553. Copyright, 2012, The Post and Courier. All Rights Reserved. On 6/23/12 10:34 AM, G Mann wrote: You can't discount that at a certain development age, smoke and noise gives style points. At that instant, logic and intelligent thinking disconnect. More gages directly relate to more power [yours, not the cars], spinning tires equates to speed, absurd things attached to the surface of the car equates to aerodynamics, and wheels with special effects like spinning hubcaps equates to .. h lost me on that one... I've always felt the Psych community, if it ever got off the couch and actually got it's hands dirty, would write a whole section in the Revised DSM VI which dealt with the human mind and it's dysfunctional relationships with automobiles. Perhaps someone will take it up as their Ph.D. Thesis and open a practice for treatment Ohhh.. wait... the local FLAPS already does the outpatient work to late hahah Grant... AZ On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM, Tim C wrote: On Jun 22, 2012 10:08 PM, "Rick Knoble" @hotmail.com> wrote: He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, modified FI pump. I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. Where's Rolf? Anyway direct the kid to superturbodiesel.com , some great edgy mechanics over there. I bet he'll fit right in. Better than dealing drugs or wrenching on a Civic... Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base platform, Them's fightin' words. :) but kids will be kids. I can think of lots worse a kid could do than burn his evenings trying to squeeze every last bit of power from a 300D. When I got my first job I didn't know a box wrench from a spanner so he's already ahead. I'm a natural saver but SWMBO is not. For her to stay interested in work she has to have a plentiful supply of stuff to remind her why she bothers getting up in the morning. If you can convince your son to save some percentage of his money then I'd say your doing
[MBZ] OT: TERROR in SEATTLE: Gang of violent LEPRECHAUNS on the loose
Delays to Windows 8 feared as bearded rampage continues Seattle is expected to go into lockdown this weekend, as fears grow that a gang of rogue leprechauns is on the loose and attacking locals. Komonews.com reports that police were called to reports of a street fight last Saturday. When they arrived they saw a number of people run from the scene, before finding a man "covered in blood and holding his head and screaming in pain". When asked what had happened to him, the distressed victim said "It was a bunch of leprechauns." The diminutive Irish expatriates had allegedly become enraged because the man was dancing with a girl. The victim was unable to provide any further distinguishing information about the violent gang, except that one of them was wearing "a white tank top". After delivering this vital piece of information, the victim was taken to Harborview medical centre with "multiple head injuries and cuts and bruises on his face, back, knuckles and elbows". The story has now gone viral, putting the fear of God into Seattle, and quite possibly holding up development on Windows 8snip http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/22/seattle_leprechaun_attack/ No telling where the leprechauns will strike next. Someone should warn Roger. Gerry ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
You can't discount that at a certain development age, smoke and noise gives style points. At that instant, logic and intelligent thinking disconnect. More gages directly relate to more power [yours, not the cars], spinning tires equates to speed, absurd things attached to the surface of the car equates to aerodynamics, and wheels with special effects like spinning hubcaps equates to .. h lost me on that one... I've always felt the Psych community, if it ever got off the couch and actually got it's hands dirty, would write a whole section in the Revised DSM VI which dealt with the human mind and it's dysfunctional relationships with automobiles. Perhaps someone will take it up as their Ph.D. Thesis and open a practice for treatment Ohhh.. wait... the local FLAPS already does the outpatient work to late hahah Grant... AZ On Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 6:29 AM, Tim C wrote: > On Jun 22, 2012 10:08 PM, "Rick Knoble" rickkno...@hotmail.com> > @ hotmail.com > wrote: > > > He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, > modified FI pump. > > I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. > > Where's Rolf? Anyway direct the kid to superturbodiesel.com , some great > edgy mechanics over there. I bet he'll fit right in. > > Better than dealing drugs or wrenching on a Civic... > > > Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base > platform, > > Them's fightin' words. :) > > > but kids will be kids. > > I can think of lots worse a kid could do than burn his evenings trying to > squeeze every last bit of power from a 300D. When I got my first job I > didn't know a box wrench from a spanner so he's already ahead. > > I'm a natural saver but SWMBO is not. For her to stay interested in work > she has to have a plentiful supply of stuff to remind her why she bothers > getting up in the morning. If you can convince your son to save some > percentage of his money then I'd say your doing fine, even if you'd save > more. > > Best, > Tim > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
Failure is not fatal. Encourage the kid to experiment to his hearts content. If he kills the engine, get over it. Too many people never achieve greatness because they lack confidence or are afraid of failing. I'm involved with the local business incubator and we see it all the time. I'd prepare him by laying out some ground rules - if you kill it plan on taking it apart to find out what happened so we don't kill another one by making the same mistakes. -Dave Walton On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > >> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:54:06 -0700 >> From: j...@windwireless.net >> >> Tap into the line from the intake manifold to the ALDA. >> No real point, though. > > I know. I told him that. He has a job now and wants to throw away money, I > guess. > That. and something to impress his friends. Oooh look. A boost gauge. > > He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, > modified FI pump. > I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. > > Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base platform, > but kids will be kids. > > Rick > > ___ > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Boost Gauge
On Jun 22, 2012 10:08 PM, "Rick Knoble" @ hotmail.com > wrote: > He has plenty of other "young adult" ideas too, like bigger injectors, modified FI pump. > I told him his PISTONS will MELT, but he doesn't seem to listen. Where's Rolf? Anyway direct the kid to superturbodiesel.com , some great edgy mechanics over there. I bet he'll fit right in. Better than dealing drugs or wrenching on a Civic... > Actually, I told him to save his money and start with a better base platform, Them's fightin' words. :) > but kids will be kids. I can think of lots worse a kid could do than burn his evenings trying to squeeze every last bit of power from a 300D. When I got my first job I didn't know a box wrench from a spanner so he's already ahead. I'm a natural saver but SWMBO is not. For her to stay interested in work she has to have a plentiful supply of stuff to remind her why she bothers getting up in the morning. If you can convince your son to save some percentage of his money then I'd say your doing fine, even if you'd save more. Best, Tim ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
