Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-23 Thread Gary Hurst
no, dude, i'm in florida. it's a pretty delicate negotiation, actually, as she doesn't want the dog but wants to retain rights to the dog. she sold the dog as a puppy to an insane woman who apparently kept it in a tiny crate and starved it. she then "liberated" the dog, but he is an intact male

Re: [MBZ] Power Plant generators

2006-12-23 Thread Jim Cathey
station is the startup. When a new power plant is ready to join the electrical grid which can cover several states IIRC the power has to be brought on line to the grid slowly or the existing power in the grid will "grab" the new generator and cause it to spin up to speed equal to the grid and

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-23 Thread Chris Kueny
I don't think I would take a bribe, but a tribute, well, how could I resist? Didja get the dog? Chris K Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Apple i bought m

Re: [MBZ] Apple

2006-12-23 Thread Gary Hurst
i bought my pc at a gateway store. i went there out of desperation after 2 comp;uters from costco failed out of the box and the only thing i could do was call india and talk to a fellow who had no clue what i was saying. the gateway store was dismal. dirty. disorganized. the sales staff was u

Re: [MBZ] Power Plant generators

2006-12-23 Thread LarryT
One of the more interesting aspects of nukes as well as any new power station is the startup. When a new power plant is ready to join the electrical grid which can cover several states IIRC the power has to be brought on line to the grid slowly or the existing power in the grid will "grab" the

[MBZ] cincinnati CL benzes

2006-12-23 Thread Sunil Hari
300E - http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/car/252073933.html 220D - http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/car/252918823.html email if you want me to check it out. -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474

Re: [MBZ] smooooth

2006-12-23 Thread RELNGSON
> < parts/power/smoothness.  A V6 comes close, but needs a balance shaft to be as > smooth.  Now an > in-line 6 is very smooth, but that comes at the cost of longer and heavier.  > For simplicity and reliability, its hard to beat a 4-banger, but then > smoothness goes out the window.>> > MBs V

[MBZ] Apple

2006-12-23 Thread RELNGSON
Apple Computer has shown people will gladly part with money at its candy stores for geeks. But here’s a little-known fact: Apple’s chic stores don’t just sell more per square foot than even Best Buy, they beat some of the best in the luxury retail world silly, according to a report released Tue

[MBZ] 1993 190E2.3 --- 2 issues

2006-12-23 Thread kok.hong
Hi all, I need help on the above car and had been friutless. a) when car is cold, I had difficulty in starting. if the temperatures dropped to 40F or low, I had to try as many as 7 cranks before it could run. And during summer, it takes 3 times to crank it. --- usually after the 3rd crank (in t

[MBZ] Power Plant generators

2006-12-23 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Not only do modern power plants need emergency gen sets, most are designed so that so that they need grid power to start up. There have been many instances where the grid failed, and a single plant tried to carry the load which was too much, then tripped off the line and went stone cold dark/de

Re: [MBZ] Wive's Preferences

2006-12-23 Thread ts
Dwight Said: You're the second person to comment on New England thinking about my post-I have to confess-I am not a native New Englander-I am from Pennsylvania-in fact I spent 3 years on your area-attending Penn State. But you're right it is certain logic-we all have our flaws/obsessions and we nee

Re: [MBZ] Door seals

2006-12-23 Thread kevin kraly
My 06 Dodge pickup is the same way as is my parents' 06 Chevy HHR. You have to either open a window or slam the door with EVERYTHING YOU'VE GOT!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 265K miles, Ursula

[MBZ] B1 gear up

2006-12-23 Thread wilton strickland
Did I miss a B1 gear up landing? Where? When? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-23 Thread John Freer
Found the female pieces on Ebay in the right color for about 6 bucks. On 12/23/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The local stealership charged me $22.00 each for them Friday -- they did comment that they had gone up from $15.00 last time he sold some. > > I get them from the dealer. I don'

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-23 Thread OK Don
The local stealership charged me $22.00 each for them Friday -- they did comment that they had gone up from $15.00 last time he sold some. I get them from the dealer. I don't think there is any other source. About $6 each last time I got them (I think). Marshall -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes vs Toyota (crash pics)

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
They're for safe plant shutdown after a loss of off site power to protect the health and safety of the public sound offical? Bob R. - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:12 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Richard, Back when I had my 116 300SD, I got them from a dealer. I recall they had hole in center and were attached by small screw... Does the sunvisor clip in horizontally (push forward) or vertically (push up)?? Maybe someone w/EPC can locate the part no... HTH and All the Best of t

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Richard Smith wrote: I need to buy a couple of sunvisor clips for my 87 300D. Does anyone know where I can get them for a resonable price? I get them from the dealer. I don't think there is any other source. About $6 each last time I got them (I think). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass'

[MBZ] [OT] dental surgery (was: 190D pics)

2006-12-23 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, John M McIntosh wrote: > Mmm I didn't get mine, however all I recall was the dentist who had > hands the size of dinner plates, one of which he wrapped around the > top of my head and pop, pop, pulled the top two in 10 seconds or less. I was graciously unconscious when i

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Convertible

2006-12-23 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, Luther wrote: > I'd rather fit a OM603 into an SL chassis. I love the coupe and all, but a > diesel SL would be light years more fun:D I think that if I were going to go to all that work I would see about fitting a mechanically controlled IP with a proper ALDA onto a turb

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes vs Toyota (crash pics)

2006-12-23 Thread Rick Knoble
Our emergency diesel generators out at the old nuke plant are V20. Wicked Emergency generators at a power-plant Isn't that an oxymoron? LOL Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] Sun visor clip?

2006-12-23 Thread John W. Reames III
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, Richard Smith wrote: > I need to buy a couple of sunvisor clips for my 87 300D. Does anyone know > where I can get them for a resonable price? Rusty or pgauto would be my best bets. (www.pgauto.com i think) -j.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes vs Toyota (crash pics)

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Our emergency diesel generators out at the old nuke plant are V20. Wicked Bob R - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes vs Toyota (crash pics) I'm betting you're right there, maybe I mistaken the C

Re: [MBZ] 190D pics

2006-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Mercy.the next line on that story should be either: "I then took two shots of whiskey, climbed on my trusty steed and rode of into the sunset" or "I then grabbed my rifle, ran back to the front line, and kicked some Nazi arse." Bob R - Original Message - From: "John M McIntosh"

Re: [MBZ] considering brake repair....

2006-12-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Loren Faeth wrote: Nothing tricky if you have bled brakes before. I'd replace the hoses, flush out the fluid and consider using silicone fluid. I know the purists will flame me for the heresy. I have silicone in 3 or 4 MBs for 5-6 years with no problems or complaints. If you use DOT4 fluid

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Convertible

2006-12-23 Thread Tony Wirtel
I'd rather fit a OM603 into an SL chassis. I love the coupe and all, but a diesel SL would be light years more fun:D On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:46:09 -0600, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://tinyurl.com/y6ego7 whitewalls!

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes vs Toyota (crash pics)

2006-12-23 Thread mykd1
I'm betting you're right there, maybe I mistaken the Caddy for the Lincoln. Maybe that was something of a rumor that Lincoln was going to make a V16, but instead had a V12 Harry 69 280 SEL 135,000 Miles 72 350SL 118,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Mess

Re: [MBZ] 190D pics

2006-12-23 Thread John M McIntosh
On Dec 22, 2006, at 8:10 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: They gave me all 4 teeth in a little baggie. Mmm I didn't get mine, however all I recall was the dentist who had hands the size of dinner plates, one of which he wrapped around the top of my head and pop, pop, pulled the top two in 10 sec

Re: [MBZ] snow tires

2006-12-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:24:31 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 11/29/2006 5:26:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Mercedes@okiebenz.com > > > Four Blizzaks on my 83 300D are super on ice or snow. I used to put > 200 lbs of roofing shingles in

Re: [MBZ] Door seals

2006-12-23 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> <> latch fully. I attribute this to the quality of sealing around the doors.>> >> >> > Just like a '50s VW beetle. > Reminds me of my Westfalia camper...it was nearly impossible to raise or lower the pop-up roof unless you opened a door or window first.

Re: [MBZ] snow tires

2006-12-23 Thread Mnetzky1
In a message dated 11/29/2006 5:26:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Four Blizzaks on my 83 300D are super on ice or snow. I used to put 200 lbs of roofing shingles in my trunk for the winter, but with the Blizzaks and no extra weight it is m

Re: [MBZ] 190D pics

2006-12-23 Thread LarryT
It's amazing how our bodies change as we age - Abd how fragile we really are - I never had allergies until a few years ago and now I have them bad enough to require medication - the disease that disabled me struck ~10 years ago and antibodies in my blood are attcking the mylin covering on my n

Re: [MBZ] Wive's Preferences

2006-12-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Tom, but, You're the second person to comment on New England thinking about my post-I have to confess-I am not a native New Englander-I am from Pennsylvania-in fact I spent 3 years on your area-attending Penn State. But you're right it is certain logic-we all have our flaws/obsessions and w

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Convertible

2006-12-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
I was trying to figure out the zeroes-wonder if it refers to options? I don't ordinarily hang around Barrett auctions. Well maybe Babbsie likes the open air diesel smell and noise-might remind her of New York. (No flames _I lived in NYC for three years and loved it.) Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell