Re: [MBZ] I got another phone call from the Keck Observatory

2012-08-28 Thread Russ Williams
Good Luck Hope it goes well. On 8/28/2012 23:23, Craig wrote: This afternoon, the HR person at the W.M. Keck Observatory called and asked if I wanted to continue with the interview process. I said, "Yes." (What else would I answer?). He said they wanted to do a panel interview over the telephon

Re: [MBZ] eerie similarity

2012-08-28 Thread Russ Williams
Getting some wind gust now. No heavy rain yet. Forecast is saying won't pass BR until tomorrow night. So standing by for a bunch of rain tomorrow. N.O. has had some heavy rain but NO flooding. At Midnight track is WNW @7 mph. Russ W. Hunkered down in Gonzales, La On 8/28/2012 22:18, andrew strasf

[MBZ] I got another phone call from the Keck Observatory

2012-08-28 Thread Craig
This afternoon, the HR person at the W.M. Keck Observatory called and asked if I wanted to continue with the interview process. I said, "Yes." (What else would I answer?). He said they wanted to do a panel interview over the telephone about the technical details of the work involved. The people on

Re: [MBZ] Wire

2012-08-28 Thread RELNGSON
> That's because to get the wire hot enough to solder it increases the > brittleness of the wire making it more prone to breaking at the > connector... > Which is why only stranded wire should be used in applications where vibration is present. Eventually the solid wire will work harden at

Re: [MBZ] eerie similarity

2012-08-28 Thread Dieselhead
Yeah, it failed the Katrina path by not intensifying in the last few hours before landfall, and turning east. Good! Even though there is a lot of water, the destruction won't be as bad. Hope Russ and his family weather it ok. Cat. 2 but slow moving so perhaps the rain will lead to comparab

Re: [MBZ] Forget job interview

2012-08-28 Thread Craig
On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:50:27 -0500 Mountain Man wrote: > Craig - right in your back yard. > > http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/08/19/forrest-fenn-wants-you-to-find-his-treasure-and-his-bones.html Well, not RIGHT in my backyard, but certainly closer than it is to Chicago! I think I'l

Re: [MBZ] eerie similarity

2012-08-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Cat. 2 but slow moving so perhaps the rain will lead to comparable widespread flooding, despite less of a storm surge compared to Katrina. On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 12:11 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Isaac > > Almost 7 years to the day from Katrina > very similar path. Looks to hit

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Dieselhead
> On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Rolf wrote: > I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to be > worth every penny. > > > http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3233953705.html As john pointed out, this is not a 380, but a 280SE. To my thinking, the 280 SE/SEL

Re: [MBZ] Brittle wire - was:What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread G Mann
Ah.. OOpps... sorry, thought we were still talking about glo plug wiring... Grant... On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 7:51 PM, Fmiser wrote: > > > > Rich Thomas wrote: > > > > > > > The new stuff is sh*t compared to the old stuff. While I > > > > guess it is the same gauge and current capacity,

Re: [MBZ] Brittle wire - was:What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> > > Rich Thomas wrote: > > > > > The new stuff is sh*t compared to the old stuff. While I > > > guess it is the same gauge and current capacity, it breaks > > > much more easily when bending around screw terminals and > > > such. I talked to the inspector about that, and he and > > > both specul

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
> On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Rolf wrote: > > > I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to be > > worth every penny. > > > > http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3233953705.html I drove a Euro 380SE with AMG suspension and body kit a while back that was that same gra

Re: [MBZ] Undercabinet Lighting [was: Re: You need this]

2012-08-28 Thread Dieselhead
Flourescents in food buildings are supposed to be covered with clear shattershields of shatterproof bulbs. Either should be available at electric wholesale shops. Going to look into this to replace the flourescent tubes in my Viking range hood. Don't really like the idea of flourescents ov

Re: [MBZ] Brittle wire - was:What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread G Mann
Try your local Ace hardware electrical section.. they sell, by the foot, a type of wire that is made for use in very high temperature environs. Could be the answer to finding replacement wire for your damaged one. As I recall, it uses woven glass fiber insulation around a silicone core which shield

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual windows.

2012-08-28 Thread Hendrik & Fay
And the kids get exercise winding down the rear windows. Velour?? You could just wear this whilst driving http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PinkBathrobe.JPG Or whack these in the bus http://www.amazon.com/Velour-Zebra-Covers-Bucket-Airbags/dp/B004L5KEAQ Or these http://www.sperling.com.au/htmlp

Re: [MBZ] Finding M1 ATF

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I think a lot of places have cut back on the more expensive stuff that sells less. That said I bought a quart last week at Autozone in Rindge, NH. Next oil change I'm going to put 15w50 in my 240D since I found it in 5qt bottles at Wally's, I'll check on M1 ATF. -Curt Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Replace the engine with a 603 and you'd have something ;) Notice the big ole York AC compressor? Interesting for that late a car. Manual climate controls too. -Curt Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:01:05 -0400 From: Rolf To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380S

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Yep, that looks really nice... all the right options too. "Manual" climate control, heated seats, tempomat, sunroof. If it had velour, I'd consider a trip to Denver! Jaime On Tue, Aug 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Rolf wrote: > I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to b

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 280SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
That should have been M103 300SEL. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 28, 2012, at 8:27 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > You will be lusting for a long time before you'll find a M104 380SEL, perhaps > if you change the 8 to a 0 you might get luck sooner? > > Hendrik > who is stirring the brown stinky st

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 280SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Hendrik & Fay
You will be lusting for a long time before you'll find a M104 380SEL, perhaps if you change the 8 to a 0 you might get luck sooner? Hendrik who is stirring the brown stinky stuff On 29/08/12 09:29, Dan Penoff wrote: Yeah, this is right up there with the M104 powered 380SEL that I lust after.

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Yeah, this is right up there with the M104 powered 380SEL that I lust after. A nice big sedan that just cruises along all day... Dan On Aug 28, 2012, at 7:48 PM, John Freer wrote: > It's a 280 6 cylinder not a 380 V8. Great combo! > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 28, 2012, at 4:40 PM, Mount

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread John Freer
It's a 280 6 cylinder not a 380 V8. Great combo! Sent from my iPad On Aug 28, 2012, at 4:40 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Rolf wrote: >> I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to be >> worth every penny. > > No kidding - seems real nice. > What are problems with late

Re: [MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Mountain Man
Rolf wrote: > I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to be > worth every penny. No kidding - seems real nice. What are problems with late 3.8 engines? Wasn't there single chain in early engines, later ones had double chain? Is this double chain? Maybe a move over from

Re: [MBZ] Finding M1 ATF

2012-08-28 Thread Dwight Giles
It is getting very hard here in RI. Our local Mobil station used to carry it but that is now a liquor store and no approved formulas there. MB dealer has it $$$ One FLAPS still has it locally_ i think Autozone. I have never seen it at Wally's. Dwight Mobil1 ATF in 82 300CD and 90 300D. On Sat, A

Re: [MBZ] Petit LeMans 2012 @ road atlanta

2012-08-28 Thread Rusty Cullens
What is the date? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 6:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Petit LeMans 2012 @ road atlanta Anyone going? ___

[MBZ] Petit LeMans 2012 @ road atlanta

2012-08-28 Thread Rolf
Anyone going? ___ 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

[MBZ] CL not crack of the day.. 1983 380SE Euro 5spd manual.

2012-08-28 Thread Rolf
I'm not a vergasser kind of guy but this car is pretty hot Looks to be worth every penny. http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3233953705.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread clay monroe
The wires in Gump were stranded to the GPs front and back, but solid toaster bent copper between them. Front wire is four or five inches long clay On Aug 28, 2012, at 12:04 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Rich Thomas writes: > >> I'd say 8g, you can get single-cable short lengths at HD or Lowes, o

Re: [MBZ] Brittle wire - was:What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> Rich Thomas wrote: > The new stuff is sh*t compared to the old stuff. While I guess > it is the same gauge and current capacity, it breaks much more > easily when bending around screw terminals and such. I talked > to the inspector about that, and he and both speculated that > some kind of allo

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> Gerry Archer wrote: > According to the chart, you can use one 12 gauge wire for 100 > amps at 12 volts if it's not more than 5 feet long. > http://www.offroaders.com/tech/12-volt-wire-gauge-amps.htm That chart does not mention voltage drop. Often that is far more a factor than the ability of

Re: [MBZ] Car show

2012-08-28 Thread RELNGSON
> ...So #1 is your car, and #17 is Frosh? > I'd kind of expected Frosh to be a heap, but it looks quite nice... > Number one is my C300, five years old in October and the green SL is Clay's and it reflects a lot of effort. RLE > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Alles. The proper crimping tool creates a weld of the wire to connector   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Dan Penoff >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:56 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use? > >Most people

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Most people don't know how to do a proper crimp, and/or they don't have the right tools, either. Half the battle is having the correct tool to do the crimping, as many DIY'ers think that smashing the terminal to bits is the way to go. I thoroughly detest those plier-like plastic handled crimpi

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> Dan Penoff wrote: > I don't like crimp connectors myself, but when I do use them I > solder the conductors in them, too. Sort of a "belt and > suspenders" approach. A well done crimp is _better_ than soldered in the vibration prone environment in a car. That's because to get the wire hot enou

Re: [MBZ] I Bet They Got This Idea from MB

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Either that or a poobah. Not sure. Dan On Aug 28, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > Is that a grand kleagle? > > --R > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Undercabinet Lighting [was: Re: You need this]

2012-08-28 Thread Allan Streib
Craig writes: > If you want single color, constant undercabinet lighting for your kitchen > or elsewhere, do what we did and buy some ultrabright LED strip lights > from > http://inspiredled.com/ > > The particular product we bought is listed at > > http://inspiredled.com/products/ult

[MBZ] Undercabinet Lighting [was: Re: You need this]

2012-08-28 Thread Craig
On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:55:48 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > Yes, 'seems they really could work nicely for undercounter lights, > 'stead of the small/thin fluorescents I installed 24 years ago. If you want single color, constant undercabinet lighting for your kitchen or elsewhere, do what we did and buy

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
That is probably the single-wire stuff to use for pulling through conduit (and it is rated higher temp I believe). I have rolls of that too in multiple colors, 12g stranded actually. I think that is labeled THHN. I found a whole load of almost full rolls in a dumpster on the Rice U campus

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
All that bigger stuff is stranded. Anything 10 or lower gauge. 12g is the biggest solid I have seen or used - anything thicker would be too stiff to work with, and might break more easily. On the breakage aspect -- I have the rough wiring done in my addition. I had some old (like 20yr) 12g

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread Frederick Moir
  Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > Plus the "40db above the threshold of pain" music(?) > > >From: clay monroe >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 1:37 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] You need this > >If you go with the lights, you wil

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Allan Streib
Used to be common with VW Vanagons to upgrade the main from the battery to the starter. With the battery under the front passenger seat, and the starter WAYYY in the back, the stock cable was just barely adequate to the task. Was probably close to a 10' run. They are difficult to jump start for

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
You can get rubber jacketed non-UL rated welding cable down to 6 AWG. I like the heavier stuff for some kick-ass starter cables. We had scraps of it all over the place when I was in the generator business. Amazing how much faster they spin when there is nearly 0 voltage drop... You want some

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
If you are going this big gauge-wise, definitely go to a FLAPS or a NAPA store and buy bulk battery cable. It will be far better for current draw, as it will have a much higher conductor count, and the jacket will be better suited for the under hood environment. Even better if you can find it

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> > Rich Thomas writes: > > > > I'd say 8g, you can get single-cable short lengths at HD or > > Lowes, or any electrical supply shop will cut a bit for > > you. If you want bigger, the 3-wire stuff for connecting > > panels to boxes comes in larger sizes, you can get that at > > Lowes/HD too off

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
And crimp connectors with soldered barrels make the connections very permanent. I don't like crimp connectors myself, but when I do use them I solder the conductors in them, too. Sort of a "belt and suspenders" approach. Dan On Aug 28, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Yes, they will, bo

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> Curt Raymond wrote: > Anyway I'm obviously going to replace the roasted wire but > what size should it be? The biggest wire I can easily get > locally is 10ga which is what I used to the glowplugs but this > wire seems a bit larger. I'm thinking its 8ga which I would > have to order although its

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Yes, they will, both in spools and cut to length. One thing that might appear weird is that it will most likely have a Teflon or clear jacket over the (colored) insulation. This is normal and is actually good for applications such as automobiles. I have some rolls of this I used for running h

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
I use this wire gauge and usually use pieces of an orange 12 gauge extension cord because it has a very tough cover that prevents accidental shorts from wire rubbing on metal. According to the chart, you can use one 12 gauge wire for 100 amps at 12 volts if it's not more than 5 feet long. I us

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Will Lowes/HD have multi-strand wire? I don't think single strand will survive automotive usage. -Curt Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:45:50 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use? Message-ID: <503d11de.6040...@constructivity.net> Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] Stinkin oil coolers!

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
As far as I can tell the turbo cars use the top/bottom type. Non-turbo appear to use the bottom only type but there seem to be 2 sizes. My '83 240D definitely used the larger of the two but the ports are basically in the same place. I wonder if I can make a plate to use the larger type in place

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
I would definitely agree - always use stranded as opposed to solid copper in an application like this. You'll get more current using stranded as well. Dan On Aug 28, 2012, at 3:04 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Rich Thomas writes: > >> I'd say 8g, you can get single-cable short lengths at HD or L

Re: [MBZ] HA!

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> > Curt Raymond wrote: > > > > I should have said that I have all the bits off an '83 I > > could swap into this car which would give me later type glow > > with the newer pencil type plugs. > Mitch Haley wrote: > > Does your head require thread adapters for the modern plugs? There is a glow pl

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas writes: > I'd say 8g, you can get single-cable short lengths at HD or Lowes, or > any electrical supply shop will cut a bit for you. If you want > bigger, the 3-wire stuff for connecting panels to boxes comes in > larger sizes, you can get that at Lowes/HD too off spools in any > len

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I'd say 8g, you can get single-cable short lengths at HD or Lowes, or any electrical supply shop will cut a bit for you. If you want bigger, the 3-wire stuff for connecting panels to boxes comes in larger sizes, you can get that at Lowes/HD too off spools in any length. --R On 8/28/12 2:33

[MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
In my continuing effort to stay on topic... As I said yesterday the main feed wire to the glowplugs on my 240D got melted. There is some minor damage to the wire. As a stop-gap I put some split loom over the damaged part and zip tied the wire out of the way. The larger problem is that the wire w

Re: [MBZ] Stinkin oil coolers!

2012-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Well okay I THOUGHT there were only 2 types, turns out theres at least 3. This one has both ports at the bottom but is only 3/4 the size of the other bottom port oil cooler I have... It attaches directly to the radiator (might be the shroud, I'd have to look) with what app

Re: [MBZ] Car show #3

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
The older finishes are really forgiving. I like to get these and bring them back, because short of physical damage, it's pretty easy to do, and people seem amazed at how nice they look when you're done, especially if they see the "before" condition. Dan On Aug 28, 2012, at 1:53 PM, clay monr

Re: [MBZ] Car show #3

2012-08-28 Thread clay monroe
Thanks. Clay bar and Griots speed shine, as well as hours of ROB and wax. Roger makes a 10 footer look really nice. Next year's project is having Griot's walk me through their polish process to get the swirls and scratch marks out. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D -

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread clay monroe
If you go with the lights, you will have to install the bouncing/jumping low-rider hydraulics clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Aug 28, 20

[MBZ] Stinkin oil coolers!

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Last night after replacing the glow plug fuse I sized up the oil cooler for replacement. Its leaking pretty badly so this needs to be sooner rather than later. I have 2 replacement oil coolers in what I thought were the 2 styles, one has ports top and bottom, the other has both at the bottom.

Re: [MBZ] Car show #3

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Frosh definitely looks nice. The Mercedes Martha Stewart would be proud. Based on some of your descriptions I would have thought much the same as Mitch. I never liked that green color on the sedans, but it looks nice on your car. That lower door cladding really pops with that color, for some r

Re: [MBZ] Car show #3

2012-08-28 Thread clay monroe
She came to me complete but with much deferred maintenance. Polish and wax, as well as upgrading the worn parts really helps make her pretty. I figure I have another month of worthwhile weather to make her pop before she gets garaged for the winter. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone gr

Re: [MBZ] HA!

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Meaning did it originally have loop plugs? Yes. Do you need adapters? No. Q sells the big base pencil style plugs. Until yesterday I'd thought that the convert type plugs weren't as good as the small base plugs because my car really won't start without the block heater below about 15F. My '83 2

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I think those are the same as Ladyada's http://learn.adafruit.com/digital-led-strip Using an Arduino to drive them gives a lot of flexibility and integration with other sensors and such, even a remote. --R On 8/28/12 12:31 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: This is the place we were looking at: http://

Re: [MBZ] Car show/try this one

2012-08-28 Thread clay monroe
I sourced a few parts on the blue w115. The euro lights were Gump's. It is good to see that at least part of her lives on. clay On Aug 27, 2012, at 9:39 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: > Works fine on Firefox. > > https://picasaweb.google.com/117530990844305295379/2012MBCASEATTLECARSHOW > > RL

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread WILTON
Yes, 'seems they really could work nicely for undercounter lights, 'stead of the small/thin fluorescents I installed 24 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] You need this

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread WILTON
Yep, I need to string these all along under the car, around wheel wells, etc., on my 350SDL. Would that make me a "dude" or just another damned fool? Oh, maybe I could start wearing my pants with the crotch way down between my knees, too. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
This is the place we were looking at: http://www.elementalled.com/high-density-rgb-led-strip-light-by-the-spool.html They have an amazing amount of LED strips, controllers, etc. I can see where one could get carried away with this stuff quite easily. Dan On Aug 28, 2012, at 12:16 PM, Rich Th

[MBZ] Spruce Goose Pics

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
Here are some pictures of the SG: http://www.retronaut.co/2012/02/howard-hughes-spruce-goose-1947/ Dan ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I am going to set up some of those for my undercounter lights in my new kitchen and program several profiles, maybe put some motion/light sensors around and what not to turn them on or adjust colors and brightness for night, day, people in there, music?, etc. though the music thing would probab

Re: [MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
That's nothing. They make multicolor LED strips with controllers that you can set up to respond to your stereo output. I was looking at them with my son (thank goodness he didn't want to put some in his car!) They are actually pretty cool, as it's easy to set up and cut the strips to length a

Re: [MBZ] Most crack I have seen in a while

2012-08-28 Thread WILTON
Yep, 'takes the cake for crack (or something) consumption. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 11:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] Most crack I have seen in a while Wrecked 240d for only 4k http://oklahomacity.cra

[MBZ] You need this

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
http://dx.com/p/72w-300x5050-smd-led-white-light-car-decoration-flexible-lamp-strip-5m-12v-148582 --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 d

Re: [MBZ] HA!

2012-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I should have said that I have all the bits off an '83 I could swap into this car which would give me later type glow with the newer pencil type plugs. Does your head require thread adapters for the modern plugs? ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] HA!

2012-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I should have said that I have all the bits off an '83 I could swap into this car which would give me later type glow with the newer pencil type plugs. -Curt Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:17:05 -0500 From: Fmiser To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] HA! Message-ID: <20120827171705.d0f52

Re: [MBZ] Most crack I have seen in a while

2012-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
but but but " Break system flushed" --R On 8/27/12 11:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Wrecked 240d for only 4k http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3231578828.html -- Sent from Craigslist Pro for iPhone and iPod Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Car show #3

2012-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
relng...@aol.com wrote: I made a change to public so try again. https://picasaweb.google.com/117530990844305295379/2012MBCASEATTLECARSHOW Yes, opening it to public view helps. ;-) So #1 is your car, and #17 is Frosh? I'd kind of expected Frosh to be a heap, but it looks quite nice. Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] Spares and fuses. Was: HA!

2012-08-28 Thread Tim C
On Aug 27, 2012 11:50 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: > doing. It is a safety item, and I to have those working. ... > out of a probable ticket because I had a spare with me. The Indeed, two good reasons. Guess I'll add some to the kits. :) > Are you missing the split ring spring washers on those screws?

Re: [MBZ] Mistakes again WAS: Lost again?

2012-08-28 Thread Fmiser
> Jim Cathey wrote: > > I finally cashed it in to tide me over until I got my > very first paycheck post-BS. > ...What else was I going to use it on, anyway?) Uh - car parts? *grin* -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.o