Yes!
Funny, in the first part of his drive, the hood isn't fully latched.
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Wilton,
The reason this mass surveillance gets my hackles up is because of the data
base aspect.
Keeping a record of everywhere I go in my car could be easily abused. Given
the Louis Lerner / IRS abuses of conservative non-profits, one can easily
imagine a day when those in power decide that
I bought Sumitomo tires for SWMBO's Infiniti, no problems so far. The model is
HTR A/S PO1. Only been on the car for a couple years, maybe 20k miles.
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No guns, motor oil, tires, or police over-reach?
Boring...
;)
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Charleston, SC
On January 28, 2015 1:01:58 AM EST, Addison Thompson via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1096502_mercedes-benz-may-have-the-funniest-ad-of-super-bowl-xlix-video
Go get 'em, Donald!
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On January 27, 2015 7:03:30 PM EST, Donald Snook via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
If you want to read about police problems you can read about the large
numbers of police shootings in Wichita. Since 2010, wichita has had
more fatal
If you want to read about police problems you can read about the
large numbers of police shootings in Wichita. Since 2010, wichita
has had more fatal police shootings Detroit and Chicago!
Here is an interesting story:
http://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article2629463.html
I just entered
It is a real change of pace. For 10 years I was a firm and we defended the
City in these police shootings. Now, I'm on the other side. It was pretty
shocking when I learned what the statistics are.
Don Snook
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Yeah, if there really WERE a camel I'd have to go along with you. But
there isn't, so I couldn't care less. Such is the problem with tired old
metaphors.
On Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 11:52 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Well. Once the camels nose is under the tent
You
I wondered about that too, if the hood was sprung or just not fully
latched. It had latches way outboard on the front, mayvbe the left one
had not caught fully when he was showing the engine?
--R
On 1/28/15 9:06 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
Yes!
Funny, in the first part of his drive, the hood
Meanwhile,
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150128/PC16/150129397/1177/charleston-police-officer-who-was-under-investigation-committed-to-psychiatric-hospital
A day or two ago this guy went off on a kid who had a toy gun and the
mother got pretty upset about it. I forget the details
Isn't the whole point of today's toy guns to make them look REAL?
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 4:41 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Meanwhile, http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150128/PC16/
150129397/1177/charleston-police-officer-who-was-under-
investigation
Because I have a strange urge. I have the urge for about a 77-79 240d automatic
and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because that was my first car.
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here's one on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Turn-Signal-Wiper-Cruise-Control-Switch-Arm-R107-W116-W123-W460-/291365913207?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessoriesfits=Model%3A300Dhash=item43d6c30277vxp=mtr
thanks,
xx rick
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On 28/01/2015 3:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Because I have a strange urge. I have the urge for about a 77-79 240d automatic
and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because that was my first car.
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Looks nice, but as a rule I never buy from an ebay seller whose feedback
rating is below 99.5
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 4:50 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
here's one on ebay
Scott wrote:
The fastest way to lose our liberty (and that of our descendants) is to
demand the government supply...
Well, we love helicopter government.
See helicopter parents - modern term regarding parenting practices
that are vogue over the past 30 years. i.e. it is not my fault, it is
Well my first Benz was a 79 240D automatic I did fine with it as long as
I pretended I was cycling always chanted gravity is your friend. I put
about 70k commuting miles on it- most on I95. It was a middle lane car. Of
course I put Mobil1 ATF in it for winter shifts.
On Jan 28, 2015 5:59 PM,
My first MB was a '70 220D, standard. I couldn't believe that they put an
auto in those cars at the time . . .
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 6:01 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Well my first Benz was a 79 240D automatic I did fine with it as long as
I pretended I was
Funny you should mention it I'm thinking I need a 1967-1972 GMC or Chevy pickup
in 4wd. Ideally it'd be a '71-'71 with a 4spd manual because those could have
disc front brakes although I'd give that up for one with a 305 v6 because those
are wicked cool.
Sadly its all academic right now, I
There's your marker Donald, see if you can beat $1.6M...
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Charleston, SC
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 2:44 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
What about the guy in New Mexico they suspected of drugs, had him
illegally x-rayed numerous times, then illegally
Roger wrote:
Now if all of you will call or write your elected officials, at all levels,
and give them a piece of your mind, it will accomplish nothing...
Totally sensible.
mao
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For a growing community of winter cyclists in Milwaukee, this sounds like the
perfect weather to bring out the bike.
Year-round cycling is on the rise in the Midwest city — where winter lows can
go south of zero. It’s a trend that debunks critics around the country who say
bike lanes will
I was trying not to say anything. ;)
Wilton
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Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Yep, I noticed, too.
Wilton
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Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drooling
Yes!
To all in this discussion,
I'm glad to see so many concerned citizens. Now if all of you will call
or write your elected officials, at all levels, and give them a piece of your
mind, it will get better. It's nice to discuss on this list, but that
accomplishes nothing but making you
He could have done that then had his and his department's @$$e$ sued
for false arrest, imprisonment, etc. That would have been fun to do.
See, the thing is by acting like a dick he deserved no respect, and
was clearly trolling with no probable cause whatsoever to stop me, a
citizen going
Yeah geez Bubba didn't shoot the dog nor throw an old lady on the ground nor
nothin. Didn't even toss a flash/bang into an autistic kid's room.
He's so dumb if he'd had to he might even have knocked on the door rather than
busting in.
Those no knocks are the worst. Cops bust in and you defend
Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote:
It seldom pays to be confrontational with a cop in the field. If the cop
feels sufficiently threatened you could end up dead. If issues need to be
sorted, do it later in a controlled environment, like a police station or
court house. If you are carrying
Automatic? Why?
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On Jan 28, 2015, at 4:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Because I have a strange urge. I have the urge for about a 77-79 240d
automatic and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because that was my first car.
Sent from my
Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Bubba says shut up, get in the car. Bubba drives for a few minutes, pulls up at a
seemingly random house and up their drive way. Stay in the car! says Bubba, then he
toots the horn once.
Someone peeks out the door, goes back inside, a few minutes later a man
Uro is crap.
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On Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:05:22 -0500 archer75--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Note: Mercedes make/makes? bikes.
Yes:
http://goodcleantech.pcmag.com/automotive/280858-mercedes-benz-makes-4-400-bicycle
On Jan 28, 2015 4:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Because I have a strange urge. I have the urge for about a 77-79 240d
automatic and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because that was my first car.
My auto 74 240D was quite drivable. Was the 115 that much
Curt you will always be allowed @ chowdahQ even if you showed up in a
fr.g Kia. Besides we need your culinary expertise. I was into old
trucks before my Benzes. I had 48 50 Dodge 1/2 ton, 59 chevy panel, 67
Ford 250 flatbed.
On Jan 28, 2015 6:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
As long as he doesn't show up in a Prius he should be good:)
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On Jan 28, 2015, at 9:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Curt you will always be allowed @ chowdahQ even if you showed up in a
fr.g Kia. Besides we need your culinary expertise.
What if I ran one over with a tank?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7DFzl6ZU5k
-Curt
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Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:51 PM
Subject: Re:
I liked that the '70 had no labels on the controls - you were supposed to
read the manual, and learn what each knob, lever, and switch did before you
drove the car. I think a lot was lost when they moved away from the double
wishbone front suspension (cost savings). The 115 and the 107 were the
Then you would win the gold tri star prize. Some years ago when i was a
volunteer fire fighter one of our rival paid dept's got a new ladder truck.
First time they used it they squashed a Honda with the outriggers. Sweet.
On Jan 28, 2015 9:54 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
My first MB was a 71 250. In the middle of the production they started putting
the 2.8 engine in them (the one with the crazy carbs). It was a beautiful red
with white interior. I loved that car. The guy I bought it from spent
$6000-7000 restoring it. I bought it for $3000 and loved it.
But...but...how can he do that without waiting for the SWAT team to
break the door down and shoot the dog first?
http://www.policestateusa.com/2013/how-to-serve-a-warrant-1972-versus-today-by-lt-harry-thomas/
That is just sad, but it states the situation quite clearly.
G. wrote:
what's the list's consensus regarding URO products?
What!??!?? Are you really asking that?
Check the archive. Or read the list occasionally.
The opinion is Run!!! Run away!!!
URO products would not be worth it if all you had to pay for was
the shipping.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] (MBZ) '84 300D multi-purpose stalk
G. wrote:
what's the list's consensus regarding URO products?
URO products would not be worth it if all
I've been having a somewhat intermittent problem with my low beam headlights
turning off seemingly on their own. It seem to occur when either hitting a
bump in the road, when using the turn signals, or when using the hi-beam
flasher so it must be in the multi-purpose stalk. I've sprayed
My local indy tells me that this is a common occurrance and that I
need a new switch. What is the list's consensus? TIA.
Indy is right. If deoxit doesn't do the trick, it's probably
time for a new one. As a last-ditch effort you could try disassembling
it to see what you could do, but you'd
The issue of personal freedom vs government intrusion is one that becomes
very personal regardless of which side of the issue a person takes.
Those who read and understand the Constitution and Amendments as
protections FROM government intrusions and abuse of power see the current
and somewhat
On Jan 27, 2015 2:34 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
How are you guys there? Curt? Fred? Jon?
I have been in Allentown, PA since Saturday; when the news folks started
talking up the Sunday storm I was worried about driving home (later
today). We got an inch or two, the kids
Switch in my experience. Car-part.com FInd a used one.
I've been having a somewhat intermittent problem with my low beam
headlights turning off seemingly on their own. It seem to occur
when either hitting a bump in the road, when using the turn signals,
or when using the hi-beam flasher
I've been looking on the Inet for a replacement multi-purpose stalk for my '84
300D and have found prices for new units at ~ $50 (URO) - $150 (OE). Since it
may be awhile before the weather warms up sufficiently for a PNP visit, what's
the list's consensus regarding URO products? TIA.
G. M.
Headlight switch or turn signal stalk?
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 1:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Switch in my experience. Car-part.com FInd a used one.
I've been having a somewhat intermittent problem with my low beam
headlights turning off seemingly on
What about the guy in New Mexico they suspected of drugs, had him illegally
x-rayed numerous times, then illegally had a doctor manually search him, then
x-rayed some more. Still never found any drugs...
Wonder what happened in that one?
Found it, he got $1.6 million
They're junk. They're so bad that the URO reps have been run off most forums.
Fortunately on a 123 the stalk is relatively easy to replace because if you
intend to keep the car you'll be doing it again.
The bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of the cheap
price - Ben
Almost certainly the turn signal stalk, especially if he can wiggle it and get
the lights back on. My 190D had a similar problem when I first got it where
switching on the high beams would result in momentary (like 1/2 second)
nothing, lack of lights completely. After some use it started
These are outliers that get all the headlines. I have never been beat up
by police but each time I wasn't beat up it never made the news.
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 2:44 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
What about the guy in New Mexico they suspected of drugs, had him
Get a used one from Kaleb or LKQ Auto, or on ebay from a reputable seller.
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
They're junk. They're so bad that the URO reps have been run off most
forums.
Fortunately on a 123 the stalk is relatively easy
So you're suggesting we can remove protections and the outliers will stay
outliers?
That makes no sense. If that were true why would you not suggest removing gun
control? My guns have never killed anybody. My dad has loads of guns that never
killed anybody (well some of the military stuff was
On 28/01/2015 10:12 AM, G. M. Brown via Mercedes wrote:
I've been having a somewhat intermittent problem with my low beam headlights
turning off seemingly on their own. It seem to occur when either hitting a
bump in the road, when using the turn signals, or when using the hi-beam
flasher so
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