Re: [MBZ] Great Leap Forward

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:11:10 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > 215/55R16 https://www.tires-easy.com/tires/215-55-16 shows 112 tires, varying from Milestar MS932 215/55R16XL 97H BSW 4.68/5 (40 reviews) 24556017 Milestar MS932 215/55R16XL 97H BSW free shipping UTQG: 540AA Mileage Warrant

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

> > I have read that SSDs have a much longer lifespan, and are a lot faster to > boot (pun attempt). Completely false on both counts, depending on circumstances and subtracting the pun. SSD's are _usually_ faster, and don't have mechanical wear mechanisms. But there are also two basic facts of

Re: [MBZ] bench test

The 560SL takes its ground through the speedometer, and not the big plug, unlike the older cars. It's easy to blow the trace inside the speedo head if you flash the clock power line to one of the metal shells, for example. Then everything is messed up. Fortunately it is an easy fix, if you are ha

[MBZ] bench test

Any of our long term tech people have a good way to set up a bench test so I can figure out if the instrument cluster parts for pre-1992 are working? I picked up a cluster from a w116 that could swap into my SL. My clock does not function and the tach is slow. Only spins up to 2500 top. Th

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

Probably a good deal but I recently bought two refurb HP elite SFF desktops with (older) I7 processors and from TigerDirect for about $300 each (I did replace the HDs with SSDs). If you are into rolling the dice, you might check out current refurb offerings. > -Original Message- > From

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I have gone to modest (like 500G) SSDs in all my PCs and store most files externally on a NAS. PCs boot much faster from a SSD. My main NAS (always on) is a Synology DS216play with two 8T WD red drives that I bought refurbished on ebay for much less than new. The 216 is set up as two large (

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 22:33:28 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > gpartd works great! > > fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > > > > gparted to handle partition work. Clonezilla for cloning stuff. > > Can be gotten in it's own ISO image, or get almost any > > service/repair live CD (SystemResc

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

gpartd works great! fmiser via Mercedes wrote: gparted to handle partition work. Clonezilla for cloning stuff. Can be gotten in it's own ISO image, or get almost any service/repair live CD (SystemRescue, GMRL) will have both. _ ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

> OK wrote: > A clone would get the MBR, but how that works > with a disk of a different size I don't know. You used to have > to purchase software to do this stuff decently, is there > freeware that works now? gparted to handle partition work. Clonezilla for cloning stuff. Can be gotten in it's

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

> OK wrote: > but am also thinking of one of those HP workstations Curt was > recommending a few years ago. I got a HP xw8600. I _like_ it! I do have it doing server like duties, with multiple remote sessions. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] Guy dropped his price

White with blue interior. Paint was so-so. Otherwise seemed in decent shape a year ago. --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 11, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Too bad there are no photos. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 11, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via M

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:19:48 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > If you’re buying a single drive, splurge and buy an enterprise grade > drive. Well worth the extra bucks. > > -D former data center guy The WD Gold I bought is an enterprise/data center grade drive. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:04:34 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:59:08 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I haven't had to do this kind of stuff in many years, but last I > > remember, copying a disk does not get the MBR, just the files and > > directories. A clone wo

[MBZ] Knackers

Bought a nice white front bumper from a '92 or '93 300D today. This will replace the damaged bumper on my cabriolet. Looks like it might be an aftermarket bumper. $60 Also got the five oblique injectors, $10. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:59:08 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I haven't had to do this kind of stuff in many years, but last I > remember, copying a disk does not get the MBR, just the files and > directories. A clone would get the MBR, but how that works with a disk > of a different size I don

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I've got 2 of those USB 2.0 & 3.0 they both work like a champ. No complaints, in fact I have a 1 TB hdd hooked to the 2.0 ver and use it as an external hard drive. Bought both from NewEgg 29.99 for the 2.0 got the 3.0 for 19.99 on sale about a year later. Russ W On Wed,4/11/18 16:28, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

> On April 11, 2018 at 8:08 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > Can get a nice white hood for $150, but Green-Black? Nowhere I can find. I hadn't looked since January when I ruined my hood. Found one for $100, 100 miles away, downgraded condition, apparently for rust, 3 years older than

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I have had good luck with hitachi. Other than some that were bad out of the box, I don't recall any (of hundreds) failing. The bad ones were replaced with refurbs, and no problem ever with the refurbs. WD, and seagate, have failed. I think it was some seagate I bought in 2000 that i figured

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

I do too just have not gone after one yet Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2018, at 7:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I replaced the fender (made sure I knew where to find a Green Black Metallic > fender before I bought it, those things are RARE), radiator, and headlight > and

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

Paint the hood flat black, all the kids are doing it... -Curt On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 8:08:06 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I replaced the fender (made sure I knew where to find a Green Black Metallic fender before I bought it, those things are RARE), radiator, and he

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

I replaced the fender (made sure I knew where to find a Green Black Metallic fender before I bought it, those things are RARE), radiator, and headlight and put a hitch on it. Still has a busted fog light and now I've messed up the hood and the alternator quit. Bumper still has little cracks with

[MBZ] CoPart

I took a 3 hour lunch break yesterday to check this out and bid on it. https://www.copart.com/lot/27896988 It has the parts I need to fix my 2100 mile car that's slowly depreciating in my garage. (except for the side curtain airbags, seatbelts and hood) It's the same color and bodywork, (slight

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

What all did you end up having to do to it? Bumper if I recall. I would still like to get another cheap ML Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2018, at 6:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Winning bid was $8xx, had to hand them $1241 for it. > But that was before I started buying part

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

3 year would be reasonable. Suggest to them that you can have the drive shredded and send them the shreds if they like... -Curt On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 7:11:32 PM EDT, Mitch Haley wrote: I didn't respond after they sent me the RMA info. Maybe I should have? I bought it around

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

Winning bid was $8xx, had to hand them $1241 for it. But that was before I started buying parts and accessories... Mitch. > On April 11, 2018 at 5:41 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Is this the one you got off copart? How much did you end up paying for it? > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I didn't respond after they sent me the RMA info. Maybe I should have? I bought it around Black Friday in 2015, I wonder if that was a 3 year warranty? Mitch. > On April 11, 2018 at 5:35 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Did you mention that a return wasn't an option? We get that a l

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

Only 4 core per processor and short on RAM but not bad for the money. I'd double the RAM in it, Crucial has it for $100, you can probably get it cheaper elsewhere just make sure its fast enough... -Curt On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 5:42:06 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Is this

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

Is this a good deal? https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Z420-Workstation-Intel-Xeon- Quad-Core-3-6GHz-8GB-RAM-500GB-NVIDIA-Win-10-Pro/ 172119032781?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:28 PM, OK Don wrote: > I found this stand-alone disk duplicator - la

Re: [MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

Is this the one you got off copart? How much did you end up paying for it? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2018, at 4:12 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > This winter my 2003 ML350 quit charging with no warning lamp. > In the pre-computer age, that would have meant a bad regulator o

Re: [MBZ] Great Leap Forward

I swear by my Go Forms. They're H Rated, all weather, handle AMAZINGLY, and cost me maybe $45. Got 'em from Tires-Easy.com Hurry before Trump slaps a tariff on 'em. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 10:11 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 215/55R16 > > --FT > > > > On 4/1

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

Did you mention that a return wasn't an option? We get that a lot from big government customers... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 2:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: That sucks - I do have an Oxy-Acetylene torch should you need to destroy another  one - ough

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I found this stand-alone disk duplicator - last one I bought (for work) was over $300 . . . https://www.amazon.com/Kingwin-Adapter-Duplicator-Function-Tool-Free/dp/B00LSU4SHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523481537&sr=1-1&keywords=2.5%22+SATA+III+to+3.5%22+SATA+II+adapter On Wed, Apr 11,

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

That sucks - I do have an Oxy-Acetylene torch should you need to destroy another one - ought to be fun! On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I tried the warranty route, they sent me an RMA so I could exchange it for > a refurbished one. > I

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

It would be stretch to say SSDs always have a longer life than spinning disk drive. They do have a known lifespan, last I knew it was 10^28 writes to any given data location at which point you've got a read-only drive. For most people that means the drive will last a really long time, however if

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I tried the warranty route, they sent me an RMA so I could exchange it for a refurbished one. I was hoping for 'sorry about that, here's a new drive'. I'm an accountant, and the drive had client data on it. Therefore the only possible repairs involved a hammer or a very hot fire. Mitch. > On

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this dizzel G coupé

I called the owner and wired the money to him in my dreams. Lovely old low mileage G'wagon. On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 12:28 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Max sez: > > >Please send guns, lawyers and money. > > Okay. > > https://youtu.be/lP5Xv7QqXiM > > "I went h

[MBZ] ML350 voltage regulator

This winter my 2003 ML350 quit charging with no warning lamp. In the pre-computer age, that would have meant a bad regulator or dash indicator bulb. Since it's a MBZ with 190k on the clock and a TINY alternator pulley, I'm thinking 'throw in a regulator/brush pack and see what happens'. But I

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

Hmm - and Sandisk is supposed to be one of the best SSD brands, last I knew. Was it covered under warranty? It looks like there is yet another form factor in the wild: SAMSUNG 860 EVO Series M.2 2280 1TB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

> On April 11, 2018 at 4:45 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I have read that SSDs have a much longer lifespan, and are a lot faster to > boot (pun attempt). I bought a Sandisk Ultra II two years ago, wanting reliability more than speed. Installed it in February, it crashed co

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I haven't had to do this kind of stuff in many years, but last I remember, copying a disk does not get the MBR, just the files and directories. A clone would get the MBR, but how that works with a disk of a different size I don't know. You used to have to purchase software to do this stuff decently

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I have read that SSDs have a much longer lifespan, and are a lot faster to boot (pun attempt). Also, I too favor WD over the competition. My solution was a NAS with a pair of red 4TB WD HDs. The cost for the WD MyCloud Mirror was no more than the cost of the 2 HDs in it. It also runs my HDHome

Re: [MBZ] Guy dropped his price

Too bad there are no photos. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2018, at 1:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I bought my daughter's E320 from this guy, he was wanting like $4300 a year > ago, looks like he came down $1k. Was not a bad car, might be reasonable at > a bit less than

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this dizzel G coupé

Max sez: >Please send guns, lawyers and money. Okay.  https://youtu.be/lP5Xv7QqXiM "I went home with a waitress, the way I always do. How was I to know, she was with the Russians too?" Rick When is a non-political song politically prescient? And yeah, I know, STOP and take it to Banned. __

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

If you’re buying a single drive, splurge and buy an enterprise grade drive. Well worth the extra bucks. -D former data center guy > On Apr 11, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:31:23 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Should be able to. Or cr

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this dizzel G coupé

Yes, I need it. Please send guns, lawyers and money. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 2:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-gelndewagen > gd-wagon/6556966827.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:31:23 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Should be able to. Or create the partition you want, then transfer the > files over... Copying the disk will get the Master Boot Record as well as the files ... Craig > Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 11 Apr 2018

[MBZ] Guy dropped his price

I bought my daughter's E320 from this guy, he was wanting like $4300 a year ago, looks like he came down $1k.  Was not a bad car, might be reasonable at a bit less than this. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-mercedes-s350-diesel-big/6551019710.html -- --FT ___

[MBZ] Someone needs this dizzel G coupé

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-gelndewagengd-wagon/6556966827.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailm

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

I have recently bought a couple from Newegg I think, I want to say HGTV brand (!) but that's not right, but it is something like that.  They got pretty good reviews for whatever that is worth. They were a bit more expensive than the Seagate and WDs which got poor reviews.  I'm not sure any of t

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

Should be able to. Or create the partition you want, then transfer the files over... Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:18:20 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: My boot disk and the second disk - used for backing up photos, etc. are almost full. This is an older (9 years old)

Re: [MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

On Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:18:20 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > My boot disk and the second disk - used for backing up photos, etc. are > almost full. This is an older (9 years old) HP consumer box. > > I'm seeing 4TB disks for reasonable prices, Seagate and Western Digital. > What have the rest

[MBZ] OT - desktop hard disks

My boot disk and the second disk - used for backing up photos, etc. are almost full. This is an older (9 years old) HP consumer box. I'm seeing 4TB disks for reasonable prices, Seagate and Western Digital. What have the rest of you experienced in terms of drive reliability/life? I only have two d

Re: [MBZ] Great Leap Forward

215/55R16 --FT On 4/10/18 7:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:59:04 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: What were the cheepcheep tires y’all were suggesting? Kumho and Nokian? Something else? What size tires does it use? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Great Leap Forward

> > I am needing the stickiest 14” tires I can find to put on the SD. Anybody > have a recommendation? The Michelins I put on the 560SL many years ago really impressed me in the rain. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Great Leap Forward

Do you use the .50 on them thangs? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 10, 2018, at 11:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks... meant to type "Sipes" .. somehow it came out "snipes" ... I stand > corrected... > > I don't actually hunt snipes.. I only organize the hunts for visiting city >

Re: [MBZ] Great Leap Forward

Autocorrect? G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks... meant to type "Sipes" .. somehow it came out "snipes" ... I stand corrected... I don't actually hunt snipes.. I only organize the hunts for visiting city boys ; ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sea