On Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:37:48 -0400
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Tesla just made a quarterly profit -shocking everyone. Stock soared.
>
> On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 10:18 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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> > Elton stink has a bigger teat to suck on than
Modern business schools don't address the notion of increasing revenue, it's
all about cutting employees and reducing product quality.
Never-never land is an improvement over modern American business management, at
least it's know to be a fantasy instead of being pedaled around as fact.
Ain't m
Hah! Lefse and lutefisk, what memories! My Italian-heritage bride would
be completely befuddled. I've tried to describe it several times, but no
words can prepare one for the lutefisk experience.
He doesn't explain lefse very well, I would describe it as a soft flat
bread made from potatoes, th
Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and bolts was supposed
to be done with the car resting on all four wheels, in "ready to drive"
condition (nothing loaded but full fuel tank and all fluids topped up,
spare tire and tools in place). I think that the rear axles have just a
slight do
SOLD!
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I checked it on the e420 and they were pretty flat. I think you just dont
want to have them all the way down.
On Mon, Oct 28, 2019, 4:31 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
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> Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and bolts was supposed
> to be done with the c
That’s what I thought. I know they do on a 123 etc.
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> On Oct 27, 2019, at 10:17 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I thought the rear springs would come out with the car up and the shock
> unbolted. I know they do with 110 and 123, and I am pretty sure i've done
yes. all 10 links are to be loose until the weight of the car is on
them. then tighten. most easily done if you have lotsa 2x8 - 2x12
blocks, or an alignment rack, etc. Good catch!
Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 6:30 AM:
Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and
$1000 now
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On 10/28/19 8:06 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
SOLD!
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On 27/10/2019 2:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Tesla just made a quarterly profit -shocking everyone. Stock soared.
You would have to very carefully examine the numbers to understand if
this is actually true or if they have cooked the books in some manner to
make it look bette
On 27/10/2019 9:56 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
The joy of having old diesels was being able to store three jerry cans of #2 at
the ready for when social justice evangelicals decided to topple the government
in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Seattle. Never did get more than
inconveni
Needs Martha-ing
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Mrs. Poos’ car funds are currently encumbered due to the impending second home
purchase.
We’re working on a record for loan processing - we may close in less than 20
days. Nice.
-D
> On Oct 28, 2019, at 12:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Needs Martha-ing
>
> http://mb-teileka
> What you really needed, was the auxiliary tank that mounted in the trunk!
That 240D slug we had, with the aux tank in the trunk, easily had a 1000 mile
range. Clay even saw it once, on the trip where we verified the 1000 mile
range!
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Looks like the listing went up on the 17th and the sale date hasn't been set
yet.
Or does she have to wait for the old house to sell?
I'm assuming slk 55 is faster than 32...
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I know somebody who had a 1000 mile tank on his normal commute, driving slowly
and carefully.
15.7 gallon tank that he kept restarting the pump until he had a bit over 18
gallons of diesel in the tank and filler neck. Got to the gas station at 998
miles, kept going a bit and drove back so he co
Is lefse just plain old potatoes? How is it prepared?
On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 7:27 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Hah! Lefse and lutefisk, what memories! My Italian-heritage bride would
> be completely befuddled. I've tried to describe it several times, but no
>
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:30:19 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
wrote:
> Hmmm, I thought the torque of the control arm nuts and bolts was
> supposed to be done with the car resting on all four wheels, in "ready
> to drive" condition (nothing loaded but full fuel tank and all fluids
> topped up, spar
Will you have more garage space and/or parking space?
Gerry
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:59:29 -0400
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> Mrs. Poos’ car funds are currently encumbered due to the impending second
> home purchase.
>
> We’re working on a record for loan processing - we may close in less th
Must be that doggone Deep State again, cooking the books!
On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 11:46 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> On 27/10/2019 2:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Tesla just made a quarterly profit -shocking everyone. Stock soared.
> >
>
> Yo
AUTOS
Daimler drops gas-powered truck to build CO2-neutral fleet
Published: Monday, October 28, 2019
Daimler AG is quitting development of natural gas-powered trucks to pool
resources for electric and hydrogen rigs that can advance its goal of
offering a CO2-neutral fleet in its main markets by 20
My Jetta only needs an extra 6 gallons to get 1000 mile range. I've done 700
miles on a tank. Keep top speed to 65 mph and it sips fuel. There are folks
that report 800 mile tanks.
Curt
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On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 1:04 PM, Jim Cathey via
Mercedes wrote: > What
There is an Audi A3 TDI (2012 year, 94K miles) for sale here.
Any experiences/warnings?
Clean and "no warning lights on" as if that's special but the
address is one on the strip of low tier used car dealers in town.
Might stop by today -- I'll be in the area.
Allan
Three car garage, three car width driveway that’s about 40 feet long - the full
width/length.
First order of business - epoxy the garage floor. I’ve already got it lined up.
-D
> On Oct 28, 2019, at 2:10 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Will you have more garage space and/or parking
Speaking of mileage, since mounting new tires, replacing the front ball
joints and R upper control arm, and getting an alignment my fuel economy
has improved approximately 2 mpg, or around 10 percent.
On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 2:19 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> My J
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:40:15 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> Three car garage, three car width driveway that’s about 40 feet long -
> the full width/length.
>
> First order of business - epoxy the garage floor. I’ve already got it
> lined up.
Are you putting down the epoxy, or having someone
Professional install, concrete driveway.
-D
> On Oct 28, 2019, at 2:43 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
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> On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:40:15 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
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>> Three car garage, three car width driveway that’s about 40 feet long -
>> the full width/length.
>>
>> First order of
On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:58:30 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> Professional install, concrete driveway.
Good idea for a professional install -- someone else breathes the fumes
and is responsible for a successful result.
How much are they charging?
And you know the saying, "Concrete driveways
Don’t know, don’t care. The guy who is doing it does epoxy floors for labs and
chemical companies and comes highly recommended. I’m sure it won’t be cheap,
but I want it done and done right.
-D
> On Oct 28, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
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> On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:58:30 -0400 Dan
". . . after Andrew had devastated South Florida . . ."
Gee, Andrew never mentioned that he was visiting Florida.
Randy
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Any forensic auditors on the list?
Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 10:45 AM:
You would have to very carefully examine the numbers to understand if
this is actually true or if they have cooked the books in some manner
to make it look better than it is.
Randy
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I got over 1500 mile range with the Aux tanks in the 200D in 1972.
1000 miles to DC, then at least 500 driving around town. I had hoped to
get there and back when I started out, but way more driving around the
metro area than I had anticipated (friend's wedding) so I left 10-15 gal
in the au
What a bunch of misguided, misplaced effort.
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 1:17 PM:
AUTOS
Daimler drops gas-powered truck to build CO2-neutral fleet
Published: Monday, October 28, 2019
Daimler AG is quitting development of natural gas-powered trucks to pool
resources for elec
If only they'd listen to a world-class expert like you. They might even
become profitable.
On Mon, Oct 28, 2019, 4:40 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What a bunch of misguided, misplaced effort.
>
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 1:17 PM:
> > AUTO
Maybe they listened to a Scandinavian child who always looks like she is
in pain because the world is going to end before she can grow up.
Randy
On 28/10/2019 4:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
If only they'd listen to a world-class expert like you. They might even
become profitabl
I currently have a Jetta for a rental. It’s a pile of crap.
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But, ... Is it STEAMING?
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 4:53 PM:
I currently have a Jetta for a rental. It’s a pile of crap.
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Not yet.
As a side note, apparently the company switched from National to Avis and
everyone is complaining about it because Avis cars are turds.
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> On Oct 28, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> But, ... Is it STEAMING?
>
> Kaleb Striplin via Merced
But they are cheaper turds, with more customer-less service!
My last two rentals (both one-way trips) were Avis, and the service did not
impress but the price was right. VW Passat (with the funny parking brake
and terrible dash-light adjustment) and a Nissan Altima which was soulless
but the ergo
I'm convinced this is a head-feint to throw off the competition, maybe
they've got a skunk-works going somewhere that will whipsaw the legs right
out from under most of the rest of the world's auto makers.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 4:40 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes
My windshield squirters weren't on the $600E320 so I pulled of the
connector and the motor was getting voltage, put it back and lo the
motor began working but nothing coming out of the nozzles. Tried
cleaning the little holes, still nothing. Took of the squirter assembly
(it just snaps into th
They useta all have the same cars pretty much, Either GM or FOMOCO,
except in Hawaii, where a lot of terdcels and corrollas were used by all
of em.
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 5:18 PM:
Not yet.
As a side note, apparently the company switched from National to Avis and
every
A pin? or small dia SS (tempered) wire
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 6:01 PM:
My windshield squirters weren't on the $600E320 so I pulled of the
connector and the motor was getting voltage, put it back and lo the
motor began working but nothing coming out of the nozzles. Tried
c
did that, the stuff seems to be all goobered up inside the housing where
the main line goes in then it branches out somehow to the little squirt
holes. It doesn't look like it will come apart; hence, the soaking.
-_FT
On 10/28/19 7:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
A pin? or small dia
On the 124, I bought new ones from Q. They were not expensive, and I
never did find a way to clear the snot inside them. vinegar soak is
a good way. Hope it works! For me it was easier/cheaper just to put
in new ones.
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 10/28/19 6:36 PM:
did that, the
I’m at the stage in the construction of my garage (year 6) where I need doors.
It’s a timber frame barn style so aesthetics matter and as such I’m interested
in installing wooden doors but insulated wooden doors are prohibitively
expensive, as in $6000-$8000 per door. I found this company that m
> On October 28, 2019 at 7:50 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
> They say that insulated doors are a waste of money since a garage with a
> concrete slab will only lose 5% of its heat through the doors as most will
> escape through the slab. Any thoughts on this?
Heat loss straigh
I’d be worried more about them sealing up tightly to prevent air infiltration
--FT
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> On Oct 28, 2019, at 7:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I’m at the stage in the construction of my garage (year 6) where I need
> doors. It’s a timber frame barn style so ae
the doors pictured at the amana site don't like like roll up doors.
they look like hinged solid doors. You could build panels for a rollup
door with a wood frame, insulation and interior/exterior plywood skin.
Then buy the tracks and other hardware. Same with a swing up solid
door. (that
On these trips I’ve been making to Houston we’ve been given a Jetta gasser
(kinda crappy compared to my 2014 Jetta gasser), a Passat (light years better
than the Jetta) and yesterday, got this trip, they gave us a Dodge Journey. It
seems decent.
Bob R
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> On Oct 28, 2019, a
> Wood has some R value.
IIRC, wood is what R means. R10 is equivalent to 10" of wood.
-- Jim
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