Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

> Kaleb wrote: > I don’t want to do. I am looking at either Verizon or T Mobile. > Anybody have a bad experience with them or any other feedback? T-Mobile is the Google-Fi carrier that covers here. Fairly dependable, but I can't speak for an actual T-Mobile account. T-Mobile was the biggest si

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

IMHO, if you travel significantly you should stick with AT&T or Verizon. We tried T-Mobile, and almost from the first day it was unusable. Dropped calls when crossing towers, random slowness due to 'foreign' towers, and the vaunted fallback to AT&T only happens when/where AT&T allows this, which i

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I would add Republic to that list. Especially if good Wi-Fi available where you spend the most time. For a land line OOMA reduced my cost a lot ($50 to $15 a month) and provides additional useful features. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

I've been very happy with those Costco socks. They last pretty well, and the price is good. I've been wearing them for years. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

I've had ATT forever. No complaints. Rick ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Cell phones, long post

Consumer cellular.   Att network.  good coverage.   $25/mo for first fone.  $15/mp for additional.   Not happy that they support the AARPfoolishnes.   Also look at patriot mobile and puretalk. Puretalk maybe a better deal now.   Last time I looked, they were cheaper.   CC sells you a data pool

Re: [MBZ] OT Socks was Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Look like a knockoff of smartwool.   When I had to be in the cold all the time, my feet were happiest in the heavy smartwool with boots a size or 1.5 too big.  In fairness, out neighbors who run a hiking/outdoor store swear by the Darn Tough, but I've never had any.   I'd look for the smartwool

[MBZ] Cell phones, long post

When I left my old job I had a company phone on Verizon. Signal was great for the most part but had a few dead zones in my area. When I left I kept my phone but not the number so I added a new line to our US Cellular account that I had for wife/kid. Data speed is ok but they are very regional wi

Re: [MBZ] How do I pull the radio head unit?

On Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:48:17 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I just bought a set on Amazon for $6. Arrived in 1.5days > > YIQI Radio Removal Tool Key Tool... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3VC8TR > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Dec 19, 2019, at 8:42 PM, Clay Monroe via Merced

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

The highly-recommended Kohler Cimarron I had installed in 2006 is prone to getting plugged up. Don't know why, exactly. Easily fixed with plunger but annoying. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > dan--- via Mercedes > Sent: Thursd

Re: [MBZ] How do I pull the radio head unit?

I just bought a set on Amazon for $6. Arrived in 1.5days YIQI Radio Removal Tool Key Tool... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3VC8TR --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 19, 2019, at 8:42 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those hooks are for pulling the cluster. Radio takes another key set t

Re: [MBZ] Would this fit in my 123?

> Floyd wrote: Probably not. As I recall, the engine weighs over 3,000. > COULD I FIT A STACK? I don't think you could use a fakebunch OM617 stack ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] How do I pull the radio head unit?

Those hooks are for pulling the cluster. Radio takes another key set that inserts into those channels. There is a finger loop on your side and the blade end tapers to a pointed end that will engage the spring metal detents, releasing their hold on the radio. At that point you can use the hook

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Don't forget such things as business licenses, inventory taxes, business taxes, employee required health care, minimum wage, OSHA, EPA, and parking lot inspection, sewer fees for business hookup... etc etc etc... Bottom line, easy to lose focus on customer service and product support. Seems many h

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

The exotic car place a block or so away has a shined up original Bronco.   Probably a 302, not a 289.  I'd guess 72 or so.   It had some special emblem on the fender, but I could not read it. Kinda makes me wish I still had my original $500 U100. Clay Monroe via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

> On December 19, 2019 at 4:27 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-subaru-360-deluxe-2/ > No Reserve: 1970 Subaru 360 Project > Current Bid: $1,500 Ends In: 1:11:45 Subaru 360: when a Honda N600 is too fast for you... Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

It applies to all businesses, but the fortune 500 or 1000 or somewhere in there aren't bothered as much as they can own armies of lawyers and buy their own pols.  But every business is constantly harassed.   Try making something simple like a dog treat.   You will be smothered by federal 3 lett

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

I think G wagons have always been a bit of a cult item, since the Shah of Iran had MB design and build some for his army use. When the things were about as basic as a rock, the trucks were pretty solid. Lots of grey market lust in USA until MBUSA got the go ahead to import them. As LUXURY SUV

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

Of course! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes December 19, 2019 at 3:01 PM Yes to both or one or which one? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

On Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:59:17 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Or maybe the corporate bosses are too busy complying with overbearing > government threats, coercion, general abuse of power and obstruction of > free markets to be able to run their own businesses which includes > training and

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

On Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:53:27 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-mercedes-benz-g-500/ Well, that one didn't get sold: Auction Result High BidUSD $22,750 (Reserve Not Met) Auction Ended Thursday, December 19 at 1:13pm

Re: [MBZ] OT: EV battery breathrough by IBM?

< Over the last two years, South Korean utilities have experienced 23 lithium-ion battery fires.>> I refer to my earlier post, re Lithium Ion batteries as currently produced, and re, the giant battery housed in shopping mall... The holy grail of alternate energy is how to store it for la

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

Yes to both or one or which one? On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 3:50 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes > > --FT > > On 12/19/19 3:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > So are these merely cult vehicles or are they substantively worth way > > more than other models of SUV?

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

Yes --FT On 12/19/19 3:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: So are these merely cult vehicles or are they substantively worth way more than other models of SUV? On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 2:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: https://bringatrailer.com/listing

Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

On Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:53:35 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > > >> On December 18, 2019 at 12:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > >> wrote: > > > >> I don't see any at HF that are in the in. lbs. range though, in any > >> brand. > > > > I used this to t

Re: [MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

So are these merely cult vehicles or are they substantively worth way more than other models of SUV? On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 2:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-mercedes-benz-g-500/ > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Would this fit in my 123?

Sounds like a plan! --FT On 12/19/19 3:03 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Yep... it will fit. All you need is cutting and welding equipment to make a sub frame, extend the frame forward of the firewall by about 3 ft. and make room for the 18 speed Road Ranger transmission that bolts to it Th

Re: [MBZ] Would this fit in my 123?

Yep... it will fit. All you need is cutting and welding equipment to make a sub frame, extend the frame forward of the firewall by about 3 ft. and make room for the 18 speed Road Ranger transmission that bolts to it Then cut down a semi differential so it will handle the torque You cou

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Or maybe the corporate bosses are too busy complying with overbearing government threats, coercion, general abuse of power and obstruction of free markets to be able to run their own businesses which includes training and rewarding the good employees and training and encouraging the bad employees.

[MBZ] Few minutes to buy a reasonably-priced G500

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-mercedes-benz-g-500/ -- --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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okie

Re: [MBZ] OT: EV battery breathrough by IBM?

The big oil companies will buy the technology never to be seen again!  Just like the 100mpg carburetor! And I myself prefer to have child slave laborers mine stuff for my Pious! --FT On 12/19/19 2:08 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Now that the secret is out, the Chinese will knock

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

"Squirmy" - great descriptor for squooshy noises coming from soft tires in the heat... Do you recall how much these cost in a 14" size? On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 10:45 AM ned kleinhenz via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is my experience with Nokian winter tires over the last 20

[MBZ] '80 SLC on BAT

Very clean Euro silver blue/blue leather. I owned and restored a '78 SLC in the identical color scheme back in the 90s. At one time the blue book was $22k. How times have changed. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-450slc-12/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=

Re: [MBZ] OT: EV battery breathrough by IBM?

Now that the secret is out, the Chinese will knock it off! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > ELECTRIC VEHICLESIBM announces battery breakthrough > > Published: Thursday, December 19, 2019 > > IBM is developing a safer, more powerfu

Re: [MBZ] OT: EV battery breathrough by IBM?

This does sound promising, but I'll not hold my breath waiting for it - On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 12:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ELECTRIC VEHICLESIBM announces battery breakthrough > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it

[MBZ] OT: EV battery breathrough by IBM?

ELECTRIC VEHICLESIBM announces battery breakthrough Published: Thursday, December 19, 2019 IBM is developing a safer, more powerful electric battery that promises to reduce the charging time for electric vehicles and may enhance the possibility of electric aircraft, the company announced yesterda

Re: [MBZ] Looks really nice, high price

Might be a tax writeoff... On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/440371319987988/ > > > Off Island Thrift Mercedes Benz 1987 260E w/46k miles! > Bluffton, SC· 17 hours ago > < > https://www.facebook.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Or maybe the corporate bosses don't give a sh*t and are just focused on their profits? On Thu, Dec 19, 2019 at 12:25 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 19/12/2019 8:03 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > THe companies have to rely on self important, self cent

[MBZ] 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ckk320

I'm thinking $400 max.  Front seats are kinda rough (they have covers on them).  Steering wheel is rotted (how does that happen?). Body looks not too bad.  Trans issue is probably simple fix but the Magick Box would tell that -- might just be the shifter sensor or could be TCM or connector leak

Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: >> On December 18, 2019 at 12:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: > >> I don't see any at HF that are in the in. lbs. range though, in any brand. > > I used this to torque down the gauge on my 500 gallon propane tank, > but it's far from idea for 20-25 in-

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

I would be more impressed if the green colour matched that of the car exterior. On 19/12/2019 8:26 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Even the nut... On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:34:58 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: The air cleaner lid is painted green.  H

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

On 19/12/2019 8:03 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: THe companies have to rely on self important, self centered buttercups for employees. "ok, Like, were sorry"  not because the buttercup represents the business, and apologized for the business, but because he is sorry for his own lazy

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

For some reason, they are using household dimmer switch knobs on the radio. Randy On 18/12/2019 5:47 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Missing one pitchur...to show what the white knobs are for.   (console) York compressor in the way  Strike! Series GP and $500 glow relay   Strike! Maybe

Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

Those field rats are so accustomed to being honked at that they have figgered out no harm comes to them if they ignore it.  So they ignore the sound. Some of them in WI are so accustomed to being around people that I practically have to punch them in the nose to get them to move.   (close enoug

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

Looks like paint. Matches the air cleaner cover and the door sill. Randy On 19/12/2019 8:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: looks like astroturf --FT On 12/18/19 6:36 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb green carpet. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Dec 18, 2019, 4:08 PM

Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

> Mitch wrote: > Some deer just don't seem to care about noises that we think > should scare the crap out of them. Like deer that mow the grass > at the shooting range while you're using the shooting range. For the last bunch of years, I have adopted the policy of sounding the car horn from when

[MBZ] Mercedes' AMG Lineup Might Be Hugely Scaled Back: Report

https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-amg-lineup-might-be-hugely-scaled-back-report-1840517957 -- --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/mai

Re: [MBZ] $30K for a NA 300CD

I kind of like the burnt orange. But who would paint gold pinstripes on it? Mitch. > On December 18, 2019 at 2:09 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Inca Red" A real head scratcher. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300cd-5/ __

Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

> On December 18, 2019 at 12:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > I don't see any at HF that are in the in. lbs. range though, in any brand. I used this to torque down the gauge on my 500 gallon propane tank, but it's far from idea for 20-25 in-lb tasks like that. Probably pretty good

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

> On December 19, 2019 at 9:42 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Even cheapo no-name snow tires are better in the snow than anything but the > best all-season tires. As for the best all-season tires: If you live north of Georgia and don't use winter tires, a set of DWS labeled C

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Need to set up an Arduino to automatically open the door to your cry room when you open one of his emails. Maybe Simone Giertz can make you a robot to wipe your tears away. ;) -Curt On Thursday, December 19, 2019, 11:02:30 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I have written a sc

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

I have written a script to append "Trigger Warning" to the Subject line of Curley's posts so I can get to a safe space before reading them --FT On 12/19/19 10:50 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Exactly! This is one of the results of the "everybody gets a trophy" society, where kids are n

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Exactly!   This is one of the results of the "everybody gets a trophy" society, where kids are not allowed to work, except in the ever disappearing family farm; not allowed to walk to school; are provided with "cry rooms" etc. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 12/19/19 8:48 AM: I mean, we'

[MBZ] OT: Winter tires

Here is my experience with Nokian winter tires over the last 20+ years of using them on two different 124’s and one 211 - all rwd Mercedes sedans. All three of these cars were useless on ice and snow when shod with summer or all-season tires. Nokian winter tires made it possible to safely drive

[MBZ] Looks really nice, high price

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/440371319987988/ Off Island Thrift Mercedes Benz 1987 260E w/46k miles! Bluffton, SC· 17 hours ago · $5,900 Beautiful Mercedes 260 E 1987 with 46000 miles. In fantastic

[MBZ] Would this fit in my 123?

COULD I FIT A STACK? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/453523665546643/ Cat engine Richmond Hill, GA· over a week ago · $1,200 3406 running when pulled or cores -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

No question. A set of Nokia Hakkapelitas can’t be beat. -D > On Dec 19, 2019, at 9:48 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Weight is also a big help. 200# of sandbags is a start. > > For really slippery days, nothing seems to beat about 3500# > of camper in the back of the truck. > > --

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

looks like astroturf --FT On 12/18/19 6:36 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb green carpet. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Dec 18, 2019, 4:08 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Not. -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Wed, Dec 18, 20

Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

Last week buddy Zack shot what he thought was a doe (later turned out to be a small antlered buck) that was hanging out with two other deer. The two other deer moved about 100 yards off.When Zack approached the one he shot and realized it was a buck (he still had a doe tag) he looked the other

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

Weight is also a big help. 200# of sandbags is a start. For really slippery days, nothing seems to beat about 3500# of camper in the back of the truck. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

I mean, we're kind of victims of our society. We live in a world where the "best deal", meaning "least upfront cost" is all anybody seems to care about. I prefer to buy quality but sometimes its hard to tell where the quality is, often the more expensive option isn't quality or isn't enough of a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

> How much difference do winter tires really make? A lot. I've been ecstatic with the performance we get out of the Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires. They last quite awhile, too. Around here, the studs are critical for the 2-3 luge days when the packed snow on our hill thaws. Getting a run at the hi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

Even cheapo no-name snow tires are better in the snow than anything but the best all-season tires. A 240D is a formidable snow traveler with snow tires. Even a 190D is good although its got less clearance. 2 winters ago Angie and I were headed home in her '05 Golf in a snowstorm. We came upon a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

Even the nut... On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:34:58 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: The air cleaner lid is painted green.  How jaunty. On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 4:08 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not. > -- Forwarded message

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

THe companies have to rely on self important, self centered buttercups for employees. "ok, Like, were sorry"  not because the buttercup represents the business, and apologized for the business, but because he is sorry for his own lazy a$$ because you called and disturbed his meditation abou

Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

> On December 18, 2019 at 9:03 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/BDYV3N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Some deer just don't seem to care about noises that we think should scare the crap out of them. Like deer that mow the grass at the shootin

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

Total agreement. Pervasive incompetence prevails. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Dec 19, 2019, at 5:19 AM, dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > As I get things sorted at the new house, I purchase new products, some quite > substantial and/or expensive. I have expectations that these products be wel

[MBZ] OT - Gross Incompetence. (RANT)

As I get things sorted at the new house, I purchase new products, some quite substantial and/or expensive. I have expectations that these products be well designed and built, some of the criteria I use to make my purchase decision. I’m questioning the competence of some major manufacturers after