Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes that’s a concern. If he wants to sell the rental properties I don’t care. We already made a good profit on appreciation alone. If he wants to sell the car I don’t really care either as I wouldn’t have any serious attachment to it. It’s not a Mercedes after all! I view the 911 as an

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Not worried about rust. He lives in California and I would only drive during non winter months. But high maintenance costs are a concern. Hmm. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2022, at 10:21 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dimitri. > I have had 2 porsches. A 912 and a 911 both

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> The only ship that won't sail is a partnership. You need to spend most of your time on deciding what the exit strategy (-ies) is (are). Do you buy each other out? What if one of you loses interest or dies? What if the car appreciates and A wants to cash out, but B doesn't want to and is

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri. I have had 2 porsches. A 912 and a 911 both 1968. 912 new and 911 1 year old. First wife wrecked the 912. I drove like an absolute idiot and the cars forgave my errors whilst giving me a glimpse of what a rush it was to drive. That said, I have worked on many-a Porsche and they rust and

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I already own a couple of rental properties with him. No issues so far so not really worried about that. It’s good to share responsibility if problems arise. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2022, at 9:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> A friend of mine wants to go

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> A friend of mine wants to go halfsies on one. With who, you? The only ship that won't sail is a partnership. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
What you you all think of a vintage 911? A friend of mine wants to go halfsies on one. He seems to like the 911SC as the engine is supposedly bulletproof. I think the earlier 911T, E or S are better looking but they are prohibitively expensive. Sent from my iPhone

[MBZ] Porsche Survivor sells for stupid $$ on BAT

2019-04-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unbelievable. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1952-porsche-356-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-04-29 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I guess it's a sign of the times that so many people know so little about how diesels operate and what Glow Plugs do? IMO, diesel technology is superior to gasoline tech and last time I checked, diesels were getting 20-30% better MPGs than gas.  But it's been a whole since I checked - On

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 14, 2018 at 4:58 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > The efficiency of a heat engine is related to the difference between its > high (source) temperature and its low (sink) temperature. You want to > increase combustion temperature for increased efficiency. That's why > there has

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
IIRC higher temps result in more nitrous oxides. -- Jim ___ 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] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:50:25 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Burning at lower temperature will not improve efficiency, and I > doubt it will improve emissions. The efficiency of a heat engine is related to the difference between its high (source) temperature and its low (sink) temperature.

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
could this be a scam looking for investors to fill their bank with cash so they can then disappear?  Seems risky when getting involved with the securities organizations around the world.  But once they get the cash they might find their technology isn't as advanced as they say? To me it

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Andrew wrote: > Using pulsed microwaves to ignite fuel rather than spark plugs > or glow plugs, the engineers behind MWI Micro Wave Ignition AG > say they can cut consumption of gasoline and diesel by as much > as 30 percent, and emissions by as much as 80 percent, because > the fuel burns at a

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm trying to figure out this approach. Are they claiming that they get complete combustion at a lower temperature? How would that be beneficial? If less of the fuel's energy is lost as heat, that could increase the efficiency? Lower combustion = lower NO emissions? - Max Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Interesting - need to watch this . . . On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:15 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > EMISSIONSEx-Porsche CEO aims to save combustion engine from > scrapheapPublished: > Friday, December 14, 2018 > > As tightening emission rules force the car

[MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

2018-12-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
EMISSIONSEx-Porsche CEO aims to save combustion engine from scrapheapPublished: Friday, December 14, 2018 As tightening emission rules force the car industry to embrace battery power, a German startup says it has the technology to give the combustion engine a reprieve. Using pulsed microwaves to

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:18:29 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On July 21, 2017 at 9:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > > wrote: Stuttgart and perhaps London were > > banning diesels from downtown areas already. > > When you

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
;mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board The newer buses are hybrid, electric, or CNG. On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Mitch Haley via M

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The newer buses are hybrid, electric, or CNG. On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On July 21, 2017 at 9:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Stuttgart and perhaps London were banning diesels from

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 21, 2017 at 9:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > Stuttgart and perhaps London were banning diesels from downtown areas > already. When you mention city diesel bans, I think of Paris, I think they're the first:

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Given porsche is owned by vw, and vw is stopping diesel production including that motor, which is the same one used in the cayenne, q7, q5, a7, a8 and touareg, this isnt really news. The cayenne and touareg are both built on the same line in slovakia, and share drivelines with the q7. Full

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My posh friend (defined as anyone whose oldest car is a 2004 Audi) LOVES the Cayenne. On Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On July 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > I wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On July 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I wasn't aware that Porsche even sold diesels. I wasn't either. I was thinking V10, but surprisingly it's the 3.0L V6:

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Did I not read somewhere in the fairly recent past that some cities in Euope were gong to going to ban diesel cars due to the smog issues? That may be one reason for moving away from production of them. On 20/07/2017 11:05 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Andrew writes: ‎I wasn't aware...

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Rick wrote: > ...I try to look at who benefits from such things when they > occur... > Who benefits from the demise of diesel passenger vehicles?  I don't know. EPA? Naw - they just are someone else's hammer. DOT? less road tax? That doesn't hold up well either.

Re: [MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Andrew writes: >‎I wasn't aware... ‎http://www.porsche.com/measure/models/cayenne/cayenne-diesel/ They are being targeted, as‎ were all diesel vehicle purveyors, after the VW episode. I try to look at who benefits from such things when they occur, to determine the impetus for a push to

[MBZ] Porsche phasing out diesels - 600hp EV on the drawing board

2017-07-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wasn't aware that Porsche even sold diesels. ELECTRIC VEHICLESPorsche might dump diesel enginesPublished: Thursday, July 20, 2017 Porsche is considering scrapping diesel engines entirely as it moves into electric vehicles. The company is spending $1.16 billion to overhaul its Stuttgart,

[MBZ] Porsche 918 RSR Intro/certainly OT

2011-01-11 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-14 Thread Hendrik Fay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8 Bloody Porch drivers. Hendrik who is flat out Hendrik Fay wrote: There is an old saying along the line of any fool can race a car up a mountain, it takes skill to race it down. This rich kid ain't got it. Hendrik who doesn't have enough money to

Re: [MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-14 Thread Hendrik Fay
One for my good luck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6q04Tjaiccfeature=related Hendrik who needs to take the TE out to the ring Hendrik Fay wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8 Bloody Porch drivers. Hendrik who is flat out Hendrik Fay wrote: There is an old saying along the

Re: [MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-14 Thread Hendrik Fay
I must have been overcome with the noise of the 103 motor but that should have read One more for good luck, perhaps my fingers are being subliminalagain. Although if I get a chance to flog a half decent car around the ring, I would be a pretty lucky fellow. Hendrik whose fingers type

Re: [MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-14 Thread E M
For a big boat with a low powered 3 litre engine, I think that's some pretty good driving and a very respectable time. Ed 300E On 14 August 2010 05:49, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: One for my good luck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6q04Tjaiccfeature=related Hendrik who

Re: [MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-11 Thread Hendrik Fay
There is an old saying along the line of any fool can race a car up a mountain, it takes skill to race it down. This rich kid ain't got it. Hendrik who doesn't have enough money to play like this relng...@aol.com wrote: http://forums.190slgroup.com/showthread.php?7841 RLE

[MBZ] Porsche GT3 Cup at Pike's Peak

2010-08-10 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-06 Thread LarryT
apchamberl...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975 On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http

Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-06 Thread E M
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975 On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1775932517.html IIRC that big four is a tight squeeze in the 924/944 already. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-06 Thread Rich Thomas
: Alex Chamberlainapchamberl...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 1:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975 On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit

Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm think some blown Jap engine and Mustang II front suspension, fat tires, coffee can exhaust... Most small Japanese engines are set up for transverse front-drive, though. How about the flat-six from a

[MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1775932517.html --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

Re: [MBZ] Porsche - $975

2010-06-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Would a 350/700R4 fit in this thing? http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1775932517.html IIRC that big four is a tight squeeze in the 924/944 already. Maybe that GM V-6 meant for longitudinal

Re: [MBZ] Porsche refurbishments

2010-03-20 Thread Hendrik Fay
Apparently a lot of Porsche parts are interchangable with VW parts, same part but different number and shipping box. Wasn't the 944 supposed to be an Audi? Hendrik who has never owned a Porsche and doesn't want to relng...@aol.com wrote: I wonder which is less expensive, and easier to find

Re: [MBZ] Porsche refurbishments

2010-03-20 Thread E M
I think the early 924 had an audi based engine in it, but the 944 were probably more 928 than audi. There was a 924 turbo too, but not sure what it was based on. I think it was the original audi engine, no intercooler or anything. It was pretty early stuff. I remember people saying Porsche was

Re: [MBZ] Porsche refurbishments

2010-03-20 Thread OK Don
A friend had 944 for awhile - it needed a new turn signal stalk/switch, which was a VW part -- which is where he got the replacement. I don't see VW contributing to the drive train in any way though, and no VW I drove ever handled like the Porsche. On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 9:49 PM, E M

Re: [MBZ] Porsche

2010-03-19 Thread RELNGSON
...On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 7:13 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Those are correct comments - the 911SC of 83-87 are widely considered to have bulletproof engines with some going 300K mi with never being opened up... The 911SC was produced from 1978 to 1983, all CIS cars, now a

Re: [MBZ] Porsche

2010-03-19 Thread E M
Good reason to keep those chain tensioners in good working order! Ed 300E On 19 March 2010 16:48, relng...@aol.com wrote: I just heard last week that a full rebuild on an aircooled Porsche six is now sneaking up on 15 grand. RLE ___

Re: [MBZ] Porsche refurbishments

2010-03-19 Thread RELNGSON
I wonder which is less expensive, and easier to find parts for now - a 911 or an XKE?  Those two, plus the pagoda roofed 280SL made my list --.. A 911, hands down. You can get any part from dozens of suppliers around the country because of the huge enthusiast base. Find a copy of a

[MBZ] Porsche diesel

2009-09-01 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ct-neil1-2009sep01,0,4467832.column The company that stands to benefit most from the Germans' diesel push is one least associated with diesel: the sports-car maker Porsche. The diesel Cayenne SUV accounts for 60% of the company's sales. And even though the

[MBZ] Porsche Farce Hits Inspector Clouseau of Finance: Matthew Lynn - Bloomberg.com

2009-07-28 Thread archer
Since things are slow, here is something about the country that makes our favorite automobile. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039sid=a_fV6HgDdvmI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Porsche Classic at the 2009 Oldtimer Grand Prix

2009-07-16 Thread RELNGSON
Press-Information 15/07/2009   Porsche Classic at the 2009 Oldtimer Grand Prix Nostalgia at Nürburgring Stuttgart. Porsche’s Customer Center Classic is following in the footsteps of Porsche’s motorsport history at the 37th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix on Nürburgring, the most popular event in

Re: [MBZ] Porsche parts

2009-05-07 Thread RELNGSON
Guess Roger will be able to get all his Porsche parts from the local VW dealer in the future... I have been sourcing my Porsche parts from Rusty for some time now. And MB bits also. I just don't feel the need to mention it. RLE ** Big savings on Dell’s most popular

[MBZ] Porsche 356 spinout and crash

2009-04-14 Thread RELNGSON
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[MBZ] Porsche 911 through the years

2009-04-14 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche 911 through the years

2009-04-14 Thread Mountain Man
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche 911 through the years

2009-04-14 Thread Loren Faeth
WRONG LIST! This is the MB list Send it to the porch list and see if anyone cares At 07:24 PM 4/14/2009, you wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qogIKTfOG2cfeature=channel_page ** Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar!

Re: [MBZ] Porsche 356 spinout and crash

2009-04-14 Thread Loren Faeth
WRONG LIST! This is the MB list At 07:22 PM 4/14/2009, you wrote: This is my home track, Pacific Raceways near Seattle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etaUL3wjsCYfeature=related RLE ** Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar!

[MBZ] Porsche Stutz

2009-01-08 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes?

2008-10-01 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 11:27 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/862329929.html Seems unusual... I think he's probably FOS. Comments? Nope, it's all true, and the price is not out of line if the car is as represented. The 500E really is a modern

Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes?

2008-10-01 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote regarding a MB 500E: Nope, it's all true, and the price is not out of line if the car is as represented. The 500E really is a modern classic, the spiritual successor to the 6.3 and 6.9. They are amazing cars. They handle like they are rails, they are wicked fast, but

Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes?

2008-10-01 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Curt, He's NOT FOS!.He's right on target. But not totally built by Porsche. The '92/'93 500E's were build cooperatively by both Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. I don't know which built what, but each car took 18 days to build and during that time was transported between factories

Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes?

2008-10-01 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes?

2008-10-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Wow badass... Who knew there was anybody on Craigslist that was honest about anything? ;) -Curt --- On Wed, 10/1/08, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Porsche test rig/seen before but.....

2008-10-01 Thread Rolf
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche built Mercedes?

2008-10-01 Thread Tyler
Same here. I've noticed things sell a lot quicker when you clearly state and photograph all of the problems (no matter how small) in an ad. If they see a 20 y/o vehicle that is advertised as perfect, they assume you're lying. I've probably sold about 20 vehicles on CL, and they all sold in

Re: [MBZ] Porsche wasser

2008-01-29 Thread RELNGSON
When Porsche went to water cooling, emissions played a large part in their decission.  The air cooled engines were also expensive to build.  The new engine remained a flat 6, and had the oil tank kind of build into it, so not a dry sump engine as in having it's own oil tank like in previous

[MBZ] Porsche/hauling it to the bank

2008-01-25 Thread RELNGSON
Porsche Going Well Despite Difficult Times Stuttgart. Despite economic conditions becoming more difficult, Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, is developing positively. In the first six months of the current 2007/08 financial year (1 August 2007 – 31 January 2008) the Company is expected to

[MBZ] Porsche pick up truck

2007-12-23 Thread Hendrik Fay
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche pick up truck

2007-12-23 Thread E M
I think I need one. :-) Ed 300E On 23/12/2007, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx?key=0C54CA57A26EF0F9 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] Porsche scraping along

2007-11-15 Thread LarryT
15, 2007 1:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche scraping along Na, I read other posts besides my own, I just try to avoid reading yours whenever possible. Defects are largely based on what people bring back and complain about. It's as much to do with owner expectations, as it is about a quality

Re: [MBZ] Porsche scraping along

2007-11-15 Thread Allan Streib
LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've always thought car evaluations should be bsed on a car chosen at random with 100k miles on it. Would be nice, but 90% of the population don't keep a car that long, so they don't care. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___

Re: [MBZ] Porsche scraping along

2007-11-14 Thread RELNGSON
they just sent some guys to Japan to show them how to make them faster and cheaper. :-) Ed, this is what happens when all you read are your own posts. As I posted some time back, more than twelve years ago Porsche openly hired a Japanese consulting company to come in and redesign the factory

Re: [MBZ] Porsche scraping along

2007-11-14 Thread E M
Na, I read other posts besides my own, I just try to avoid reading yours whenever possible. Defects are largely based on what people bring back and complain about. It's as much to do with owner expectations, as it is about a quality product. Most guys how guy a new S Class are probably going to

Re: [MBZ] Porsche America

2007-03-28 Thread RELNGSON
While original paint might be rare, there are hundreds of gullwings that haven't been converted to piles of rust flakes. How many 1952 356 roadsters still have floors in them? 5? 10? Between sixteen and twenty aluminum America Roadsters were built for the US market. There is no question that

[MBZ] Porsche 962 at LeMans

2007-01-24 Thread RELNGSON
http://germancarscene.com/2007/01/22/scary-le-mans-962-video/ After watching this, scroll down a bit to Categories and click on Mercedes. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Porsche 962 at LeMans

2007-01-24 Thread LarryT
: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 10:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] Porsche 962 at LeMans http://germancarscene.com/2007/01/22/scary-le-mans-962-video/ After watching this, scroll down a bit to Categories and click on Mercedes. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Porsche Speedster

2007-01-09 Thread LarryT
] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche Speedster I got the $3495 price from a RT road test.but that price includes the optional 1500S engine with 84bhp for an extra $500.. That would be a pre-A, then. 1955 or earlier. Speedsters

Re: [MBZ] Porsche Speedster

2007-01-09 Thread OK Don
And an MGB is a relatively simple car! I just spent three years on the engine in the 450SLC - and that was just to mechanical sound-ness and nice to look at, not anywhere near to like new. The ACC and interior is starting to appear a bit daunting! While I did completely disassemble my '67 MGB

Re: [MBZ] Porsche Speedster

2007-01-08 Thread RELNGSON
I got the $3495 price from a RT road test.but that price includes the optional 1500S engine with 84bhp for an extra $500.. That would be a pre-A, then. 1955 or earlier. Speedsters are still great to drive as long as iffy visibility with the top up and the odd rain leak is OK. Just so

Re: [MBZ] Porsche Fuchs wanted

2006-10-08 Thread LarryT
/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche Fuchs wanted Try PCA.com DWS If you can find anything Porsche on that website, I'll

Re: [MBZ] Porsche Fuchs wanted

2006-10-08 Thread LarryT
: Friday, October 06, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche Fuchs wanted Try PCA.com DWS If you can find anything Porsche on that website, I'll kiss your... But at PCA.org, I have been checking Panorama's Mart several times weekly. Not to mention Craigslist for all major cities west

Re: [MBZ] Porsche Fuchs wanted

2006-10-06 Thread RELNGSON
Try PCA.com DWS If you can find anything Porsche on that website, I'll kiss your... But at PCA.org, I have been checking Panorama's Mart several times weekly. Not to mention Craigslist for all major cities west of the Rockies. And: Wheel Enhancement, Euromotors, and Parts Heaven in

[MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread tom savage
Minimal MB content: http://thomas.savage.org/pca/

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread OK Don
Great pics! It doesn't look like you'd easily retrofit a US 198 with Euro headlights! On 9/24/06, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Minimal MB content: http://thomas.savage.org/pca/ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread Zeitgeist
That Citroen is sure purdy! Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k) '84 300D (216k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread Frank Pembleton
] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Porsche show Minimal MB content: http://thomas.savage.org/pca/

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread Frank Pembleton
List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche show Sorry I didn't get there. I tried to talk my son into going, but it didn't work out. How much are you charging the 300SL guy for storage? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread tom savage
Frank Pembleton wrote: PS That's a great looking ashtray in your Gullwing! Why thank you. I'm mighty proud of that dash; just finished installing the gauges on Friday. And fit the hood properly. We've decided against bothering with storage fees in favor of some new data tags and a

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread tom savage
OK Don wrote: Great pics! It doesn't look like you'd easily retrofit a US 198 with Euro headlights! Actually, that is a US car with euro lights. The roadster had different headlight assemblies than the gullwing and the US/euro units interchange just like any other MB. Tom

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread OK Don
OK. The gullwing looks like you'd have to replace the fender. Now that I think about it, I don't think I've seen a roadster, only gullwings. Actually, that is a US car with euro lights. The roadster had different headlight assemblies than the gullwing and the US/euro units interchange just

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Over in France, we didn't see many Citroens. On 9/25/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK. The gullwing looks like you'd have to replace the fender. Now that I think about it, I don't think I've seen a roadster, only gullwings. Actually, that is a US car with euro lights. The roadster

Re: [MBZ] Porsche show

2006-09-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
Actually you probably saw thousandsjust not ones that look like that antique DS. Here's what they look like now. http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/RANGE/PrivateCars/C1/default/ Jeff Zedic Toronto

[MBZ] Porsche vs GM

2006-08-03 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP

2006-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley
redghost wrote: Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche. That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors. I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to

Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP

2006-06-04 Thread Ed Booher
On 6/4/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe the engine/transaxle in the Citation is identical to the Fiero. After the Fiero came out, I figured that just about any FWD angine/trans/ subframe/suspension could be used to make a mid-engine car. How about The interesting thing to

Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP

2006-06-04 Thread Mitch Haley
The interesting thing to note is that the Fiero was a quick engineer vehicle. Lots of parts bin engineering in that one. Pontiac wanted a plastic 2-seat sports car to compete with the Corvette, but could never gain approval from GM for that. So they came up with a sporty commuter car, with

Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP

2006-06-02 Thread redghost
Axles from a Montero and the tranfercase should fit under the Porsche. That is a mid engine though, so might have to transplant a Fiero engine instead. There were a couple in the yard that would be good donors. On Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 01:51 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: You're a sick man.

[MBZ] Porsche in PnP

2006-06-01 Thread redghost
Went to the PnP today in search of toys. Saw that the pen held a baby blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make a good platform for a 4x4 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Porsche in PnP

2006-06-01 Thread Zeitgeist
You're a sick man. Please seek help. On 6/1/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Went to the PnP today in search of toys. Saw that the pen held a baby blue 914. Wonder how long that will take to strip. Bet it would make a good platform for a 4x4 Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in

Re: [MBZ] Porsche autobahn crash

2006-05-06 Thread RELNGSON
Mega crash is certainly appropriate. I wonder what caused him to lose control. You can see in the fourth picture that he was driving along a straight road and then swerved to the right. It looks like he was already spinning long before he crossed the merge lane. First, it's her, not him. You

Re: [MBZ] Porsche autobahn crash

2006-05-06 Thread l02turner
PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Porsche autobahn crash Mega crash is certainly appropriate. I wonder what caused him to lose control. You can see in the fourth picture that he was driving along a straight road and then swerved to the right. It looks like he

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