Yes, it locks in the speed, yes, they have to be able to prove it.
On 2/14/2013 6:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed that I
was doing 78mph. I don't agree but my speedo doesn't work. When I'm doing 78
mph, I:
1) realize th
You have to get out of the "fairness" mindset.
The system by its nature tends to favor frequent players. The judge is
depending on the police officers union to get reelected, and he is going to
lunch with the prosecutor. Speaking of lunch, how many cases are left in
that pile?
If you want fair,
> -Curt
>
> Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:42:38 -0800
> From: clay monroe
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Exactly how mine was.
On Monday, February 18, 2013, Craig wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:11:28 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
> wrote:
>
>> Interesting, looks like a 115 220D ought to be real good off the line.
>
> Having owned one, I can say, yes, it is ... Until you get across the
> intersection an
On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:51:16 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The 220D was 615.941
The '72 220D I had was a 615.912.
Craig
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616 010 26 00 looks like a part number, and some have suffixes so the
88 could be a suffix. Is it a number for a factory short block? did
someone convert it to a 2.4 L engine?
That number I _am_ sure of, and I could easily believe that
somebody dropped in another engine. The car's engine bay
On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:11:28 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> Interesting, looks like a 115 220D ought to be real good off the line.
Having owned one, I can say, yes, it is ... Until you get across the
intersection and have to shift into second. That is guaranteed to get the
person right behind
According to wikipedia your car should have:
"OM615.940
The OM615.940 was a 2.0 L (1988 cc) engine with an 87 mm bore and
83.6 mm stroke. Power output was 55 hp (41 kW) through 1979 and rose
to 60 hp (45 kW).
Applications:
* 1976-1979 200D, 55 hp (41 kW)
* 1979-1985
What are the 4-5-6 positions of the engine number? They should be
different than a US 220D because the displacement is different.
There is an official-looking painted and embossed aluminum tag riveted
to the block, with 616 010 2600 88 on it. The head casting is (I think)
616 011 and the block
Interesting, looks like a 115 220D ought to be real good off the line.
You did manage a funny typo or two too. ;)
-Curt
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:48:26 -0600
From: Fmiser
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
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| W115 200D | 4.08 | 2970 lb | 81 mph | 61 hp | 4527 |
Odd, then, that mine has a speedo pip at more like 85MPH,
and the car reaches it too. I'll grant that the US-ification
of this obviously grey-market car might have put a 220D speedo
face on it, but why would it be able to reach it?
| W115 200D | 4.08 | 2970 lb | 81 mph | 61 hp | 4527 |
Odd, then, that mine has a speedo pip at more like 85MPH,
and the car reaches it too. I'll grant that the US-ification
of this obviously grey-market car might have put a 220D speedo
face on it, but why would it be able to reach it?
> > clay wrote:
> >
> > I would concur, but you did not drive the car and hear how
> > redline sounds with that little wind up engine. Makes you
> > think the car was in Back to the Future territory and I would
> > be transported someplace else were I to take it to 88 MPH
> Curt Raymond wrote:
>
Gump was a 220D? I forget. Seems like max speed should be a bit less
for one of those, maybe 80mph?
My 200D W115 ootched to maybe 88 indicated, the one time I unleashed
the hounds of Limbo. Its speedo reads a touch low, though, so
road speed might have been still under the 85 MPH that is the
pi
ose, maybe 80mph?
-Curt
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:42:38 -0800
From: clay monroe
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I would concur, but you did n
:
> Insert banned type response which indicates your being a wuss...
>
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:32:23 -0800
> From: clay monroe
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
> Message-ID: <9948666e-6cbe-430b-88f4-ec
No need to call them. just follow any ambulance... they will be there.
Full service kind of lawyers. Went to the office, the receptionist
wouldn't let me leave without a neck brace and a cane..
:)
Grant...
On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.
Have you ever seen their offices?
Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe (better known as Huey, Louie, and Dewey)
--R
On 2/16/13 1:04 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
As my law firm "Dewy, Cheatem, &
Howe" says... call us first and shut the hell up...
Grant...
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When googling Zetronix, there were a number of complaints on various
websites such as this one:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/directory/Zetronix.aspx
Gerry
From: "Rich Thomas"
Dealextreme had a front/rear cam for really cheap a coupla weeks back, --R
On 2/15/13 7:25 PM, G Mann wrote:
You ask
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Speed limit was 65.
Is it like Michigan where 1-10mph over is not a huge deal, but 11mph + gets you
lots of insurance points and a huge fine?
I once had a local deputy write me for 66 in a 55 zone when I was actually doing
51-52. By the time he finally kicked o
Insert banned type response which indicates your being a wuss...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:32:23 -0800
From: clay monroe
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
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Haha.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 15, 2013, at 4:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> I will provide a character reference for Dimitri: "Your honor,
> Dimitri is quite a character":
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 3:55 PM, G Mann wrote:
>> Twice now, I've been stopped for speed with my GPS stuck to
Speed limit was 65.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 15, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
> On 15/02/2013 11:35 AM, ernest breakfield wrote:
>> the officers testimony of an "estimate" of your speed is enough in some
>> states; you'll need to check the laws where you're at.
>>the way the
I'd always thought there had to be a limiter because you can feel it
just sort of stop accelerating.
That's where the rising wind-resistance HP curve meets the falling
RPM-dropoff HP curve of the diesel.
-- Jim
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Curt
>>
>> Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:12:08 -0800
>> From: clay monroe
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
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>> Content-Type: text/plain;
Dealextreme had a front/rear cam for really cheap a coupla weeks back,
seemed like it had some decent specs.
--R
On 2/15/13 7:25 PM, G Mann wrote:
You ask... so here it is. There are others with slightly different
features... Just search engine "dash camera with recording" and read their
blurb
You also need that always on dash camera in case a meteorite flies in front
of you -
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/50827929#50827929
On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 6:25 PM, G Mann wrote:
> You ask... so here it is. There are others with slightly different
> features... Just search engine "d
, my final comment, "Thank, you, Sir."
Frankly, It was a bit more than annoying.
Ya may wonder why I got out of the car - I was trying to keep 'im from
seeing the blank space in the instrument cluster. 'Could've been a
defective equipment ticket.
Wilton
- Origi
You ask... so here it is. There are others with slightly different
features... Just search engine "dash camera with recording" and read their
blurbs.
http://www.zetronix.com/Car-Cameras/c59/Wide-Angle-Dual-Car-Camera-with-GPS-and-Night-Vision-Dash-Cam%28201%29/product_info.html?gclid=CIP-2KjEubUCF
Yes please!
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 15, 2013, at 5:49 PM, Jon Agne wrote:
> Details please! Would love to know specifics about your setup.
>
> Jon
>
>
> On Feb 15, 2013, at 3:55 PM, G Mann wrote:
>
>> Twice now, I've been stopped for speed with my GPS stuck to the winshield.
>> When the
Details please! Would love to know specifics about your setup.
Jon
On Feb 15, 2013, at 3:55 PM, G Mann wrote:
> Twice now, I've been stopped for speed with my GPS stuck to the winshield.
> When the officer did his little "discussion" I just pointed to the GPS and
> stated... According to my GP
I will provide a character reference for Dimitri: "Your honor,
Dimitri is quite a character":
On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 3:55 PM, G Mann wrote:
> Twice now, I've been stopped for speed with my GPS stuck to the winshield.
> When the officer did his little "discussion" I just pointed to the GPS and
>
Twice now, I've been stopped for speed with my GPS stuck to the winshield.
When the officer did his little "discussion" I just pointed to the GPS and
stated... According to my GPS here on the dash in clear view of me while
driving I was doing exactly XXX Mph. I'm sure I can call up that
information
He is in a different car and he got a ride from the girlfriend to his court
appearance.
We already went over this prior to his court date. I also had my lawyer buddy
give him a quick overview of what is and isn't legal in a Terry stop. You can
never be too carful these days...
Dan
On Feb 15,
My youngest son just sort of beat his last speeding ticket (his
third in as many years!)
He got two continuances, hoping the LEO who wrote the ticket
wouldn't appear, but he did.
He got it knocked down to 6 mph over the limit because he showed
that he had recently had his speedo worked on, w
r
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> Curt Raymond wrote:
> I never noticed any difference in max speed between my '78
> 240D and the &#
> Curt Raymond wrote:
> I never noticed any difference in max speed between my '78
> 240D and the '83 240D I used to have. Max speed is governor
> limited and 5500rpm is 5500rpm no matter which way you slice
> it. The '78 is slightly slower to get there but only slightly.
Yeah - but a 240d isn't
On 15/02/2013 11:35 AM, ernest breakfield wrote:
the officers testimony of an "estimate" of your speed is enough in
some states; you'll need to check the laws where you're at.
the way the judge looks at it, the officer is a professional
trained in this sort of thing; you're not.
cheers!
e
the officers testimony of an "estimate" of your speed is enough in some
states; you'll need to check the laws where you're at.
the way the judge looks at it, the officer is a professional
trained in this sort of thing; you're not.
cheers!
e
On 14/Feb/13 20:57, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
4:26 -0500
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Tim Crone wrote:
> I thought older 240Ds indeed did top out at 78? Not sure wha
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Not sure what's wrong with it. I need to pull the cluster and troubleshoot. I
suspect the cable is broken as both th
My youngest son just sort of beat his last speeding ticket (his third in as
many years!)
He got two continuances, hoping the LEO who wrote the ticket wouldn't appear,
but he did.
He got it knocked down to 6 mph over the limit because he showed that he had
recently had his speedo worked on, whi
27;ll actually be in Leominster but thats east of here) and
> pickup.
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:56:22 +1030
> From: Hendrik and fay
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
> Message-ID: <511d9cce.3030...@gmail.com
The ticket is $137. Is it worth hiring a lawyer? It's more a matter of
principle and possible insurance increase that motivates me to appeal it.
I'm self employed so I don't have to worry about not getting hired.
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On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:35 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
What does an attorney have to do with keeping it off my record? The officer
has no proof as he can't produce a radar read. Wouldn't the court see that?
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:18 PM, Jon Agne wrote:
> Sorry...deleted all of 1st post accidentally just before hitting send.
>
Tim Crone wrote:
I thought older 240Ds indeed did top out at 78? Not sure what Dmitri
has. I don't think my '74 ever broke 80, and if it was possible I
think that car would have done it.
Good point. There's probably 5mph or so difference between a 1980 or newer big
cam 240D and an earlier m
Pay a shyster to get you off. It may cost a little more than the
ticket, but less than the total costs. Other costs are higher
insurance, higher interest and potentially not getting a better job
and such. Anything where they pull your records to check is a
potential cost.
Besides, they cou
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:12:08 -0800
> From: clay monroe
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> IT will max out at
Sorry...deleted all of 1st post accidentally just before hitting send.
In Maine, unfortunately, you will pay no matter what. If you want to keep it
off of your record, you need to hire an atty.
Sorry.
BTW, New Hampshire is worse.
Jon
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How much is the fine? Is it worth going to court for?
Perhaps get yourself a GPS, so you know how fast your going.
Or maybe get a GPS app
On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed that
> I was doing 78mph. I don't agree but my speedo doesn't work. When I'm doing
> 78 mph, I:
> 1) realize that I'm speeding.
> 2) am intentionally trying to push
essage -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
Phooey!
My 240D regularly sits right at 80mph for 10-15 minutes at a time. There
is no reason it shouldn't. If your car can'
nce is the high load.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:12:08 -0800
From: clay monroe
To: Mercedes Discussion List
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IT will max out at 8
How much is the fine? Is it worth going to court for?
Perhaps get yourself a GPS, so you know how fast your going.
Or maybe get a GPS app for the iPhoney, which is lovingly hand polished
by young children in blue asbestos mines.
Hendrik
who is not sending this from a phone
On 15/02/13 11:24, d
Yeah, the broken speedo is no excuse; may be a little part of the reason,
but is no excuse.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:49 PM
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Did you point out the dead bugs on your REAR window?
I think this is worth the court appearance, if he has no evidence the judge
will probably dismiss. Get a haircut and be sure to shave, wear clean
conservative clothes, be respectful, you'll probably win. Usually even when
the cop has eviden
y, February 14, 2013 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
240Ds can run high speeds all day long. If running 75-80 doesn't feel
good, then something is wrong. It may take a bit of time to get there,
however, and a hill can set you back somewhat. But if something feels
s
How much was the tailwind? ;<)
Wilton
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From:
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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 7:54 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed
that I wa
240Ds can run high speeds all day long. If running 75-80 doesn't feel
good, then something is wrong. It may take a bit of time to get there,
however, and a hill can set you back somewhat. But if something feels
scary, you need to fix it. You're not doing any damage if the engine is
well maintai
In NC no speedometer is also improper equipment, no insurance points
for that one.
I thought older 240Ds indeed did top out at 78? Not sure what Dmitri
has. I don't think my '74 ever broke 80, and if it was possible I
think that car would have done it.
Not that it matters, the attorney doesn't
IT will max out at 85, but you better not try to keep it there for longer than
a minute. Being able to get it there would be hard for a 30 year old car.
On Feb 14, 2013, at 5:01 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
> Probably it's your word against his, but yes, they have to have proof of a
> speed rea
by all means! he has to prove his claim. And we all know that a 30 year old
240D is not able to go that fast without the driver intending to push the car
to its limits. Gump was able to chug along at 65 with minimal strain. Get it
over 70 and you knew it was getting to the red zone. Sustain
Probably it's your word against his, but yes, they have to have proof
of a speed reading in order to write a ticket.
The judge may get a kick out of this case -- however, a 240D will do
about 85 max, don't lie to him.
Peter
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I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed that I
was doing 78mph. I don't agree but my speedo doesn't work. When I'm doing 78
mph, I:
1) realize that I'm speeding.
2) am intentionally trying to push my car to its limit.
Neither condition was met. I told the trooper
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