For a two reasons: I'm gone to NY for the summer for work and am disappointed by some of the claims of new folks here.
I know I could be perceived as bit less than cordial on some issues, but I call BS what I feel it is - without using profanity or insults. I've removed nearly all my past posts and threads and will not post for some time. I'll lurk and answer PM's as best I can on any mechanical questions/ parts requests/ personal items.
I've edited this first post several times now. I believe that like the first intercooler thread that never had documented proof of any gains just claims, claims of 35 mpg in a 617 and million mile engines- people here are skeptical unless that proof is clearly shown. I feel I am a leader in this issue. There are too many other forums on the internet that already pander to baseless ideas posted by the inexperienced and clueless. Obviously you can't tell them to f*&^ off, but the definition of irish diplomacy is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way they enjoy the trip. I've failed at that- I know I've pissed them off- but if they don't like it or me, and I have not insulted them with profanity or counter baseless stuff then it is ALL of our duties to say "prove it or zip your lip". If they can't stand the heat- hit the ignore button. In life my mouth has written a few checks the facts can't back up,- and when shown I was wrong I usually say so in public. New folks and long time members should both be held to this higher standard- if not they can live and post at some other place. I'm not going to post as I'll be in NY without internet full time for the summer. I hope all of you can look at this and be civil and make this forum continue to be grounded in higher ideals.
William
I posted this in the DD, but I thought I'd also post it here. BTW it has nothing to do with OD. Abuse is the norm here, and I can stand the heat in the kitchen.

PM sent.

So?simply ignore the *******s who try to provoke you.And/or handle them in a mature and cutting manner.No use attempting to reply in their own manner,you can do better.
Just talk over they heads is all,should be simple enough given the wattage of many posters here,like a birthday candle......

PM from me too.

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1980 300D - Veggie Burner !

Great. Another "I got torqued off and now I'm going to slash my wrist and sit in a hot bath". What is this? 2nd one this year?

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

"Git A Rope"!!!!!

and Git R Done

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

'Lot of "sensitive fellows" here.Whatever happened to the old "caveman line"?

Here is one of my favorite songs. It is by JoDee Messina.

Well you filled up my head
With so many lies,
Twisted my heart
'Til something snapped inside
I'd like to give it one more try
But my give a damn's busted

You can crawl back home
Say you were wrong
Stand out in the yard
And cry all night long
Go ahead and water the lawn
My give a damn's busted

(chorus)
I really wanna care
I wanna feel somethin'
Let me dig a little deeper
No, sorry...nothing

You can say you've got issues
You can say you're a victim
It's all your parents fault,I mean
After all, you didn't pick 'em
Maybe somebody else has got time to listen
My give a damn's busted

Well you're therapist says
It was all a mistake
A product of the Prozac
And your codependent ways
So, who's your enabler these days
My give a damn's busted

(chorus)
I really wanna care
I wanna feel something
Let me dig a little deeper
No, still nothing

It's a desperate situation
No tellin' what you'll do
If I don't forgive you
You say your life is through
C'mon, give me something I can use
My give a damn's busted
Well...

(chorus)
I really wanna care
I wanna feel something
Let me dig a little deeper
No, man...sorry

Just nothing.......no

You've really done it this time..ha ha

My give a damn's busted

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

I will miss you.....don't take anything around here too seriously, you've made some valuable contributions and you'll be missed.

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2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

I know I always do.
....
Ppppffffff-hahaha!!


B

It's the internet - everyone's an expert. Don't take the posts personally - say what you want to say then let it go. No sense in arguing with an idiot.

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

Now,now...Let's keep our tawdry little spats private,shall we?

I'll trade you a pretentious for a tawdry.

B

and I'll raise you a tenacious...

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL