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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-16-2004, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By bowbyeal
David, it might look better but I can't bring...

David, it might look better but I can't bring myself to move away from the original look.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-04-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
geoellis, Unfortunately the Turanza LSH...

geoellis,

Unfortunately the Turanza LSH doesn't come in 205/70-14 size and Michelin has stopped making this size.

I have found that Firestone Affinity's come in the right size (with "H" speed...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-02-2004, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By bowbyeal
Thanks, bobbyv, I have considered going to 15"...

Thanks, bobbyv, I have considered going to 15" from time to time but in the end I always have preferred to keep the 380's original look.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-02-2004, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By bowbyeal
I just did another search and I have found a...

I just did another search and I have found a comment from Luke that is positive about the "Affinity."
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 06-02-2004, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,534
Posted By bowbyeal
205/70-14's ("H" speed rated) are hard to find!

I'm discovering that it's not all that easy finding tires of this size that are also "H" speed rated which is the recommended speed rating for my roadster.

Unfortunately the Turanza's in this size...
Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 709
Views: 152,921
Posted By bowbyeal
An original.

An original.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-26-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By bowbyeal
MapleLeaf, thanks for the tip. I drove out...

MapleLeaf, thanks for the tip.

I drove out to Carcone's and got an estimate. After talking to those guys for a while it became very obvious that that's the place to go. They know wheels!

They...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-24-2004, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,377
Posted By bowbyeal
Sticking with Feletwood Mac: I fall down, I...

Sticking with Feletwood Mac:

I fall down, I get up

And I've always had to fight

Everything that was wrong

For the things that were right
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-24-2004, 04:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,377
Posted By bowbyeal
Say you will Say you will Give me one...

Say you will

Say you will

Give me one more chance

At least give me time to change your mind

That always seems to heal the wounds
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-24-2004, 04:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,377
Posted By bowbyeal
Don't stop.

Don't stop.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-24-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,377
Posted By bowbyeal
Actually, I feel very strongly that the world...

Actually, I feel very strongly that the world would be a lot better (& safer) place if fewer people followed instructions especially those issued by the so-called political masters.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-24-2004, 04:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,377
Posted By bowbyeal
I've never been very good at following...

I've never been very good at following instructions.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-24-2004, 03:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,377
Posted By bowbyeal
Who the hell wants to come to this forum to...

Who the hell wants to come to this forum to discuss the moronic superficiality and wrong-headedness of "W?"

I for one come to learn something about owning and operating a Mercedes-Benz automobile....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-23-2004, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,086
Posted By bowbyeal
Need a rim refinish shop in the Toronto area

I have decided to have my "bundt cake" type original rims refinished rather than buying new ones. I believe this will involve bead blasting and re-painting.

Does anyone have a recommendation of an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-20-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,786
Posted By bowbyeal
Rick, Thanks for the excellent information. I...

Rick,
Thanks for the excellent information. I have checked out the recommended sites for wheels and I now have a much better read on what's involved.

BTW, I will be putting Bridgestone Turanza's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-19-2004, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,786
Posted By bowbyeal
RickM, I'm a little late coming to this...

RickM,

I'm a little late coming to this thread and I would like to go back to the wheels you put on your 380.

They look just awesome. Do you know if they can be bought new anywhere? What is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-18-2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
Luke, yeah it's working for me now too. Don't...

Luke, yeah it's working for me now too. Don't know what I did wrong before. Thanks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-15-2004, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,315
Posted By bowbyeal
I have a 1984 380SL and I have noticed that the...

I have a 1984 380SL and I have noticed that the temp. gauge will sometimes rise quickly while idling at a stop light from about the usual 80 degree position to up to about 100 degrees but will...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-14-2004, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
Another question, Luke. When I go to your web...

Another question, Luke. When I go to your web site and input options for 205/70-14 nothing comes up. Is this size no longer available?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-14-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
Thanks, Luke. You and others have convinced me...

Thanks, Luke. You and others have convinced me that I need to buy new rubber and I will do so next week before I start to seriously go touring this season.

I just put Michelin MXVV4's on my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-03-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
Thanks, Larry I appreciate you taking the time to...

Thanks, Larry I appreciate you taking the time to give me some guidance. I'll go ahead with the rotation and alignment.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-03-2004, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
There is what the shop called some "feathering"...

There is what the shop called some "feathering" on the outside of the front tires which is why they suggested rotation and alignment.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-02-2004, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,748
Posted By bowbyeal
9-yr old Michelin's with good tread. Safe?

I bought my 1984 380SL a year ago. At the time the tires appeared virtually new. A few days ago I decided to have the tires checked at a good shop and I was told the Michelin MXV4's were nine years...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2004, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By bowbyeal
Thanks for the offer Rdanz but you will get very...

Thanks for the offer Rdanz but you will get very old waiting for me to sell this baby! You're probably right about the gasket. I'll know for certain next week.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-28-2004, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By bowbyeal
Craig, Your taste is impecable!

Craig,

Your taste is impecable!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-28-2004, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By bowbyeal
Steve, The color is called "anthracite grey"...

Steve,

The color is called "anthracite grey" and I believe the code is 172. It's a very dark grey with a hint of brown in it. I would prefer red to go along with the mid-life crisis but this one...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-28-2004, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By bowbyeal
I don't think you will ever lose that uneasy...

I don't think you will ever lose that uneasy feeling when you leave the car parked out in the public domain. I am always VERY fussy about where I leave the car parked. If I can't find a parking slot...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2004, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By bowbyeal
Thank, Alan that's solid advice and I am...

Thank, Alan that's solid advice and I am definitely on that track.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-28-2004, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By bowbyeal
I too am often on the major freeways around...

I too am often on the major freeways around Toronto and my 380SL runs smooth and true at freeway speeds although it's a more enjoyable ride for my wife and I when we're on back country roads. Next...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2004, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By bowbyeal
Hey, that's something I never would have thought...

Hey, that's something I never would have thought of. My inclination though is to attempt a more conventional fix first. Do you think that most 107's have an oil leak issue of one degree or another?
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