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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-19-2004, 12:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 965
Posted By cyclocross
C43 For Sale

Hi, all. I'm selling my C43 because I'm buying a Porsche. Details are in the Car Forum. Thanks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-19-2004, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,238
Posted By cyclocross
1998 C43 For Sale

FOR SALE 1998 C43 AMG

Obsidian with black/gray interior. Completely stock - no modifications.
Includes CD (6) changer.
36,000 miles. Starmarked car, I'm the second owner (both owners are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-27-2004, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,335
Posted By cyclocross
grounding kits

The consensus of the engine lab techs at the research center where I work is that grounding kits may be beneficial for older cars because their grounding points may have become corroded with age. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-14-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,850
Posted By cyclocross
new C43

Looks great! Keep it stock.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-01-2004, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,615
Posted By cyclocross
C43 plugs

FWIW, I replaced the plugs in my 1998 C43 shortly after I bought it in late 2003. It still had the original plugs from early 1998 although there were only 30,000 miles on them. Several dealerships...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-23-2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 953
Posted By cyclocross
Anyone Interested in a C43?

Hi, all. Last sunday I saw a C43 in the used car lot of Concord BMW in Concord, CA while driving by. Here are some of the details;
- 1998, 80,000 miles, cost not listed.
- As-is, no warranty...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2004, 10:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,668
Posted By cyclocross
No problem, Duke. FWIW, API skipped SI...

No problem, Duke.

FWIW, API skipped SI because they felt it could be confused with the international system of units. SK was skipped because it could be confused with SK Corp. in Korea.

In...
Forum: Tech Help 03-22-2004, 03:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,668
Posted By cyclocross
Re: Re: what is 'synthetic' base oil

Hi, Duke. I believe you are using service category SH oil because it has greater concentrations of certain additives. SJ and SL oils which were introduced in 1997 (?) have slightly lower...
Forum: Tech Help 03-21-2004, 12:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,668
Posted By cyclocross
"synthetic" lubes

Kebowers, thank you for the clear explanation of the difference between the base stocks. For those who are interested in learning more about lubes visit this website and read all of the articles and...
Forum: Tech Help 03-20-2004, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,668
Posted By cyclocross
Yes, indeed. One of the guys at work has a '93...

Yes, indeed. One of the guys at work has a '93 Dodge pickup with 400,000 miles on the Cummins diesel. He uses Delo with 5,000 to 10,000 miles change intervals. BTW, ChevronTexaco tests some of its...
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2004, 10:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,668
Posted By cyclocross
mustard, etc.

Mustrol corporation and Group III mustard base stock ... I love it. Thanks, Ali.
Forum: Tech Help 03-18-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,668
Posted By cyclocross
It is not too good for headgaskets but it is OK...

It is not too good for headgaskets but it is OK for radiator leaks. However, oat meal or rice works even better if you remember the old Laurel & Hardy movie.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-06-2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By cyclocross
Thanks, Tump. I'll check it out.

Thanks, Tump. I'll check it out.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-28-2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 80,788
Posted By cyclocross
nude motorcycle LSR

FWIW, Marty Dickerson rode his Vincent (Rapide?) nude to 120+ MPH at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the '70s. I've read the article in magazines but I can't find a link on the 'Net. Does anyone out...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-21-2004, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By cyclocross
C43 exhaust

Hello. Thanks for your response. I had understood from various posts in the MB forums that Renntech sold only mufflers. I'll have to call them for details.

Do I like my C43? Well, I used my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-21-2004, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,394
Posted By cyclocross
performance exhaust system for the C43

Hi, all. I've searched without success this forum as well as Club202 and benzworld for information on a high(er) performance exhaust system for the C43. There are alternative mufflers available but...
Forum: Tech Help 02-21-2004, 10:41 AM
Replies: 446
Views: 126,145
Posted By cyclocross
extended warranty companies

Hi, GRC. I hope you don't mind me chiming-in here. My C43 has the MB Starmark Component Coverage. It specifically lists the timing chain cover and HB as being covered.

My previous G35 used CNA...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-07-2004, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By cyclocross
Castrol R

AUS-C36, I gather that the Castrol R 5W30 you used is completely different from the legendary Castrol R 30 and 40 which was synthetic and vegetable based.
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2004, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By cyclocross
Group III & PAOs

Yeah, the group IV PAOs are probably the way to go at this time. I run 0W-40 Mobil 1 in the C43 and 5W-30 Syntec in my wife's 325i for warranty reasons. Eventually I'll put Mobil 1 in the 325.
...
Forum: Tech Help 02-05-2004, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By cyclocross
lubricant information

Go to this link for a series of articles on base oils, conventional, "synthetic", and synthetic.

www.chevron.com/prodserv/baseoils/articles_papers.shtml
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-21-2004, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,412
Posted By cyclocross
Question: the intakes are actually located behind...

Question: the intakes are actually located behind the steel part of the hood not behind the grill. Why is the grill blanked-off? I had understood that it was to prevent water entering the intake. ...
Forum: Tech Help 01-10-2004, 12:29 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 112,395
Posted By cyclocross
Tump's C43

I agree. I was initially looking for a Boxster last November when I saw an older C-class on a MB dealer's showroom floor along with all of the new models. I was curious why an older model would be...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-08-2004, 07:16 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 80,788
Posted By cyclocross
The TZ series of Yamahas were their factory...

The TZ series of Yamahas were their factory production grand prix bikes. The frames and cases for the 250cc and 350cc models were based, initially, on production models like your RD. The suspension...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-07-2004, 06:36 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 80,788
Posted By cyclocross
You really really need to go to a racetrack, like...

You really really need to go to a racetrack, like the Nurburgring. Start planning your vacation now!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-07-2004, 03:20 PM
Replies: 497
Views: 80,788
Posted By cyclocross
160+ MPH on my Yamaha TZ-350B at Ontario Motor...

160+ MPH on my Yamaha TZ-350B at Ontario Motor Speedway in the '70s.

56 MPH on my Bianchi bicycle (downhill, passed a Harley).
Forum: Tech Help 12-12-2003, 03:15 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 126,145
Posted By cyclocross
Does the 150k mile warranty extend to a second...

Does the 150k mile warranty extend to a second owner or only to the original owner? I recently purchased a one-owner Starmark 1998 C43 from a MB dealership. They did not mention the 150k mile...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-08-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,100
Posted By cyclocross
The original plugs were F8DPER. A local MB...

The original plugs were F8DPER. A local MB dealership said to use the F8DPP332. This was confirmed by MBUSA via e-mail.

The F8DPER looks like a conventional non-platinum plug even though it says...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-05-2003, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,100
Posted By cyclocross
Hi, Gilly. Well I finally replaced the 16 plugs...

Hi, Gilly. Well I finally replaced the 16 plugs in the C43. Momma, what a job! Three hours (but that included a walk to the gas station to blow out the air filters) and three skinned knuckles. In...
Forum: Tech Help 11-25-2003, 10:50 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 126,145
Posted By cyclocross
vince and DaveJ: Yes, I do need to relax and...

vince and DaveJ:
Yes, I do need to relax and just enjoy the car. It is very enjoyable. Last weekend I drove up to Infineon Raceway to see a friend from work at a NASA event. The car is very...
Forum: Tech Help 11-24-2003, 11:33 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 126,145
Posted By cyclocross
Hi. I'm new to Mercedes and to this website. I...

Hi. I'm new to Mercedes and to this website. I recently traded in my Infiniti G35 for a 1998 C43 AMG, Starmark inspected, warrantied, etc. However, after reading about all the problems with M-B...
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