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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-24-2003, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,728
Posted By tony s
Paul, That is great! Thank you... is it a...

Paul,

That is great! Thank you... is it a dealer job to change the wheel/airbag or can it be done by guys like you and I ???

Tony.

BTW: I got a closer look at that BMW... it a Z8... very...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-23-2003, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,728
Posted By tony s
MB Crazy, thanks for the quick response. You are...

MB Crazy, thanks for the quick response. You are right though quite often beauty lies in your perspective... However I was on vacation in Florida I’d be checking out all hot girls... never mind the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-23-2003, 04:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,490
Posted By tony s
Angry Spring is in the air....

It is springtime here in Frankfurt and seeing all those lovely MB convertibles (SL's new and old, SLK's, CLK's...) is driving me insane (No pun intended.) My 90SL is insured and resting comfortable...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-23-2003, 03:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,728
Posted By tony s
Regarding the steering wheel for the 90sl... is...

Regarding the steering wheel for the 90sl... is it any smaller than the original? I still can't get used to that big wheel.

Thanks... if it is smaller it would justify the purchase (for me).
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-14-2002, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By tony s
Scott, Thanks for the input. I guess what...

Scott,

Thanks for the input. I guess what forgot to mention is that the 911 would replace my VW. I'm keeping the benz.... ;)

Tony
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-13-2002, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By tony s
Surfer, How do you plan on using the car? ...

Surfer,

How do you plan on using the car? The answer should help you decide which way to go.

The new lights are OK and I'm sure there is an improvement in visablity but there is something to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-10-2001, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,153
Posted By tony s
Talking Mbenz, "I have heard that there is a lot you...

Mbenz,

"I have heard that there is a lot you can do to the 90 R129"

Does that hold true for the 500 as well (other than the complete remodeling you did- hehe) and what are they?

One very...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-28-2001, 12:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,855
Posted By tony s
My 500SL is like my home stereo in many ways. ...

My 500SL is like my home stereo in many ways. They’re old, reliable, and purchased second hand. I like to think they both can still hold there own against the newer competition too.

- Duntech...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-24-2001, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,286
Posted By tony s
Every car has it faults… I either slow down or...

Every car has it faults… I either slow down or turn the radio up!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-24-2001, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By tony s
Simon, Are you in Geneva Switzerland? If...

Simon,

Are you in Geneva Switzerland? If so, I’m sure there are other issues to be wary of surrounding winter use.

G-Benz is right, most are very well cared for here in America. Based upon...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2001, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,335
Posted By tony s
Date depending I'm in. Please ask about ragtops...

Date depending I'm in. Please ask about ragtops w/bolt-on roofs...I'd love to get my stock 500sl out for a run.

tony.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-27-2001, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By tony s
Help, I’ve got the 60,000 miles blues. I’ve...

Help,

I’ve got the 60,000 miles blues. I’ve tried a search under all sorts of combos with no luck, so at the risk of being redundant I need to ask for help. (posted a few day's ago in tech forum)...
Forum: Tech Help 07-23-2001, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,277
Posted By tony s
Help, I’ve got the 60,000 miles blues. I’ve...

Help,

I’ve got the 60,000 miles blues. I’ve tried a search under all sorts of combos with no luck, so at the risk of being redundant I need to ask for help.

My ’90 R129 is due for it’s 60,000...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-23-2001, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,658
Posted By tony s
Mbenz, How do you find the time to preform...

Mbenz,

How do you find the time to preform such an undertaking. I can't even seem to find the time to wash my baby by hand.

Anyone else out there doing your own work, with a fulltime job and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-04-2001, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,360
Posted By tony s
I believe it was during the transition from the...

I believe it was during the transition from the '95 model year to the '96 (here in the US) as indicated by looking at the following web location. You can get a 14 year model overview.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-14-2001, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,141
Posted By tony s
Check for water leaks coming from where the roof...

Check for water leaks coming from where the roof meets the front windshield. All though I've never had that problem I've heard the early r129's had several recalls to address the issue.

tony
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2001, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By tony s
All I can say is "Oh boy do I feel dumb!". The...

All I can say is "Oh boy do I feel dumb!". The dealer suggested I check the dimmer as well, and that was it. I didn't even know the cluster had a dimmer. I had no idea the trip meter reset...
Forum: Tech Help 05-04-2001, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By tony s
Gentlemen, Is this a coincident? I just...

Gentlemen,

Is this a coincident?

I just got my car back from the dealer and the lights illuminating the instrument cluster no longer work. All other lights (dome, door, radio, etc) are working...
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 04-27-2001, 08:51 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 50,630
Posted By tony s
Good to know! Thanks... the visit mentioned above...

Good to know! Thanks... the visit mentioned above was my first and I still have the door/alarm problem (which has already been paid for).
Tony
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 04-26-2001, 05:05 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 50,630
Posted By tony s
Gentlemen, Based upon the recommendation of...

Gentlemen,

Based upon the recommendation of one of the guys here (CaptinAlex) I took my 1990 500 SL to Competition Imports of Smithtown. I had a very detailed inspection for a high-speed driving...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-25-2001, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By tony s
You know the story, I got the car inspected and...

You know the story, I got the car inspected and was ready to buy my helmet when I reread the CVCC info.

*** Denied due to rollbar requirements. ***

Smoke them for me.

tony
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2001, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 709
Posted By tony s
Gentlemen, Is there a way to have the...

Gentlemen,

Is there a way to have the automatic climate control remain in the “O” off position upon starting the car? It makes me crazy but no matter what position I have it in when I shut the...
Forum: Tech Help 04-17-2001, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 773
Posted By tony s
MB DOC, Is the same true for the 1990 r129? ...

MB DOC,
Is the same true for the 1990 r129? I'ld love to remove the old shift knob.
thanks
tony
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-17-2001, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By tony s
Gentlemen, The Cumberland Valley Corvette...

Gentlemen,

The Cumberland Valley Corvette Club (C.V.C.C.) must follow/enforce very strict safety guidelines pertaining to the construction and reinforcement of your car’s rollbar. If you were...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-11-2001, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By tony s
I believe your head unit needs 2 pre-out's if you...

I believe your head unit needs 2 pre-out's if you are trying to use one amp for the front speaker and a second amp for the rears. Best to consult the manual for the head unit.

Good luck...
tony
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2001, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,961
Posted By tony s
My Benz dealer (here in the USA) will remove the...

My Benz dealer (here in the USA) will remove the top, check out the soft top, store the hard top, wax the hard top, and reinstall it in the fall all for the fee of $400 USD. Personally I'll buy the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-09-2001, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,930
Posted By tony s
makakio Considering the lasting power of the...

makakio

Considering the lasting power of the Mercedes you may want to look into an older model 500 SL with slightly more miles. I was fortunate enough to pick up my 1990 from an associate who...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-05-2001, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,392
Posted By tony s
I want to make 3 performance-related mods. ...

I want to make 3 performance-related mods.

1) This month I'll have new Blistiens put in and perhaps have performance springs added to lower the center of gravity.

2) Superchip makes an erom for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-01-2001, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
Posted By tony s
I saw clear corners on a black SL in Germany last...

I saw clear corners on a black SL in Germany last week. (I was admiring the lights from the hotel lobby, when the owner got in. One very hot looking older blond woman.) It seemed to be OEM, I'm...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-20-2001, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,957
Posted By tony s
Bill, I’m in the Northeast (Long Island),...

Bill,

I’m in the Northeast (Long Island), and have yet to have a leak from the “A” pillars. Although I haven’t received the cars shop documentation yet, I’m pretty sure the all of the recalls...
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