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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-13-2001, 02:29 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,350
Posted By Tim Vacula
another isolated incident

I've only seen one other 500E on the road while I was in mine. I was in morning bumper to bumper traffic on Atlanta's perimeter and it was lightly raining. This is six lanes of stop-n-go, for those...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-31-2001, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,777
Posted By Tim Vacula
300E and 500E difference

Okay, so technically it's a 400E, but it makes the point. Here is a bumper view of the two cars to give you some idea of the differences

http://168.16.206.153/Vacula/45lofrnt.jpg

Maybe this...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-16-2001, 01:56 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,350
Posted By Tim Vacula
Michael's 1000th

Congratulations on your thousandth post. I think that is one indicator of how much you have helped all of us with our high performance Mercedes perversions! Personally, your help is the reason I own...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-28-2001, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,050
Posted By Tim Vacula
I managed to lose the instructions they sent, so...

I managed to lose the instructions they sent, so I just refer to their website. They have the same instructions online. Here is all the contact information you need:


http://leatherique.com/

...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-12-2001, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By Tim Vacula
There was a thread that included photos or links...

There was a thread that included photos or links to photos of a 70's Mercedes that had been converted to a dragster complete with narrowed rear, tube subframes, etc., etc. I have searched every way I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-11-2001, 10:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,683
Posted By Tim Vacula
500E engine temp

Yep, Guido, mine runs about the same as yours in hot bumper-to-bumper traffic. My apprehension rises with the temperature needle until I hear those aux fans kick into high gear and then I know the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-01-2001, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By Tim Vacula
maybe...

I have a tentative job that day, but if that doesn't pan out, I would consider going. As my ID says, I would be coming from Macon, GA.

tv
'92 500E
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-29-2001, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,050
Posted By Tim Vacula
your mother's day, my memorial day...

I finally got around to doing the Leatherique treatment to my 500E interior this weekend. I used this first on my previous 400E, so I knew it was good, but I wanted to take this opportunity to put in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-27-2001, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By Tim Vacula
C111 & C112

Neil, I think you're right. The C111 used a Wankel rotary, but they used a 12 cylinder engine in the C112. In 1990 Mercedes built the C11 with the "new" M119 V-8. Michael, I believe that's the car...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-27-2001, 11:07 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,350
Posted By Tim Vacula
wiring harness

Guido - Michael's right; push for a goodwill replacement. Within two weeks of purchasing my first MB (a used 400E purchased from my local dealer) the harness went out. My local dealership's service...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-26-2001, 01:54 AM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,350
Posted By Tim Vacula
opinion not to split, ItalianBenz

Please don't take offense, but I like the Hot Rod forum as it is. People like WDurrance who we take for granted as an ignition guru drives (and actively races) his 6.3 and Lee Scheeler who is an MB...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-18-2001, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By Tim Vacula
I can't really answer that. My '92 still has the...

I can't really answer that. My '92 still has the original Brembos and I haven't driven another one to compare. I know my brakes will certainly haul the car down! Yes, they do occasionally make an odd...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-18-2001, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By Tim Vacula
Early 500E brakes were made by Brembo. Too many...

Early 500E brakes were made by Brembo. Too many people complained about the noisy aluminum calipers, so MB switched to 600SL brakes on later models.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-30-2001, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By Tim Vacula
Pressing the mode button won't cycle through the...

Pressing the mode button won't cycle through the radio/cassette even though the CD isn't plugged in?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-18-2001, 01:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,837
Posted By Tim Vacula
I mentioned this to benzmac once when he was...

I mentioned this to benzmac once when he was working on my car. Indeed, mine usually takes more than a second to engage reverse, but certainly not 4-5! I share your concern that I may get in a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-14-2001, 03:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,919
Posted By Tim Vacula
http://168.16.206.153/Vacula/400500.jpg ...

http://168.16.206.153/Vacula/400500.jpg

That's my former 400E on the left and my current 500E on the right. As the others have said, they are two quite different animals. I commute 75 miles a day...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-08-2001, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By Tim Vacula
I heard them talking about this during the 24...

I heard them talking about this during the 24 hours of Daytona coverage. Negotiations are still underway and may not be finalized until just before the first race.

They said that last year (or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-02-2001, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,015
Posted By Tim Vacula
Isn't this the way it goes? Last year when I was...

Isn't this the way it goes? Last year when I was looking for a silver over gray 500E, all that was available seemed to be pearl black ones. I ended up flying from Georgia to New York to get mine this...
Forum: Tech Help 01-31-2001, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,634
Posted By Tim Vacula
Sorry I'm late picking up on this thread, but I...

Sorry I'm late picking up on this thread, but I want to interject for Benzmac's sake and for Mark Herzig.

I don't just drive "the extra mile" for Benzmac to take care of my 500E - I drive 97...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-09-2001, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 822
Posted By Tim Vacula
Ouch, Bryan! I hate that for you! Benzmac just...

Ouch, Bryan! I hate that for you! Benzmac just did the 75k on mine the week after Christmas. When I changed oil prior to taking it to him, I noticed my PS pump leaking. He and I discussed it and felt...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-05-2001, 11:18 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 50,791
Posted By Tim Vacula
here's the latest photo of my '92 500E: ...

here's the latest photo of my '92 500E:

http://168.16.206.153/Vacula/500Elow.jpg
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 12-19-2000, 04:53 PM
Replies: 670
Views: 77,350
Posted By Tim Vacula
1992 500E Brilliant Silver over grey 74k...

1992 500E
Brilliant Silver over grey
74k miles (and enjoying adding 75 a day every day!)
Absolutely stock commuter car shod with
Bridgestone Potenza RE730
Georgia

Perma-grin? You bet!

Good...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2000, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,108
Posted By Tim Vacula
Indeed, I just dumped a bottle of Red Line Fuel...

Indeed, I just dumped a bottle of Red Line Fuel System Cleaner in (couldn't find B&G 44K), prior to my oil change this weekend, hoping to get rid of a bit of that carbon.

You mention MPG. Since I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2000, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,126
Posted By Tim Vacula
Geez, Michael, you're going to have that puppy...

Geez, Michael, you're going to have that puppy under 5 seconds before it's over, aren't you? For a 3800-plus pound car, that's strolling!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-13-2000, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,108
Posted By Tim Vacula
They say no good deed goes unpunished: I recently...

They say no good deed goes unpunished: I recently changed spark plugs in my '92 500E and on cranking it up, there was a definite but intermittent ignition miss at idle. It didn't run up bad, but it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-22-2000, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,209
Posted By Tim Vacula
I don't mean to add insult to injury, Eric, but I...

I don't mean to add insult to injury, Eric, but I am thankful to report that after benzmac got my aux fans back online my car reacts appropriately in traffic. Last Friday, on my way home, it was 105...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-14-2000, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By Tim Vacula
Took a series of photos yesterday of the two cars...

Took a series of photos yesterday of the two cars together. I thought I would tease you folks with one of them.

http://168.16.206.153/Vacula/500400front.jpg

I'm very busy at work right now...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2000, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,065
Posted By Tim Vacula
Two weeks after buying my used 400E, the...

Two weeks after buying my used 400E, the electrical systems started going crazy. It took a week for them to determine it was the Lucas harness. Even though it was a year out of warranty, Mercedes...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-12-2000, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By Tim Vacula
Noah, that's a bummer! I'm sorry to hear of that...

Noah, that's a bummer! I'm sorry to hear of that kind of stuff happening to ANY car, especially one of our MBs. Part of shmoozing my wife after she agreed for me to buy the 500E was to stop in NYC...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 08-11-2000, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,770
Posted By Tim Vacula
Yeah, why couldn't you find this two weeks ago!...

Yeah, why couldn't you find this two weeks ago! Already got my service ("damnit, we have another analog on our system") - big money and no extras. Just kidding, Michael. That's pretty cool.

It...
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