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Forum: Tech Help 04-07-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,443
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
I don't hold the owners blameless, Gerry. As...

I don't hold the owners blameless, Gerry.

As much as I try to avoid mechanics who knowingly use inferior methods and parts, I do think the problem starts with owners who are so interested in...
Forum: Tech Help 03-25-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,443
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Gerry, I had a look at your Verboten list, and...

Gerry, I had a look at your Verboten list, and was not surprised to find the name Beck-Arnley on it.

Back in the summer, I was changing the Timing Belt and Water Pump on my Miata (sorry guys...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-13-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,189
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
LOL. No, I can tell you I lusted after the...

LOL.

No, I can tell you I lusted after the car much more than the woman.

Besides, at the time I was dating the love of my life, but that ended when she thought I'd be better off buying a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-12-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,226
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Thank you! I was so hoping to hear that........

Thank you!

I was so hoping to hear that.....

Very nice looking, btw!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-12-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,226
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
My E420 is a 1994, although I'm assuming that the...

My E420 is a 1994, although I'm assuming that the same info would apply to a 1995.

Mine comes with 195R65-15, which has a diameter of 24.98"

205R55-16 gives a diameter of 24.88" (0.41% smaller)...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-11-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,226
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
225R50-16" on W124 E420?

So, I'm looking to find 16" wheels for my W124 E420.

Eventually I would like to lower it about 1.25"?

I've seen 205R55-16's recommended, but 225R50 - 16's are almost exactly the same diameter...
Forum: Tech Help 03-09-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Speedometer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...

Speedometer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedometer#International_agreements)

Interesting.

I read the article, and I understand the rationale behind...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-09-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,189
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
And now, in a strange twist, I find out by...

And now, in a strange twist, I find out by reading the paint code on my 300E, that it was in fact, Champagne, although the previous owner told me it was Fawn Gold.

Well, she was a woman, so I...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-09-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,189
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
That's ok, JimB. As far as I'm concerned,...

That's ok, JimB.

As far as I'm concerned, threads take a life of their own. Nobody owns them, unless the OP is asking a specific question, in which case common courtesy for responders is probably...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-09-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,189
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
I see we've had similar Mercedes models. ...

I see we've had similar Mercedes models.

190D, 1987 260 or 300E, and now 1994 E420!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-09-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,189
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Its official. My E420 is Smoke Silver

On the registration, the colour is listed as brown. Somewhere else, I found it listed as gray.

My mechanic says its champagne.

And, to tell you the truth, depending on the light, I understood...
Forum: Video Forum 03-07-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,630
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
I've had experience driving trucks, and when I...

I've had experience driving trucks, and when I drive a big rig, I use my clutch only about 30% of the time. Sometimes I do shift my Miata without clutching, both up and down, but it is harder to do,...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Day 4 with the E420 ... speedometer issue ...

Day 4, and still loving the new (to me) E420.

Still appreciating the power over my 300E.

But .....

I put my GPS in, and noticed that my car speedometer is optimistic by about 10%, at 100...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-03-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
:eek: But I'll still enjoy it, right?...

:eek:

But I'll still enjoy it, right? :confused:
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-03-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Hey, thanks for the tip!

Hey, thanks for the tip!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-03-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
I just noticed this .... I assume the...

I just noticed this ....



I assume the omission of Canada from your 'Got 'Em' list was based on your intent to say `North America and Japan'

'Cause we got them too!

I did know Britain...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-03-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Thank you. I must get that from my niece! ...

Thank you.

I must get that from my niece!

;)
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-03-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Those reasons are exactly why I opted for the...

Those reasons are exactly why I opted for the W124 over the W210.

On pure visual design, I love the front of the W210, but it feels like the designers were too busy congratulating themselves on...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-02-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
I'm sure they were. And, to be fair, as much...

I'm sure they were.

And, to be fair, as much as I tried to time the stopwatch to start when the acceleration begins, you might have to add a fraction of a second to get a more accurate,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-02-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Just to whet your appetite ....... E420...

Just to whet your appetite .......

E420 (W124) 0-60 mph Elapsed Time - YouTube (http://youtu.be/6abJP1u7pbE)

A taste for vendetta, and a willingness to rub it in.

;)
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-02-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
LOL. Of course it's fair! On the other...

LOL.

Of course it's fair!

On the other hand, it's a bit like drinking poison, and expecting the other guy to die.

If he does, perhaps his widow will sell you the car......
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-02-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
LOL. It's ok. A good hate-on is...

LOL.

It's ok.

A good hate-on is sometimes what we need!

At the moment, I think the E420 might just be undervalued.

Not as sexy as the E500, or 500E, and I'm guessing there were more...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-02-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,100
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
New (to me) E420 w124!

Yes, I'm excited.

I decided it was time to update my dd.

The list of items needing attention on my 1987 300E had grown to the point where it was less expensive to update to a new(er) car, and I...
Forum: Tech Help 09-09-2011, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
As it happens, I took my instrument panel out...

As it happens, I took my instrument panel out yesterday too.

I took pictures of the connections before I undid them in case I couldn't figure it out.

I'd say it does fit somewhere back there....
Forum: Tech Help 09-07-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 992
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Question 1987 300E Instrument Panel- Which bulb goes where?

I ordered new bulbs for my 300E Instrument panel. After I got the bulbs, I removed the instrument panel thinking the correct position of the bulbs would be self-evident, and for the most part they...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-28-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Excellent! You've put in to words what I felt all...

Excellent! You've put in to words what I felt all along, and momentarily got distracted away from- the exclusivity, the charm of hand-built, and the fact that down deep, this car was done right.

I...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-27-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Sorry man. My brain will only allow considering 3...

Sorry man. My brain will only allow considering 3 vehicles at a time. Good luck with your sale!

Yes, the E55 could possibly result in me using it more. I was very tempted by it, the housewife...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-27-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Proposed use- conspicuous consumption. Slow...

Proposed use- conspicuous consumption. Slow (well, ok, mostly) driving, maybe 5000 miles per year.

Wow, I didn't expect such unanimous agreement!

Thanks so much for the input!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-27-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
Question Which one would you choose?

I'm looking adding a new(er) Mercedes to my driveway.

I've found good examples of the following;

1992 500E
2002 E55
2002 C32

All of them are affordable, all with about the same kms. (100k...
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,832
Posted By BlueBabyBenz
"I need to fix this tonight this is my only car...

"I need to fix this tonight this is my only car while my jeep is in the body shop (GF decided to remodel the front-end)"

Have you tried replacing the GF?

;)
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