You could also post on the 500E site:
http://www.500ecstasy.com/

Under the history/pedigree section. Again, there's mention of Need2Speed's collection of Hammer articles.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

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