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    Electric High Speed Tesla

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    500E

    Just watched "Classic Cars" a collection in Alabama ... The Mercedes 500e was basically designed by Porsche and built in their factory !! "90 to '92 ? ...... Porsche used Mercedes Auto Trans in their 928. Also featured the largest collection of Motor Cycles in the World ..all Restored...
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    Tesla 4680 Battery

    Google this new battery Technology..... a revelation in design and Power out put.
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    Swedish Steel

    Probably for Patrick .... Special Steel imported from Sweden for Volvo ( Trucks ) ?
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    All ITALIAN

    Much more to Italy than Cars .....with Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman ...... Magic moments during Lockdown.. https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/468022586276171422/
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    V W Twin Clucth

    Now I know.... V W's Twin Clutch Automatics were developed and are manufactured by Borg Warner. Found this whilst researching early Citroen Automatics ( in the Thirties ? )
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    setting digital log book Mileage

    As the early Digital Dash Boards are vertically unrepairable , processor fails. a good used one is the only solution. But the ODO will not be the true reading. Can be corrected with dedicated Software. My old Dash Repair Business is still operating and has the old equipment available. We...
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    Comp Insurance

    Has anybody heard of Huddle ........ Black Comp.? Looking for a better Premium I got a quote from the lowest I could find Around $900 with Windscreen Cover 2010 C 250 Private 8000ks per year Garaged over 50 year old Drivers excess $1000 Agreed Value $13,200 Drivers. Shannon's is about...
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    be warned !

    https://www.smh.com.au/national/defects-are-rife-miami-style-building-collapse-could-happen-in-australia-20210628-p584yp.htm This is a reverent article in Todays Herald and also online on the defects in many hastily built Hi Rise apartments In America and also here. By my Daughter Cathy, an...
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    Hybrid which last

    Wife's friend arrived in a Toyota Prius Hybrid.... 16 Years old still on original Battery and 16000Ks. Battery technology has moved on since then.... Longer life ? The cost account would not like that no replacement dollars to earn. Time will tell
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    Parking Sensors

    Made in Spain for Kit car Mercedes ! .... Suspension arms made in Turkey etc Eight Sensors on our W204....... one out all out ......The exact part number from the old one essential Eg a ........0018 will not work needs a .......0417 Advertised by the model can be deceiving, they all look...
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    Sale W204 Turbo

    we are now well retired and don't need two Cars Disposing of a 2010 C 250 CGI 94Ks Log book service. An Avantgarde in Metallic Silver Black Leather reversing Camera Rego till October (October Build Date A 2011 Car ? All receipts and nothing to spend......... Car in Hunters Hill $17,750...
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    Help

    Just finished a Thread and system asked for a title was the thread delated ? or can I find it somewhere to add a Title ????
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    Octane and Petrol

    I see that the refineries are following the Car Manufactures on the way out. Only two left at present. Most Petrol will be imported.... does that mean that the Sulphur content will be greatly reduced in the imports ? And will 100 Octane be available for the High Tech. imports ? I understand...
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    Progress

    With two Granddaughters needing a First Car, I did some research to guide them ...... European Cars have the edge in Safety ( Strongly Built) and also in Driveability..... I was impressed with the Skoda Fabia. The 1000 CC Turbo Engine is a gem, coupled to the latest 7 Speed Duel Cutch...
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    Penny pinching

    Guilty as charged.... I have always run our own SMSF..... our CBA Shares alone advanced $100,500 over the last two Days. I will let the moths out of my Purse !!!
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    Anti Lock Brakes

    I know they are only as good as the Tires on the Car especially the Fronts. But does the system have a life cycle ? Can it be tested as it ages ? If the dash warning light goes out on start up is that a guarantee that all is well ?. Should we do a " Rattle Test " now and then, to trigger it...
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    Air Bags

    Investigating the Life Cycle of the Air Bags on our two C Class w204s I find that pre '92 it is between 10 & 15 years before they need replacing. from then on ok for the Life of the Vehicle. My inquiry was in relation to the Curtin and knee Bags. The fronts were replaced by a recall this year...
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    Styria's Birthday & My Ageing Process

    Now who amongst you will own up ?? As observed to me by a cheerful old Chap in the Cotswolds ..... It is not a problem forgetting to pull up your Zip. ... But a problem if you forget to pull it Down !!:confused:
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