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Oh dear: you need to live a little.... I bought my Spirit specifically for Miss Olga. Regards, Brian PS: Where are the Wallabies going to? :D

Oh what a pack of wusses you lot can be!!! A car is to be used - not just parked on the coffee table and dusted once a week by the maid. Regards, Brian

Oh harden up boys!!! Tim's car: Tim's choice! Maybe you would like to come for a ride with me one day? Regards, Brian

OK folks - Tim has his new car - and it's a very good one too. :D With the Concours fast approaching the challenge is on to help Tim present his car in the best possible way. Post your top tips here and let's see what we can do to help Tim across the line!!! Are you up for it? E200K - you should...

In another thread there is a discussion of flat batteries. There are many internet myths about batteries and charging. Yes, you can spike an ecu even when using a protected charge pack. I've seen it happen because the charge pack was used when the key was still in the ignition and the ecu...

OK - this is it! This is the definitive white wall cleaner. White Magic microbre eraser. I bought a 27.5 x 11 x 4cm block for $5.00 from my cleaning supply shop or you can buy it from the distributor for more money - http://www.whitemagic.biz I cut off a 1 cm strip and cleaned each very yellow...

Congratulations Mr. P!! I see in the latest MBC NSW magazine that you have been officially appointed as W116 Model Advisor. :D Regards, Brian

In another thread we discussed green cars. To save hi-jacking that thread, here is some information about M-B colours. Not W116 but still useful: http://www.mbzponton.org/ponton3/colorcht/colorcht.htm http://www.4x4abc.com/G-Class/460color1.html http://www.4x4abc.com/G-Class/463color.html...

Problem: ABS/ESP/BAS light flashes on the fascia of the ML. Scenario 1. Authorised MB dealer connects car to Star Machine and reports steering angle sensor faulty. Recommends replacement of sensor and steering column (integrated unit) @ $3300. Could it be the brake light switch again (have...

Thank you Mr P. You are too kind.:D And don't forget Lord Des - he is still with us. Regards, Grumpy Sod

If you are thinking of jump starting the car I suggest you first find out if there is a special sequence or process. For example, does leaving the key in the ignition during jump starting activate the computers even if the key is turned off? On some cars leaving the key in while jump starting...

Delkor is owned by Johnson Controls who also own Optima. Small world. Regards, Brian

I've used NRMA batteries and found them to be excellent value for money - and very useful when your battery dies and leave you stranded...:eek: They are not expensive. Have you had personal experience Tim or is your evaluation heresay? Century and Yuasa are the same company. The cream of the...

Perfection. Regards, Brian

"Then again in hindsight maybe the commando rolls and Camo gear is a bit much...... " As we often read on here - photos please~~~ NOW!!!!!:D Regards, Brian PS: This one got away......

You can ignore the comments on lead unless you have an old 44 gallon drum of the good stuff left over... http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_support/spark_plugs/faqs/faqread.asp Regards, Brian

If you have a Becker Mexico or Grand Prix I think it may have recently become signifiacntly more valuable. It appears that Becker have decided to drop the Mexico and Grand Prix from their catelogues due to falling sales in the face of competition from lower end companies who are providing...

Today seems like the first really hot and dry day we have had for months in Sydney - perfect for interior cleaning. I shampooed all the carpets in all the cars - I use a Wertheim hot water vac for that + a mixture of methylated spirits/Lux flakes/eucalyptus oil and of course the K'Archer on...

As of yesterday, Mercedes-Benz has lost its preferred status in my household. Get this scenario; pouring rain and heavy traffic - flat tyre as a result of an unavoidable object on the road - struggle to get spare from under vehicle - nasty sharp edges on release mechanism leave cuts and blood...

There has been much discussion here about colour and colour schemes. This one epitomises 1950s stylng and colour - why can't I buy a new Benz like this? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1955-Chevy-Bel-Air-4-Door-Chevrolet-Chev-/270878006492?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3f11965cdc Regards, Brian