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    Hanging Rock 11th February 2018

    I took my old digital camera only to find both SD cards full. I bought a new card and discovered the old camera couldn't cope with the massive storage space on the new card (seems I need a new camera). But as luck would have it the new SD card fitted perfectly into my Sony Handicam which also...
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    Very nice 107 SLC

    Spied at Autobarn Sunbury over the holiday period. FINALLY this computer recognizes my iphone, so I can upload some pix easier....
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    Oh the horror...

    Spied today during a trip to Broadford... Poor old girl and the interior wasn’t too bad considering!
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    Audi Q5

    I'm been thinking about a replacement for the 2001 Fairmont and have narrowed it down to a 2013 (ish) 3L diesel Audi Q5. I'd really like a SQ5 but they're currently way out of my price range. Anyone have any opinions or experience with the model, or Audi in general? Obviously I'm concerned...
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    Engine oil type and viscosity

    I did a search and couldn't find a topic on engine oils apart from pricing so I thought I'd start another. Out shopping at Autobarn and it's as confusing as ever! I've moved from Shell oils to Penrite and I've found Semi-synthetic 15W-40 to be the most suitable for my applications in the M117...
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    6.9 Piston Weight

    Anyone know or able to measure the weight of a 6.9 piston? Faced with a rebuild, would one be well advised to souce custom hi compression pistons made from lighter high strength modern materials? Would such a mod allow a M100 to rev higher and more quickly?? I remember reading a while ago about...
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    Hydropneumatic Suspension - Part 1

    This part is interesting because it compares the 116 & 126 cells. Even more interesting is it mentions blue dot cells on the rear of a 6.9. I'm guessing NLA since the pressure differences weren't that great.
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    Sphere longevity

    Just to add some more to this thread.... Note the expected lifespan of the cells (3 years or 120,000km max). Any more than that and you're doing well.
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    Hydropneumatic Suspension - Part 1

    Well that makes no sense unless they're only supplying high pressure cells; which would probably make the ride on a W126 harsher than normal. I don't have access to the EPC to clarify. I don't have access to my W116 book at the moment either but I've added some pix from the W126 Series 1 book...
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    Bosch Non-resistor plugs NLA?

    So is this true? Seems there could be a problem using resistor plugs with suppressor ends/resistor leads... I'm guessing this will result in a weak spark with associated performance issues, or worst case a destroyed EZL!!
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    Mercedes to Avoid?

    So if I was looking at buying something far newer (<10YO), what should be avoided and why??? Go....
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    High Compression 560s in Australia

    So I'm trying to get an idea of the numbers of M117.968s in Australia and this is what I currently know: 10 in total. 1 x WA, 1 x NSW, 1 x SA, 1 x TAS, 1 x QLD (wrecked), 5 x VIC (incl 1 wrecked LHD). Further detail: WA: Update, navy ext, beige int, seat heaters, orth frt seats, rear blind...
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    When to Sell and Buy Another Car?

    Interested in people's theory on what's the most cost effective method to buy and sell a car as daily transport. Specifically do you hold onto a car until it's actually dead, or sell it sometime prior when it's still worth something? Do you buy a new car and write off the depreciation, or buy...
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    W126 Book

    There's a new W126 book out that I really hope to purchase soon... Seems like lots of research has gone into it with exclusive access to the archives granted to the author! It's all over FB and I'll see if I can find a link.
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    WTB S2 126 560 Hydro Struts

    Well I'm putting it out there in the hope that someone might have some sitting on a shelf, or under dead car. Even some that you recall seeing at the wreckers.... Ones that need rebuilding are ok too as long as the shafts aren't badly damaged and they're not seized. I discovered my 560 has...
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    Metric hoses

    Well I recently had an experience with the SLS low pressure hoses. Anyone know why I seems almost impossible to buy metric hoses in Australia?? I thought we abandoned imperial stuff years ago.....
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    WTB Mercedes W126 560 speedo head

    WTB Mercedes W126 560 speedo head with combo mph/kmh 260kmh+. My 560 Euro has the wrong one....
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    W140 dash in a W116

    From FB. The owner said all you need is a good auto elec but i have my doubts. No idea how they hooked up the hvac!!
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    M117 Burnout

    Not that I'm advocating this, but for those of you that think a M117 can't do a real burnout check it out! The squeamish should look away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1577wdQI00&feature=youtu.be
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    New W107 FB Page

    For those that like their 107 shaken not stirred: https://www.facebook.com/groups/405229593019577/
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