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Was it the pursuit of a lighter sprung weight that was the cause of the change or the desire to cut costs? Is there a weight difference? Is there s difference in strength? Regards, Brian

From a quick Google search: What is KBA on wheels? The KBA certification (Germany's federal motor transport authority) includes all the safety requirements established by the German Traffic Laws (StVZO). The KBA certificate is issued only by Certification Bodies designated by the same KBA and...

We have only 4 at home now. The garage is looking rather empty...

Hmmm - stop tempting me. :) I will take my time and nose around until something says "take me home".

Sadly I would need to mortgage something for that! Regards, Brian

And the ML has gone. Now what would have a Moss box? Regards, Brian

I would rather have a play on the Kubota! That could be serious fun up and down Macquarie Street ....

Yes Patrick! Oh my indeed, You and I should NOT buy air tickets lest we purchase too much! :eek: Regards, Brian

Lucky for us this is in The Netherlands or we might all attend and come home very poor. https://www.drive.com.au/news/huge-230-car-barn-find-collection-set-to-be-auctioned/ Regards, Brian

Indeed - but I jest. In all seriousness, Benz Estates are probably the best balanced design that MB has ever produced. There is an elegance to the lines that is superior to many of the sedans. Regards, Brian

Hmm - initially I looked at the blue Estate and thought that the amount of stripping to replace tail gate struts was perhaps a trifle excessive.... Regards,] Brian

The 306 GTi6 has gone to a new owner who wanted to complete his collection of Peugeot GTis. He will now have the complete set. I guess I will need to change my tag line. It might need to become "Real men drive a crash box manual" but we need to wait and see. I am in no great hurry... Regards, Brian

An interesting site covering some tyres. There are more if you follow the internal links. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Are-Budget-Tyres-Finally-Good-Enough-8-Cheap-Tyres-VS-1-Premium-Tyre.htm Regards, Brian

Oh indeed I do! We all need such. Regards, Brian

Too many vehicles and not enough time or space so the following are for sale to make way for coming acquisitions. 1. 1998 Peugeot 306 GTi6. Silver/standard GTi interior. Outstanding mechanical condition with extensive receipts. All work done by marque specialist regardless of cost. Very good...

Thanks - I had forgotten about CMR in Marrickville. The person who bought our CLK uses them and is very happy. Regards, Brian

I have been asked to recommend a Mercedes-Benz repairer/mechanic in Sydney. Those I knew and could recommend have now retired. Any suggestions apart from authorized dealers? Regards, Brian

OK so these folk are in the US but it should be possible to use their services? https://mercedesengines.net/ Many of our Australian rebuilders are retiring and not being replaced. Sad indeed. Regards, Brian

You want to do more than change the coolant - you also want to flush the entire system of any gunk that does accumulate. I use Styria's same process and of course you need to remember to turn on the heater tap if there is one. Modern cars don't have a heater tap but if there is one you also want...

You might want to look at suspension wear - the Territory is generally known to ride very well. My ML glides over speed humps but it does have what I call the "camel effect". That is, it's high up and has long suspension travel so it can cause a to and fro movement. Regards, Brian