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Forum: Tech Help Yesterday, 08:44 PM
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Posted By tbomachines
First off, you have an aftermarket wire amd...

First off, you have an aftermarket wire amd fusible link coming off that (with what looks like a poorly crimped terminal), so thats not stock, and looks suspiciously janky. Second, break out your...
Forum: Tech Help Yesterday, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 36
Posted By tbomachines
Why wouldn't you?

Why wouldn't you?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-27-2025, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 108
Posted By tbomachines
Depends - if I had a charging station at work or...

Depends - if I had a charging station at work or school then I'd be down.

At this point youre talking 300+ miles for many EVs which is often several days of commuting before a recharge.

Fwiw...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-18-2025, 05:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 705
Posted By tbomachines
Skid Row Joe = Joe Biden? Explains a lot.

Skid Row Joe = Joe Biden? Explains a lot.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-13-2025, 08:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 816
Posted By tbomachines
For real... I have a fairly nutty family...

For real...

I have a fairly nutty family member (glued to fox news) who refuses to go into philly or new york. He gave me a stern warning last year when told hin I had a work trip to san...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-12-2025, 10:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 816
Posted By tbomachines
Chicken tacos, everything sourced from local...

Chicken tacos, everything sourced from local farms/dairies except the lime and tortillas.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-11-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 705
Posted By tbomachines
I always appreciate seeing the machined out in...

I always appreciate seeing the machined out in the open, as demos or full operation. We have some great air shows where I am -- Dover AFB puts on a great historical show every year, and we have the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-09-2025, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By tbomachines
What model? On my w212 and a buddy's GLK, the...

What model? On my w212 and a buddy's GLK, the front cig lighter slot does not power a standard charger. No idea why but it may be a weird Merc thing? Fuses seemed fine. My chargers have worked well...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-08-2025, 06:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 881
Posted By tbomachines
You should provide your input to the thousands of...

You should provide your input to the thousands of engineers across all automakers who have been designing millions of stop start systems for decades! I doubt they thought of that.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-08-2025, 06:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 881
Posted By tbomachines
Yeah but nothing does the trick like a good ol...

Yeah but nothing does the trick like a good ol carbeurator!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-07-2025, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 219
Posted By tbomachines
Agree with Nissens, usually a bit cheaper than...

Agree with Nissens, usually a bit cheaper than Behr but both good.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-30-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 466
Posted By tbomachines
Support? Ol Skidmark actually manages it! Didnt...

Support? Ol Skidmark actually manages it! Didnt you see his post above?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-26-2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 431
Posted By tbomachines
Ours just announced increased enforcement of...

Ours just announced increased enforcement of motorcoaches in the parking lot -- so probably not of interest to OP
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-25-2025, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 881
Posted By tbomachines
They are designed differently. Different...

They are designed differently. Different bearings, different gear ratios, and also as someone else mentioned, often a generator doubles as a starter when current is applied. Also keep in mind auto...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-25-2025, 08:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 881
Posted By tbomachines
My parents had an outback with the CVT that I...

My parents had an outback with the CVT that I drove quite a bit. I wasn't a fan...but I think it is something you can adjust to over time. It felt very disconnected to me because there was always...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-17-2025, 09:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 881
Posted By tbomachines
Ive had good ones and bad ones. Newer systems are...

Ive had good ones and bad ones. Newer systems are pretty smooth and seamless. I had a peugeot rental not too long ago that was excellent despite being a manual transmission.
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By tbomachines
Glad you guys got it sorted -- thats the "old"...

Glad you guys got it sorted -- thats the "old" design IIRC. Good for another 10 years now.
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2025, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By tbomachines
I don't know why they changed it around so much....

I don't know why they changed it around so much. The same thing in the w212...location depends on your year, engine and drivetrain. Some are trunk, some tucked next to main battery, some in dash....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-06-2025, 08:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 789
Posted By tbomachines
I wish I could hear everyone's thoughts as I...

I wish I could hear everyone's thoughts as I drive by (albeit the correct way...). I am generally a fan of ridiculous cars. For a few years I had a right hand drive 4x4 diesel van (1993 mitsubishi...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-28-2025, 05:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 894
Posted By tbomachines
We get about 20-21mpg with our grand cherokee...

We get about 20-21mpg with our grand cherokee which I find to be pretty good. I have BFG K02s on it as well, so no doubt they sap a couple mpgs. Around town irs 14mpg all day, towing on the highway...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-28-2025, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 340
Posted By tbomachines
Good to see you Chad, great memories from your...

Good to see you Chad, great memories from your get togethers over the years! Im in a w212 e550 these days and love it. We also moved down to the beach a few years back but still have our Philly place...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-23-2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 894
Posted By tbomachines
They haven't sold many 4xes....the 2.0L is go9d...

They haven't sold many 4xes....the 2.0L is go9d but lots of horror stories on the hybrid/battery system. I like the idea of the 4xe but if my ancient port injected 5.7L pushrod v8 is having issues,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-23-2025, 03:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 894
Posted By tbomachines
Yeah, the dealership experience leaves a lot to...

Yeah, the dealership experience leaves a lot to be desired. They have tried to price themselves upmarket while the dealer and quality have not kept up.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-23-2025, 03:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 894
Posted By tbomachines
Not the same dealer -- I don't think the dealers...

Not the same dealer -- I don't think the dealers actually care either way. It isn't exactly the best experience.

The analysis (done with 1500mi) showed 3x the copper content of a normal 10k...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-23-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 852
Posted By tbomachines
The stealth hitches are generally designed to go...

The stealth hitches are generally designed to go around/beneath but I haven't used one myself.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-22-2025, 10:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 852
Posted By tbomachines
I have also been curious to throw my bike carrier...

I have also been curious to throw my bike carrier on. I found this:

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2010_Mercedes-Benz_E-Class.htm

bottom listings are coupe and convertible. It is unclear to me...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-22-2025, 12:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 852
Posted By tbomachines
The dash job should pop up at 10k or 1 year,...

The dash job should pop up at 10k or 1 year, whichever is first. I don't do 10k a year so it an annual 5k job for me. I don't see an issue with modern synthetics.

Also, not crazy about snake oils...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-21-2025, 10:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 852
Posted By tbomachines
Sorry one more thing on mechanicals -- keep in...

Sorry one more thing on mechanicals -- keep in mind the chassis has most in common with the w204 (not the w212) which may make findign parts easier. The front fascias and bodywork are all coupe...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-21-2025, 03:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 852
Posted By tbomachines
Also considered yo be one of the most bulletproof...

Also considered yo be one of the most bulletproof engines MB has made in the last couple decades (along with the 3.5 v6 variant).

Motor mounts are commonly collapsed at 100k, I had an issue with...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-21-2025, 12:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 852
Posted By tbomachines
Congrats! I love my e550, also a 2010. Shockingly...

Congrats! I love my e550, also a 2010. Shockingly quick for their size and weight.
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