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I haven't seen a thread that completely covers the step by step startup procedure for a 107 so I thought I'd post mine.
1. Check the weather report for temperature minimum (mid 50's or better) and chance of precipitation (scattered showers or clearer).
2. Step into the glove soft leather driving shoes (no metal instep allowing better foot flex in the tight compartment).
3. Go out to the driveway and move from 1 to 3 vehicles into the yard to allow access to the street.
4. Open the driveway gates at the front edge of the back yard.
5. Remove any dog droppings in the path from the parking pad to the driveway.
6. Approach driver's side of car and untie the car cover rope from the side view mirror. Unloop from passenger side mirror.
7. Remove cover slowly in order to fully appreciate the beauty that is emerging. Ball up the cover and stuff into trunk.
8. Remove Key and Laurel Key Ring (Performance Products Part #99-904 $15.59 ea.) from master key carabiner (don't ask).
9. Unlock and open driver's door and drop master key carabiner into door pocket.
10. Pop the rear release for the soft top. Fold back of top forward to pop the boot cover.
11. Sit in the driver's seat, insert the key into the ignition with the obverse side of Laurel Key Ring FACING the dash (VERY important).
12. Open the glove compartment door and remove the single convertible top handle that came with the car. Unlock the passenger side windshield top lock, followed by the driver's side top lock. Put tool back into glove compartment.
13. Just like the floor numbering system in high rise buildings, there is no 13.
14. Remove ultra cool shades from glove compartment and put on face. Check in rear view mirror for proper alignment.
15. Get out of driver's seat and fold soft top into boot. Push the part that sticks out into the boot. Walk behind car and push other side that sticks up into boot.
16. Close boot cover.
17. Manually pull Hishmann power antenna mast up to maximum available extension.
18. Sit in driver's seat. Turn key to start car.
19. Turn key again, this time blipping gas pedal lightly since it's mechanical fuel injection. Ensure that Laurel Key Ring has flipped properly to face into cabin.
20. Lower both windows.
21. Release the Parking Brake.
22. Put car into drive and pull forward through back yard and onto driveway beside house.
23. Put car in Park and set Parking Brake.
24. Since the car was probably put away after dark the last time, dust or wash any foreign objects from the car. Dry thoroughly.
25. Open trunk and remove bottle of wheel cleaner, wheel nut brush and terry towel from car care milk crate.
26. Apply wheel cleaner to all 4 wheels, following all instructions as directed. Rinse and dry. Put wheel care supplies back in trunk.
27. Depending on destination, open glove compartment and remove box of silver Mercedes valve stem covers and replace the black valve stem caps. Put black valve stems caps in box and replace in glove compartment.
28. Turn fully warmed engine off, pop hood and check oil level. If there's oil on the dipstick, wipe and replace. Otherwise, add one or more quarts from supply in car care milk crate in trunk.
29. Wipe any spilled oil from valve cover and replace oil filler cap with Star logo correctly oriented and close hood.
30. Sit in driver's seat. Close door and curse loudly while turning awkwardly to reach back for the shoulder belt that was not laid on seat back before sitting in the car.
31. Inspect belt for excessive wear and attach.
32. Turn key to start car. Admire Laurel Key Ring.
33. Lock driver's door and quickly look to see the passenger door lock move to the locked position (that's SO cool).
34. Adjust the driver's side view mirror that has dropped down from opening and closing the door repeatedly.
35. Readjust ultra cool sunglasses in rearview mirror.
36. Adjust radio volume to lowest setting but still audible.
37. Release parking brake, depress brake pedal and shift into drive.
38. Ease to end of driveway. When clear, gently accelerate onto the road while listening to the happy burble of the little V-8.
39. Smile.
Did I miss anything?
1. Check the weather report for temperature minimum (mid 50's or better) and chance of precipitation (scattered showers or clearer).
2. Step into the glove soft leather driving shoes (no metal instep allowing better foot flex in the tight compartment).
3. Go out to the driveway and move from 1 to 3 vehicles into the yard to allow access to the street.
4. Open the driveway gates at the front edge of the back yard.
5. Remove any dog droppings in the path from the parking pad to the driveway.
6. Approach driver's side of car and untie the car cover rope from the side view mirror. Unloop from passenger side mirror.
7. Remove cover slowly in order to fully appreciate the beauty that is emerging. Ball up the cover and stuff into trunk.
8. Remove Key and Laurel Key Ring (Performance Products Part #99-904 $15.59 ea.) from master key carabiner (don't ask).
9. Unlock and open driver's door and drop master key carabiner into door pocket.
10. Pop the rear release for the soft top. Fold back of top forward to pop the boot cover.
11. Sit in the driver's seat, insert the key into the ignition with the obverse side of Laurel Key Ring FACING the dash (VERY important).
12. Open the glove compartment door and remove the single convertible top handle that came with the car. Unlock the passenger side windshield top lock, followed by the driver's side top lock. Put tool back into glove compartment.
13. Just like the floor numbering system in high rise buildings, there is no 13.
14. Remove ultra cool shades from glove compartment and put on face. Check in rear view mirror for proper alignment.
15. Get out of driver's seat and fold soft top into boot. Push the part that sticks out into the boot. Walk behind car and push other side that sticks up into boot.
16. Close boot cover.
17. Manually pull Hishmann power antenna mast up to maximum available extension.
18. Sit in driver's seat. Turn key to start car.
19. Turn key again, this time blipping gas pedal lightly since it's mechanical fuel injection. Ensure that Laurel Key Ring has flipped properly to face into cabin.
20. Lower both windows.
21. Release the Parking Brake.
22. Put car into drive and pull forward through back yard and onto driveway beside house.
23. Put car in Park and set Parking Brake.
24. Since the car was probably put away after dark the last time, dust or wash any foreign objects from the car. Dry thoroughly.
25. Open trunk and remove bottle of wheel cleaner, wheel nut brush and terry towel from car care milk crate.
26. Apply wheel cleaner to all 4 wheels, following all instructions as directed. Rinse and dry. Put wheel care supplies back in trunk.
27. Depending on destination, open glove compartment and remove box of silver Mercedes valve stem covers and replace the black valve stem caps. Put black valve stems caps in box and replace in glove compartment.
28. Turn fully warmed engine off, pop hood and check oil level. If there's oil on the dipstick, wipe and replace. Otherwise, add one or more quarts from supply in car care milk crate in trunk.
29. Wipe any spilled oil from valve cover and replace oil filler cap with Star logo correctly oriented and close hood.
30. Sit in driver's seat. Close door and curse loudly while turning awkwardly to reach back for the shoulder belt that was not laid on seat back before sitting in the car.
31. Inspect belt for excessive wear and attach.
32. Turn key to start car. Admire Laurel Key Ring.
33. Lock driver's door and quickly look to see the passenger door lock move to the locked position (that's SO cool).
34. Adjust the driver's side view mirror that has dropped down from opening and closing the door repeatedly.
35. Readjust ultra cool sunglasses in rearview mirror.
36. Adjust radio volume to lowest setting but still audible.
37. Release parking brake, depress brake pedal and shift into drive.
38. Ease to end of driveway. When clear, gently accelerate onto the road while listening to the happy burble of the little V-8.
39. Smile.
Did I miss anything?
It took me longer to read that than it does to get in mine and fire out the driveway. I think you owe us all a pic of the "Laurel Key Ring". I know I'll sleep better tonight with that knowledge.
