[ceta4zng]

I wonder if that 808 hp is ever fully utilized?

On the track it is. The 707hp Hellcats are surprisingly liveable around town - but act stupid and things can get pear shaped in a hurry. The Demon on race gas was considerably more frantic. It was closer to that Viper feeling - that something is about to go horribly wrong.

No comparison to putting the top down on the R129 and hitting the road for hours. I put the Demon (and to a lesser extent the Hellcats) in my 'I don't like the person I become when I drive it' category.

 

[lowesguy]

My new expansion tank arrived.

 

[RedLiner]

My new expansion tank arrived.

Just like the old UK expression " It came off in me hand sir" :grin

 

[lowesguy]

Hey at least the cap fit lol.

 

[RedLiner]

Fender 1962 Precision bass

I've just finished re-setting my 1962 fender Precision bass guitar.
Over the years the action was getting more and more difficult, so I decided to adjust the neck truss rod.
Unlike the later models mine has to be adjusted from the heel which entailed taking off the fingerplate/pickguard to reveal the adjustment screw.
It's all done now and the action is perfect. At the same time I fitted a chrome pickguard and an 'ashtray' bridge cover.

Photo shows the bass and my '62 Strat with '57 pickups in the background

 

[wlb50]

This isn't worth starting a new thread about but with a little disappointment today found something mildly funny. And the subject of key availability has been beaten to death.

Lately I think that SL has had it out for me. The console stg compartment locked me out permanently it seems and today I managed to loose my electronic key. Had it in my pocket while using another car and it must have come out somewhere when I reached for something else in the pocket.

I had bought an extra when I got the car 5 years ago (still have 1 original).

But!

I was able to order a conventional key this afternoon - and decided to order 2 so looks like I will use the conventional key from now on (an advantage to having a '96 I guess)

Anyway I am on good terms with the parts people at my local dealer and they told me that for 3 years "a solution will come" from Daimler for more electronic keys.

To which they told me, given the oft-quoted saying by Gottlieb Daimler - Das Beste order Nichts (The best or nothing) lately it has been......nothing.

 

[ceta4zng]

The SL Grand Edition

The SL is safe at least through 2020
https://media.mbusa.com/releases/fresh-air-for-the-luxury-roadster

Looks like the SLC (nee SLK) is not as fortunate...
https://media.mbusa.com/releases/the-slc-final-edition
...although the language is a little vague as far as if this is the final SLC or the final third generation SLC. Seems like the former.

 

[wlb50]

Well., I always thought Mercedes pioneered the hydraulic convertible top with the R129 - but look at this

'66 Lincoln on Jay Leno's garage - a mechanical work of art.

 

[wlb50]

This new software leaves something to be desired. Trying to log in on my smartphone - forgot the password. Look on my desktop where I am logged in - go to my account - it will not show my password. And I have to put in my old password before I can use a new password.

Who thought of that?

Old system would show me my password which made sense since I was already....logged it.

 

[robm.UK]

Well., I always thought Mercedes pioneered the hydraulic convertible top with the R129 - but look at this

'66 Lincoln on Jay Leno's garage - a mechanical work of art.

Great video. ?. Mercedes can probably lay claim to pioneering the microprocessor controlled hydraulic convertible top, but the Lincoln, wow! Just look at how streamlined the top is over the windshield. That is impressive. British convertibles from the ‘60s and ‘70s (e-type, MG, Triumph...), couldn’t seem to get this right

 

[Wheelr]

Mercedes can probably lay claim to pioneering the microprocessor controlled hydraulic convertible top, but the Lincoln, wow! Just look at how streamlined the top is over the windshield. That is impressive. British convertibles from the ‘60s and ‘70s (e-type, MG, Triumph...), couldn’t seem to get this right

IIRC, Jay mentioned a 57 Fairlane that offered a HARDTOP convertible.
My 300SL is my first convertible. Without reservation, the elegant softtop function was captivating & spurred my purchase (as was the exceptional paint; which still misleads the unfamiliar to presume the 30yo is new)

 

[BenzWillMakeHerDance]

Would you buy a new ford ranger with a 2L bi turbo diesel with “belt in oil”?? Or would you stick with it’s proven engine?


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[BRN9121]

I just had to put the BMW's back in their place... even if I owned an expensive Toyota.
Benz for life!

 

[Carterr]

What Mercedes models have you owned? Here are mine:

1982 300D
1984 300SD
1986 300E
1986 560SL
1992 300E
1994 SL500
1995 S500
2003 CLK500
2006 CLS500

Never bought one brand new. Out of over 30 or so cars that I have owned over the years the Mercedes brand has been my favorite.

 

[AroundTheBenz]

Nice little Gull Wing for sale on Bring a Trailer.

 

[BenzWillMakeHerDance]

Hi guys,

I’m thinking of doing the valve cover gasket job on my C63, have done plenty of work on my other mercedes r129/w211 in particular.

Is the AMG badge putting me off or should I just go ahead and do it or pay the dealer $1,200??

Cheers


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[Wheelr]

Post your inquiry in the C63 forum.
I'll share my opinon (but it's coming from someone with a straight six 300SL with a lot of room to maneuver)

You're car is new'ish so you shouldn't run into the issues with seized bolts.
It's pretty straight forward (especially if you can wrench) and there's likely a dozen videos and tutorials on how to best access the valve covers.
$1200 seems STEEP. I'd imagine (assuming you're only replacing one of the two gaskets) $300 from an Indy mechanic.
Good luck whatever you decide and post your decision and results.

I’m thinking of doing the valve cover gasket job on my C63, have done plenty of work on my other mercedes r129/w211 in particular.
Is the AMG badge putting me off or should I just go ahead and do it or pay the dealer $1,200??

 

[BenzWillMakeHerDance]

Post your inquiry in the C63 forum.
I'll share my opinon (but it's coming from someone with a straight six 300SL with a lot of room to maneuver)

You're car is new'ish so you shouldn't run into the issues with seized bolts.
It's pretty straight forward (especially if you can wrench) and there's likely a dozen videos and tutorials on how to best access the valve covers.
$1200 seems STEEP. I'd imagine (assuming you're only replacing one of the two gaskets) $300 from an Indy mechanic.
Good luck whatever you decide and post your decision and results.

I’ve posted it in the AMG forum hence also posting it in the off topic r129 forum as it’s more active.

I can wrench done breaks, shocks, etc on my r129, but the $1200 is from the MBZ dealer who they are always hit and miss with pricing.

Was more after some opinions of anything to look out for as the r129 forum is more active and experience with the V8/V12 intricate engines..


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[Wheelr]

Here's a free bump, w/video on a C63 valve cover gasket replacement.
BTW, would this leak be warrantied?

Maybe a BWld'r will chime-in with personal knowledge.

 

[BenzWillMakeHerDance]

Here's a free bump, w/video on a C63 valve cover gasket replacement.
BTW, would this leak be warrantied?

Maybe a BWld'r will chime-in with personal knowledge.

Yeah I’ve seen that video, looks pretty straight forward. Have had the m156 guru give me some words of encouragement since and I think I will give it a go myself.


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