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  1. GeordieN

    The UK Politics & Brexit Thread

    Point 1 doesn't count, government pay the bill for the NHS, smokers pay tax to government. Point two is prob why it states £3-£6bn.
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    The UK Politics & Brexit Thread

    So the next stealth tax will be aimed at the fit and healthy then :)
  3. GeordieN

    The UK Politics & Brexit Thread

    Mentioning tobacco, its reported that smokers contribute £12bn to the goverment in taxes and it costs between £3bn-6bn to treat smoking related ilnesses. if this IS the case should it be non smokers paying more as the figues suggest smokers pay between £6bn-£9bn more in than took out. Dont...
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    Engine mount questions

    I replaced all three mounts, the gearbox one is the cheapest and if engine /gearbox being moving a lot because of failed engine mounts it would of put excess strain on that mount too.
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    Engine mount questions

    engine mount failure on mine showed as distint vibration in reverse, you can open bonnet hold brake on and power forwards and backwards slightly and observe engine movement. i thought mine was going to come out of bay lol.
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    How do I know what gear I am in?

    D = forward R = backwards N = nuetral Or ive heard a very funny phone recording where: D = daymode R = racemode N = nightmode
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    Satnav latest version

    the road network is changing all the time, new housing estates popping up, have you not drove on a new stretch of motorway and your satnav thinks your driving through a field lol. As said say if your maps were 2008, you would only see housing estates and roads that were there up to the time the...
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    Satnav latest version

    Ebay, I have just done my W211 2008, comand NTG1. running 2017-2018 maps now i am told.
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    What would you do..

    Park on his drive, apparently this is not against the law:confused:, when he asks you why, explain it is a PITA to get onto your own because of his cars blocking the lane and you did not want to add to obstruction in case of emergency vehicle access. hw will either blow his stack or take it on...
  10. GeordieN

    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    updated the Sat Nav Maps lol, little job but can save you loosing your mind on a road trip ;)
  11. GeordieN

    ** Pic's Of My S600 V12 Twin Turbo W221 Facelift AMG Pack, 21" plus "

    I like it a lot. think you have nailed that one Sir :cool:
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    I really don't like kickdown

    I agree with Op on this, when you follow someone down a slip road and when your going to enter highway at 35mph :wallbash: and you just want to join and match speed of other traffic it can be annoying. I have torque pity to not use it.
  13. GeordieN

    It's Back... Scam for the fourth time...

    Ive seen it before advertising a e class estate a couple of years ago, good feedback etc but description and price rang alarm bells, i also reported it to ebay and add was removed.
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    going to open a tin of worms here

    I agree but when looking at the tyre ratings which I now do I was amazed to see the top end tyre manufacturers tyre ratings are basically Pxxs poor and some mid range stuff having better ratings. Now i would of thought that the tyre ratings were checked and that you cant just chuck any sticker...
  15. GeordieN

    Hold Function on W212

    Mine is a 2008 W211 and has this hold feature.
  16. GeordieN

    Hold Function on W212

    No, once stopped at bottom but still on a downward slope i engage it so don't have to keep foot on brake :)
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    Hold Function on W212

    Mine works downhill, use it all the time on slip-roads, god this car is making me soft cant even be bothered to keep brake pressed lol.
  18. GeordieN

    Ludicrous Cazana Valuations?

    Hope you fix it and get no more trouble from her, financially its prob the best way to go. Or you could cover her in dust and list on ebay as a barn find and that would at least double your money ;)
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    2012 C220 auto, only 6 gears?

    use manual and on highway at 70 note rpm in what you say is sixth gear. then do same in drive and note rpm at 70
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    What's the deal with MB headlights needing restored?

    Google Focus headlight glass and you can buy replacement plastic lenses, tutorials on how to split and of course how to polish so must have same prob. Uv light affects all polycarb light covers.
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