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    Interesting E36 W210

    Some rather rare options fitted too. Sunblind, folding mirrors, Bose system and suspension upgrade. Don't see too many of these > 1996 MERCEDES E36 AUTO SILVER | eBay
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    W210 E55 Torque delivery

    Hi All, Tending to find that's it's my N/S/R trying to grab more than my O/S/R. Both tyres same with same depth etc. Other than that, drives fine with no issues, just that wheel when trying to pull away, almost feels like a mis adjusted diff trying to put down power. Anyone have any...
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    That & That & That etc needs doing....

    Had one of those days today.. The wing mirrors had a few bug splats on so cleaned those, then thought the grille could do with a clean, so cleaned that, then saw the headlamps had a slight UV clouding so wetsanded those and machined them up, then thought the engine bay looked mucky so cleaned...
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    Driving quick on M/way - Police stopped and advised

    Come about because of this > http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/driving-incidents-roadrage/153974-merc-drivers-huh.html Posting on behalf of a friend - possibly the same friend that Jay had - Anyway his name is Dave. - Please bear with this length thread Dave told me the sometime in December 2012...
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    Quick sale - Falken FK453 brand new 265/275 35 18

    x2 265/35/18 brand new £200 inc delivery uk x2 275/35/18 brand new £200 inc delivery uk call Jay 07947 118 996
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    Audio 10 CD player wanted

    For non-command W210. what ya got ? ta
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    Video: E55 Full decat & resonator removed

    Well had the heavy, lardy resonator removed today ( Cats already removed ) - & straight stainless steel pipes added - difference is much deeper burble and actually sounds like a v8. Not much drone coming through in fact at gentle speeds you'd not even notice it had been done. Certainly deeper...
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    W210 Bose system Audio 10 Headunit swap

    Hi all, Done a bit of reading on this and from what I can gather, another head unit with ISO connector block will fit and work in place of my Audio 10 Head unit > correct ? - Although it appears a bit of messing around with live from cigarette lighter is needed I know I'll lose the boot CD...
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    Audio 10 Cassette to Audio 10 Cd ?

    Hi guys, Just a quick one. I have an Audio 10 cassette headunit with the cd changer in the boot and it has the OEM Bose upgrade system. Can I swap this with an Audio 10 Cd player and retain functions etc ? ta *Edit* - car is non command etc
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    E55 - Resonator delete - Y/N

    hmmmmm I'm trying my absolute hardest to keep my 55 in factory state - well at least for any external, internal mods. At the moment she's fully decatted but still sounds like a kitten, is it worth going for a resonator box delete with either X or straight pipes to take up the slack ? Not...
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    Oily Matters - Big Service coming up - Anything else to check ?

    Got the 55 booked in for a biggy in the next few weeks as she's reached 100k. Runs fine at the moment but going in for : Full service inc plugs/all filters change. Replacing both rocker cover gaskets due to a bit of weeping. Gearbox Oil Change Diff oil change TC inspection Brake Inspection (...
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    Driving Licence re-takes every 10 years

    Well that's my belief, From date of initial pass every 10 years then once over 60 years of age, every 5. Reasons ? We all believe we are ok drivers but most of us lapse in our driving skills or become complacent with our driving abilities. As we get older, both relex, vision and awareness...
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    What Factory options don't you use on your car ?

    Was just driving home today thinking that I've never used my heated seats - or ever needed to press the button that flicks down the rear headrests :dk: - In fact I've only pressed the ADS button twice as well What factory options do you have that you never use or use around 1% of the time etc.
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    Moron in 62 plate E320 - Fastest car on the road

    .. Who on a set of traffic lights today on the A41 decided he would try to force me into a industrial road cleaner like something out of fast and furious - so so desperate to get in front were'nt you... A few things my friend. 1. When the accountant at your company signed off your first...
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    Oooh look AMG sunvisor..

    Well I thought I'd throw that in, just in case Mercedes wanted to add that to there 'AMG' pack. Why is it that I'm seeing loads of new Mercedes being classed as AMG's because they have 'AMG sportspack' or AMG bumper styling etc etc. What an absolute sell out. :( guess the dollar bill talks...
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    W210 E55 front CAT pipes - left & right pipes

    Both pipes in good order, CATS fine etc on them from an 01 E55 OEM Pipe, none of this hogwash pattern part - includes Lamda sensors £1200+ new from Mercedes £250 for both and as rare as hens teeth to find :eek: Collection in Bucks pls :)
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    Insurance Fraud - In detail - Don't be a victim

    Just seen a very interesting thread posted on another forum about insurance scammers and fraudulent claims. Its a very interesting and informative insight by an ex copper who worked as private investigator. I will copy and paste the post here but the original thread can be found here...
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    Conti Sport 3 - 265/35/18 - totally undamaged 5.5mm left

    As per title, taken from my E55 is this Conti Sport Contact 3 265/35/28 M0 tyre. Totally undamaged, no punctures, no sidewall damage - a great tyre. even wear of 5.5mm left across whole tyre and no sidewall scrubbing etc etc. Looking for £80 + £9.99 postage within UK or you can collect...
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    First time i've pressed this button - er since I owned the car - WOW

    driving down through the A34 - what a difference. :) Never thought of pressing it before :doh:
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    Tyres - Accelera PHI > Anyone tried ? ?

    Hi guys, Just a question on these tyres, basically they are a lower price tyre with a semi hard compound and the tread pattern very similar to Conti Sport 2's Looking around seen mixed reviews from different people but no-one really slating them. Of course not the tyres if you doing...
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