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    Which song lyrics tell the best story?

    At the moment I'm liking 'The Boxer' (Simon and Garfunkel) and 'Labelled With Love' (Squeeze). Any other suggestions?
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    Driver's door opening by itself!

    I think this is weird. W211 with keyless / easy entry. No soft-close facility. Twice in two days i have remotely opened the boot when the rest of the car is still locked. Then closed boot using the power closing button, and gone toward the drivers door - which then opens! I don't mean just...
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    How can an E55k sound like this?

    I get the X-pipe bit in the description, but it says something + X-pipe. I can't translate. Maybe not everyone's cup o' tea but if I could get mine sounding like that without breaking the bank, I'd be a very, very happy bunny :D E55 AMG ??+X PIPE - YouTube
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    Bye then!

    ..2014 Here's to everyone having a good 2015. It's not everyone's favourite night, but it is one of mine. Meeting old friends in the local, all off for a meal, then back up the road for a cheeky couple. Sarah and I will make sure we're home by midnight to see it in together. Hopefully the...
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    E55K plugs

    Spent the afternoon chewing my nails over my decision to source plugs myself and have them fitted by a reputable MB indie, rather than let MB do it. I don't trust myself not to bugger up a thread or break wires. MB had quoted c£450. I got 16 NKGs for £120 and indie charged £100 to fit...
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    Door mirrors & Pano lubing

    Did door mirrors today with silicone lubricant spray. Just the ticket :) Then I looked at the Pano roof rails... Gave them a clean with a microfibre cloth and sprayed them with the same spray. Now wondering if I should have used grease, not spray. All works and sounds fine, but can anyone tell...
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    I knowingly drove through a red light.

    Thought I'd throw this in to the hat. I broke the law. I'm fairly sure of it. Waiting at traffic lights (they had just turned red) at a T-junction, nobody in front or behind. It's a no-right-turn junction. I spot a fire engine approaching in my rear view mirror, blues and twos. I look...
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    Bicycle lovers, beware.

    The mind boggles.. (Don't know why it's on today's most shared BBC items though) BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Bike sex man placed on probation
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    E55k brakes.

    I've got a niggle. Had the front tires (or is it tyres? I'm not a scholar) replaced a couple of months (under 750 miles) ago. Since then I get the occasional squeal from the o/s/f, as far as I can tell. It's at low speed and disappears under braking and above 20mph. Seems to occur more after...
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    My datacard

    Hi all I just got a proper data card for my Nov '05 E55k, thanks to a link from Grumpyoldgit. I've copied and pasted the whole shebang below, sorry to be a bore, and know that most of the stuff on there is standard, but its raised a couple of question for me. I'd be very grateful for...
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    Found this fairly good viewing

    Lamborghini Aventador vs Ferrari FF Drag Race - YouTube Sorry if its been posted already, couldn't find it. Handsome figures from the AMG stable.
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    Land Rover's first birthday.

    Might have overdone the port today, but found this and thought it a nice two minute reminder of a bygone era. The Land Rover's 1st Birthday, April 1949. - YouTube Hope someone else enjoys watching it as much as I did :o
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    Ooh, Capt Mark Phillips E55 for sale..

    From my local paper..(paragraph 4) Rock legend Nick?s car goes under the hammer (From Worcester News) And from Brightwells http://classiccars.brightwells.com/viewdetails.php?id=3829 Would go along, but have to work. Best guess for winning bid? :)
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    E55k Service tomorrow

    Mine's booked in at MB Draytons Worcester tomorrow for a minor service (£315:rolleyes:). The "Brake Service - Visit Workshop" warning just appeared :doh::doh::doh:. It went off and didnt return when i got back in the car. Hoping its a sensor and not the SBC time bomb, but something tells me...
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    Kim Wilde..

    Used to fancy her back in the days. Now? 'Ave a look.. With her brother on the train ...Amazing > Kim Wilde hammered, in reindeer antlers and singing on a train [VIDEO] | The Poke: Still think she's lovely, for some reason, especially around 5.10. :ban:?
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    Speeding tickets for my car. But it wasn't me.

    Hi all A bit of advice would be appreciated. I keep my other car at an old friend's due to lack of space, and the fact I don't need it often. My friend is approaching 70, likes cars (has had some corkers in his younger years), washes it every week and turns the engine over, bless him. *He...
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    E55k for sale

    Not seen this one, so apologies if I missed a thread. Tempest 4 Cars : Mercedes-Benz E Class E55 AMG Saloon Looks a bit odd at the front - lights and panel gaps. Not a common colour, fair mileage and the coloured seats must have been optioned. Any thoughts on the asking price...
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    W211 door handle advice please

    After a bit of a wobble I've been having with the keyless entry on the drivers door in my W211 (the button on the handle was intermittent in agreeing to lock / unlock the car), the entire handle has now given up. It feels like something inside has broken; It won't pull out all the way to open...
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    What does it feel like?

    To have created a new human being? (Didn't want to impose on Shude's great news, but it got me wondering...) Can anyone put it into words? The emotions, the pride, the achievement? The responsibility! Not being a dad (yet, but trying :)), I can't begin to imagine what it must be like...
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    Cannonball Run Ireland

    Anyone done this or similar? Looks like fun and would be good to have feedback if anybody has some. Cheers! :)
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