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  1. pilotc182

    Siemens SK65 & UHI cradle for sale

    I'm selling my much loved Siemens (Blackberry - but not sure how) SK65 along with a host of extras including Merc UHI cradle on flea-bay if anyones interested in a great package: SK65 Siemens B'berry mobile phone & Mercedes UHI cradle on eBay (end time 04-Sep-10 18:53:31 BST)
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    W211 S211 accesories for sale

    Having p/ex'd my beautifil S211 - still not sure if I did the right thing - I'm left with a pile of accesories that someone may find useful: 1 x Alloy wheel (Elegance) slight rim damage - 1.5 inch graze (£70) 1 x HFP Bluetooth puck, in box with instruction booklet (£160+) 1 x 'pop-up' front...
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    Parktronic Help Please

    Do any of you have a fixed tow ball ? As I've found to my cost, if the ball cover is SLIGHTLY off dead centre this can set off the 4 reds. My solution ? - an old tennis ball ! No it doesn't look good - but it works !
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    EMU 'Chipping'

    Not sure if this is Electronic or Engine but lets start here. Anyone any knowledge/advice/comments relating to engine management chipping, i.e. to improve power/economy etc. Are there goods ones/bad ones ? Are they worth the money ? etc etc
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    Rear Fogs on S211

    Hi Russ Accepted but alongsode my questioning the visibility of one light vs. two this issue was raised recently by a forces friend on leave from Germany - below quote from the BFG (British Forces Germany) handbook for UK service personnel based in Germany: ...in addition the fog lights are...
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    Rear Fogs on S211

    Can anyone advise/comment on the possibility/feasibility of replacing the rear n/s light cluster on my '55' S211 with a European unit allowing TWO rear fog lights ? In REAL fog one light seems almost pointless
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    Blackberry 8310i & SAP version 2 cradle

    Hi guys - If its any help, I have a BB 8310 (Curve) and it works perfectly with the HFP puck. So well it 'grabs' the 'phone conversation when you're 10 metres or so from the car !
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    Standard tyres for W211

    For what its worth, my S211 runs on Michelin Pilot Alpines. I've had 50k miles out of them and there's still pleanty of tread left
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    HFP Puck & Phone compatability

    Just a word of warning to all. Sony Ericsson W980 only 'holds' a conversation for about 60 seconds before disconnecting using the HFP (Black) MB Bluetooth puck. Does anyone hold a 'compatability' database ? MB's is always about 12 months behind current 'phone models
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    Comand

    For what its worth - From my experience with v7 its not worth the money. Even the maps aren't that up to date. Some 'new' roads out our way of 18-24 month vintage still not showing
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    Veg Oil in '55 S211 ?

    Any advice/thoughts about using veg oil in my S211 220 ? Costco's 25lt drums @ 75p/lt are looking increasingly attractive ! a) Will the engine use it OK ? b) Are there any adjustments needed ? c) What is the recommended Veg Oil/Diesel % mix ? d) Any thing else I should know/consider ...
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    W number ?

    My wife has now joined the MB family with a purchase of a C220 Coupe (57 plate). Can anyone tell me what the model number is ? (The dealer doesn't seem to know what I'm talking about). i.e. I know my E class estate is an S211 Thanks
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    E Class S211 Tyres for Sales

    I have 2 Continental Premium Contact 225/55 R16 95H tyres for sale. They were on the front of my S211 but it was cheaper to buy 4 in one hit rather than 2 now and 2 in 3-4 months time. They've covered about 25k miles and can be seen on flea-bay at the below link. No sensible offer declined...
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    Caller ID on Incoming Calls

    Hi guys, I am convinced there is an MB glitch here. If I receive an international call (from outside UK), that is in my 'phone phonebook in the international format the callers name & number is displayed. But, if the caller is a UK caller, regardless of format, only the number comes up...
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    Mileage Allowances

    Running your own car on company/employers business ? :( Suffering under the governments prescriptive 40p/25p mileage allowance ? :mad: Have your say - sign the Downing St petition to increase the allowance to 55p/mile. It only take a few moments, click on the link below, type in a few...
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    UHI Bluetooth Phone Compatibiliy Update

    Hi Richard I think you've covered most of the key points but like any such database it will need as much input as possible from members on a rolling basis. For what its worth none of mine listed above allow SMS/Text in or out. If anyone in the Aylesbury area wants to use my module as a...
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    Auto-fold mirrors on a '55 S211 ?

    Does anyone know if the dashboard module firmware can be upgraded to offer auto-folding mirrors. Pushing the button when I leave the car is such a drag :)
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    Bluetooth SAP adaptor / HTC Touch Dual

    Have you tried the HFP rather than the SAP cradle ? My HTC s730 works seamlessley with the HFP module
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    UHI Bluetooth Phone Compatibiliy Update

    Not a discussion thread, more of an update: Decided to invest in the HFP Bluetooth cradle (£220 inc VAT MB Milton Keynes) as the only means of keeping my phone & car updated together. Although not MB 'approved' I can report: Palm Treo 750 - Phone works but address book doesn't import from...
  20. pilotc182

    Bluetooth Phones (UHI)

    David, Thanks for your input. I've shortlisted the HTC S730 as a possibility which states 'Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR'. Does this mean anything to you vis-a-vis SAP/HFP ?
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