So I'm shopping for a 535i....
So I'm shopping for a 535i....
For now I plan on keeping my toe in things with my 91 300d and maybe doing some basic things on it. Migrating to manual trans and better suspension but no plans on making it "super".
That also means that my vested interest in keeping this board running is diminished. I am not sure what that means long term yet. If people are willing to step up as admins and properly vet new users, I will keep it going.
If not, I will probably merge the site with peach parts if they are interested and if not, I have a list I'll work my way down.
Right now I have other things I need to be focusing on, my family is getting older (and I need to spend more quality time with them), my house needs a ton of work and as much fun as I have under the car, there are days I'd rather be doing other things.
I may get back into it in the future, but not any time soon (like a decade).
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
Pretty sure I am going to retire my project car this winter. I may come back to the world of super turbo diesel at some point....
For now I plan on keeping my toe in things with my 91 300d and maybe doing some basic things on it. Migrating to manual trans and better suspension but no plans on making it "super".
That also means that my vested interest in keeping this board running is diminished. I am not sure what that means long term yet. If people are willing to step up as admins and properly vet new users, I will keep it going.
If not, I will probably merge the site with peach parts if they are interested and if not, I have a list I'll work my way down.
Right now I have other things I need to be focusing on, my family is getting older (and I need to spend more quality time with them), my house needs a ton of work and as much fun as I have under the car, there are days I'd rather be doing other things.
I may get back into it in the future, but not any time soon (like a decade).
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
well this is depressing.... Seems like such a good community to let it die off... I don't see merging this with peach parts or Benzworld going well... too many purist fanatics that ruin things for everyone else. This is one of the few boards I've been on where pretty much every project is met with positive encouragement and support. Keep it going!
1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase** Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
Sadly 190rev seems to be slowing down as well. I've heard rumors that they were also shutting down a few times. That forum is being supported by its members. Maybe we could setup a fund for this?
1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase** Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-06-2015, 08:58 PM #6Noooo! I'm down to help, lemme know what to do
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
1978 300D, 373,000km... OM617.912 with a Holset HX30W, 7.5mm IP, 711.113 5 speed (project car, 7 years off the road and counting ;/)
1977 250 270,000km (parts car)
1977 300D (ex 280) 500,000km
1981 240D 498,000
1975 HJ45 ???,000
2001 2.8TD Rodeo 4x2 - 456,000 - DD
Willing to help here, this site is too good to lose!
1978 300D, 373,000km... OM617.912 with a Holset HX30W, 7.5mm IP, 711.113 5 speed (project car, 7 years off the road and counting ;/)
1977 250 270,000km (parts car)
1977 300D (ex 280) 500,000km
1981 240D 498,000
1975 HJ45 ???,000
2001 2.8TD Rodeo 4x2 - 456,000 - DD
'98 E300 Turbo "Juliette" - Brabus wheels and almost all the options a w210 could have
2007 Chevy 2500HD CCSB Duramax with about 400-500 rwhp depending on the tune I use
1983 300D Silver Exterior/Black inside - Sold and will be missed, may we never meet in a PnP.
I'm willing to help/contribute as well. I also think this board needs to be separate from the others.
'98 E300 Turbo "Juliette" - Brabus wheels and almost all the options a w210 could have
2007 Chevy 2500HD CCSB Duramax with about 400-500 rwhp depending on the tune I use
1983 300D Silver Exterior/Black inside - Sold and will be missed, may we never meet in a PnP.
(08-07-2015, 11:21 AM)capflya I'm willing to help/contribute as well. I also think this board needs to be separate from the others.
Damn right it needs to stay separate. Two different environments.
You can't fuckin say shit about turning up an injection pump without someone shoving a stick in their ass on the other forums.
STD is the garage hangout with beers
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-10-2015, 02:01 PM #9(08-07-2015, 11:21 AM)capflya I'm willing to help/contribute as well. I also think this board needs to be separate from the others.
Damn right it needs to stay separate. Two different environments.
You can't fuckin say shit about turning up an injection pump without someone shoving a stick in their ass on the other forums.
STD is the garage hangout with beers
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
let me know.
simpler=better should be a admin for sure.
Purplecomputer
08-18-2015, 03:03 PM #12I can start helping taking over the website if need be.
let me know.
simpler=better should be a admin for sure.
(08-18-2015, 03:03 PM)Purplecomputer I can start helping taking over the website if need be.
let me know.
simpler=better should be a admin for sure.
Shouldn't you focus on getting a Benz back on the road, Purple? I know of a 82 300TD with low miles 4-speed manual swap project that would suit your needs ;-)
I know Simpler has a metric shit tonne of projects on deck already but he'd probably still be a good admin although he's another w/o a proper Benz bombing down the road.
Y'all need to get your priorities straight!
(08-18-2015, 03:03 PM)Purplecomputer I can start helping taking over the website if need be.
let me know.
simpler=better should be a admin for sure.
Shouldn't you focus on getting a Benz back on the road, Purple? I know of a 82 300TD with low miles 4-speed manual swap project that would suit your needs ;-)
I know Simpler has a metric shit tonne of projects on deck already but he'd probably still be a good admin although he's another w/o a proper Benz bombing down the road.
Y'all need to get your priorities straight!
Ive got a 2014 civic that needs a diesel conversion.
Purplecomputer
08-19-2015, 07:51 AM #14yeah I should get another benz but I aint got the monies right now.
Ive got a 2014 civic that needs a diesel conversion.
1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase** Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
Hey i frequented this forum for over a year without a MB diesel. You don't need to own one to appreciate one.
1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase** Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-20-2015, 10:54 AM #16Hey, I got a new engine stand this week! Progress is flying!
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
atypicalguy
12-22-2015, 12:46 AM #17A 535i is a piece of expensive crap. We had a 2008 528i. Never again. Fun to drive but that's where the fun ends.
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