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    Re: New Member : ML 500 Driver

    Kibim

    You sit in a yoga position with your thumb and pointing fingers touching and you go... Hummmmm... I find that this method helps.

    Mind you - you do see a lot more of the scenery! There is that!

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    Re: New Member : ML 500 Driver

    Quote Originally Posted by Arnold Ross View Post
    Kibim

    You sit in a yoga position with your thumb and pointing fingers touching and you go... Hummmmm... I find that this method helps.

    Mind you - you do see a lot more of the scenery! There is that!

    Regards,

    Arnold
    Brilliant!!

    You know the first post on G wagen sites: "Hi I am the proud new owner of a 300 GD. I am not sure if anyone has ever asked the question before but is there anything that I can do to make it a little faster...."

    Kibim at 200Kw you must absolutely definitely not buy a G!

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    Re: New Member : ML 500 Driver

    Quote Originally Posted by Kibim View Post
    I'm contemplating that 300GD in autotrader/junkmail...

    Am I right in thinking that the 300GD is a non-turbo? I really would prefer a turbo diesel.
    Was looking at that one and have heard of people turbo-ing the standard 617 not knowing different metal tecniques were developed for the 617A(as well as the lubrication etc etc). If it has a 617a you found the teeth on the hen. Dont know the condition of the vehicle but been on the market a while which tells me there must be a reason for that.

    Down here in CA if I leave the Waterfront and floor it outgoing all the way I reach 100km/h at the Monte Vista turn about 12km further... 240d. Fuel consumption is great though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leonard Hugo View Post
    Down here in CA if I leave the Waterfront and floor it outgoing all the way I reach 100km/h at the Monte Vista turn about 12km further... 240d. Fuel consumption is great though.
    So what you're saying, is that I must keep the ML, and tow the G on good roads ... as I could probably tow it faster than that!!

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    Re: New Member : ML 500 Driver

    Keep the Ml, and get a good G!
    Mine is not the rule but incorrect engine transplant done by previous owner (diff ratios not compatable) + larger tyres = no acceleration.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kibim View Post
    So what you're saying, is that I must keep the ML, and tow the G on good roads ... as I could probably tow it faster than that!!
    Kibim, you need a G55 or keep the ML500, just do a suspension lift.
    Call Ted [at] Afrishox/Mikem in Jhb 0114935730. Many ML lifts where done by Ted, it really make a huge differens.
    Chris

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    .. and disappointment.
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