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by tonysoprano
Sat Mar 28, 2026 1:11 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: How about this CAT S Sclass? Would you consider buying it?
Replies: 4
Views: 37

How about this CAT S Sclass? Would you consider buying it?

Considering trading in mine for this one in 2023; it has all the features and colours I'm after, but with CAT S. The current dealer is listed on the DSB, and the full service history includes the first four megabytes and the final two. I'm sure there's some wriggle space, but the price is £29999! I ...
by tonysoprano
Thu Mar 19, 2026 11:46 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Command arm for W204 C63
Replies: 7
Views: 57

Re: Command arm for W204 C63

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
by tonysoprano
Thu Mar 19, 2026 11:45 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Command arm for W204 C63
Replies: 7
Views: 57

Re: Command arm for W204 C63

As compared to the standard W204, the C63 has a less narrow track. The forearms are unique. As far as I'm aware, there isn't an aftermarket substitute.
by tonysoprano
Thu Mar 19, 2026 11:41 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Command arm for W204 C63
Replies: 7
Views: 57

Re: Command arm for W204 C63

An independent contractor, my client began contacting various dealers on his own. He tracked one down and presented it to me. Consider conducting a search.
by tonysoprano
Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:24 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Nothing is heating up in the front seats.
Replies: 7
Views: 79

Re: Nothing is heating up in the front seats.

As is the situation with my SL's driver's seat base cushion—the backrest heats up, but the base doesn't; there's electricity in the socket it plugs into, but no heat—the most common issue with heated seats appears to be wires breaking within the heating pads. Eventually, I'll switch out the ...
by tonysoprano
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:11 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Got my space saver at last!
Replies: 7
Views: 62

Re: Got my space saver at last!

I was fortunate to never have a puncture in my six years of ownership, but I did have to use the space saver I had installed when one of my diamond cut rims stuck on a rock when fishing 😕 I'm glad I had it 😀
It is better to have something than to need it, as the old adage goes. 😊😊
by tonysoprano
Thu Mar 05, 2026 1:36 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: A problem with the ignition system in my 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Replies: 6
Views: 86

Re: A problem with the ignition system in my 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

As part of a procedure known as "Failure mode analysis," I offered some recommendations concerning certain circumstances.
For 39 years, Mr. Dad was an integral part of Ford Motor Company's quality vehicle engineering team. He oversaw investigations into mysterious breakdowns and their causes on ...
by tonysoprano
Thu Mar 05, 2026 1:33 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: A problem with the ignition system in my 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Replies: 6
Views: 86

Re: A problem with the ignition system in my 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Based on the sporadic nature of the problem, it seems like you might be experiencing CAN-BUS communications troubles.
Could you please tell me the circumstances under which this is taking place? When I say "weather," I mean temperature and precipitation in particular.
An odd electrical gremlin would ...
by tonysoprano
Wed Mar 04, 2026 10:47 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Windows that are slow and sticky
Replies: 4
Views: 98

Re: Windows that are slow and sticky

I had a similar issue and after spraying silicon grease in the window passages, everything is now OK. And
by tonysoprano
Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:37 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Coverage up till 2526
Replies: 7
Views: 94

Re: Coverage up till 2526

My own has been rejuvenated. I got a windscreen crack fixed (excellent UK roads!), but Sheilas Wheels wanted to almost double mine to a little over a grand. Since the cost of the repair was significantly lower than the premium I paid, they were still profitable.
I saved more than £400 by using ...