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#89 of 123 Re: We need your help! [tidester] by billmv Oct 20, 2006 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Oct 17, 2006 10:45 pm) Tidester.....I agree with the others. It wasn't broken. Why try to fix it? Were there massive complaints about the general thread? Or is someone at Edmunds just trying to justify keeping their job by making changes? What's the difference between a "lounge" and a "general" thread? there is none. Just a new name. If you want to let people "be in charge" and create new threads, then let people keep existing threads. I'll bet you the existing general threads will continue to attract the most users.   You can't have management in charge when it comes to shutting down threads but the users in charge when it comes to creating new ones. It's either one or the other.   This applies to all makes and models. Every model should have one "general" thread.   You're going to ruin a good thing. Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 20, 2006 6:32 pm)
#90 of 123 Re: We need your help! [billmv] by tidester HOST Oct 20, 2006 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: billmv (Oct 20, 2006 4:18 pm) Hi, Bill. Thanks for your comments.   There's been a lot of discussion on the "whys" over in the software forums so I won't rehash all of that here. Basically, we have LARGE numbers of people coming to the site looking for specific information and help but they are completely put off when they come across general discussions containing thousands of messages or even tens of thousands in some cases! And they do complain!   We're trying to make it easier for them to get the information they need so they'll just go to group pages and pick out the relevant discussion.   What's the difference between a "lounge" and a "general" thread?   The general threads, as they exist, suggest the answers are contained therein and that puts us back to square one. I think that a "general" discussion with a more informal name (such as "lounge" or whatever) won't be viewed as a primary data source but will maintain the continuity of interaction among those of us who just like to talk about our vehicles.   Also, when questions and issues of broader interest do arise in the more informal discussion there is always the option of moving it to or picking it up in the specific topics.   Yes, it's a little different but I think it will better serve both the noob and the more experienced participant in the end.   I hope that helps!   tidester, host
#91 of 123 Notice! by tidester HOST Oct 24, 2006 (10:16 pm)
Please go to the group top level and create a discussion that fits your comments/questions or post in an existing discussion.   Mercedes Benz M-Class
#92 of 123 Reopened! by tidester HOST Nov 12, 2006 (3:41 pm)
Enjoy!   tidester, host
#93 of 123 . by merc1 Nov 12, 2006 (4:53 pm)
Gasp! I don't believe it!   M Replies to this message: tidester (Nov 12, 2006 7:18 pm) billmv (Nov 12, 2006 9:04 pm) merc1 (Nov 12, 2006 9:42 pm)
#94 of 123 Re: . [merc1] by tidester HOST Nov 12, 2006 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Nov 12, 2006 4:53 pm) Believe!   tidester, host
#95 of 123 Re: . [merc1] by billmv Nov 12, 2006 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Nov 12, 2006 4:53 pm) So now the pressure is on us!! We have to get some posts back up here.   So how about those Cal Bears losing to Arizona? Oops, wrong forum.   Thanks, Tidester. Smart move on your part. If someone doesn't like this forum they don't have to visit it. For those of us who appreciate the conversational flow and the valuable tidbits re certain models, the general forums are the only place where that can happen.   Good thing I had my email tracker still on, or I never would have known this was reopened. I just hope we haven't permanently lost too many people.   Bill Replies to this message: merc1 (Nov 12, 2006 9:42 pm)
#96 of 123 Re: . [billmv] by merc1 Nov 12, 2006 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: billmv (Nov 12, 2006 9:04 pm) Good thing I had my email tracker still on, or I never would have known this was reopened. I just hope we haven't permanently lost too many people.   Bingo! Glad I didn't change mine either. Yeah I have a feeling a lot of folks have left so it may take a while for it to get around that certain threads have been re-opened.   M
#97 of 123 ML 500 Update by palmharbor Jun 14, 2007 (9:47 am)
My ML500 is now 23 months old with 20,500 miles. After a rocky start with the transmission, I now find it quite good, and don't think that there is any other SUV in its size that I would prefer. I did try out a diesel the other day, and was quite impressed with the performance.   I replaced the tires this past week although I probably could have gotten another couple of thousand miles on the original continentals. I put on a set of Michelins new luxury crossover tires, V rated, for $1007 at Costco. What was disappointing at Costco was the wheel balancing. When they balanced the new tires, they naturally removed the factory weights, but didn't remove the old adhesive, which leaves an ugly black strip on the silver wheels. Costco won't remove it, as they claim they don't know how to do it without possibly damaging the finish, which I think is BS. The tire technician suggested using acetone or paint remover, but said on his own car he uses his fingernails. I tried that, but it didn't work. Costco has a good price on the tires, but I would take them to the MB dealer for mounting after this experience. Does anyone know a safe way to remove the adhesive?
#98 of 123 adhesive by sb55 Jun 16, 2007 (1:42 am)
"Does anyone know a safe way to remove the adhesive?"   Try WD-40...spray it on and let sit for a minute, then wipe off.

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