[W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
Alexander Hochhausl
plustech at optonline.net
Mon Jan 21 20:13:02 EST 2008
I just found an old email. Sorry Eddie for forgetting the link & thanks
for continuing to have it posted.
http://drakon.us/halex.htm
Thank You,
Alexander Hochhausl, PE
Tel: 516-909-3794
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From: Alexander Hochhausl [mailto:plustech at optonline.net]
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 8:02 PM
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
Hi Shin,
I posted some pics, and description ~ 2 months ago (and a brief video
clip) thanks to ____. I'm sorry, my laptop drive became corrupted and I
had to reinstall the operating system, but also lost all my old emails.
Does anyone have the link?
I sound like a broken record as I have promised to post the plans and
info on how-to do this yourself. It just seems every week-end there is a
new fire (not to do with the SEC of course). Actually, I just bought my
wife a Jaguar XJS V12 convertible that I've been restoring.
I put in a Vortec S-1 trim. Currently I drive it off the A/C pulley. I
have an alternate drive set-up in mind, just have not had the time to
work on it.
But look for postings around December to wet your appetite. It takes
some work, but is well worth it.. And yes, I will post the additional
info. when? The good news is the set-up has run in my car for 13 months
now, without a problem.
Thank You,
Alexander Hochhausl, PE
Tel: 516-909-3794
-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of shinzbox at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 5:46 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
Hello Alexander. I am seriously considering supercharging my SEC. What
brand did you use? Please post your setup.
Thanks,
Shin Takei
'91 W126
'94 W124
'56 W198
-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Hochhausl <plustech at optonline.net>
To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 1:42 pm
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
I am in Coram, just south of Port Jefferson (north shore) - we go out of
Cedar Beach, only a 19' Rinker (with a home built 325Hp V8 baby!) some
call it the 19' jet-ski, my wife just calls it "....slow down!!!!" - but
we have a blast wake-boarding. I'm still trying to find the "Old Lady"
selling her E55 ANG for some good conversation, but even they are
stuck-up around here!
Wow this topic brought up a lot of comments. I would dare suggest a
Mustang which has always been a top performer at the $/performance
ratio. I've owned more than anyone would care to read about. One day I'd
love to own a 65SL or SLR, or Viper (argh!) ... but the real world being
what it is, and being a Mechanical Engineer, I can appreciate the
technology, just never earn the $ to own it. Oh well... hence the Super
Charger on the SEC ... and yes, I know, I promised the plans, and still
will post them. The good news is I've logged 15K+ miles on the build
with absolutely no problems.
Seems like the consensus of the replies is the Jeep is good, but the
Subaru is better. I hate to sell out, but I have to agree.
BTW: I did sell out my manhood and owned a Mini-van for < 24hrs.
Unfortunately we lost the twins the same day I picked up the car. Fait?
I don't know. But I have to admit, I almost liked it?!?
Be good Ladys & Gents
PS. Are there any get-togethers in the North-East? I'd like to put faces
on the emails.
Thank You,
Alexander Hochhausl, PE
Tel: 516-909-3794
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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
<mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com?> ] On Behalf Of David Fatovic
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 4:40 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
A Long Island boy. I have family in Comack, and my uncle used to keep
his boat up at Montauk Point. We have quite a few of the same "never
see off road" SUVs here in Colorado. It is kind of like my other
favorite, the little old lady driving the E55 AMG 45 in the right lane.
With all the off road trials and camping here, I wouldn't mind having a
Land Rover Defender to screw around in.
As far as sliding the car around. I would do that in the SEC, the SEL,
the work truck, whatever. I grew up having to chase everybody on diirt
back roads. They had old trucks with 350s and 454s. I had a 1980 Mazda
626. The only way I could keep up was by out driving them around the
corners.
David
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From: Alexander Hochhausl <plustech at optonline.net>
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:50:09 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
I and a few people I know have Jeep Grand Cherokee. I need mine to tow
my boat in the summer. They drive excellent, great motor, great interior
& very comfortable, are great in snow, except, um, the tranny goes to
crap by 50K miles. So if you don't mind spending $3K every 50K miles to
replace the tranny, and 12 MPG if you are lucky - it's a great car.
On the foreign side, Subaru has been making excellent 4WD cars and
wagons for decades - extremely reliable, relatively affordable, and get
good milage (25-30+ is normal).
But I have to be honest, I don't understand our generation's need for
SUVs. I live on Long Island NY, the yuppie capital of the world as far
as I am concerned. Everyone has to have the biggest SUV, go drive to the
diner and to the mall. The most off-road they see is a puddle in the
road, and most swerve around those as well. The only reason I have it is
for my boat.
I have 2 kids, and we drove them around from birth, first in my Mustang,
then in a Cougar. Yes, it is a little inconvenient, but with the price
of gas, and I don't care what SUV you buy (even 4 or 6 cyl), you are not
going to get more than 20 MPG if you are lucky - it is simply a matter
of aerodynamics - they have a large profile, and that is what you are
pushing through the wind. Personally I feel than unless you are a
doctor, police, firefighter, or other critical - on demand person, or
you live in a real remote location, most roads are cleared within hours
of a snow-fall. Actually I enjoy sliding my SEC around on a snowy road -
I think it makes you a better driver as you learn how to get yourself
out of trouble. Most people in SUVs have no clue and think the car is
invincible until they are upside down in a snow bank, and then feel it's
the car maker's fault.
So my long-winded answer is I've had good experience with Subaru wagon.
You may want to look at 4wd wagons for the best compromise in MPG &
utility. Hope it helps.
Thank You,
Alexander Hochhausl, PE
Tel: 516-909-3794
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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
<mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com?> ] On Behalf Of David Fatovic
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 5:37 PM
To: MBCOUPES
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Off Topic: Opinions
Now that we are expecting our first little rug rat, it is time to get my
wife a new car. We were thinking a small SUV, being in Colorado AWD can
have its benefits. I was wondering if anybody has any opinions, likes
or dislikes about small SUV models or other ideas. Since my 1 drivable
SEC is in the garage being torn apart, and my other SEC had the ass end
of it ripped out, those are out. Plus it is a pain in the ass trying to
get a baby seat in the back!
Thanks,
David
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