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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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W203 owners in the Dallas area

Just wanted to check myself into the asylum, and say hi to all the other W203 owners. I was wondering how many are in the Dallas/Ft Worth area?

BTW, also was wondering if their is an easy way to find out what the Check Engine light code is that came on this morning.

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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Welcome and visit any autozone or advance auto.
reply back with the code.

Also mileage and mods too.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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I didn't think of visiting Autozone, I will do that on my way home. I have a a good mechanic that I've used on my BMWs for years (Mark Bander at Bander Motorworks in Dallas), so I was going to swing by his place tomorrow, but Autozone is closer ;-)
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Went to Autozone, and they were great. They pulled a code of P0172, their computer didn't have an diagnosis for Mercedes pulling this code, but all other brands had it as bank 1 running rich, oxygen sensor, or MAF sensor. Three days in, I hope this car doesn't break me.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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OK, so after I went to AutoZone, I headed to the gym, and after my workout I noticed a white E350 with a black roof (I typically am not a fan of that look, but this one was sick). Anyway, started my MB up, and no more check engine light... so, thanks to the E350 guy in Forney, TX for the good vibes that set my MB right.

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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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It will re-appear - here's the search of P0172

https://mbworld.org/forums/search.php?searchid=5683531

good luck and keep us posted..
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Yeah, I know it will come back, but I plan on replacing all the O2 sensors next month anyway, I also read the thread about cleaning my MAF, and will do that this week as well.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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sup man. i'm in north texas. near the denton area. welcome to the forum. ive never been to forney. living that far east, you muuuust go to shreveport pretty often! hahhahah

no sig? no album?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vannasinh
sup man. i'm in north texas. near the denton area. welcome to the forum. ive never been to forney. living that far east, you muuuust go to shreveport pretty often! hahhahah

no sig? no album?
LOL, good to hear from you, eventually we may have to do a North Texas get together. I never go to Shreveport, I like to spend my money, not give it to the casinos My ex-wife on the other hand LOVED "going to the boats". I'll update my CP shortly, but my car is just stock (today) I'll be getting a Pioneer AVIC Z210-BT installed either tonight or tomorrow

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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Do you guys know of any good inde shops within the metroplex? It would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by edgarinho10
Do you guys know of any good inde shops within the metroplex? It would be greatly appreciated!
I've always gone to Bander Motor Works in Dallas.

10944 Grissom Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
(972) 241-2248

Small shop, and they don't take cards (cash or check), but Mark Bander is the real deal. He's a great guy, and does good work. He's been working on my BMWs for more than a decade, and has treated me great.

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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Do you know if by any chance he carries STAR DAS?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by edgarinho10
Do you know if by any chance he carries STAR DAS?
I doubt it, but give him a call. If he doesn't have it, he'll point you in the right direction.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I'll give him a call later today, & what would your name be so he can know who referred me?

-Thanks!
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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It's pretty simple, Mike Skembo ;-)
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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i am in plano/carrolltton area.......we should all have a meet in north dallas sometime!
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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I'd be down for that, it'd be fun to meet people from the area. If their are any shops in the area that are active on this board (especially aftermarket shops) it would be a good place to meet.

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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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well i know alot of benzos, bimmers, ferraris, etc....meet on sundays at the Starbucks parking lot on Tollway and Park in the mornings
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BenzteK82
well i know alot of benzos, bimmers, ferraris, etc....meet on sundays at the Starbucks parking lot on Tollway and Park in the mornings
They almost got me killed once.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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If anybody needs paint and body work done in fort worth area lmk my friends dad works at Master Europa but also does side work at his shop in haltom city.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Unfortunately Sunday mornings would be out for me, I'm a church going guy. Would be fun to see all the hot cars though! Phister, thanks for that note. I'm considering doing something different with my paint (thinking about going two-tone...) so I'll make sure to keep him in mind. I think it would be fun to do a run from an event in Dallas, to one in Ft. Worth. Just have to figure out what those events would be... Probably gun shows! ;-)
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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you should check out my friends crew www.swangnbang.com some live in Garland and the others in fort worth so they're always doing shows and meetups, they use to be part of Team Ikon here in DFW but decided to branch off.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 02:12 AM
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Looks like some guys did a meet a few years ago. Over four years ago to be exact. Not sure if they're still rolling in their benzs or if they still post on here, but it looks like their meet turned out pretty good. Pictures are on page 6.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...llas-meet.html

I'm down for a meet anytime. I work the weekends during the day but with a two week notice I should be able to get off work no problem.

Let's start a list. Autumn is the best time to ride too. Not too hot, not too cold.

1. Bee, silver w203 sport
2. My buddy James, silver w210
3. one of your hott girlfriends, hott girl friend! hahhaha 8-p
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Also, I'm thinking we should do like October 2nd (Saturday) or 3rd (Sunday). I'm also down for Mon, Tues and Thurs cuz those are my normal days off. Whatchu guys think?

I went ahead and started a thread. Not sure when the last meet was in North Texas but let's see how this goes...

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post4244658

Let's ride out!!!

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Anybody in Dallas drive on 635 between I-30 & Dallas Tollway?

If you did, what did you see as you were driving?

For those who didn't or don't live in the area, *quote from another post*

"I saw the saddest thing today. On my way to my game this morning I saw a Black Convertible Dodge Viper on the shoulder lane that seems to have caught on flames over night my guess. I wanted to cry for that poor thing."
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