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I just learned today that the Crossfire is equipped with pneumatic locks. (Taking the center console of my Roadster out to remove the cupholder - so I can put the storage bin in, I found the air line that operates the lock on the console door, Danimal had to tell me why it was there.)
Ok, now... WHY? This seems odd to me, electric locks are very reliaable and easy to work on - why pneumatic? And where is the air pump for them?
This REALLY bugs me - why???? Seems like the "long way around the mountain" to me. Running wires is so much easier, seems to me, anyway. But then, electronics is how I'v made a living for 28 years - so I WOULD think that.
Ok, now... WHY? This seems odd to me, electric locks are very reliaable and easy to work on - why pneumatic? And where is the air pump for them?
This REALLY bugs me - why???? Seems like the "long way around the mountain" to me. Running wires is so much easier, seems to me, anyway. But then, electronics is how I'v made a living for 28 years - so I WOULD think that.
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
I just learned today that the Crossfire is equipped with pneumatic locks. (Taking the center console of my Roadster out to remove the cupholder - so I can put the storage bin in, I found the air line that operates the lock on the console door, Danimal had to tell me why it was there.)
Ok, now... WHY? This seems odd to me, electric locks are very reliaable and easy to work on - why pneumatic? And where is the air pump for them?
This REALLY bugs me - why???? Seems like the "long way around the mountain" to me. Running wires is so much easier, seems to me, anyway. But then, electronics is how I'v made a living for 28 years - so I WOULD think that.
Ok, now... WHY? This seems odd to me, electric locks are very reliaable and easy to work on - why pneumatic? And where is the air pump for them?
This REALLY bugs me - why???? Seems like the "long way around the mountain" to me. Running wires is so much easier, seems to me, anyway. But then, electronics is how I'v made a living for 28 years - so I WOULD think that.
Your car was put together from Benz parts, mostly off the 320 SLK.
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Ok, I AM getting the idea that this thing is more Benz than the know-it-alls I encounter will admit.
And I noticed the 320 SLK parts thing before, as I have wandered the pages here!
So, it's not a Benz - wanna be; it's a Benz with a Chrysler emblem on it, isn't it?
And I noticed the 320 SLK parts thing before, as I have wandered the pages here!
So, it's not a Benz - wanna be; it's a Benz with a Chrysler emblem on it, isn't it?
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Ok, I AM getting the idea that this thing is more Benz than the know-it-alls I encounter will admit.
And I noticed the 320 SLK parts thing before, as I have wandered the pages here!
So, it's not a Benz - wanna be; it's a Benz with a Chrysler emblem on it, isn't it?
And I noticed the 320 SLK parts thing before, as I have wandered the pages here!
So, it's not a Benz - wanna be; it's a Benz with a Chrysler emblem on it, isn't it?
Designed by an englishman.
About the only thing Chrysler in the car was the paperwork you signed at the dealer.
And now you know, the "other side of the story"
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Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Yep! But, built by Karhman.
Designed by an englishman.
About the only thing Chrysler in the car was the paperwork you signed at the dealer.
Designed by an englishman.
About the only thing Chrysler in the car was the paperwork you signed at the dealer.
Ok, NOW I know what that sound from the garage was the first week I had her here - Little Debbie wasn't wimpering cause she was scared of her new home - she was having an indentity crisis.
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Karman built with Mercedes parts sold under the Chrysler name?
Ok, NOW I know what that sound from the garage was the first week I had her here - Little Debbie wasn't wimpering cause she was scared of her new home - she was having an indentity crisis.
Ok, NOW I know what that sound from the garage was the first week I had her here - Little Debbie wasn't wimpering cause she was scared of her new home - she was having an indentity crisis.
Divorce, broken home, surrogate mother, no support, almost sounds normal these days. These cars could end up in gangs prowling the streets looking for trouble.
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