What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[SRE]

Washed it and then took it for a drive over to Phil at Welwyn Merx to book it in for a service in a couple of weeks.

 

[SRE]

I'm guessing your good buddy Gordon's relationship with his Ducati wasn't the only thing that went wrong

She should have understood... It's a Ducati, they dissolve faster than an Alka-Seltzer in the rain

 

[Craiglxviii]

Washed it and then took it for a drive over to Phil at Welwyn Merx to book it in for a service in a couple of weeks.

Is he working on a silver CL?

 

[SRE]

Is he working on a silver CL?

Yes, your car was up on the ramps

 

[A.J.]

I'm guessing your good buddy Gordon's relationship with his Ducati wasn't the only thing that went wrong

I think his woes started way before that, the relationship with his Ducati was fine

 

[daveenty]

Got the subframe off the 190 eventually. Not a bad job really as I had skilled help, which was a bonus.

I've slowly got all the rust from the floor underneath it, all surface stuff with no corrosion, so not too bad really. The subframe is in fine fettle, as are all the links, so will get a good clean, rub down and paint before being replaced. I've actually washed it down this morning with soapy water and a sponge. (The only sponge the car will see )



The bad news was that I snapped a bolt on one of the front mountings. I was being really careful as well, though didn't have any access to a heat source which may have helped. Ah well, these things are sent to try us I suppose. I'm slowly drilling it out, one bit size at a time, before deciding on a permanent fix.



All the rust on the mount, and everywhere else, has now been ground out and a couple of coats of chassis black thrown on anywhere there was bare metal. A nice heavy coat of a decent wax sealer next, or possibly a dusting of top coat first to make it pretty.

 

[Craiglxviii]

Yes, your car was up on the ramps

Gnnnnn open wallet surgery in action!

 

[Frosty149]

Not so nice but:
Left home a week ago Saturday 6.30am. Wasn’t feeling good with a heavy chesty cold by about 7.30am, in busy traffic, I became unconscious whilst still in a queue of slow moving cars (30ish)! No other vehicle was involved, my beloved E350 coupe parked itself on a metal fencing adjacent to the main dual carriageway having deployed an airbag and registering itself as needing recovery with the German factory site at ‭Saxony-Anhalt which then generated 5 calls to my mobile number in 5 minutes....
Unconscious and unresponsive a ‘passer-by’ has come to my aid and called for police and ambulance support- he starts CPR, (think Vinny Jones and Stayin’ Alive), cardiopulmonary resusitation - this is hard work to maintain after 10 mins, I am in the hands of ambulance response team, they apply a shock to my heart in total 10 times and they achieve only a poor unsustainable electrical rhythm they stop my heart in order to restart it. I arrive by ambulance at Kings College emergency cardiac unit central London.
My partner receives a knock at the door, at home, from the police...
She mobilises my 3 kids to travel the 60-90minute journey to the specialist unit at Kings College Hospital.
My heart, has meanwhile been returned to a sustainable rhythm, 10 charges delivered, but the ‘deadtime’ Is not known and brains deteriorate fast in the absence of an oxygenated blood flow...
I’m unconscious and full of drugs in the company of some of the country’s foremost heart specialist’s in a chemical induced coma, my partner and my two girls 19 & 22 are driven by my son 21 soon, they are warned about the precarious nature of my outlook and the brief history leading up to this point...
I am awoken after X-rays reveal 7 broken ribs and a fractured sternum, a CTI Scan confirms the above and no visible damage to the heart or major infrastructure, an MRI scan is being arranged for a more in depth understanding a to help provide a further treatment plan if physical damage or arrhythmia is evident...
My luck:
Well I’m writing this a week later, only 8 out of 100 people survive a similar cardio event in a clinical scenario - I managed to jump some other , big, big potential hurdles in this unfortunate scenario...
The stories my kids tell me, of which I have, no recollection, a look, a roll of the eyes whilst seemingly otherwise vacant, a hand squeeze, silly things really, but my kids held faith and I’m able to write about it now.
I pray I meet the CPR giver who despite breaking 7 ribs and fracturing my sternum, initiated my life preservation story. London’s ambulance service who shocked me 10 times...
Kings College Hospital Cardiac Unit and the Center of excellence that it has become, the experts and trainees alike who have delivered me back to a life, against all the odds.
My kids for the weird ‘we knew’
When you rolled your eyes, even though you couldn’t speak! You squeezed my hand like only you do...

The car, my pride and joy, as yet damage unseen, delivered me unconscious, to a safe stop, before phoning home like a Germanic Alien Friend....
I hope Aviva live up to the reputation they market as their main asset....

 

[LostKiwi]

Not so nice but:
Left home a week ago Saturday 6.30am. Wasn’t feeling good with a heavy chesty cold by about 7.30am, in busy traffic, I became unconscious whilst still in a queue of slow moving cars (30ish)! No other vehicle was involved, my beloved E350 coupe parked itself on a metal fencing adjacent to the main dual carriageway having deployed an airbag and registering itself as needing recovery with the German factory site at ‭Saxony-Anhalt which then generated 5 calls to my mobile number in 5 minutes....
Unconscious and unresponsive a ‘passer-by’ has come to my aid and called for police and ambulance support- he starts CPR, (think Vinny Jones and Stayin’ Alive), cardiopulmonary resusitation - this is hard work to maintain after 10 mins, I am in the hands of ambulance response team, they apply a shock to my heart in total 10 times and they achieve only a poor unsustainable electrical rhythm they stop my heart in order to restart it. I arrive by ambulance at Kings College emergency cardiac unit central London.
My partner receives a knock at the door, at home, from the police...
She mobilises my 3 kids to travel the 60-90minute journey to the specialist unit at Kings College Hospital.
My heart, has meanwhile been returned to a sustainable rhythm, 10 charges delivered, but the ‘deadtime’ Is not known and brains deteriorate fast in the absence of an oxygenated blood flow...
I’m unconscious and full of drugs in the company of some of the country’s foremost heart specialist’s in a chemical induced coma, my partner and my two girls 19 & 22 are driven by my son 21 soon, they are warned about the precarious nature of my outlook and the brief history leading up to this point...
I am awoken after X-rays reveal 7 broken ribs and a fractured sternum, a CTI Scan confirms the above and no visible damage to the heart or major infrastructure, an MRI scan is being arranged for a more in depth understanding a to help provide a further treatment plan if physical damage or arrhythmia is evident...
My luck:
Well I’m writing this a week later, only 8 out of 100 people survive a similar cardio event in a clinical scenario - I managed to jump some other , big, big potential hurdles in this unfortunate scenario...
The stories my kids tell me, of which I have, no recollection, a look, a roll of the eyes whilst seemingly otherwise vacant, a hand squeeze, silly things really, but my kids held faith and I’m able to write about it now.
I pray I meet the CPR giver who despite breaking 7 ribs and fracturing my sternum, initiated my life preservation story. London’s ambulance service who shocked me 10 times...
Kings College Hospital Cardiac Unit and the Center of excellence that it has become, the experts and trainees alike who have delivered me back to a life, against all the odds.
My kids for the weird ‘we knew’
When you rolled your eyes, even though you couldn’t speak! You squeezed my hand like only you do...

The car, my pride and joy, as yet damage unseen, delivered me unconscious, to a safe stop, before phoning home like a Germanic Alien Friend....
I hope Aviva live up to the reputation they market as their main asset....

Holy mother of god! What a tale!
Just really pleased you're ok.
Take it really easy and get well soon.

 

[AMGeed]

^+1. Sounds like you are very fortunate to be with us.
Good luck for a speedy recovery.

 

[Frosty149]

I’ve probably got at least another week in hospital, I write this having had my status today reduced from ‘critical’ to a simple cardiac unit patient, the ribs are agony especially when you laugh, cough or worse still hiccup.
I’m hoping the car is a repair proposition, but, no comms yet from Aviva’s people...
Trust me, I was truly blessed here, I should be in much more trouble than I am, so far, may it stay that way!!!

 

[LostKiwi]

I’ve probably got at least another week in hospital, I write this having had my status today reduced from ‘critical’ to a simple cardiac unit patient, the ribs are agony especially when you laugh, cough or worse still hiccup.
I’m hoping the car is a repair proposition, but, no comms yet from Aviva’s people...
Trust me, I was truly blessed here, I should be in much more trouble than I am, so far, may it stay that way!!!

Make the most of the time being waited on hand and foot as you know when you get home it will all end!
Nothing is more important than your health. If you need anything I can help with just ask, and I'm sure there are many others who would also help.

 

[EmilysDad]

Bl00dy Hell! What a tale .......
I hope make you a full recovery

There really are some fantastic medical staff out there

 

[sl500amgsport]

I am sure Aviva will sort you out the car is the least of your worries, can always buy another but not your life & family, wishing you Well!

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[John Laidlaw]

^ blinking heck Frosty mate that’s just an amazing tale. So glad you’re still with us to tell it. Take it easy and don’t stress, all will work out- we’re all thinking of you

 

[Craiglxviii]

Not so nice but:
Left home a week ago Saturday 6.30am. Wasn’t feeling good with a heavy chesty cold by about 7.30am, in busy traffic, I became unconscious whilst still in a queue of slow moving cars (30ish)! No other vehicle was involved, my beloved E350 coupe parked itself on a metal fencing adjacent to the main dual carriageway having deployed an airbag and registering itself as needing recovery with the German factory site at ‭Saxony-Anhalt which then generated 5 calls to my mobile number in 5 minutes....
Unconscious and unresponsive a ‘passer-by’ has come to my aid and called for police and ambulance support- he starts CPR, (think Vinny Jones and Stayin’ Alive), cardiopulmonary resusitation - this is hard work to maintain after 10 mins, I am in the hands of ambulance response team, they apply a shock to my heart in total 10 times and they achieve only a poor unsustainable electrical rhythm they stop my heart in order to restart it. I arrive by ambulance at Kings College emergency cardiac unit central London.
My partner receives a knock at the door, at home, from the police...
She mobilises my 3 kids to travel the 60-90minute journey to the specialist unit at Kings College Hospital.
My heart, has meanwhile been returned to a sustainable rhythm, 10 charges delivered, but the ‘deadtime’ Is not known and brains deteriorate fast in the absence of an oxygenated blood flow...
I’m unconscious and full of drugs in the company of some of the country’s foremost heart specialist’s in a chemical induced coma, my partner and my two girls 19 & 22 are driven by my son 21 soon, they are warned about the precarious nature of my outlook and the brief history leading up to this point...
I am awoken after X-rays reveal 7 broken ribs and a fractured sternum, a CTI Scan confirms the above and no visible damage to the heart or major infrastructure, an MRI scan is being arranged for a more in depth understanding a to help provide a further treatment plan if physical damage or arrhythmia is evident...
My luck:
Well I’m writing this a week later, only 8 out of 100 people survive a similar cardio event in a clinical scenario - I managed to jump some other , big, big potential hurdles in this unfortunate scenario...
The stories my kids tell me, of which I have, no recollection, a look, a roll of the eyes whilst seemingly otherwise vacant, a hand squeeze, silly things really, but my kids held faith and I’m able to write about it now.
I pray I meet the CPR giver who despite breaking 7 ribs and fracturing my sternum, initiated my life preservation story. London’s ambulance service who shocked me 10 times...
Kings College Hospital Cardiac Unit and the Center of excellence that it has become, the experts and trainees alike who have delivered me back to a life, against all the odds.
My kids for the weird ‘we knew’
When you rolled your eyes, even though you couldn’t speak! You squeezed my hand like only you do...

The car, my pride and joy, as yet damage unseen, delivered me unconscious, to a safe stop, before phoning home like a Germanic Alien Friend....
I hope Aviva live up to the reputation they market as their main asset....

My Christ Frosty. Our deepest and most heartfelt wishes for a full recovery, for you and the E350!!!

 

[Wighty]

Jesus Frosty , what a story , and what a good result that blood was still being pumped around by the initial cpr . I was wondering where you were for the last week (at least you have a good excuse ) . Best wishes for your recovery .

 

[A.J.]

Like ^^^ I am delighted to hear that you are well on the way to recovery. That is a distressing tale like I have not heard before. I look forward to hearing that you have made a full recovery. The very best wishes from me too

 

[John Laidlaw]

Little thing but overdue, cleaned the Alcantara on my steering wheel...
Fabric cleaner well diluted
Apply with microfibre towel for 10 minutes removing copious disgusting deposits
Clean microfibre towel damped in clean water, 10 minute rubbing to tease any fabric cleaner (and more dirt ) out
Third clean microfibre towel used to squeeze most of the water out
Hair dryer on steering wheel whilst brushing the nap with a nubuck/ suede brush
Et voila!

 

[Frosty149]

Jesus Frosty , what a story , and what a good result that blood was still being pumped around by the initial cpr . I was wondering where you were for the last week (at least you have a good excuse ) . Best wishes for your recovery .

No, it won’t do a back axle!

Seriously, thanks all....