OverBudget

So I'm still in my first 1,000 miles, so I'm in C (comfort), but I am curious... for those of you that have had your car for a while - what percent of time are you using the other modes S (sport) and/or M (manual).

Also, are you leaving ESP on 100% of the time? Have you taken it off? If so, is there just wheel spin under hard acceleration?

vader t

I don't think that my car has ever been in "C" mode. I leave mine in manual 90% of the time and sport the remaining 10%.

mrwolf

50% of the time im in sport- mainly because its that much more responsive.
30% of the time in comfort- when in traffic or when I just want to cruise.
20% of the time in manual- when the roads are clear

Normally drive with esp on, but sometimes have put it into sport on a rainy day (again when roads are clear) and given it a bit of stick on bends and the back comes out nicely until u hit the brakes.... but if its dry i stay away from trying to spin the wheels or anything. I want my tyres to last...

Anyway. Theres my 2 cents

(ZO)

Always in S mode from the day I pick up my car

pggiotas

30% in sport.
60% in comfort.
10% in manual.

haxorwear

75% Sport
20% Manual
5% Comfort

1st amg

Ditto for me as well, ESP is on sport mode as well, i think i had it in "C" mode by accident when going into my garage. The downshifts and blips of the throttle in manual mode are way to addicting, there is no way my car will be in "C" mode, just my honest feelings, if i wanted it in C mode, i would have got a E550.

peet

On the way to work, S - too tired and disinterested to play with commuter traffic.

On the way home, manual, dynamic ESP.

When the snow finally falls, C -- which if you all remember was actually called "Winter" mode. Seems fitting.

bigbodybeeenz

85% S Mode
10% M Mode (Trying to get used to it still...I find it somewhat annoying)
5% C Mode

I usually put the ESP on sport, since it will allow you a little bit of wheel spin, and not take the power out from under your foot, while still offering some security in the turns.

ESP off is a little dangerous for me and I don't really trust myself enough yet. I've done it, but only for burnouts on straights and other retarded stuff.

I hate when ESP is full enabled. It's almost not driveable.

Fangster

Dealer set default as "S" mode on pick up. 90% S mode, 8% M mode and 2% C Mode
Have not had ESP off yet.

gravedgr

Can this be set in the U.S.?

Fangster

I don't see any reason why you should not be able to do this in the US of A.

gravedgr

For the same reason we can't order LSD separately or have our DVD player work while moving. We get all kinds of goofy restrictions.

mthis

you dont no what u missing. take esp off not sport "off" and put it in "m" and your car will sound like a bike poping when flooring it. ohhh man my car is on sport with esp sport 80% of time and the other 20 is on m with esp off ripping 1st 2nd 3rd. but no i drive more on m with esp off b/c i have 275 on the rear and get alot of grip.

Earlyapex

Did you mount the 275's on the stock wheels? How is the fit in the back--do the tires extend past the wheel wells?

OverBudget

I'll get out of Comfort mode and play with the different ESP settings next week. I'll have my engine mods done and the AMG required 1,000 miles in.

mthis

yes they are on stock wheels.9 inch . and the tires dont extend. they sit perfect so far i have about 1000 miles on them and no rubbing. thay grip good. if you ganna get tires get michelins ps2. thay should grip good.

mthis

i was joking about take it off and go crazy. dont hurt yourself or f*c* your car up. learn with esp sport before you take it off. unless you alredy know how to drift then you will have alot of fun.


p.s i went thru my 1st set of tires at about 4500 miles and drove with bald tires till 5600 miles.

if you wanna save tires drive normal and buy a c300. if not have fun

BerBer63

Arent the stock wheels 18x8 or 8.5 inch?