RACing
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RACing
I raced a new E 550 with my clk 550 today....i was spanking his *** up until 70mph where he then sped off like crazy...
I was only using S mode and not using the shifters
as pathetic as this sounds
HOW DO I SHIFT when I race??? i should not have lost to this guy
I was only using S mode and not using the shifters
as pathetic as this sounds
HOW DO I SHIFT when I race??? i should not have lost to this guy
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The 100lbs weight difference wouldn't make much of a difference at all, I mean sure the CLK would accelerate better than the E and put a little distance on the guy but the whole 'spank' then reverse the roles thing is very odd. Just on the surface it sounds like he was racing a re-badged E350 with a healthy shot of nitrous
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2008 ML550 P2. 2010 E350 P2
I agree it sounds odd that a guy can 'spank' someone up to 70mph then get his *** handed to him but whats up with the 100hp less talk? The new E550 has the same M273 that sleepy has, 382hp & 391tq...
The 100lbs weight difference wouldn't make much of a difference at all, I mean sure the CLK would accelerate better than the E and put a little distance on the guy but the whole 'spank' then reverse the roles thing is very odd. Just on the surface it sounds like he was racing a re-badged E350 with a healthy shot of nitrous
The 100lbs weight difference wouldn't make much of a difference at all, I mean sure the CLK would accelerate better than the E and put a little distance on the guy but the whole 'spank' then reverse the roles thing is very odd. Just on the surface it sounds like he was racing a re-badged E350 with a healthy shot of nitrous
Oops I thought he said a E350 not 550. My bad.
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Agree with u guys!!!!
Btw if u wanna race start at least by turnin off the ESP if u dont wanna go for dyno. This will help u not cuttin of the engine when ur "smashin" the accelerator then try to shift up when ur near the redline (u could go after the redline if u want)
Thats what i used to do with my 540i and cls550... But always under the autorized speed limit on public roads... of course.
Btw if u wanna race start at least by turnin off the ESP if u dont wanna go for dyno. This will help u not cuttin of the engine when ur "smashin" the accelerator then try to shift up when ur near the redline (u could go after the redline if u want)
Thats what i used to do with my 540i and cls550... But always under the autorized speed limit on public roads... of course.
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i really thing its how he shifted....it was a brand new e550 without plates and a new dealer license plate frame so i'm pretty sure its not modded
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Agree with u guys!!!!
Btw if u wanna race start at least by turnin off the ESP if u dont wanna go for dyno. This will help u not cuttin of the engine when ur "smashin" the accelerator then try to shift up when ur near the redline (u could go after the redline if u want)
Thats what i used to do with my 540i and cls550... But always under the autorized speed limit on public roads... of course.
Btw if u wanna race start at least by turnin off the ESP if u dont wanna go for dyno. This will help u not cuttin of the engine when ur "smashin" the accelerator then try to shift up when ur near the redline (u could go after the redline if u want)
Thats what i used to do with my 540i and cls550... But always under the autorized speed limit on public roads... of course.
you wanna tell me that you obey the law in Lebanon
I remember the only time I drove at 100Km/h is because I wanted to take a pic of my speedo
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CLS400 4Matic 2016 / ML 350 2009 / clk 320 w209 sold/ sl 500 1996 sold/ cls550 2008 sold
Hahahaha i know its just for younger generations!!!! We should set the gd example........ Hahahaha thats what i heard!!!!!
