acceleration lag
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From: California
1997 E420, 1983 300D
acceleration lag
i've noticed that when on the highway and shifting down to 3rd and flooring it, there is usually a second or two delay before I feel the car jump. Makes for some ackward passing situations. I've heard others gripe about the gas pedal and "non sportyness" to these sedans - is there a computer chip upgrade since it is an electric transmission? I'd like a little more kick.
by the way - we're talking about a '97 E420 here
by the way - we're talking about a '97 E420 here
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From: HK (but constantly travelling)
98 W210 Advantgarde
MB pre-programmed torque delay to prevent jerks, similar to the delay at takeoff - u need to make allowances for an extra 2-3 sec. Just flooring and downshifting won't work 
.........the quest continues to try override the computer but I don't think there's any success yet it seems, on this forum at least.
.........the quest continues to try override the computer but I don't think there's any success yet it seems, on this forum at least.
