two part question on E500
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two part question on E500
would 4matic affect 0-60 in a good or bad way?
i believe 4matic makes the car a bit more heavy...thats why i am asking..
second question
do the wheels spin when flooring it from 0-60 on the E500 right now?
i believe 4matic makes the car a bit more heavy...thats why i am asking..
second question
do the wheels spin when flooring it from 0-60 on the E500 right now?
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Re: two part question on E500
Originally posted by amirsafdari
would 4matic affect 0-60 in a good or bad way?
i believe 4matic makes the car a bit more heavy...thats why i am asking..
second question
do the wheels spin when flooring it from 0-60 on the E500 right now?
would 4matic affect 0-60 in a good or bad way?
i believe 4matic makes the car a bit more heavy...thats why i am asking..
second question
do the wheels spin when flooring it from 0-60 on the E500 right now?
In my opinion, the improved traction is worth it. If you can get the option do not hesistate to get it.
2) You can make them spin. However they will not spin by default because of ESP.
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Originally posted by amirsafdari
do u think the 4matic with ESP off will spin?
do u think the 4matic with ESP off will spin?
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don't confuse 4-matic control with esp.
esp will keep the car from spinning.
4-matic, by the way it works, will limit wheelspin. it senses the wheel that is rotating faster ( by more than 3%) and applies breaking force to that wheel. under hard acceleration the tires might chirp but thats all.
esp will keep the car from spinning.
4-matic, by the way it works, will limit wheelspin. it senses the wheel that is rotating faster ( by more than 3%) and applies breaking force to that wheel. under hard acceleration the tires might chirp but thats all.
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Four wheel drive is over rated
IMHO unless you plan to drive hard on uneven surfaces or gravel, the negatives of four wheel drive outweigh the gains. The tires and suspension will make more of a difference than the 4 wheel drive. It adds weight, hurts gas mileage, and the car will have a tendency to understeer. If you are exposed to snow you will need at least an all season tire or snow tires. Of course SUV's make no sense to me either, but the public obviously loves them too.
