So I ran an W211 E63 tonight
12-07-2015, 01:52 PM
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Okay, I just want to make sure you're reading my post before responding. You realize i'm talking about 60-100mph on the Florida Turnpike not 70 mph on a 30mph road?
Also, I didn't graduate highschool two weeks ago. Don't take this the wrong way but the driver of that car sounds like an idiot who was never taught how to drive properly.
I've driven probably close to a million miles since I got my license and the vast majority was on highways.
We can debate all day long, and if you were arguing "driving at high speeds is dangerous" I would agree with you.
What I disagree with is whether or not it's unsafe to go 100mph on a straight highway with no other vehicles around. I feel that's perfectly safe assuming the driver knows what they're doing.
I can tell you have some personal bias towards the argument so I don't think there's much I can say to sway you. That being said, you can sleep well knowing that I won't go 70 mph on a 30mph road two weeks after graduating highschool... because, well, time travel.
Also, I didn't graduate highschool two weeks ago. Don't take this the wrong way but the driver of that car sounds like an idiot who was never taught how to drive properly.
I've driven probably close to a million miles since I got my license and the vast majority was on highways.
We can debate all day long, and if you were arguing "driving at high speeds is dangerous" I would agree with you.
What I disagree with is whether or not it's unsafe to go 100mph on a straight highway with no other vehicles around. I feel that's perfectly safe assuming the driver knows what they're doing.
I can tell you have some personal bias towards the argument so I don't think there's much I can say to sway you. That being said, you can sleep well knowing that I won't go 70 mph on a 30mph road two weeks after graduating highschool... because, well, time travel.
12-07-2015, 02:04 PM
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12-07-2015, 02:11 PM
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Because it never happened.
He bought the car on Friday night and at 3am Monday morning he is posting about drag racing "tonight." Either "tonight" is in the future or it referred to Sunday night. What idiot buys a new (to them) car and starts racing it on public streets a few days later? Perhaps there was an alcoholic beverage involved?
Finally, any statement that starts with "so" is suspect and must be looked at carefully. Then we can see the incomplete sentences, incomplete punctuation and so forth that are indicative of deception.
He bought the car on Friday night and at 3am Monday morning he is posting about drag racing "tonight." Either "tonight" is in the future or it referred to Sunday night. What idiot buys a new (to them) car and starts racing it on public streets a few days later? Perhaps there was an alcoholic beverage involved?
Finally, any statement that starts with "so" is suspect and must be looked at carefully. Then we can see the incomplete sentences, incomplete punctuation and so forth that are indicative of deception.
There are no more 1/4 tracks here in Southern California that one can go to very easily. One has to drive for 45min minimum to even get to one and it's not open all the time for 1/4 mile driving. SO, yes people will run on the highway or go to Mexico to race. For f@cks sake don't be an ***.
12-07-2015, 02:17 PM
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maybe the kid in his blacked out E63 will chime in on W211 forums. The car was completely "murdered out" had a great sounding exhaust. I will keep my eye open for any posts that validate this. But damn, you must really have nothing better to do but psychoanalyze my post. Oh and for your info I'm on the west coast so my posts will show up PST and if you are EST yes it will be 3am if it's midnight here.
12-07-2015, 02:30 PM
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Actually, the second one does
"Last summer the son of one of my co-workers was killed when the speeding car he was riding in failed to negotiate curve and hit a tree."
The curve was actually more of a very gentle bend in the road that could have easily been negotiated by even a beginning driver at 50mph (30mph speed limit) but was lethal at 70mph for two 18 year olds who had just graduated high school a week earlier.
There is speeding and there is stupidity. 100mph on US roads is stupid and in most states considered reckless driving even if nothing happens. In VA for example, 20mph over the speed limit or anything over 80mph is considered reckless.
I spent 20 some years driving the Autobahn in Germany. I like driving fast but I understand the limitations of the roadways, other drivers and road hazards - like deer.
"Last summer the son of one of my co-workers was killed when the speeding car he was riding in failed to negotiate curve and hit a tree."
The curve was actually more of a very gentle bend in the road that could have easily been negotiated by even a beginning driver at 50mph (30mph speed limit) but was lethal at 70mph for two 18 year olds who had just graduated high school a week earlier.
There is speeding and there is stupidity. 100mph on US roads is stupid and in most states considered reckless driving even if nothing happens. In VA for example, 20mph over the speed limit or anything over 80mph is considered reckless.
I spent 20 some years driving the Autobahn in Germany. I like driving fast but I understand the limitations of the roadways, other drivers and road hazards - like deer.
Next question is do you even have a W212? why are you even on my thread? you seriously ruined my thread because why? I just scanned through 973 posts of yours and not one is of you saying what car you have but of you giving your .2 cents to everyone about what they are doing to their cars.
thanks for ruining my thread again.
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12-07-2015, 02:46 PM
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Today is my first day coming across you here and I believed you 100%. Nothing about your story seemed fake or needed to be. Also, ignore the Grammar ****'s a person can be typing on their phone, typing fast just to get a quick thought in or whatever, so typos etc. happen.
CEB means well, I'm sure but don't let people get you too riled up. Most of us here are fair although we all disagree on certain things from time to time.
CEB means well, I'm sure but don't let people get you too riled up. Most of us here are fair although we all disagree on certain things from time to time.
12-07-2015, 02:49 PM
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You sure you RTFM? where does it say you have to shifted to neutral in order to change to sport mode? You don't even have air suspension, there is absolutely no reason to even slow down before you switch mode. For those who do have air suspension, the ride height lowers when switch to sport mode, thus Mercedes recommends that the car should be stationary when changing mode, but that's just the Mercedes talking. Many on this forum have change mode on the fly.
12-07-2015, 02:57 PM
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I think he means the transmission change from E (Comfort) to Sports mode maybe? Some people say they don't change it unless they're at a stop others change it on the fly.
12-07-2015, 03:04 PM
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12-07-2015, 03:14 PM
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It's better then slamming on the brakes and putting it into park to switch it. Assuming you're one of the people who don't believe in doing so while in drive. Neutral would be the next reasonable thing to do especially if you're slow rolling. I'm just guessing though since I change it on the fly usually if need be.
12-07-2015, 03:17 PM
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It's better then slamming on the brakes and putting it into park to switch it. Assuming you're one of the people who don't believe in doing so while in drive. Neutral would be the next reasonable thing to do especially if you're slow rolling. I'm just guessing though since I change it on the fly usually if need be.
12-07-2015, 03:20 PM
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You sure you RTFM? where does it say you have to shifted to neutral in order to change to sport mode? You don't even have air suspension, there is absolutely no reason to even slow down before you switch mode. For those who do have air suspension, the ride height lowers when switch to sport mode, thus Mercedes recommends that the car should be stationary when changing mode, but that's just the Mercedes talking. Many on this forum have change mode on the fly.
12-07-2015, 03:21 PM
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12-07-2015, 03:27 PM
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12-07-2015, 03:30 PM
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I never switch transmission modes when rolling either. My E500 was the same. Not saying it can't be done, just being cautious.
12-07-2015, 03:39 PM
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12-07-2015, 03:42 PM
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Jesus freaking Christ really? deceptive and lies wow?? SHUT THE HELL UP. Yes, I bought the car on Friday night and on Sunday was out driving it around. You obviously don't live here in Los Angeles, California and know about all the modified cars that troll other cars. No drinking was involved and I don't know why you would even insinuate that in the first place. Yes, we were on the a busy street when he started revving on me to goad me. I shifted to neutral so that I can change to Sport mode vs being in E. RTFM it says you are not supposed to switch modes while engaged in drive. Yes, Mr. Grammar **** I did write incomplete sentences and had incomplete punctuation, because I was excited and surprised by a car that weighs over 4000 lbs. I come from the B5 S4 world and I had to spend a lot of money to barely get where this car started at power wise. So CEB go EAD the story is true there is no need to make up a story to prove that I drove fast in a car meant for the autobahn.
There are no more 1/4 tracks here in Southern California that one can go to very easily. One has to drive for 45min minimum to even get to one and it's not open all the time for 1/4 mile driving. SO, yes people will run on the highway or go to Mexico to race. For f@cks sake don't be an ***.
There are no more 1/4 tracks here in Southern California that one can go to very easily. One has to drive for 45min minimum to even get to one and it's not open all the time for 1/4 mile driving. SO, yes people will run on the highway or go to Mexico to race. For f@cks sake don't be an ***.
12-07-2015, 03:45 PM
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12-07-2015, 03:46 PM
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Again some people don't believe you should do it while in drive.
Edit Note:
Some one posted the same thing I just said but I didn't notice until I hit send.
Last edited by jahquan3; 12-07-2015 at 03:48 PM. Reason: redundant answer
12-07-2015, 04:50 PM
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I certainly don't have the edge I used to have for racing when I was younger. Did some real stupid stuff - sometimes the difference between life and death is just luck. And I think the crappier/slower my car was the more I had to prove. Fortunately, I don't get those urges nearly as often. But sometimes they come up and I have indulged them from time to time for kicks. But only when I think it is safe to do so. However, it is only safe until it isn't.
And this is the first I've heard of needing to shift to neutral to change transmission modes. I've never had the tranny changes gears by pressing the button alone. It only changes how it acts with throttle input you give after.
And this is the first I've heard of needing to shift to neutral to change transmission modes. I've never had the tranny changes gears by pressing the button alone. It only changes how it acts with throttle input you give after.
12-07-2015, 05:34 PM
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This is so true. The car I drove the fastest was my first car out of college a 2004 Ford Escape. I'd max it out a 120 all the time smh, even would do it years into it's life when it could only do 117-118 and red line. I'd never do anything close to that in my MB unless I was on a track. So many dumb things we'd do in our young adult years.
12-07-2015, 05:44 PM
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If you have airmatic, when you switch to sport mode, the suspension lowers a bit. Mercedes is worry about high speed maneuvers when the airmatic is in mid travel and the car become unstable. If you don't do any high speed maneuvers for 30 seconds or so, you will be fine. If one does not have airmatic, there is absolutely no reason to stop to change mode.
12-07-2015, 10:25 PM
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12-08-2015, 09:42 AM
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Here's what we should take from this thread:
1) Do not race unless you are on a track
2) Yes, these cars haul a$$
I think it's time to leave the OP alone.
1) Do not race unless you are on a track
2) Yes, these cars haul a$$
I think it's time to leave the OP alone.
