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I tested Agility mode a bit more on a winding road.
It is definitely different than E in my E250 BT. It holds gears longer on initial acceleration from a stop and changing from E to A or S to A will sometimes summon a downshift. It also accelerates much harder in A when Distronic Plus is active. But as soon as you let off the accelerator it upshifts through as many gears as possible very quickly, at least as aggressively as E. It does not like holding lower gears during spirited driving or downshifting on braking as much as S. It seems confused and half-baked, which is a logical state for a mode that was never intended for this engine/transmission combination to my knowledge. Overall my tentative conclusion is that it is different than E on my car, but it doesn't work well and is certainly not more suited to spirited driving than S.
Thanks for the definitive review. I passed on Agility mode like I did on the AMG cluster initially.. but I changed my mind on the cluster later. Don’t see that happening for Agility.
I believe I’m one of the second in Canada (first in Ontario) and in the world to activate this without Vlad’s adapter. Still in testing stages right now. Amber led for marker light is also deactivated
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Reason: Need2speed is technically first
I believe I’m one of the first in Canada/in the world to activate this without Vlad’s adapter. Still in testing stages right now. Amber led for marker light is also deactivated
Keep us updated, also how were you able turn the function on?
Will be testing Traffic Sign Assist and Adaptive Brake Lights as well. Will keep you updated
I was told the traffic sign assist wouldn’t work for USA, but I am interested in the adaptive brake lights. Does Canada have amber rear turn signals or does it just use the red brake lights?
I was told the traffic sign assist wouldn’t work for USA, but I am interested in the adaptive brake lights. Does Canada have amber rear turn signals or does it just use the red brake lights?
yeah, the traffic sign assist from what i’ve heard is unstable, given the different shape of the traffic signs, as it doesn’t detect the actual number on the sign. but will keep you updated. Canadain cars are the same as the us cars in terms of regional laws. so i do have the red brake lights as the turn signals as well
So we have discovered traffic sign does indeed work, but we’re thinking it’s using map data as it’s primary source. As speed limits on my car are shown to be a bit faster, since where I live and drive have changed their speed limits in the past 6 years, should be solved with a map update. Currently have the amber lights back onto the car, but it is possible to disable them. Again none of this was done with vlad’s adapter. I believe this is the first car in North America to have this enabled and also first car to have full ils without vlad’s adapter in North America?
All of this has been done by MBHouse in North York/Toronto in Ontario Canada, my car was the test mule for this haha. For how it is done, I’m unable to discuss this, but talk to MBHouse
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That’s nice - but I run Apple CarPlay 100% of the time so the factory navigation is disabled.
Does your car have distronic? If so that is another difference as my car does not.
I’ve heard about MBHouse and if I were closer I would absolutely use them. But as I understand it, the car has to go to them physically for anything. That is not practical - so Vladimir’s module will work best for those of us not local to Toronto.
Well, I find this interesting,Toronto is a beautiful drive up I-90 on the coast and about four hours for me, only takes second place to I-81 through the Shenandoah.
I don't care how they do it, but do care how much, any Ideas on that yet? Glad it all worked for you, I think that's awesome.
That’s nice - but I run Apple CarPlay 100% of the time so the factory navigation is disabled.
Does your car have distronic? If so that is another difference as my car does not.
I’ve heard about MBHouse and if I were closer I would absolutely use them. But as I understand it, the car has to go to them physically for anything. That is not practical - so Vladimir’s module will work best for those of us not local to Toronto.
I browsed their website and found a couple items that interest me, but if they can't do anything remotely then pretty much a moot point being I live 3K plus miles away.
I browsed their website and found a couple items that interest me, but if they can't do anything remotely then pretty much a moot point being I live 3K plus miles away.
I was in touch with MBHouse before Vladimir and learned they can work remotely using Xentry but two local independent service shops refused to participate, citing a fear of losing their Xentry license by allowing an outside connection. If you have a more cooperative shop, or your own Xentry clone, it might be worth trying their remote programming.
I was in touch with MBHouse before Vladimir and learned they can work remotely using Xentry but two local independent service shops refused to participate, citing a fear of losing their Xentry license by allowing an outside connection. If you have a more cooperative shop, or your own Xentry clone, it might be worth trying their remote programming.
Thanks for the response, would likely take a lot more time and effort than I'm willing to give at this point. Something to keep in mind though.
Well, I find this interesting,Toronto is a beautiful drive up I-90 on the coast and about four hours for me, only takes second place to I-81 through the Shenandoah.
I don't care how they do it, but do care how much, any Ideas on that yet? Glad it all worked for you, I think that's awesome.
I was the test person for this, i think it’s best that you contact their phone number or message them on instagram
I browsed their website and found a couple items that interest me, but if they can't do anything remotely then pretty much a moot point being I live 3K plus miles away.
I just ordered MBZ Xentry with everything as well. Going to start messing around with my car lol. Ive done quite a few programming in the past but never really messed around with it too much. Still waiting on my package from vladimir as well.
I just ordered MBZ Xentry with everything as well. Going to start messing around with my car lol. Ive done quite a few programming in the past but never really messed around with it too much. Still waiting on my package from vladimir as well.
i don’t think it’s just xentry to code this function in. it’s quite complicated, but you can activate fuel in litres and etc.
you will also need online xentry - which requires a subscription as well. it isn’t that easy.
I visited the website, that particular feature was not listed or priced, ML said he was the first, they may add it shortly.
Yes, but you can contact them via phone or email or instagram to see what they say. Haha i was the one who suggested this project/idea took about 4 days to complete. but that was because it was a test
i don’t think it’s just xentry to code this function in. it’s quite complicated, but you can activate fuel in litres and etc.
you will also need online xentry - which requires a subscription as well. it isn’t that easy.
Oh I know , I messed around with vediamo and dts monaco. I actually know someone really close to me that has access to online programming should be fun.
06-10-2020, 12:04 AM
and also first car to have full ils without vlad’s adapter in North America? 
, I messed around with vediamo and dts monaco. I actually know someone really close to me that has access to online programming 
