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ML63 videos!
Wee need a volunteer to make us some videos of the beast! There so few videos on you tube! It would be great if someone would make short clips of their ML63 Passing by on WOT, Some speedo acceleration, would love to see and hear 6.3 in action!
So whos up for the challenge?
So whos up for the challenge?
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I was taking it more catiously than usual because my son was filming from the exit of the corner, otherwise I would have treated you to a full four-wheeled drift... 
p.s. most of the video was recorded on 'private roads'.. yes, really.
p.s. most of the video was recorded on 'private roads'.. yes, really.
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How hard is it to controll a 4wd drift? I mean I really loved to drift out of corners in my E55 but that was pretty easy... I'm Also was very good at drifting my old ML55 in winter on winter tyres, but never tried drifting AWD on dry tarmac 
I bet 60/40 split that ML63 has helps! tell us more ! Maaaaaaan thats sweet video! I want one even more now!
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It's worth remembering that I have over 20 years of racing experience behind me, so I'm used to driving cars fast and on the edge of their limits. I 'would not' recommend anybody does the same unless they are confident of their abilities.
I actually found the 4.8is even easier to drive on the limit. Around my way several of the UK bike magazines do much of their magazine shoots and I used to enjoy getting my 4.8is drifting sideways for their camera lenses (particularly with one of their sports bikes also in the same frame).
In a car such as the ML63 the technique is to carry more speed than usual into the corner, then just as you turn in, lift off the throttle to transfer more weight to the front-end and then accelerate hard out of the corner. With any luck you can avoid the understeer (push) and transition straight to a four-wheeled or rear-wheeled drift.
It's actually a little easier than a lighter car, because the taller SUV telegraphs the weight-shift more clearly and gives more time to react. The downside though is that if you get it wrong, it takes a lot more road space to correct.. (hence my advice not to try this unless you have prior experience).
It's good fun though!
I actually found the 4.8is even easier to drive on the limit. Around my way several of the UK bike magazines do much of their magazine shoots and I used to enjoy getting my 4.8is drifting sideways for their camera lenses (particularly with one of their sports bikes also in the same frame).
In a car such as the ML63 the technique is to carry more speed than usual into the corner, then just as you turn in, lift off the throttle to transfer more weight to the front-end and then accelerate hard out of the corner. With any luck you can avoid the understeer (push) and transition straight to a four-wheeled or rear-wheeled drift.
It's actually a little easier than a lighter car, because the taller SUV telegraphs the weight-shift more clearly and gives more time to react. The downside though is that if you get it wrong, it takes a lot more road space to correct.. (hence my advice not to try this unless you have prior experience).
It's good fun though!
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It's worth remembering that I have over 20 years of racing experience behind me, so I'm used to driving cars fast and on the edge of their limits. I 'would not' recommend anybody does the same unless they are confident of their abilities.
I actually found the 4.8is even easier to drive on the limit. Around my way several of the UK bike magazines do much of their magazine shoots and I used to enjoy getting my 4.8is drifting sideways for their camera lenses (particularly with one of their sports bikes also in the same frame).
In a car such as the ML63 the technique is to carry more speed than usual into the corner, then just as you turn in, lift off the throttle to transfer more weight to the front-end and then accelerate hard out of the corner. With any luck you can avoid the understeer (push) and transition straight to a four-wheeled or rear-wheeled drift.
It's actually a little easier than a lighter car, because the taller SUV telegraphs the weight-shift more clearly and gives more time to react. The downside though is that if you get it wrong, it takes a lot more road space to correct.. (hence my advice not to try this unless you have prior experience).
It's good fun though!
I actually found the 4.8is even easier to drive on the limit. Around my way several of the UK bike magazines do much of their magazine shoots and I used to enjoy getting my 4.8is drifting sideways for their camera lenses (particularly with one of their sports bikes also in the same frame).
In a car such as the ML63 the technique is to carry more speed than usual into the corner, then just as you turn in, lift off the throttle to transfer more weight to the front-end and then accelerate hard out of the corner. With any luck you can avoid the understeer (push) and transition straight to a four-wheeled or rear-wheeled drift.
It's actually a little easier than a lighter car, because the taller SUV telegraphs the weight-shift more clearly and gives more time to react. The downside though is that if you get it wrong, it takes a lot more road space to correct.. (hence my advice not to try this unless you have prior experience).
It's good fun though!
, great tips and yea dont try it on the road and dry safe!P.s do you have any kind of exhaust work? for some reason it sounds very mean!!!!
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p.s. perhaps this video helps illustrate to those who have not driven one, yet think a mid-range E-class could be quicker than an ML63. Bear in mind also that each time I came into the camera's view I had 'just' begun accelerating no more a 100 or so yards ago (i.e. it hadn't needed room to build up that speed)..
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Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Watching this just makes me want one NOW and take one off the dealer lot instead of waiting for one ordered to spec.
Feel free to take some more videos if you're ever bored
Feel free to take some more videos if you're ever bored
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Nope. It's completely standard, so that's how they all sound.
p.s. perhaps this video helps illustrate to those who have not driven one, yet think a mid-range E-class could be quicker than an ML63. Bear in mind also that each time I came into the camera's view I had 'just' begun accelerating no more a 100 or so yards ago (i.e. it hadn't needed room to build up that speed)..
p.s. perhaps this video helps illustrate to those who have not driven one, yet think a mid-range E-class could be quicker than an ML63. Bear in mind also that each time I came into the camera's view I had 'just' begun accelerating no more a 100 or so yards ago (i.e. it hadn't needed room to build up that speed)..
nice vida good driver in an e350 will beat an average driver in a ml63 on the street
suv's arent easy to drive fast b/c its intimidating, that was my whole point, on a track, where there is nothing to hit, there will be no contest
i beat an e39 m5 while driving my dads ml55
(in the twisties)
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nice vida good driver in an e350 will beat an average driver in a ml63 on the street
suv's arent easy to drive fast b/c its intimidating, that was my whole point, on a track, where there is nothing to hit, there will be no contest
i beat an e39 m5 while driving my dads ml55
(in the twisties)
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