B&M transmission/shifter upgrades for Mercedes
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1994 E500
B&M transmission/shifter upgrades for Mercedes
A friend of mine who works for B&M Racing mentioned to me that they are considering developing products for our cars. For those of you unfamiliar with B&M, they are an industry leader in transmission and shifter upgrades for sport and racing applications. I told him that there were indeed many Mercedes owners looking for reasonably priced, effective performance upgrades for their cars. I'm posting this as a feeler, to see if I can demonstrate the level of interest that exists. Who among you would consider purchasing these upgrades? I know I'll be first in line if B&M releases anything for my E500, but even owners of less performance-oriented models could benefit from potential B&M products. Please speak up with your opinions.
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96 C220 with Turbo
I would be veeeerrrrry interested in the ability to modify the stock shift point ranges in my transmission. The tranny already will auto adjust for quicker/higher rev shifts when driven aggressively (like a few standing starts at the local drag-strip).
However, I would love to have the capability to bump the shift points even higher, and make the shifts more positive. That way I could maximize the turbo powercurve even further. I'd bet with that capability I could get down into the mid to low 13's!
Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!
If they are looking for alpha/beta testers, send them my way!
Jason
However, I would love to have the capability to bump the shift points even higher, and make the shifts more positive. That way I could maximize the turbo powercurve even further. I'd bet with that capability I could get down into the mid to low 13's!
Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!
If they are looking for alpha/beta testers, send them my way!
Jason
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From: Portland, Oregon
96 C220 with Turbo
Hey Daez_Nutz,
Any word on this yet, or is it just talk??? I am doing a major engine rebuild/upgrade & have the tranny out of the car right now. It would be pretty easy to mess with it since it's out, so let me know.
Jason
Any word on this yet, or is it just talk??? I am doing a major engine rebuild/upgrade & have the tranny out of the car right now. It would be pretty easy to mess with it since it's out, so let me know.
Jason
