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Jul 27, 2008 | 04:08 PM

bklynjoker

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"OO" s430

question about options

Whats the W/S stand for on the 00 s430 shifter - i noticed they changed the letters on the newer model MB's

simple question - simple answer please.

Jul 27, 2008 | 04:11 PM

ZorroAMG

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Winter/Summer or Winter/Sport.....W starts the car in second gear for snow/ice/slick weather to eliminate wheel spin.

Jul 27, 2008 | 04:12 PM

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W is for wet/winter starting the tranny out in 2second gear for more grip and S is standard or summer starts in 1st gear

Jul 27, 2008 | 04:14 PM

02S430

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damn u beat me 2 it

Jul 27, 2008 | 04:17 PM

bklynjoker

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lol thanks guys... ive been using the W for some stupid reason...lets see the power difference

Jul 27, 2008 | 05:33 PM

ZorroAMG

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No power difference, just quicker acceleration off the line.

Jul 27, 2008 | 10:36 PM

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And just a note, even in W, the car will accelerate in 1st gear when the throttle is quickly floored.

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