What does this button do?
Originally Posted by James L.
lol what do you expect? i own a 65 and i must say kickdown for that car really feels like nitrous engaged on 1st gear!
more like reading too much of Lexani's threads recently doh
more like reading too much of Lexani's threads recently doh

What I meant by "only in an E55" was the "pee-in-the-pants" part.
The kickdown buttons have been in auto cars for a long time. I think it adjusts the timing, goes to the lowest gear, shuts off the a/c compressor, etc.
The kickdown buttons have been in auto cars for a long time. I think it adjusts the timing, goes to the lowest gear, shuts off the a/c compressor, etc.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,445
Likes: 3
From: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area
1951 Caterpiller D6
Originally Posted by E55 and 993
What I meant by "only in an E55" was the "pee-in-the-pants" part.
The kickdown buttons have been in auto cars for a long time. I think it adjusts the timing, goes to the lowest gear, shuts off the a/c compressor, etc.
The kickdown buttons have been in auto cars for a long time. I think it adjusts the timing, goes to the lowest gear, shuts off the a/c compressor, etc.
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
2005 Pewter E55, 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5XT Limited
Definitely been around for a long, long time. My parent's old 1976 300 D, 1986/7 300 SDL and 2002 S430 had the kick-down button. It's a German thing...
Last edited by e55Racer; Jun 14, 2005 at 12:54 PM.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 334
Likes: 0
From: So. Cal.
2004 E55 Evosport I & II; VRP H/E
Originally Posted by Jakpro1
What does this button do??
it's a belly button....easssy guys. 
it's a belly button....easssy guys. 
Now, everyone a friggin comedian
On a serious note, if that is at all possible in this thread, I just found it curious that with all the sophisticated electronics, computers, sensors, etc. on these cars, that a "mechanical" button would still exist.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,671
Likes: 0
From: strip bar in Oregon
211 E55(sold) & 80cc shifter kart
Originally Posted by lbE55
You know, it was a just simple question from what is, sometimes, my simple little mind.
Now, everyone a friggin comedian
On a serious note, if that is at all possible in this thread, I just found it curious that with all the sophisticated electronics, computers, sensors, etc. on these cars, that a "mechanical" button would still exist.
Now, everyone a friggin comedian
On a serious note, if that is at all possible in this thread, I just found it curious that with all the sophisticated electronics, computers, sensors, etc. on these cars, that a "mechanical" button would still exist.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 3,445
Likes: 3
From: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area
1951 Caterpiller D6
Originally Posted by lbE55
On a serious note, if that is at all possible in this thread, I just found it curious that with all the sophisticated electronics, computers, sensors, etc. on these cars, that a "mechanical" button would still exist.



