W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Altitude where you live...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 07-08-2005, 01:11 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
04 E55
Altitude where you live...

What is the altitude where you live? I range from 0-500m depending where I am in the city. I hope that ALT means altitude, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Old 07-08-2005, 01:27 AM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
AMGfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 4,929
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
06 SL65 / 97 993tt /11 Suburban/ 2012 GTR (AMG è la mia Famiglia la Bestia è la mia protezione)
...almost at sea level.
Old 07-08-2005, 08:52 AM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Jakpro1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Salt Lake City (but not Morm)
Posts: 7,092
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
Unless someone lives in Dever...think I got the record. Up at 4500ft here

4300 at the local track....4800at the house. Bench homes where we are moving next run 5500.....

"if you are baking this cake at high altitude, please add..........."

Yup that's me.
Old 07-08-2005, 10:25 AM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BlownV8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: In my garage
Posts: 8,552
Received 1,069 Likes on 857 Posts
E55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
Sea level for me but not too long ago I lived at a 10,000 ft elevation. Going into town only took me to 9,600 ft. Naturally aspirated engines are absolute dogs at that altitude. A turbocharged engine is the way to go when you start getting in the mile high realm.
Old 07-08-2005, 11:01 AM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Jakpro1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Salt Lake City (but not Morm)
Posts: 7,092
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
A turbocharged engine is the way to go when you start getting in the mile high realm.
Now you've peaked my interest....how would a turbo be different than a blower at altitude. Same air?? That would give me hope as new E Benz's will be twin turb'd.
Old 07-08-2005, 12:06 PM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BlownV8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: In my garage
Posts: 8,552
Received 1,069 Likes on 857 Posts
E55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
A turbo will pack air until it reaches its predetermined boost pressure. A blower will only pack as much as it can under set conditions that are determined by outside air pressure and pully size ETC, ETC,...
Old 07-08-2005, 12:07 PM
  #7  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Jakpro1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Salt Lake City (but not Morm)
Posts: 7,092
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes on 10 Posts
2003 E55 & 2014 GL550
Well well....looks like it's twin turbo for me coming up.....YES!!!!
Old 07-10-2005, 01:15 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Posts: 417
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
04 E55
I definately enjoy sea level, 18 degrees (64.4F) - 25 degrees (77F) celsius and 94Octane gas here in Vancouver..

Edit: I Hate the RAIN!

Last edited by houston; 07-10-2005 at 10:48 PM.
Old 07-10-2005, 04:01 AM
  #9  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MB Fanatic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South Orange County, CA
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
4 wheels
Sea level here in OC.
Old 07-10-2005, 05:02 AM
  #10  
Out Of Control!!
 
vraa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 28,933
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Sea Level here in the Pacific Ocean!

But really.. Sugar Land Texas.
Old 07-11-2005, 04:42 PM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
medici78's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 1,764
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
'03 G500, '13 G63, '17 GLS63,
El Paso, TX. Over 4000 ft. My car is slow as molasses at this altitude.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Altitude where you live...



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:18 AM.