Hey Guys, I've been trying to take my 05 E55 to the track a few times this year, and I'm having some trouble getting heat into the drag-radials.

I'm having trouble keeping the tires spinning. When I turn the ESP off it's only allowing me to spin the tires for about 2-3 seconds, and then the ECU shuts me down.

I'm seeing videos on the net of these huge smoky burnouts.
How are you turning the ESP off completely. Is there a fuse I can pull? Any help in this area would be appreciated.
Thanks, Bob

 

try dyno mode - if you dont know how -- do a search

 

im guessing dyno mode. i am not sure how to do. search dyno mode and that may help

 

With my 2003, and ESP off, I can go for days. I think its a newer model thing

 

Same with my 03 - the esp light flashes, but it will continue to roast them like nothing!

Dyno mode - get the MPH up on the console and hit the reset button 3x in row rather quickly then + for dyno mode...and heat them up!

 

My car will smoke 1st pretty good but after a second or two it will cut power BADLY even with the traction control off. Mines an 05. Dyno mode will solve this.

 

Dyno mode should remedy this...

 

We found that some can do it and some can't. Zero idea why that is. Mine is one that does NOT burn the tires unless she is in dyno mode.

You can do the whole run in dyno mode but have to run the risk. Airbags are off....ESP is totally off so no car help in fishtails and slides..abs also off.

It will take practice before track runs, but HigginsBeach could do burnout in dyno mode, then shut off the car and take dyno mode off in secs. It was amazing.

 

Saw that in someone's vid on here, I was wondering why. Now it makes sense

 

Ill do a search and see if the dyno mode allows it. Thanks for the help guys!
Bob

 

My 06 also has that problem where as my 04 I sold could roast them for a while, here is how to set the car to dyno mode:

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...tructions.html

 

has anyone tracked their car in Dynomode and then with just ESP off to see if there is any performance difference ???

I would think that when your not getting full power down on a dyno with ESP off only with Dynomode the same would hold true on the track .

 

Thanks guys "Thanks chawkins"
The dyno mode sounds like it will solve the problem.
Unlike all the expert drag racers, the car runs just as quick 60foot times with the ESP on, as I can get it to do with it off. Except the ESP is much more consistent. 1.8 60 foot is the best Ive been able to get.

I was hoping to turn the ESP back on after the burnout.
Does anyone know if there is a fuse I could pull to turn the ESP off?
I was thinking of putting a switch on the fuse that I could turn on/off quickly.

Thanks again for the help guys,
Bob