sometimes the ole beast just doesn't 'kick down'... WTF?
06-06-2012, 10:00 AM
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2004 W211 E55K, GL550
yup, just dissapointing when the guy driving the car says 'gee, my brothers Cobra pulled harder than this when you floored it'
of course, I drove home from lunch using the shift buttons and he grew to appreciate the beast a LOT more... but dammit, you shouldn't NEED to coax your car into a downshift!
of course, I drove home from lunch using the shift buttons and he grew to appreciate the beast a LOT more... but dammit, you shouldn't NEED to coax your car into a downshift!
06-06-2012, 11:44 AM
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06-06-2012, 01:56 PM
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2005 E55 / 2008 E63
On my car there is increased resistance as you push the pedal closer to the floor, to the point I thought I was to the floor. One more push through the resistance triggers mine. My original mistake back in the day was I had my seat to far back and was not getting the pedal down far enough. Not sure if your aftermarket covers are hurting you.
06-06-2012, 04:23 PM
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06-06-2012, 04:26 PM
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'05 SL65, '13 FX4 Eco
Ive gone for rides in cobras an they always feel like they pull harder than the benz... at least thats how it felt to me. But when I lined up against them I would walk them. My personal opinion is that our cars dont feel as fast as they actually are.
06-06-2012, 05:21 PM
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yup, just dissapointing when the guy driving the car says 'gee, my brothers Cobra pulled harder than this when you floored it'
of course, I drove home from lunch using the shift buttons and he grew to appreciate the beast a LOT more... but dammit, you shouldn't NEED to coax your car into a downshift!
of course, I drove home from lunch using the shift buttons and he grew to appreciate the beast a LOT more... but dammit, you shouldn't NEED to coax your car into a downshift!
