e55 traction control?
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e55 traction control?
having trouble tail whipping this thing smooth because once i step on it and get it spinning i let go some and feather the throttle but traction control still blinks and it feels like it doesnt let it keep spinning but cuts power and the whip looks ****ty because it catches the asphalt hard. Is there a way to completely turn the traction control off or is buying an LCD the only way to make it work well?
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Putting your car in dyno mode will also disable ABS, so beware!!!!
W211 E55 AMG DYNO MODE INSTRUCTIONS
W211 E55 AMG DYNO MODE INSTRUCTIONS
1. MAKE SURE TEMP GAUGE IS SHOWING ON CLUSTER, IF NOT SELECT THE BUTTON ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO SCROLL TO THE TEMP GAUGE.
2. PUT YOUR KEY IN THE IGNITION, TURN IT ALL THE WAY OVER UNTIL ALL YOUR LIGHTS IN THE CLUSTER LIGHT UP , BUT DO NOT TURN THE CAR ON.
3. TURN THE KEY ALL THE WAY OFF, THEN BACK ON TO THE FIRST CLICK.
4. PRESS THE RESET KNOB 3 TIMES FAST IN THE UPPER LEFT OF THE GLASS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
5. USE YOUR UPPER ARROW ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND PRESS IT UNTIL THE CLUSTER READS ESP DYNO METER TEST.
6. SELECT THE PLUS(+) BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CLUSTER WILL HIGHLIGHT “ON”.
7. START THE CAR UP WITH THE KEY, AND YOU ARE NOW IN DYNO MODE.
8. THE CAR WILL REMAIN IN DYNO MODE PERMANENTLY EVEN IF YOU TURN IT OFF. CHANGE IT VIA THE SAME METHOD ABOVE BACK TO NORMAL MODE.
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Happened with me too, other day I was going uphill on a icy road and I stopped for a pedestrian and damn! when I tried to step on it all I saw was the flashing exclamation mark and when I turned it off , the tires kept spinning and I went no where at all. I have brand new winter tires and still 
so had to reverse all the way back and then came back in little bit faster.
Traction is a curse and a boon at the same time lol
so had to reverse all the way back and then came back in little bit faster. Traction is a curse and a boon at the same time lol
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Hahaha thanks guys! But to some, my view is " what's the point of having an e55 AMG and driving it like a grandma. I think my E55 would be dissapointed in me if I didn't "ride her" lol like she wants to be ridden ; )
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If you have an E63, TRY IT. Report back.
I myself tried this today and the car seemed to go into limp mode of sorts, took it back out and it was a war machine again.
I myself tried this today and the car seemed to go into limp mode of sorts, took it back out and it was a war machine again.
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there ya go my kind of guy! seems like every one else on this forum have suuped up whips but dont do anything with them except on the track. you would think e55 drivers are actually "DRIVERS" you know. but dont dont worry guys im respectful to my car and dont plan on wrecking it anytime soon. I drive with my head on my shoulders ; )
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there ya go my kind of guy! seems like every one else on this forum have suuped up whips but dont do anything with them except on the track. you would think e55 drivers are actually "DRIVERS" you know. but dont dont worry guys im respectful to my car and dont plan on wrecking it anytime soon. I drive with my head on my shoulders ; )
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Putting your car in dyno mode will also disable ABS, so beware!!!!
W211 E55 AMG DYNO MODE INSTRUCTIONS
W211 E55 AMG DYNO MODE INSTRUCTIONS
1. MAKE SURE TEMP GAUGE IS SHOWING ON CLUSTER, IF NOT SELECT THE BUTTON ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO SCROLL TO THE TEMP GAUGE.
2. PUT YOUR KEY IN THE IGNITION, TURN IT ALL THE WAY OVER UNTIL ALL YOUR LIGHTS IN THE CLUSTER LIGHT UP , BUT DO NOT TURN THE CAR ON.
3. TURN THE KEY ALL THE WAY OFF, THEN BACK ON TO THE FIRST CLICK.
4. PRESS THE RESET KNOB 3 TIMES FAST IN THE UPPER LEFT OF THE GLASS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
5. USE YOUR UPPER ARROW ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND PRESS IT UNTIL THE CLUSTER READS ESP DYNO METER TEST.
6. SELECT THE PLUS(+) BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CLUSTER WILL HIGHLIGHT “ON”.
7. START THE CAR UP WITH THE KEY, AND YOU ARE NOW IN DYNO MODE.
8. THE CAR WILL REMAIN IN DYNO MODE PERMANENTLY EVEN IF YOU TURN IT OFF. CHANGE IT VIA THE SAME METHOD ABOVE BACK TO NORMAL MODE.
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Whatever you do with your ride is up to you just be careful. The last time I saw a thread like this was from that kid in FL that had a M5 and he went out on a private runway serving it up and at some point lost control and ran off the runway at over 100mph and hit a tree about 200' from where it ran off and about 10-15' high up on the tree. Needless to say all 5 kids died.
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having trouble tail whipping this thing smooth because once i step on it and get it spinning i let go some and feather the throttle but traction control still blinks and it feels like it doesnt let it keep spinning but cuts power and the whip looks ****ty because it catches the asphalt hard. Is there a way to completely turn the traction control off or is buying an LCD the only way to make it work well?
...Just turn off the traction control and you'll be able to kick the rear out as much as you want....As for dyno mode, do not do it as you will have no ABS....
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having trouble tail whipping this thing smooth because once i step on it and get it spinning i let go some and feather the throttle but traction control still blinks and it feels like it doesnt let it keep spinning but cuts power and the whip looks ****ty because it catches the asphalt hard. Is there a way to completely turn the traction control off or is buying an LCD the only way to make it work well?
