2014 E63 AMG S Race start (Video link)
Had fun playing with the GoPro this weekend:
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I tried the function a few times this past weekend and it wasn't difficult to engage. I also tried burn-outs with the traction control turned off. Oh, I did these a few times near the tire shop where I had scheduled to have my already worn rears replaced...just so I can limp there at <5mph in case it completely wears through the tread. Yes, the cords and steel meshings were all poking through on both tires' inner edges when they took them off...Great fun!
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Haven't seen this mode before. Is it a facelift-only option?
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Originally Posted by SSleeper
(Post 6888882)
Haven't seen this mode before. Is it a facelift-only option?
All e63's have this mode I believe. I have 2011 and have it. And I am fairly certain it is on all newer models. Check your owner manual. Good luck! |
how long can you hold the brake down in race mode?
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Originally Posted by AG6
(Post 6889597)
how long can you hold the brake down in race mode?
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Originally Posted by AG6
(Post 6889597)
how long can you hold the brake down in race mode?
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Can you make a clip of all the inner setting to get this going
2014s with RS and yet to get it going.. I never see the RS light up in red like S+ M ...
Do we need to be in M and step on brake click rotate to RS and then go... Maybe a MSD 2 step launch control like I have on my Mazda is needed. BTW>... I notice if I step on the brake firm at a stop the HOLD light is on and the car is self brake mode.. step on the gas and go.. I like .... Some one please make a detail vid with all the step show what is going on inside the car.... |
Originally Posted by sunil517
(Post 6895440)
2014s with RS and yet to get it going.. I never see the RS light up in red like S+ M ...
Do we need to be in M and step on brake click rotate to RS and then go... Maybe a MSD 2 step launch control like I have on my Mazda is needed. BTW>... I notice if I step on the brake firm at a stop the HOLD light is on and the car is self brake mode.. step on the gas and go.. I like .... Some one please make a detail vid with all the step show what is going on inside the car.... 2. Brake depressed 3. Turn dial to "RS" 4. Use right shift paddle to confirm 5. Keep left foot on brake 6. Floor accelerator with right foot (car will maintain revs at 3500-4000 rpm) 7. Left foot off brake (keep the accelerator fully depressed or the car will exit Race Start mode) 8. Be careful of whiplash! |
disappointed...No luck
so I took her out..drove to bring oil temp out of the blue range. once at 190 I tried the RS...no luck.
The car just said HOLD and I floored it and it drove off and bucked and took off..stumble I should say...No launch control... In drive and S, I came to a stop. Step on brake, click from S to RS Gas... Do I have to press the AMG button or does the shocks need to be in Sport 2... what about that Sport slip button.. This is really getting to me now... Is there an advantage over foot breaking over RS. If this was a simple car I would have installed my own 2 step launch control. I am having more fun launching my mazda that this POS. |
Does the RS light up in red like C,S,S+...
I don't see the RS lighting up and anything on the cluster about race start and activate being displayed.
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more detail RS instructions....
Look for "RACE START" in the owners manuals. This is only on AMG vehicles.
RACE START can be activated when: * the doors are closed * the engine is running and it has reached an operating temperature of approximately 176 F (80 C). This is the case when the engine oil temperature in the multifunction display stops flashing. * SPORT handling mode is activated. (Y page 62) * the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position. * the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is depressed (left foot). * the transmission is in position D. Activating RACE START * Depress the brake pedal with your left foot, and keep it depressed. * Turn the drive program selector clockwise (Y page 144) until the RS lamp lights up. The multifunction display shows the RACE START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel: Paddle DOWN message. i If the conditions for activation are no longer fulfilled, RACE START is canceled. The multifunction display shows the RACE START canceled message. * To cancel: pull the left steering wheel shift paddle (Y page 145). or * To confirm: pull the right steering wheel shift paddle (Y page 145). The multifunction display shows the RACE START available Depress accelerator message. * If you do not depress the accelerator pedal fully within two seconds, RACE START is canceled. The multifunction display shows the RACE START not possible See Operator's Manual message. * Depress the accelerator pedal fully. The engine speed increases to approximately 4000 rpm. The multifunction display shows the RACE START Release brake to start message. * If you do not release the brake pedal within seven seconds, RACE START is canceled. The multifunction display shows the RACE START canceled message. * Take your foot off the brake, but keep the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceleration. The multifunction display shows the RACE START active message. RACE START is deactivated when a speed of approximately 30 mph (Canada: 50 km/h) is reached. Drive program S+ is activated. SPORT handling mode remains activated. RACE START is deactivated immediately if you release the accelerator pedal during RACE START or if any of the activation conditions are no longer fulfilled. The multifunction display shows the RACE START not possible See Operator's Manual message. * If RACE START is used repeatedly within a short period of time, it is only available again after the vehicle has been driven a certain distance. Member suggest Sport S+ and foot brake it the best way. RS is just a cool factor with the sound.. that is all.... I just want to have this RS work once for me,once is all I ask for.... |
Need to have traction control off
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Originally Posted by AG6
(Post 6895573)
Need to have traction control off
The manual makes it seem complicated, but it's actually a fairly simple process to initiate. I probably did about 7-8 back-to-back race start runs to capture the video in my clip above. |
AG6 I will try with traction off..
A few others have that off and was able to get it going.
Does the RS light up in red as the C S S+ does when you rotate the dial. I never see my RS in red. |
Originally Posted by 1809
(Post 6895910)
I don't think so... at least with the '14 E63. I never turned traction control off when initiating race start.
The manual makes it seem complicated, but it's actually a fairly simple process to initiate. I probably did about 7-8 back-to-back race start runs to capture the video in my clip above. |
Originally Posted by PeterUbers
(Post 6896012)
Has to be in sport handling mode ... That's a traction control change
Hopefully you get to experience it soon; it's certainly fun to play around with.:) |
Originally Posted by PeterUbers
(Post 6896012)
Has to be in sport handling mode ... That's a traction control change
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Cool vid, by the way! What camera and mount do you have?
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Originally Posted by Ralcbah
(Post 6896079)
Cool vid, by the way! What camera and mount do you have?
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Originally Posted by 1809
(Post 6895910)
I don't think so... at least with the '14 E63. I never turned traction control off when initiating race start.
Second button from top http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/1/0/5/9...7b5f7b0ffd.jpg |
Originally Posted by AG6
(Post 6896139)
It won't work otherwise. It puts it into sport mode
Second button from top http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/1/0/5/9...7b5f7b0ffd.jpg Yup. To clarify for the group, this button has three settings: - normal (don't push it) - sport (push it once to lessen traction control interference)......use this for RS - hold it down for few seconds(turn traction control completely off)....don't use this for RS |
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