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最初由 AKRY 發表


You missing 1 ZERO... .....

LOL.. Seriously though, the gap between Auto and Manual is so narrow now, it becomes a matter of personal preference(s)..... Also, rumours has it that next M5 MIGHT be getting SMG......

for the last few weeks i drove my friend's CLK55 AMG nearly everyday, and i must say that it's a really nice car. driving the car in person really changed my view toward MBs, but still, when i take the car into corners the gearbox doesn't downshift immediately, when i exiting the corner the car don't start moving until the torque converter starts spinning. the feeling is just unpleasant, ruining the rigid chasis and sporty suspension set-up. but i guess only the minority(driving enthusiasts) would mind that.

by the way i think SMG is at least a much better manu-metic than MB's conventional autometic gearbox, at least it's using an electrically controlled clutch rather than a troque converter.

[AKRY]

最初由 Zeta 發表

for the last few weeks i drove my friend's CLK55 AMG nearly everyday, and i must say that it's a really nice car. driving the car in person really changed my view toward MBs, but still, when i take the car into corners the gearbox doesn't downshift immediately, when i exiting the corner the car don't start moving until the torque converter starts spinning. the feeling is just unpleasant, ruining the rigid chasis and sporty suspension set-up. but i guess only the minority(driving enthusiasts) would mind that.

by the way i think SMG is at least a much better manu-metic than MB's conventional autometic gearbox, at least it's using an electrically controlled clutch rather than a troque converter.

The problem with MB, especially older models is long travel of gas pedal.... Which ,IMHO, kills the feel when driving.... It feels like there is a "Power-Lag", but actually is not.... For same amount of acceleration, you need to push down a little further than other cars' throttle..... Even with newer model's electronic throttle, it still lags a little....

As for tranny, in case you didn't know, with MB's Left/Right "manual-matic" shift, you can press AND HOLD at (-), and tranny should automatically select the best gear for the situation......

[Zeta]

最初由 AKRY 發表


The problem with MB, especially older models is long travel of gas pedal.... Which ,IMHO, kills the feel when driving.... It feels like there is a "Power-Lag", but actually is not.... For same amount of acceleration, you need to push down a little further than other cars' throttle..... Even with newer model's electronic throttle, it still lags a little....

As for tranny, in case you didn't know, with MB's Left/Right "manual-matic" shift, you can press AND HOLD at (-), and tranny should automatically select the best gear for the situation......

still i wonder why it would not downshift as i demanded.... tried several times and it lag for a while then downshift. and considering the engine rev i wasn't asking some unreasonable like it'd harm the engine.

by the way i was totally astonished by the MB technology(u have to forgive me, i drive a 92' beater which has no technology), when my friend first gave me the key i was wondering where the key is(the metal part is missing)
my friend :" just stick it in..."
me:"wow u can do that"
felt like i live in africa for 30 yrs and suddenly take a trip to NY lol

[Basic13]

when my friend first gave me the key i was wondering where the key is(the metal part is missing)

hahahahahaha.....nice one!!! u prolly amazed by the DRL and one touch power windows too eh?! my car dun have such technology either....i understand haha

[DinoKilla]

ya mb has the coolest key....

[NeoChaser]

最初由 Zeta 發表

still i wonder why it would not downshift as i demanded.... tried several times and it lag for a while then downshift. and considering the engine rev i wasn't asking some unreasonable like it'd harm the engine.

by the way i was totally astonished by the MB technology(u have to forgive me, i drive a 92' beater which has no technology), when my friend first gave me the key i was wondering where the key is(the metal part is missing)
my friend :" just stick it in..."
me:"wow u can do that"
felt like i live in africa for 30 yrs and suddenly take a trip to NY lol

yeah yeha
and i like how the audi key snaps out like a little knife!
person safety device!

i forgot if my bro's old opel have that emmm...

[AKRY]

最初由 Domani 發表


yeah yeha
and i like how the audi key snaps out like a little knife!
person safety device!

i forgot if my bro's old opel have that emmm...

Snap-Out style key/remote combo is old though.... MB has been using it since 1991.... :P :P

Hehe... Keyless/Remote-less is the way to go now.... Press button and locks/unlocks the car... Press another button starts/kills the engine.... :)

[NeoChaser]

最初由 AKRY 發表


Snap-Out style key/remote combo is old though.... MB has been using it since 1991.... :P :P

Hehe... Keyless/Remote-less is the way to go now.... Press button and locks/unlocks the car... Press another button starts/kills the engine.... :)

yeah it's old

[Zeta]

i'm a traditional guy and i love to stick my long and hard thingy into the hole and twist it hard to get things going:biglaugh: