[W126 Coupe] First gear start for 1985 380 SEC

[v2ooo at iinet.net.au]

Do you get a lot of flaring on the 380 gearbox?

i do

Quoting Marcus Johnson <ubucom at optusnet.com.au>:

> Hello all,
> 
> Just wondering if it's possible to rewire or disable the second gear 
> start in an earlier W126.
> 
> The car is an Australian-delivered 1985 380 SEC.
> 
> If I slip the gearstick back to '3', it will start in first gear.
> 
> Is it possible to make this permanent?
> 
> I know with the models post 86, there is a kit, but as I have the 
> selectable first gear, this would be a different setup.
> 
> Anyone done this?
> 
> Marcus Johnson
> 380 SEC
> Melbourne Australia
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