[W126 Coupe] REALLY cheap performance upgrade!

[Shayegan, Richard]

What page of the service manual were those screen captures from?

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Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] REALLY cheap performance upgrade!

Regarding full throttle, linkage mods, and kick-down issues, I think the
spring 
link serves a valuable function and should be retained.

Actual WOT is meant to occur when the accel. pedal just touches the
kick-down 
switch. After that point, the linkage is moved further in order to
activate both 
the kick-down switch & pull cable to the transmission.

The spring link allows this additional movement without over-stressing
the 
'already to the stops' cruise control & throttle actuator linkage.

If it is determined the car isn't getting WOT, a simple (one bolt)
adjustment 
can be made up near the firewall. 

Pics below.

Cheers,  MBL