[W126 Coupe] First Gear Start Kit

[Dawid Loubser]

Hi Tim,

When I put the transmission "mode" switch, next to the gear selection  
lever, into "S" (versus "E" for "Economy") my car
*always* starts in first gear when I want it to. I simply have to  
press down on the accelerator all the way - if your car does
not exhibit this behaviour, is there not perhaps a problem with it?

P.S> I can't remember from your previous posts if you have a European  
or U.S. spec model, so I am not sure what the
differences may be in this regard, but I find myself almost always  
driving my 560 Euro in "E" ("Economy, Relaxed") mode
because it's so eager to shift back to, or start, in first, and this  
is blindingly rapid, so I really only want that sort of pace
when I need to get out of a situation quick, or teach a cocky person  
in a new Golf GTI a lesson. Even when in "E",
if I press the accelerator down enough to activate the kickback  
switch, it also happily starts in first.

So, maybe before trying to modify or kit your car, try to find out if  
something's not wrong, first.

Just my 2c
Dawid


On 09 Jun 2006, at 4:07 AM, Tim Schmidt wrote:

> Good evening,
>
> A member was kind enough to provide information a few days back  
> about why my 1989 560SEC was so sluggish in accelerating.  He  
> mentioned a first gear start kit.  I've been trying to locate one  
> on the internet.  I've read a lot of people talking about  
> www.bergwerks.com.  They said that this company made them.   
> However, when I go to this website, it doesn't appear to have  
> anything to do with cars.  So, if anyone has any info. as to where  
> I can pick up one of these first gear starts, I'd certain  
> appreciate it.  I tried manually starting in first and it made all  
> the difference in the world.  I just would like not to have to do  
> this every time I come to a stop.   I certainly appreciate the  
> member giving me this tip.  It saved me a lot of work trying to  
> figure out what the problem could be.  Thanks again.
>
> Tim
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