[W126 Coupe] Strike one up for the SEC

[Alexander Hochhausl]

Hey All,
 
Figured I'd share a winning moment for the Old Dog.
 
Friday I'm driving home from work minding my own business. Stop at a
light and a ~2005 Mustang convertible stops in the next lane. The first
10 years of my driving career I had 3 Mustangs ranging from a Turbo 2.3L
to a red 5 speed 5.0L LX - I loved those cars. Only when the kids came
along did I trade in the LX for the SEC. 
 
So I admired the car although I pittied the vast amounts of plastic
(rear wing, ground effects, etc) that this punk ruined the car with. The
loud exhaust signaled no evidence of power adders. I guess my stare was
received as a challenge by the driver of the pathetically over-dressed
Mustang. He revved his engine and I dropped mine into 2nd (I guess you'd
call it first, but it's not the "B" position). The light turned green
and he got a jump on me - ~ 2 car lengths. Once I hit 3500 RPM the
supercharger kicked in, I pulled up along side & when shifted into 3rd I
started pulling away. By the time I passed 100 I had ~ 6+ car lengths on
him. Poor bastard.
 
So the next light he stopped ~ 20 feet back. I knew he thought he would
get a run on me. Time for "B" position! I saw his nose come up just as
the light turned. I punched it - tires broke just a little traction, but
I have to say, the SEC with the independent rear has so much more
traction than the Mustang. I launched and the Mustang, even with a
head-start, barely got even with me. Once I hit 2nd - now at full boost
- (chirping the tires with a stock tranny is impressive) I pulled away
and left him behind like a bad habit. I think he gave up at ~ 70 cause
he dropped back so fast. At the next light he made a right (I'm sure to
go home and cry about a 19 year old MB that put him to shame). 
 
Figured you all might find this as amusing as I did. I had offered to
share the super charge plans, but I need someone to host the files -
pictures and drawings of parts. Really, besides trying to regain my
youth by these immature actions - it is a rush & gives the SEC the
respect it deserves - even among the 21 century cars! I'm happy to share
the plans, but really just want to post the info - I have too many
things going on to send info to individuals. Let me know who can post
the info for all to see.
 
Thanks All.
 
 
Alex H
 
89 560 SEC
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