[W126 Coupe] Strike one up for the SEC

[Bill]

Alex
What are you using for a supercharger? 
Bill P.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alexander Hochhausl 
  To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' 
  Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:29 PM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] Strike one up for the SEC


  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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