[W126 Coupe] Strike one up for the SEC

[Jonathan]

Nice....;-)

I don't find many who are willing to run stop light to stop light around 
Atlanta...Most of my trails are on the highway in the 70-140 range, and 
one stint up to gearing limited 160 in the AMG...  Either way, you never 
forget a race and the buzz it leaves makes the whole week worth smiling 
over:)

Jono

Axel Wulff wrote:

> Sound like you had some fun there Alex.

>  

> I hope it satisfied your juvenile cravings for a good red light race.

>

> Regards,

> Axel J. Wulff

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>     Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:29:31 -0400

>     From: plustech at optonline.net

>     To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>     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 2^nd (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 3^rd 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 2^nd – 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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