[W126 Coupe] Strike one up for the SEC

[Alexander Hochhausl]

Cheers - 160!?!. Whoa. that is more than I've ever seen. Maybe with
enough straight road, but LI is limited with that. My sister is in
Atlanta, and my parents in Helen. Where are you compared to that? The
max I can attest to is 140 on my Honda Magna V65 - '83 - an original
(but if you ask my wife I'll deny it)..:) The funny thing is I won't
leave my drive-way without the seat-belt on, but on the bike it is a
free-for all. go figure..:)
 
Thank You,
 
Alexander Hochhausl, PE
Tel: 516-909-3794
 
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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Strike one up for the SEC
 
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.
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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 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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