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Sorry if it's been covered before but I'm new here so excuse me etc. I've just got a 2000 W208 CLK 320 190,000k and after driving it for about a hour in mixed traffic conditions it suddenly changed down a gear while cruising at about 55mph, and stayed down until I fiddled with W/S switch. It...

I've (a) never had a Merc before and (b) never had an auto before so my expectations may be unreasonable but ........ If my car stays in 5th for more than a nanosecond I would be shocked. Even going down hill if I put a gram more pressure on the throttle it shifts down to 4th and then will only...

For those who didn't see it. 5FWD - Shoot-Out: Audi RS5 vs Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG video from Fifth Gear Audi turns out faster in the wet by about 3 seconds on the timed lap but Tiff pronounces the Merc more fun. In the real world from the much tidier laps it would appear the AUDI would be the...

Hi Guys, I'm contemplating modifying my 5th gear to make it longer on the VW, because I've read it is fairly simple to do. However I have not seen one successful write-up with pics or any info on where to get the parts using google! My car is averaging 60mpg at 70mph on motorways most of...

Hey guys! :rock: Right, I was going to suggest a small gathering at Bluewater this saturday, but many of you have been asking me when the next AMG meet is going to be arranged... and I know some of you boys have recently taken delivery of your beasts, so I thought "why not just call an AMG...

I have retro fitted cruise control to my 1998 c180 w202 manual. All i did was install the stalk, drove it down the road on the off chance it would work and it sort of does. it works in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th but not 5th. Also when i try acc with the stalk it starts to acc then just coasts...

and what a difference compared to my W124 300D !, it's a W211 320 cdi great spec too, an estate, avant-guard, loads of bits, reminds of me change from my first car, an escort 1.1 mk2 to my second an XR3. May try to load some pics tomorrow

Given the great weather i was just wondering if anyone fancies an impromtu GTG at the Ace this monday? Welcome to the Ace Cafe London Home Page Event View 00:00:00 Last one was a brilliant night

TRAX time again, its a great day out, some quality and some appauling cars! lol, we had an excellent turnout from MB club last year. Ive been going to the show for the last 11 years and its the only one i still go to. As usual I will be organising a club stand, lets see if we can match...

I missed my 5th anniversary with the Forum. Time flies, it only seems like yesterday and you know what a pain yesterday was. Seriously though it's been great and i have met a lot of good, kind and very thoughtful people here, many thanks to all the moderators for all there hard work and...

Okay........new thread started for all of those who cannot make 1st May for the ECU remapping. I have just spoken to Nigel at Angel Tuning who has confirmed these two dates are still available. His preferred location is Banbury again. Same rate as previous, i.e. A technician for the day =...

Noticed that in very specific circumstances the gearbox doesn't go into 5th (temporarily) Has Happened 3 time this year now - all after stopping for between 5-10 minutes and then pulling away and after a couple of junctions accelerating moderately briskly up to 70mph. Obvious example is a...

Does anyone know whether the gearbox in an E320CDi should lock like a manual gearbox when in 5th gear? mine will slip when accelerating - not much but enough to show it isn't 'locked' releasing the gas pedal results in the revs dropping - not by much but again clearly proving that its not...

Angie's MY09 SLK is fitted with COMAND and the Media Interface (option code 512/518). I bought her a 5th Generation iPod Nano for Christmas and as I was passing the local dealer yesterday I popped in to get a connection lead for her SLK. The parts guy searched his documentation and came up...

my car will not change to 5th gear. What are the possible causes for this? I found a thread somewhere , that stated to loosen the throttle cable by a turn. should i try this? regards Boomtings

Hi All, Getting Here: Mercland, 95 Whittleford Rd, Nuneaton, CV10 9JD Link To Google Maps You are looking for this (not current prices im afraid) At this end of the building (Same end as the pole sign) there is an entrance that leads to the rear of the building. I will be...

I had a theft attempt of my car last month. The car went to MB direct in manchester and they said they changed the door, used the old door card and all the works. I have since gone to them 5 times since 5th march and still have the same problem. When it rains, I find water dripping from the tiny...

Was it me or were the panel gaps on the new 7 series dreadful? I wouldn't have accepted the car back from an accident repair in that state. Linky - in particular, the uneven closing gap between the bonnet an the slam panel.

Hi all, Well we had a great turnout last year and the midlands seems to be the best location for attracting a large turnout.. So are we up for another? Doesnt have to be my place but im more than happy for it to be here...

My W124 E220's 5 speed Manual gear box was recently overhauled, it shifts and runs pretty smooth. But after certain speed (say 80 KM/H) in 5th gear I can feel vibration on the floor of the car (sound's Burrr...), it gets worse with increased speed. Vibration goes off if I remove my foot of...