DSLiverpool
MB Enthusiast
I have been using the SL for a few weeks now and not being particulary gentle with it (as advised I have been opening up the throttle) and I am loving it (yes I should have got the 500 
)
I have it booked in on tuesday for the diagnostic hook up as the gearchange under duress is still not right - I want to be a little for armed though as I am sure its not the box but dont want to pay for hours of diagnostic labour
Pootling around its perfect, no slip, no lurch - smooth as a babys
I would say under 2500 rpm
If I give it half throttle away from the lights the 1/2 lurches, no rev rise / no slippage then 2/3 is much less but still there and 3/4 just noticeable
If I totally boot it then its not happy it doesnt want to change gear and I have to back off to persuade it (it may change but I have mech sympathy)
If I boot it and drop off the throttle its a smooth change
Its had new fluid and is at the right level
There are so many things it could be, so Im hoping by being as detailed as possible one of the more knowledgable members may have an inkling
I`m minded to take it to MBTech in Warrington if Star doesnt suss it as I dont want to pay Inchcape diagnostic rates (MB Frenz never seem to answer the phone)
I should add it idles perfectly - no hunt - and the engine seems fine - quite torquey as I dont want to rev it due to the changes
)I have it booked in on tuesday for the diagnostic hook up as the gearchange under duress is still not right - I want to be a little for armed though as I am sure its not the box but dont want to pay for hours of diagnostic labour
Pootling around its perfect, no slip, no lurch - smooth as a babys
I would say under 2500 rpm
If I give it half throttle away from the lights the 1/2 lurches, no rev rise / no slippage then 2/3 is much less but still there and 3/4 just noticeable
If I totally boot it then its not happy it doesnt want to change gear and I have to back off to persuade it (it may change but I have mech sympathy)
If I boot it and drop off the throttle its a smooth change
Its had new fluid and is at the right level
There are so many things it could be, so Im hoping by being as detailed as possible one of the more knowledgable members may have an inkling
I`m minded to take it to MBTech in Warrington if Star doesnt suss it as I dont want to pay Inchcape diagnostic rates (MB Frenz never seem to answer the phone)
I should add it idles perfectly - no hunt - and the engine seems fine - quite torquey as I dont want to rev it due to the changes
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