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Autocrossing the SL this weekend
and I'm nervous.
New brakes, and newly flushed radiator. I keep up with everything else like I should, but I'm thinking of flaking out. This car is my baby, and if I screw something up I'll torture myself for a long time. Checklist anyone? Tips to drive the car conservatively while still being competitive? I've been to a few driving schools, enjoyed Bondurant http://www.bondurant.com/ the most, but I've never driven one of my own vehicles competitively.
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Just make sure the throttle works, the brakes work, and the tires are good. Autocross is not that hard on the car.
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Chalk the tire sidewalls, and check to see how far over they're rolling after your first lap (that will rub the chalk off) and inflate to compensate if your chomping the rims...
Also, I assume your on stock seats, so pull the belt out all the way and lock yourself in (keeps ur ass in the seat) Remove the spare, run on like 1/4 of a tank (bring a few full cans) Um yeah, have fun, dont crash? good luck, POST PICS!!! ~Nate
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Chalk the tires, remove any extra weight, and bring an air compressor to jack up the tire pressures if the chalk rubs off.....
Does you SL have an LSD? It shreds tires... I shredded a set of nice Potenzas in about 10 runs. Other than that, they usually have tons of open space, so if you wipe out, its all smokey fun!
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-Justin 91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd 01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd 07 MB ML320 CDI - dd 16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd it's automatic. |
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Yeah If youre running on street tires, somewhere in the 40-50psi range is good to start with, keep the rears 2-4 psi lower then the fronts.
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350 |
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I don't think so. Anybody want to correct me?
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k 1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k 1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k 2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! |
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If its a Euro car, it may have an LSD in it....... HAve you lit em up at a stop light?
Euro cars got better options than US spec cars! You gotta post pics though man!
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-Justin 91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd 01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd 07 MB ML320 CDI - dd 16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd it's automatic. |
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When I autocrossed my 84 500sec, I used s in the b location on the shifter. That way you will be able to use engine braking just by letting off the gas.
Try to brake only in a straight line, then turn. I would not start with more than 40# in the tires, but have a guage and plan to let air out after each run as it will build up. These benzes are tough, don't worry about hurting it. I ran the whole season in my sec and the only thing that bothered was the ps pump which I changed out with a used one I had in stock. I probably could have just changed the filter but I didn't realize there was a filter in it. Its a heavy car for autocross but surprisingly nimble. You probably won't win any trophys but you can have a lot of fun at it. Its pretty hard on tires so if you want to do it much you will want to invest in an extra set of wheels and some slicks. In my first event I ruined two brand new michelin tires by flat spotting them (no abs). My second event I had slicks. About the only way to do any serious damage is to go WAAAAAY off course and hit a light pole, so don't do that. Have fun! Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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I used 42 psi in all tires and that worked pretty well. Oh, make sure your motor mounts are low miles and low age. My low mile 10 year old mount gave way and yanked the neck off the radiator.
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One day I'm going to do that.
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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process." 2012 SLK 350 1987 420 SEL |
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Hows May 25th sound then?
Tyler, I have a thread with some pics of mine in the diesel performace section.
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350 |
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Sounds like fun. Maybe I'll come. Where is it?
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles |
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Winchester Va. click the autocross link on www.gws-mbca.org
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350 |
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I want to see some pictures of that wagon flying around an auto-x course.... Capeeche?
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-Justin 91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd 01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd 07 MB ML320 CDI - dd 16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd it's automatic. |
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ok youre really going to need to buy those vogtland springs from thedon if you're gonna do that lol
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350 |
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