Screw it...I just ordered one.

The only reason that the V8s in the US didnt come with first gear start is that they were trying to save fuel. First gear will make your car much quicker.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

Thanks for the information...the one tip I did get from Bergwerks is that the cut-off switch is a pain in the ass to install so I opted for the simple install, 1st gear start only.

I have gone with the simple version as well. All 560's and most 500's all start in second gear irrespective of whether they are US or Euro.

Cheers
Matt.

fuel cut off switch???What do you mean?

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

One of the options with the first gear start kit is the ability to turn it on or off with a cutout switch, nothing do to with the fuel, just turns first gear start on or off.

Matt.

Mattman, thanks for bringing this to my attention...very cool upgrade and a hell of a lot cheaper than any other modification out there. I'll let the board know how it turns out.

Nice lookin ride. It looks like you have a front rake to it. What thickness coild spacers did you use in the front and back?
Also where did you get the lighted door sills?
THanks,
Dan

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1969 RS/SS Camaro Conv. L-89 Alum. Head 396 375HP 4-spd

1987 GNX #419, 2002 RX300

FS: 1934 Ford Street Rod, Blown 383 $48,500 Firm

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The rear needs to be reset as the self levelling is holding it up.

Not sure what spring pads are in the rear, the front has #1's.

Matt.

I am curious, what are the 0-60 and quarter mile specs on the 560?

Tanks bribenz. On a car that heavy it's pretty darn good!