I had my '91 changed to the 1st gear start (with a Bergwerks module), as the 2nd gear start while smooth, didn't give me the instant torque I hoped to get with the 1st gear start. The pedal throw is real long so you have to mash it all the way to the floor to get a full bore 1st gear start, but it's satisfying.

It took me a month to get used to the difference, but now I usually start out slowly and smoothly from a start, and works well too. But it was nice to have the quick response if I'd like it.

The 2nd gear start was offered by Mercedes for economy and smoothness.

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