I read this thread hoping to see a comment on quick starts. I have a 1988 300CE that I start in 2nd position always. At around 3000 rpms, more or less depending on up or down grade and initial MPH I shift up to 3rd position. When 3rd position seems overtaxed it's time for drive position.

Oddly, I have encountered some bucking when I extend the accelerator too far. I must be finding 1st gear at these times. Since the pedal is long I have compensated with a longer "big toe." Now, I understand from this thread that if I slowly apply throttle and don't extend the accelerator much beyond half way I can go straight from 2nd into 3rd without putting the car into 1st in the middle of the shift. This really clarifies the point for me. I did figure this out in my driving and now to read it here is very helpful.

Please let me know if I have a basic understanding or if I need to adjust my lead foot. I only use the kick down when in D or when going from 3rd position for a moment before going into D position. So it can't be that the bucking is from the kickdown and thus is from the cable and due to me letting the RPMs or MPH get away from me before upshifting during standing start.

Thank you,
Jason

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