Are you sure you are not getting 4th gear? Our US 380SE's start in second unless manually held in "B" to start. We do not have First Gear Start unless we buy the kit. Unless your revs are really high you are in 4th.

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1986 Euro 500SEC "RUF" 9:1CR, "Rose"
1985 Euro 500SEC Cabriolet AMG Widebody
1982 Euro 500SEL "Blue"
2001 Texas Heeler (Aussie/Queensland X) "Sulphie",
2012 Queensland Red Heeler "Squeak"
Best dogs I've ever had.