MB DOC,
You mentioned the post 92 six cyl cars starting in second. I know that the 500E's started in second...but what about the 400's? With that 2.24 differential (vs the 3.07, 2.82, or 2.65 of the other W124's) 1st is more like second in most cars anyway. Since second gear will take you to about 90mph it seems too tall for even the V8 to pull. My 93 400E always seemed to start in first but then upshifted very-very quickly unless I really "had my foot in it". I remember an inventory on the Renntech page giving a price for a 1st gear start valve body for the 300 and 500 W124's. I didn't see one for the 400's. Just curious...

Also, do you know for certain if 245/50/16 tires will fit under the 500E fenders without any problems. The 92 I'm getting breaks the 225's loose AFTER they are hooked up...in a strait line! These tires are to be mounted on the stock 16x8 rims.

Thanks...Lee