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VitaminT · 06-11-2007

I tried hold the stick to the left and letting it select the right gear, stomped the pedal and it downshifted another. I guess it gets it close to the right gear.

DansSlk · 06-11-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

Correct. I don't mind it when upshifting, but it's a bit annoying when downshifting. The only other options is to hold the gearshift left for a couple seconds then the car will downshift into the most aggressive gear for that speed. That works fairly well but I would like to select the exact gear by several quick taps of the lever.

Not sure i quite understand your post mate, does your 06 allow you to pre-select the gears like the first 55's and the non-AMG's can or do you have to let it select a gear then change again?

My late 05 SLK does not allow for me to change more than one gear at a time and neither does the 06 SL, will have to have another read of the docs i am sure they say it was removed even before the 05 run was finished.

DansSlk · 06-11-2007

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Originally Posted by VitaminT

I tried hold the stick to the left and letting it select the right gear, stomped the pedal and it downshifted another. I guess it gets it close to the right gear.

Did you put the car into kickdown? because they are different modes, press and hold the shifter across the the left and you select what it thinks is the most efficient gear to pull away with it also restricts the shift mode to that gear.

Kickdown shifts to the lowest possible gear.

DansSlk · 06-11-2007

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Originally Posted by mtiede

Wow, I didn't realize that was removed. That would suck. I'm pretty sure mine still allows hitting it a couple of times. Now I will have to got test it out

Its on the M mode in AMG's mate.

I think the feature is included on the standard 7G

**dsb** · 06-11-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Not sure i quite understand your post mate, does your 06 allow you to pre-select the gears like the first 55's and the non-AMG's can or do you have to let it select a gear then change again?

My late 05 SLK does not allow for me to change more than one gear at a time and neither does the 06 SL, will have to have another read of the docs i am sure they say it was removed even before the 05 run was finished.

Sorry, let me clarify.

If I'm driving in 6th gear and want to downshift to say 3rd gear, I can either:

1) Press the lever left for a couple seconds, the car will downshift directly into the most aggressive gear for that speed

2) Tap left, downshift to 5th, once 5th is engaged, repeat process until I get to 3rd gear.

DansSlk · 06-11-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

Sorry, let me clarify.

If I'm driving in 6th gear and want to downshift to say 3rd gear, I can either:

1) Press the lever left for a couple seconds, the car will downshift directly into the most aggressive gear for that speed

2) Tap left, downshift to 5th, once 5th is engaged, repeat process until I get to 3rd gear.

Thanks mate!

**dsb** · 06-12-2007

Dan,

Actually, I was wrong. I did a few tests just now. I posted my results on a new thread being that I hijacked this one enough

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...html#post37731

MCFaisal · 06-13-2007

Dont get ahead of your selves guys. I think a 400HP STI would be fair game for the SLK55, it would be a even match. Its not all about brute power because the sti you have to remember has a higher engine and piston speed. A stock STI However would loose, but not by to much, kinda like if you raced a R170 230 against a R171 280.

MCFaisal · 06-13-2007

A 6 speed manual would be ok but I would prefer a flappy paddle gearbox that shifts around 15milliseconds which is right around DSG and Ferrari's F1 Gearbox.

DansSlk · 06-13-2007

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Originally Posted by MCFaisal

Dont get ahead of your selves guys. I think a 400HP STI would be fair game for the SLK55, it would be a even match. Its not all about brute power because the sti you have to remember has a higher engine and piston speed. A stock STI However would loose, but not by to much, kinda like if you raced a R170 230 against a R171 280.

I didn't think we where debating speeds or comparing vehicles just talking about the gearbox?

**dsb** · 06-14-2007

I think the STI comments were mentioned around post #16.

On that note:
I have a good friend with a tuned 400hp STI.

Stock, we would launch about the same. STI with AWD vs SLK55 with more torque made them fairly equal off the line then the SLK55 would start pulling. On a roll, SLK hands down.

400HP STI is a different story. He gets me off the line everytime. I usually stay about a car length behind until around 95-100mph. Then I reel him and and start pulling hard. Our 1/4 times are probably fairly close, I would bet I'm just a little quicker (time). However, I'm probably quite a bit faster trap speed. STI's are not geared for top speed.

mbSLRwannabe · 06-14-2007

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Originally Posted by MCFaisal

Dont get ahead of your selves guys. I think a 400HP STI would be fair game for the SLK55, it would be a even match. Its not all about brute power because the sti you have to remember has a higher engine and piston speed. A stock STI However would loose, but not by to much, kinda like if you raced a R170 230 against a R171 280.

a stock STi would lose badly to a stock SLK55 from a dead stop. but even more on the highway.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	I think the STI comments were mentioned around post #16. On that note: I have a good friend with a tuned 400hp STI. Stock, we would launch about the same. STI with AWD vs SLK55 with more torque made them fairly equal off the line then the SLK55 would start pulling. On a roll, SLK hands down. 400HP STI is a different story. He gets me off the line everytime. I usually stay about a car length behind until around 95-100mph. Then I reel him and and start pulling hard. Our 1/4 times are probably fairly close, I would bet I'm just a little quicker (time). However, I'm probably quite a bit faster trap speed. STI's are not geared for top speed. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I tried hold the stick to the left and letting it select the right gear, stomped the pedal and it downshifted another. I guess it gets it close to the right gear.

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MCFaisal SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lexington Vehicle: 2001 Stock SLK230 silver Posts: 95 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dont get ahead of your selves guys. I think a 400HP STI would be fair game for the SLK55, it would be a even match. Its not all about brute power because the sti you have to remember has a higher engine and piston speed. A stock STI However would loose, but not by to much, kinda like if you raced a R170 230 against a R171 280.

06-13-2007	#49 (permalink)
MCFaisal SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lexington Vehicle: 2001 Stock SLK230 silver Posts: 95 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A 6 speed manual would be ok but I would prefer a flappy paddle gearbox that shifts around 15milliseconds which is right around DSG and Ferrari's F1 Gearbox.

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