The M Mode

**SLK_BLK** · 12-01-2007

Is it possible to speed up the gear change in the M mode for our SLK?

I took the car for a long drive tonight through the south side of the Hong Kong Island, going through Stanley, Shak O to Repulse Bay, which most of the turns use 2nd and 3rd gear. I tried between the S and the M mode and found I must use the M mode for better control as the S mode will shift up a gear when the car is going through a down hill turn

.

However, I have found the M mode is a little slow reacting to the shift button. I understand it is a full automatic gearbox we have here and there is no way to be as quick as a DSG or SMG box, but is there a way to speed up the reaction a little?

Also, a little side note that a big

for the SLK BS brakes, suspension and the optional LSD, they give the car very precise go-kart handling!!! Beautiful!!

**DansSlk** · 12-01-2007

The reason S is not shifting very well is the car has not had time to adapt yet, you don't have many miles on your car right?

Unfortunately its a software issue with M modes and the shift requests not getting priority so we are kinda stuck with that I'm afraid.

The more you drive the car the better S should behave it will eventually learn when not to shift.

cyberdrakon · 12-01-2007

I thought the black series has M1 and M2 modes?

**DansSlk** · 12-01-2007

It should do but they both suffer the same as the M on our cars mate.

**SLK_BLK** · 12-01-2007

Dan: You are right, the car only has less than 1,000km on the clock, I hope it will adapt to my liking soon. As for the M mode, I thought companies like Kleemann, Barbus and the like would have software to speed up the gear changes... may be I am wrong.

cyberdarkon: Unfortunately, the BS has only one M mode.

**DansSlk** · 12-02-2007

Your car already has AMG SpeedShift and i'm sure it should have M1 and 2 but then that could be an approval issue and/or a build date issue.

What you want is the transmission control unit and electronic shifter unit software upgraded to "Ultimate Experience Asia" spec.

**SLK_BLK** · 12-02-2007

Dan, how do I do that?? Do I just ask the service centre to do it?

Also, what is the difference between "Ultimate Experience Asia" and "Black Series" spec?

**alroumi** · 12-02-2007

Drive you car more so it can adapt to your driving style!, I am sure by then you will find "S" mode most suitable.

**DansSlk** · 12-02-2007

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Originally Posted by SLK_BLK

Dan, how do I do that?? Do I just ask the service centre to do it?

Also, what is the difference between "Ultimate Experience Asia" and "Black Series" spec?

Your dealer might be able to do it for you but you will probably need the help of AMG.

The Asia car has everything maxed for the track so the box will shift as fast as is possible whereas the Black has been watered down slightly to make it cope with public roads.

**SLK_BLK** · 12-02-2007

Ummm... let me email AMG and MB Hong Kong to see what they can do!! But I doubt they are willing to make the changes for me. Unless I have a good reason for them, right?

PaKKo · 12-02-2007

Some pics of SLK Ultimate Experience Asia

**SLK_BLK** · 12-03-2007

Dear Mr. ,

Thank you for your kind e-mail, we are pleased to hear that you enjoy your
car.

Please be informed as follows: The Asia Cup vehicles have still been
equiped with the 5 speed transmission which had in fact a shift
mode with a bit quicker shift time.

The SLK55 BS is equiped with the 7-speed transmission, unfortunately there
is no different software available what means we can not improve the shift
time.

We hope we have been of service to you with this information and stay at
your disposal for any further questions .

Kind regards

Volker Nieweg
Verkauf / Sales
Mercedes-AMG GmbH
W601-MS/PS
Daimlerstrasse 1
71563 Affalterbach/Germany

**dsb** · 12-03-2007

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It's a shame that there's not an improved M mode. I'm surprised they still used the 5 speed with the Asia Cup car. I wonder why they decided on that vs the 7 speed.

**SLK_BLK** · 12-03-2007

I am sure Dan can shed some light!

**alroumi** · 12-03-2007

5 speed probably for the strength of the gearbox its self and the amount of torque it could handle ?

**DansSlk** · 12-03-2007

I suppose worst case is you change you gearbox out, the Asia car is not road legal so if you brought one you would be limited to private roads or tracks.

The 5 speed box is stronger than the 7 speed unit and it can take more punishment, thats probably why its used.

Wish i could be more exact about it but i don't have much of anything to do with the Asia car.

**SLK_BLK** · 12-03-2007

Money aside, it will be a big job to change to the Asia Cup transmission, specially the software to adapt to the Black Series ECU.

**DansSlk** · 12-04-2007

Well it should mount up OK but we are talking about a transmission here so yes i would call it a big job, all the little parts that go along with it would need to be installed and wiring would have to be modified.

Software will actually be easiest.

**SLK_BLK** · 12-04-2007

That's what I thought, it will be a big job!!! Damn.... I should order the BS with AC spec.

**DansSlk** · 12-04-2007

But then it wouldn't be a Black mate it would be the AC and that is not road legal.

For the 0.whatever it would gain is it really worth any hassle i know its a PITA but if you focus on training S mode instead you can get around it.

Its just a case of driving more until you get

12-01-2007	#1 (permalink)
SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The M Mode Is it possible to speed up the gear change in the M mode for our SLK? I took the car for a long drive tonight through the south side of the Hong Kong Island, going through Stanley, Shak O to Repulse Bay, which most of the turns use 2nd and 3rd gear. I tried between the S and the M mode and found I must use the M mode for better control as the S mode will shift up a gear when the car is going through a down hill turn . However, I have found the M mode is a little slow reacting to the shift button. I understand it is a full automatic gearbox we have here and there is no way to be as quick as a DSG or SMG box, but is there a way to speed up the reaction a little? Also, a little side note that a big for the SLK BS brakes, suspension and the optional LSD, they give the car very precise go-kart handling!!! Beautiful!! __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	The reason S is not shifting very well is the car has not had time to adapt yet, you don't have many miles on your car right? Unfortunately its a software issue with M modes and the shift requests not getting priority so we are kinda stuck with that I'm afraid. The more you drive the car the better S should behave it will eventually learn when not to shift. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	It should do but they both suffer the same as the M on our cars mate. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

12-01-2007	#5 (permalink)
SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dan: You are right, the car only has less than 1,000km on the clock, I hope it will adapt to my liking soon. As for the M mode, I thought companies like Kleemann, Barbus and the like would have software to speed up the gear changes... may be I am wrong. cyberdarkon: Unfortunately, the BS has only one M mode. __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

12-02-2007	#6 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Your car already has AMG SpeedShift and i'm sure it should have M1 and 2 but then that could be an approval issue and/or a build date issue. What you want is the transmission control unit and electronic shifter unit software upgraded to "Ultimate Experience Asia" spec. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

12-01-2007	#3 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,405 Country: Thanks: 26 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	I thought the black series has M1 and M2 modes?

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SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dan, how do I do that?? Do I just ask the service centre to do it? Also, what is the difference between "Ultimate Experience Asia" and "Black Series" spec? __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	Drive you car more so it can adapt to your driving style!, I am sure by then you will find "S" mode most suitable. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

12-02-2007	#10 (permalink)
SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ummm... let me email AMG and MB Hong Kong to see what they can do!! But I doubt they are willing to make the changes for me. Unless I have a good reason for them, right? __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

12-02-2007	#11 (permalink)
PaKKo Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Vehicle: R171 Posts: 173 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Some pics of SLK Ultimate Experience Asia

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SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A reply from AMG - I should buy the Asia Cup instead?? Dear Mr. , Thank you for your kind e-mail, we are pleased to hear that you enjoy your car. Please be informed as follows: The Asia Cup vehicles have still been equiped with the 5 speed transmission which had in fact a shift mode with a bit quicker shift time. The SLK55 BS is equiped with the 7-speed transmission, unfortunately there is no different software available what means we can not improve the shift time. We hope we have been of service to you with this information and stay at your disposal for any further questions . Kind regards Volker Nieweg Verkauf / Sales Mercedes-AMG GmbH W601-MS/PS Daimlerstrasse 1 71563 Affalterbach/Germany __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley Last edited by SLK_BLK; 12-05-2007 at 10:26 PM.

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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 121 Times in 42 Posts	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ It's a shame that there's not an improved M mode. I'm surprised they still used the 5 speed with the Asia Cup car. I wonder why they decided on that vs the 7 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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SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am sure Dan can shed some light! __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

12-03-2007	#15 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	5 speed probably for the strength of the gearbox its self and the amount of torque it could handle ? __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

12-03-2007	#16 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	I suppose worst case is you change you gearbox out, the Asia car is not road legal so if you brought one you would be limited to private roads or tracks. The 5 speed box is stronger than the 7 speed unit and it can take more punishment, thats probably why its used. Wish i could be more exact about it but i don't have much of anything to do with the Asia car. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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12-03-2007	#17 (permalink)
SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Money aside, it will be a big job to change to the Asia Cup transmission, specially the software to adapt to the Black Series ECU. __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

12-04-2007	#18 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Well it should mount up OK but we are talking about a transmission here so yes i would call it a big job, all the little parts that go along with it would need to be installed and wiring would have to be modified. Software will actually be easiest. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

12-04-2007	#19 (permalink)
SLK_BLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Happy Valley Vehicle: SLK55 Black Series Other Toys: Honda FD2, Mazda SE3P Posts: 114 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's what I thought, it will be a big job!!! Damn.... I should order the BS with AC spec. __________________ *** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Extras - Green Filter High Performance Air Filter, Supersprint Stainless Steel Cat. Back Exhaust System, Vaeth ECU Tuning, Vaeth Fuel Cooler, AMS Crank Pulley, Invo Autotec Alternator Pulley

12-04-2007	#20 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,794 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	But then it wouldn't be a Black mate it would be the AC and that is not road legal. For the 0.whatever it would gain is it really worth any hassle i know its a PITA but if you focus on training S mode instead you can get around it. Its just a case of driving more until you get