2k3 maxima VS 98 Mercedes E430
10-01-2003, 04:11 AM
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2k3 maxima VS 98 Mercedes E430
Well... my friend want to race me with his 98 mercedes E430... I said "yes" but what you guys think? it is a V8, 4.3 liter, 5 spd auto, 275hp and 295 tq... we'll race for $20 
10-01-2003, 05:16 AM
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i dunno - the Benz is heavy. True, its a highway machine, made for the autoban and such, but i dont think you'd have any trouble keeping up... but then again his 5 speed does help. dunno, its only $20 - go have fun
Get ready to lose the 20. 
10-01-2003, 03:55 PM
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GM,
I think you can take him. He's heavier and you'll have an edge right at
the beginning. Make sure you pay attention to the light. The quicker
you react the farther you'll get. He will catch up to you but not before
you've beaten him. Good luck and enjoy the $20
Mike
I think you can take him. He's heavier and you'll have an edge right at
the beginning. Make sure you pay attention to the light. The quicker
you react the farther you'll get. He will catch up to you but not before
you've beaten him. Good luck and enjoy the $20
Mike
Originally Posted by GreekMaxima
Well... my friend want to race me with his 98 mercedes E430... I said "yes" but what you guys think? it is a V8, 4.3 liter, 5 spd auto, 275hp and 295 tq... we'll race for $20
10-01-2003, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mikelly
GM,
I think you can take him. He's heavier and you'll have an edge right at
the beginning. Make sure you pay attention to the light. The quicker
you react the farther you'll get. He will catch up to you but not before
you've beaten him. Good luck and enjoy the $20
Mike
I think you can take him. He's heavier and you'll have an edge right at
the beginning. Make sure you pay attention to the light. The quicker
you react the farther you'll get. He will catch up to you but not before
you've beaten him. Good luck and enjoy the $20
Mike
yeah, those are a little heavier but our cars are underrated as well. it's a small wager though...just have fun with it win or lose
10-01-2003, 08:20 PM
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Let us know how it turned out. My mom has a E430 and it runs 0-60 in 6.2 on a full tank of gas. Yes Mercedes does start in 2nd gear, but that is if you switch it to "Slippery" mode. There is two mode, one mode for snow/slippery driving and the other mode is for regular driving. For the snow/slippery mode it starts at 2nd gear.
Just because a car is heavier doesn't really mean it's slower. The torque in that car is enormous! Stay safe!
Just because a car is heavier doesn't really mean it's slower. The torque in that car is enormous! Stay safe!
10-01-2003, 09:41 PM
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maximum_rpm_nyc
is right dont do it on the roll he will destory you... i try it with my 2k playing with fire and got burn really bad from the line you may have a chance but pound those gears because once he let loose that V8 beast under the hood its really hard to catch.... Then you be like this 
is right dont do it on the roll he will destory you... i try it with my 2k playing with fire and got burn really bad
from the line you may have a chance but pound those gears because once he let loose that V8 beast under the hood its really hard to catch.... Then you be like this
10-02-2003, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nyc2kMax
maximum_rpm_nyc
is right dont do it on the roll he will destory you... i try it with my 2k playing with fire and got burn really bad from the line you may have a chance but pound those gears because once he let loose that V8 beast under the hood its really hard to catch.... Then you be like this
is right dont do it on the roll he will destory you... i try it with my 2k playing with fire and got burn really bad
from the line you may have a chance but pound those gears because once he let loose that V8 beast under the hood its really hard to catch.... Then you be like this However.
Cheating will do wonders to an ego.
I finally caught up with him, 2 exits down and 'squeezed' on him. It was no contest from 65-130 I put a train length on the S430.
10-02-2003, 11:52 PM
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GreekMaxima don't forget to disconnect that tranny resistor plug,it might help you out,and keep the tire peel out to the minimum,with a good launch you should be able to take him up to 80 or 90 mph,play safe and have fun.
10-03-2003, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 96_vqmax
GreekMaxima don't forget to disconnect that tranny resistor plug,it might help you out,and keep the tire peel out to the minimum,with a good launch you should be able to take him up to 80 or 90 mph,play safe and have fun.
10-03-2003, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by maximum_rpm_nyc
I tangled with an E55.
Peace
10-03-2003, 07:10 AM
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you got a chance here
dont get nervous cuz then you'll spin out and that's not good cuz you'll loose. our 3.5 are veryyy quick off the line, we have about 265 torque and we weightmuch less. his V8 will help him but mostly at high speeds. get there on an empty tank. maybe even take your spare out
manaul shift, turn the TCS off, turn off the A/C, radio and everything else that uses power. if its cold out then you gain with the intake so that will help you also
goodluck and dont sweat it, its only 20 bucks
dont get nervous cuz then you'll spin out and that's not good cuz you'll loose. our 3.5 are veryyy quick off the line, we have about 265 torque and we weightmuch less. his V8 will help him but mostly at high speeds. get there on an empty tank. maybe even take your spare out
manaul shift, turn the TCS off, turn off the A/C, radio and everything else that uses power. if its cold out then you gain with the intake so that will help you also
goodluck and dont sweat it, its only 20 bucks
10-03-2003, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001SE
you got a chance here
dont get nervous cuz then you'll spin out and that's not good cuz you'll loose. our 3.5 are veryyy quick off the line, we have about 265 torque and we weightmuch less. his V8 will help him but mostly at high speeds. get there on an empty tank. maybe even take your spare out
manaul shift, turn the TCS off, turn off the A/C, radio and everything else that uses power. if its cold out then you gain with the intake so that will help you also
goodluck and dont sweat it, its only 20 bucks
dont get nervous cuz then you'll spin out and that's not good cuz you'll loose. our 3.5 are veryyy quick off the line, we have about 265 torque and we weightmuch less. his V8 will help him but mostly at high speeds. get there on an empty tank. maybe even take your spare out
manaul shift, turn the TCS off, turn off the A/C, radio and everything else that uses power. if its cold out then you gain with the intake so that will help you also
goodluck and dont sweat it, its only 20 bucks
10-03-2003, 09:16 PM
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an E430 should be about as close as I was to this S500 one time...
I was tailing him, and he switched lanes and gunned it. We got to 85 in a 45 zone, (from about 20mph) and I gained on him, but not much. I stated about 1/2 a car length behind him (while tailing him) and we ended up with my front tires even with his back tires (after he changed lanes)
So an E430 is lighter than an S500...but the S500 has more power...
I think it should be real close.
-vq
I was tailing him, and he switched lanes and gunned it. We got to 85 in a 45 zone, (from about 20mph) and I gained on him, but not much. I stated about 1/2 a car length behind him (while tailing him) and we ended up with my front tires even with his back tires (after he changed lanes)
So an E430 is lighter than an S500...but the S500 has more power...
I think it should be real close.
-vq
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