Even if one assumes a 75 mph speed limit, 129 is mort than 50 mph over the limit. That sort of thing often equates to large fines, seized vehicles and taking the bus to work for a few months.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 8:25 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions Phillip wrote: "So if the higher ratio (3.55) means that the engine is in it's sweet spot at your highway speed, you quite possibly will get faster acceleration and better economy at the same time. Or not." Well that sums it up. Actually, it doesn't matter. If I buy the car, it won't make much difference. It does have the 3.55, and I have found out that Ford put those in for faster initial acceleration. The top end speed ends up being irrelevant, because Ford puts a limiter on them at 129 mph. Ford determined that the mixed matrix driveshaft (I have no idea what that means) is tougher than the standard aluminum, but still decided that 130 was the limit that the driveshaft could take. I don't know whether the car is capable (without the top speed artificially controlled), but since they overengineer these cars, I will take their word for it. Donald H. Snook _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
