Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > "The inability to directly access 2nd in my W123 > comes to mind..." > > One detent for both 1st and second... Why?!?
In my 300D, 1st is so low you would hardly ever want it if you're already moving. I do occasionally drop down into "L" (2nd, if you're already in 2nd or higher) for steep hills. I *think* if I'm in "L" from a dead stop it stays in 1st until I move the selector, but I could be wrong. Are you saying there's no way to deliberately start off in 2nd? I think that's right, and it would be helpful. 1st has so much torque at the wheels that they spin on wet pavement, to say nothing of snow or ice. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230
