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To: RegulatorCountry

A few years ago I had the pleasure of taking a Mercedes E430 up to 135 MPH for a stretch. It was smooth as silk, no amazing tunnel-vision or 2001 Space Odyssey visual effects. ;)

I felt like I could ride like that all day. Pretty spooky.

The next time I took it to the shop I jokingly told the mechanic that it had a slight shimmy around 122 MPH. He expressed serious concern and said he’d check it out.


52 posted on 11/26/2011 7:55:10 PM PST by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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To: MV=PY
A few years ago I had the pleasure of taking a Mercedes E430 up to 135 MPH for a stretch. It was smooth as silk, no amazing tunnel-vision or 2001 Space Odyssey visual effects. ;)

You must have been in open desert. Trees arching over the road cause the visual effect at 120 and above, particularly at night.

54 posted on 11/26/2011 7:59:17 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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The next time I took it to the shop I jokingly told the mechanic that it had a slight shimmy around 122 MPH. He expressed serious concern and said he’d check it out.
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My 300E 4matic was always drama free at any speed.


64 posted on 11/26/2011 8:19:15 PM PST by Neidermeyer
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