So how was the MB event?

S4_Obsessed · 10-12-2002, 06:46 PM

velo · 10-12-2002, 08:31 PM

The so called auto-x sucked, way too short. Would have been better had you been able to drive all the cars, not just the E-Class. At the GM event, they had all cars avail to drive, even the Corvette.

But where else are you gonna take a new E-Class out for a spin full throttle?

TheLex · 10-12-2002, 10:11 PM

I didn't do the GM event but my friend did and he mentioned that the GM event was way better. The MB event had two courses, one for the E320 and the other for the E500. The new E500 is a better drive than the old E430 with much better acceleration. The airmatic or whatever suspension is not bad for performance driving. I think the car would be an excellent cruiser or moderate sporty driver.

It was disappointing to be told that if you hit even one single cone, you were done for the day. I couldn't push full tilt as a result. I ran the course once on the gas through most of the slalom, lifting to scrub speed. The other time, I used the brakes hard (slower times as a result I'm sure). When I got back to the "pit" the brakes were definitely smelling a bit odorific :-)

This is the first time I've ever done this type of course. I can see the attraction of auto-x. I just might have to take it up as a hobby!

BSOD · 10-12-2002, 10:15 PM

comparison (IS300/A4/3-series).

S4_Obsessed · 10-12-2002, 11:30 PM

I'll still do it and we'll see if I get tossed. Never hit a cone last time

P. Bauer · 10-13-2002, 08:29 AM

that's all I'm gonna say......

(Mo, Keith, Norm)

RobertZ · 10-13-2002, 10:55 AM

I did the SoCal edition. I could not find it.

Robert
98.5 A4qs TIP pelican blue

S4_Obsessed · 10-13-2002, 10:56 AM

but ultimately was too paranoid. The accelerator on the E500 was touchy. The tires sucked and the asphalt was not smooth. Got a lot of tire spin.

S4_Obsessed · 10-13-2002, 10:57 AM

kweefe · 10-13-2002, 03:51 PM

10-12-2002, 08:31 PM	#2
velo AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,244	it was alright. I think the GM event they had couple years ago at Great America was better The so called auto-x sucked, way too short. Would have been better had you been able to drive all the cars, not just the E-Class. At the GM event, they had all cars avail to drive, even the Corvette. But where else are you gonna take a new E-Class out for a spin full throttle? __________________

10-12-2002, 10:11 PM	#3
TheLex Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,605	I agree - it was just ok..... I didn't do the GM event but my friend did and he mentioned that the GM event was way better. The MB event had two courses, one for the E320 and the other for the E500. The new E500 is a better drive than the old E430 with much better acceleration. The airmatic or whatever suspension is not bad for performance driving. I think the car would be an excellent cruiser or moderate sporty driver. It was disappointing to be told that if you hit even one single cone, you were done for the day. I couldn't push full tilt as a result. I ran the course once on the gas through most of the slalom, lifting to scrub speed. The other time, I used the brakes hard (slower times as a result I'm sure). When I got back to the "pit" the brakes were definitely smelling a bit odorific :-) This is the first time I've ever done this type of course. I can see the attraction of auto-x. I just might have to take it up as a hobby! __________________

10-12-2002, 10:15 PM	#4
BSOD AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Location: NorCal Posts: 21,780	The MBZ event last year was like that - drive all the cars (including a CL55), plus other cars for comparison (IS300/A4/3-series). __________________ 2001 S4

10-12-2002, 11:30 PM	#5
S4_Obsessed AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 20,090	hmmm sounds kind of lame compared to the last time I'll still do it and we'll see if I get tossed. Never hit a cone last time __________________ See my latest images and articles on my blog

10-13-2002, 08:29 AM	#6
P. Bauer Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,292	We found the ESP button.... that's all I'm gonna say...... (Mo, Keith, Norm) __________________

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10-13-2002, 10:55 AM	#7
RobertZ New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 119	So where was it. I did the SoCal edition. I could not find it. Robert 98.5 A4qs TIP pelican blue

10-13-2002, 10:56 AM	#8
S4_Obsessed AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 20,090	yeah found it.... whatever.... got some good sliding going on but ultimately was too paranoid. The accelerator on the E500 was touchy. The tires sucked and the asphalt was not smooth. Got a lot of tire spin. __________________ See my latest images and articles on my blog

10-13-2002, 10:57 AM	#9
S4_Obsessed AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 20,090	near the gear shifter, up and to the left. they put black circular stickers over the button __________________ See my latest images and articles on my blog

10-13-2002, 03:51 PM	#10
kweefe Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 761	who layed down 15 feet of rubber in the 500 as the guy instructed the crowd on speed safety? __________________ Keith 01 S4 Santorin/Silver Tip/Bose/Premium

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