170 SLK accelerator.??

nine468

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Just wondering,,
Is the 320SLK 170 series fitted with a "fly by wire " electric throttle pedal, or is it a cable operated system.???
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I am sure it is fly by wire as many fit the sprint booster
 
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Cheers Malc, As i am thinking about doing the same thing....Ta...
 

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i just mend them, so tell me, what is this sprint booster you speek of? and does MB approve (don`t answer that!)
 

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The sprint booster is a device that changes the curve of the throttle,,as it stands the MB throttle is logarithmic, and the sprint booster converts it to a linear, so that you get a more responsive pedal. It does nothing to the engine at all, just a more responsive pedal
 

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Glad you said that, i have never heard of it, must be falling behind the times!!
 

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those pics look different to my car. mine has a cable that runs from the pedal to under the bonnet, then it goes electronic!
 

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those pics look different to my car. mine has a cable that runs from the pedal to under the bonnet, then it goes electronic!

You just unplug on a MB on the throttle plug in the engine compartment and plug it in series,,I have done a few
 

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im not thinking of doing it. no point. if i dont get extra power or extra mpg, i cant be bothered with the hassle if im not gaining anything! lead right foot cures responsiveness problems when required!
 
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