w124 throttle feel

Jan 25, 2005 2 Replies
M

I've driven four w124s--one with a four-cylinder, and three with sixes. All of them seem to have this heavy throttle spring, or something--when I push gently on the throttle while stopped, nothing happens, then, as I press harder, the car (with my uneducated foot?) surges forward.



I'm assuming one gets used to this, as I don't hear people complaining about it.



I've never driven a w124 with a v8 (400e/e420). Do these feel the same way?



Thank you,



Mike



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M

Could just be the way the cable is adjusted. I think my 1986 190e also has a slight dead spot in the gas peddle before throttle actuation. This is something you get used to and don't even think about after a couple of days.

Marty

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