E-Cab Owner to Be

[Guest Merc20]

Hi folks,

Just put pen to paper on an E-Cab last week. Expected delivery to be May. Hope to get the ride soon to join you guys at the gtgs. :becky::becky::becky:

Anyway need the gurus to show me the light on a button below the gear stick with the letters S-M-C that I saw while I was drooling over the showroom unit. Is this the button that is the button that perform the selective damping of the suspensions? Thanks in advance!!

Cheers!!

[Guest chiaster]

Congratulations on your new ride! The E cabriolet is a dream to have! Wished I had one.

Anyway, the S-M-C button you're referring to lets you toggle between Sport, Manual or Comfort. Depending on the mode you're in, it alters the response of the throttle and engine for a different kind of ride experience on each setting.

Sport mode upshifts higher up the power band and downshifts quicker. If you have the Agility Control package, the suspension and steering firms up as well.

Comfort mode shifts upwards very quickly with the purpose of fuel economy in mind. It starts you off in 2nd gear so don't expect quick launches off the line. Suspension and steering is tuned to allow a comfortable journey for all occupants while cruising.

Manual mode basically puts the driver in total control of gear shifts and has the handling aspects of the car at its most raw (ie. maximum feedback from the tarmac to the car to the driver). You feel everything that the road throws at you.

Gurus, correct me if I'm wrong, please!

Again, damn nice car!!!

Merc20 wrote:

Hi folks,

Just put pen to paper on an E-Cab last week. Expected delivery to be May. Hope to get the ride soon to join you guys at the gtgs. :becky::becky::becky:

Anyway need the gurus to show me the light on a button below the gear stick with the letters S-M-C that I saw while I was drooling over the showroom unit. Is this the button that is the button that perform the selective damping of the suspensions? Thanks in advance!!

Cheers!!

[Guest 6008]

Merc20 wrote:

Hi folks,

Just put pen to paper on an E-Cab last week. Expected delivery to be May. Hope to get the ride soon to join you guys at the gtgs. :becky::becky::becky:

Anyway need the gurus to show me the light on a button below the gear stick with the letters S-M-C that I saw while I was drooling over the showroom unit. Is this the button that is the button that perform the selective damping of the suspensions? Thanks in advance!!

Cheers!!

Congrats ! You might wanna join us for kopi this 15th to see the cabby that our bro DES owns . He had even installed the smart top that you might be interested . Welcome to join us la kopi . Check Event thread for time & location . Cheers !

[Guest vincemerz]

i want one too!!

whats the colour combo!?!?

[Guest vincemerz]

I saw one that writes S-M-E instead of S-M-C.

Was told Germany to HK to here.

Means what ah if like that?

[Guest desmondtoo]

Merc20 wrote:

Hi folks,

Just put pen to paper on an E-Cab last week. Expected delivery to be May. Hope to get the ride soon to join you guys at the gtgs. :becky::becky::becky:

Anyway need the gurus to show me the light on a button below the gear stick with the letters S-M-C that I saw while I was drooling over the showroom unit. Is this the button that is the button that perform the selective damping of the suspensions? Thanks in advance!!

Cheers!!

Hi Merc20, :welcome::welcome::welcome:...to SGMERC & E-Cab family!!!

Bro Chiaster has done a good explanation on S/M/C modes...:thumb:

Yes do join us at the next la kopi session on the 15th April, let you molest my ride ya:

http://www.sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=151228#post151228

[Guest blackmercs]

Merc20 wrote:

Hi folks,

Just put pen to paper on an E-Cab last week. Expected delivery to be May. Hope to get the ride soon to join you guys at the gtgs. :becky::becky::becky:

Anyway need the gurus to show me the light on a button below the gear stick with the letters S-M-C that I saw while I was drooling over the showroom unit. Is this the button that is the button that perform the selective damping of the suspensions? Thanks in advance!!

Cheers!!

The selective damp is not available for E Cabro, only S class etc. The one I had on my previous ride from C&C is called Dynamic Handling. If you see the S-M-C most likely the car does not comes with Dynamic Handling package. Do a search in the forum, There is a thread on explanation types of suspension from Mercedes.

Btw congras on yr new E cabrio, do us for la kopi & gtg. Look for Desmondtoo he is the cabrio guru .

[Guest 6008]

Mine no cab but mine S-M-E . I think no difference right ? Or means small & medium enterprise . Haha.....

[Guest chiaster]

Hahaha. The "E" equates to "C" and vice versa.

6008 wrote:

Mine no cab but mine S-M-E . I think no difference right ? Or means small & medium enterprise . Haha.....

[Guest 6008]

chiaster wrote:

Hahaha. The "E" equates to "C" and vice versa.

So there are no difference like it might go to sports mode suspension ??? I don't read that manual of mine since I got it in Jan . Lazy bump like me only knows how to la kopi .

[Guest desmondtoo]

blackmercs wrote:

Btw congras on yr new E cabrio, do us for la kopi & gtg. Look for Desmondtoo he is the cabrio guru .

Ya ya...:nono:

Merc20, go do a search under Bro blackmercs posts and threads, you'll find all the mods he has done on his previous ride - E Cab!!! Then you'll know who's the Guru...hahaha...:biggrin:

Lai lai...la kopi with us...:bounce:

[Guest lightning]

chiaster wrote:

Hahaha. The "E" equates to "C" and vice versa.

SME = small medium enterprises

SMC = small medium companies

....same same lah :bounce:

[Guest vincemerz]

Share details of ur package leh! An also colour combo!!

[Guest vincemerz]

Does e cabrio lights come with adaptive/cornering headlights and also got front and back sensor but is it parktronic?

calling e-cab and desmondtoo to advise!

[Guest Merc20]

Hi Bros!

Wow thats alot of replies. Kudos to you guys... Thanks for all the information! Its especially useful to me since this is my first tristar....

Anyway to fill you guys in on the details of my ride to be, I ordered an E250 sports package from a PI with their rides sourced from UK. Ride comes with all the specs that are on a standard-speced E250 sports cabrio as per the Mercedes UK website which includes things like the AMG bodykit, steering wheel, rims and etc. Ride also comes with dynamic handling with selective damping which honestly until this moment in time I have no idea WTH it does and I reckon I wont be using it much. I did however ensured that my ride came with all the goodies with the resale value in mind.

Anyway reason why I went the PI route is of course the price, and the sports package is too good to decline considering that you've gotta pay almost 20k more just for the AMG aesthetic stuff from C&C not including the already vast price diff between the basic car. With regard to aftersales I'll be having MBM as my servicing and warranty coverage so I guess that sets my mind at ease...

Cheers

[Guest Merc20]

Come to think about it, I am not sure if its an E or a C... Hmmm... Haha..

lightning wrote:

SME = small medium enterprises

SMC = small medium companies

....same same lah :bounce:

[Guest Merc20]

Haha..

Cannot la.. Must refrain from looking at poison... But i did happen to use "carbon e250 cabrio" as my search phrase during times of leisure and happen to chance upon a certain Revozport and Carlsson... hmmm....

desmondtoo wrote:

Ya ya...:nono:

Merc20, go do a search under Bro blackmercs posts and threads, you'll find all the mods he has done on his previous ride - E Cab!!! Then you'll know who's the Guru...hahaha...:biggrin:

Lai lai...la kopi with us...:bounce:

[Guest Merc20]

chiaster wrote:

Congratulations on your new ride! The E cabriolet is a dream to have! Wished I had one.

Anyway, the S-M-C button you're referring to lets you toggle between Sport, Manual or Comfort. Depending on the mode you're in, it alters the response of the throttle and engine for a different kind of ride experience on each setting.

Sport mode upshifts higher up the power band and downshifts quicker. If you have the Agility Control package, the suspension and steering firms up as well.

Comfort mode shifts upwards very quickly with the purpose of fuel economy in mind. It starts you off in 2nd gear so don't expect quick launches off the line. Suspension and steering is tuned to allow a comfortable journey for all occupants while cruising.

Manual mode basically puts the driver in total control of gear shifts and has the handling aspects of the car at its most raw (ie. maximum feedback from the tarmac to the car to the driver). You feel everything that the road throws at you.

Gurus, correct me if I'm wrong, please!

Again, damn nice car!!!

Wow thanks for the indepth explanation bro! For a moment I though S will launch some wings and C will activate the massage chair.. Haha.. Anyway I have this strong hunch that it will remain in the default mode most of the time considering that I am not exactly that much of a techie with cars...:becky:

desmondtoo wrote:

Hi Merc20, :welcome::welcome::welcome:...to SGMERC & E-Cab family!!!

Bro Chiaster has done a good explanation on S/M/C modes...:thumb:

Yes do join us at the next la kopi session on the 15th April, let you molest my ride ya:

http://www.sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=151228#post151228

6008 wrote:

Congrats ! You might wanna join us for kopi this 15th to see the cabby that our bro DES owns . He had even installed the smart top that you might be interested . Welcome to join us la kopi . Check Event thread for time & location . Cheers !

Hihi,

Will probably join you guys after I have collected my ride provided it comes on time. Thanks for the invi! :becky:

blackmercs wrote:

The selective damp is not available for E Cabro, only S class etc. The one I had on my previous ride from C&C is called Dynamic Handling. If you see the S-M-C most likely the car does not comes with Dynamic Handling package. Do a search in the forum, There is a thread on explanation types of suspension from Mercedes.

Btw congras on yr new E cabrio, do us for la kopi & gtg. Look for Desmondtoo he is the cabrio guru .

Wow thanks for the explanation bro, you are another super guru like chiaster bro. Looks like I will spend some time exploring my new ride.... :Cry:

[Guest 6008]

Merc20 wrote:

Come to think about it, I am not sure if its an E or a C... Hmmm... Haha..

I guess yours will be SME . Don't you wanna see the smart top thingy , so that you can get them to install before you collect you beau ??

[Guest Merc20]

Stop tempting me!!!! Haha...

6008 wrote:

I guess yours will be SME . Don't you wanna see the smart top thingy , so that you can get them to install before you collect you beau ??

[Guest blackmercs]

PI spec now comes with Dynamic Handling package too? This one i got to see it myself, do take note that once yr ride comes with this package. You wont see S mode at the gear shift only M-C. Also, there will be an additional button with the wording "Sport" on the center panel.

[Guest desmondtoo]

Does e cabrio lights come with adaptive/cornering headlights and also got front and back sensor but is it parktronic?

Mine comes with 'Cornering Illumination', front /back sensors, and Parktronic

calling e-cab and desmondtoo to advise!

[Guest desmondtoo]

blackmercs wrote:

PI spec now comes with Dynamic Handling package too? This one i got to see it myself, do take note that once yr ride comes with this package. You wont see S mode at the gear shift only M-C. Also, there will be an additional button with the wording "Sport" on the center panel.

Yes, this one is a must see...I've looked at all the Ex-stocks at all showrooms during my purchase, but none was brought in with Dynamic Handling package. Special indent...Cool!!!:thumb:

Anyway Merc20, you might wanna generate your ride's DataCard, to confirm the options listed are all there...Cheers!

[Guest vincemerz]

wa dynamic handling is cool!!

good stuff!

your colour combo is?

should we install in singapore the GPS and reverse cam on the screen?

any advise..? heard cost 2K plus

Merc20 wrote:

Hi Bros!

Wow thats alot of replies. Kudos to you guys... Thanks for all the information! Its especially useful to me since this is my first tristar....

Anyway to fill you guys in on the details of my ride to be, I ordered an E250 sports package from a PI with their rides sourced from UK. Ride comes with all the specs that are on a standard-speced E250 sports cabrio as per the Mercedes UK website which includes things like the AMG bodykit, steering wheel, rims and etc. Ride also comes with dynamic handling with selective damping which honestly until this moment in time I have no idea WTH it does and I reckon I wont be using it much. I did however ensured that my ride came with all the goodies with the resale value in mind.

Anyway reason why I went the PI route is of course the price, and the sports package is too good to decline considering that you've gotta pay almost 20k more just for the AMG aesthetic stuff from C&C not including the already vast price diff between the basic car. With regard to aftersales I'll be having MBM as my servicing and warranty coverage so I guess that sets my mind at ease...

Cheers

[Guest 6008]

vincemerz wrote:

wa dynamic handling is cool!!

good stuff!

your colour combo is?

should we install in singapore the GPS and reverse cam on the screen?

any advise..? heard cost 2K plus

Bro . Why you didn't ask your pi to include before you ink the agreement ???