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A milestone for me and my Ponton. Nothing special for you restoration guys,
but for me, a highlight of my "old Mercedes" experience so far.
I took the car for a 100 mile drive Friday, on the highways and byways
of eastern Connecticut. Eastford - Rt 198 to N. Windham - Rt 6 to
Brooklyn - Rt 169 to Pomfret - Rt 44 to Eastford. First time I've
driven it more than about 15 miles. Google maps can give you an idea
of the lay of the land. Attached photo taken near Pomfret CT on Rt
169.
Drove the route twice, for a total of 100 miles. Wanted to see how car
behaves in real time, and how it feels at speeds over 60mph. The drive was 2/3
highway (40-65mph), 1/3 slower with slowdowns and stops for slow
drivers and traffic lights. Hard to keep up highway speed with (1) hay
trucks, (2) Jeep with emergency flashers who never yielded or pulled
over, (3) Audi road hog, and (4) school buses. Maybe I should have
done the drive at midnight.
After the first 10 miles, I pulled over to see how the brakes felt
(wheel hub temperature). Right front was definitely warmer than the
others. I had the shoes re-lined about a week ago.
Drove the rest of the first circuit, felt the brakes. Right front now
no warmer than the others.
After the second circuit, all brakes (wheel centers) still felt the
same; barely warm at all. Never felt any pulling to side. As the right
front brake has always been quick to tighten and get hot, maybe it
just took that long drive to exercise and "break 'em in"?
Temp gauge never moved over 80C, except when I stopped for gas and it
moved up to about 85C. Engine never hesitated; throttle felt
responsive.
Suspension seems pretty solid, and very much softer and more
comfortable than my Mazda or Triumph. Hydrak clutch and transmission
seem to be working well.
Got about 20mpg for the trip. Mercedes spec is 25mpg for "general travel".
Tune-up in the near future. Feeling more confident in the car day by day.
Onward through the fog.
Tom
but for me, a highlight of my "old Mercedes" experience so far.
I took the car for a 100 mile drive Friday, on the highways and byways
of eastern Connecticut. Eastford - Rt 198 to N. Windham - Rt 6 to
Brooklyn - Rt 169 to Pomfret - Rt 44 to Eastford. First time I've
driven it more than about 15 miles. Google maps can give you an idea
of the lay of the land. Attached photo taken near Pomfret CT on Rt
169.
Drove the route twice, for a total of 100 miles. Wanted to see how car
behaves in real time, and how it feels at speeds over 60mph. The drive was 2/3
highway (40-65mph), 1/3 slower with slowdowns and stops for slow
drivers and traffic lights. Hard to keep up highway speed with (1) hay
trucks, (2) Jeep with emergency flashers who never yielded or pulled
over, (3) Audi road hog, and (4) school buses. Maybe I should have
done the drive at midnight.
After the first 10 miles, I pulled over to see how the brakes felt
(wheel hub temperature). Right front was definitely warmer than the
others. I had the shoes re-lined about a week ago.
Drove the rest of the first circuit, felt the brakes. Right front now
no warmer than the others.
After the second circuit, all brakes (wheel centers) still felt the
same; barely warm at all. Never felt any pulling to side. As the right
front brake has always been quick to tighten and get hot, maybe it
just took that long drive to exercise and "break 'em in"?
Temp gauge never moved over 80C, except when I stopped for gas and it
moved up to about 85C. Engine never hesitated; throttle felt
responsive.
Suspension seems pretty solid, and very much softer and more
comfortable than my Mazda or Triumph. Hydrak clutch and transmission
seem to be working well.
Got about 20mpg for the trip. Mercedes spec is 25mpg for "general travel".
Tune-up in the near future. Feeling more confident in the car day by day.
Onward through the fog.
Tom
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