JayEmm reviews a 96 4.2
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https://youtu.be/JCGdltQ-mxc
And he really likes it.
Tell you what though, I wish mine would “self heal” (as he puts it).
And he really likes it.
Tell you what though, I wish mine would “self heal” (as he puts it).
Edited by Imran999 on Sunday 2nd October 17:08
sixor8 said:
They don't self-cancel IIRC, at least the one I had in 2018-19 didn't!
Mine does, they use an LED system to detect when the steering is turned past a certain point and then returns to straight aheadThis is what it looks like when it's not working, as the disc is not between the LED and sensor
There were only a couple of things I would take issue with:
The clutch bite point, that car's clutch is clearly not long for this world
Lastly Jay was keeping to a self imposed 6.5k redline, which is fine
However the rev limiter is in the ECU and typically set at 7.6k, with a buzzer coming on at 7.2k
And from 6k to 7.5k is where things go a bit insane with the AJP8, so he hasn't really experienced it to the max
The clutch bite point, that car's clutch is clearly not long for this world
Lastly Jay was keeping to a self imposed 6.5k redline, which is fine
However the rev limiter is in the ECU and typically set at 7.6k, with a buzzer coming on at 7.2k
And from 6k to 7.5k is where things go a bit insane with the AJP8, so he hasn't really experienced it to the max
ukkid35 said:
sixor8 said:
They don't self-cancel IIRC, at least the one I had in 2018-19 didn't!
Mine does, they use an LED system to detect when the steering is turned past a certain point and then returns to straight aheadThis is what it looks like when it's not working, as the disc is not between the LED and sensor
Thanks for the explanation.
M
My memory is crap. You're right about self cancellation, I'd forgotten how it was supposed to work!
I often made an error just after buying it of trying to turn the indicator off and turning them on the other way.
The lack of rev limiter described may be because of a replacement ECU or remap.
I often made an error just after buying it of trying to turn the indicator off and turning them on the other way.
The lack of rev limiter described may be because of a replacement ECU or remap.
ukkid35 said:
Peak on mine is 7.2k
However, I agree with your sentiments
However, I agree with your sentiments
I try and change bang on 7k, sometimes let the beep come in first. That's in 2nd and 3rd, and the car still feels urgent!
James tests on proper roads, which I respect, the Cerbera he tested must be set up well, although his comments about the alignment being poor from factory doesn't sound right to me.
I would say that he kept the revs down because he values his life. It was on budget tyres that are less than half the price of the tyres you would expect on a performance car. He probably reads AutoExpress. Every year they do a tyre test. Every year the budget brand comes last. Every year they warn that cheap tyres are not worth it.
The brake lights didn't work either, so he probably didn't want to risk £60 and 3 points by attracting any attention.
The brake lights didn't work either, so he probably didn't want to risk £60 and 3 points by attracting any attention.
ukkid35 said:
There were only a couple of things I would take issue with:
The clutch bite point, that car's clutch is clearly not long for this world
Lastly Jay was keeping to a self imposed 6.5k redline, which is fine
However the rev limiter is in the ECU and typically set at 7.6k, with a buzzer coming on at 7.2k
And from 6k to 7.5k is where things go a bit insane with the AJP8, so he hasn't really experienced it to the max
Mentions of non working aircon too but its a rare non ac equiped car. The clutch bite point, that car's clutch is clearly not long for this world
Lastly Jay was keeping to a self imposed 6.5k redline, which is fine
However the rev limiter is in the ECU and typically set at 7.6k, with a buzzer coming on at 7.2k
And from 6k to 7.5k is where things go a bit insane with the AJP8, so he hasn't really experienced it to the max
Gave it afew coats of looking at before deciding that it was a good, all-round reveiew.
So many of the small 'facts' hinted at, were some of the most accurate statements about Cerberas that I've heard quoted (esp the reference to JC's video).
Well researched and people watching that are gonna know what they're letting themselves in for.
(Which is why I've included it on my website)
So many of the small 'facts' hinted at, were some of the most accurate statements about Cerberas that I've heard quoted (esp the reference to JC's video).
Well researched and people watching that are gonna know what they're letting themselves in for.
(Which is why I've included it on my website)
A friend turned up with this yesterday - tuned to 800 bhp.
Took it for a blast on some B roads and it was an absolute monster, power everywhere and loads of it (with grip to match).
After getting back home, we were standing around and he started quizzing me about the Cerb - “how was it to drive?”. I realized it was actually very similar to the GTR, longish wheelbase, more GT than ‘out and out’ sportscar. But, although the Merc was stupidly capable and ridiculously fast, it didn’t have the tactility of the Cerb’s steering nor the connectedness of it’s chassis - the steering feel, brake feel and the manual gear change are all a delight on the Cerb. The pedals are perfect for heel and toe and the way the engine responds to a blip between shifts, is just so engaging.
Of course I then should have done the polite thing and offered to take him for a drive, but the boot and passenger door were inoperable and the door ECU was in bits on my desk :-(
Imran999 said:
A friend turned up with this yesterday - tuned to 800 bhp.
Took it for a blast on some B roads and it was an absolute monster, power everywhere and loads of it (with grip to match).
After getting back home, we were standing around and he started quizzing me about the Cerb - “how was it to drive?”. I realized it was actually very similar to the GTR, longish wheelbase, more GT than ‘out and out’ sportscar. But, although the Merc was stupidly capable and ridiculously fast, it didn’t have the tactility of the Cerb’s steering nor the connectedness of it’s chassis - the steering feel, brake feel and the manual gear change are all a delight on the Cerb. The pedals are perfect for heel and toe and the way the engine responds to a blip between shifts, is just so engaging.
Of course I then should have done the polite thing and offered to take him for a drive, but the boot and passenger door were inoperable and the door ECU was in bits on my desk :-(
That Mercedes is a bit special, 800bhp is insane
An AMG GT(in any guise) is right at the top of my love/want list for sure. They look ace, they have the performance...plus they sound great to my ears too. I'd imagine them to be a touch wide down a nice road though, because I can get my 370Z in the garage, but the AMG GT is much too wide to go in it though sadly.
I need to swap the two doors to one big one I reckon. It will go in then!
I need to swap the two doors to one big one I reckon. It will go in then!
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