Black XM 2.1TD VSX

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Mk5rjs
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Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Mk5rjs » Sun Aug 09, 2015 12:53 pm

Finally arrived back in Kent late last night.
600 miles from Ireland via Cairnryan.
She didn't seem unduly stressed... And nor did her driver... Will post some photos later.

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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Dieselman » Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:33 pm

Hi Rory,
Have you set the picture as your signature as it is appearing on every post you make. As a signature picture it is way too large.
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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by White Exec » Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:59 pm

Open up your picture in Paint, Picassa, or something like, and reduce to 10% of size (or even less) to make it a thumbnail, to replace the original.
BTW, is that a view of the car from a nice old tram or railway carriage? :P
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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Mk5rjs » Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:17 pm

Sorry about the signature photo, just deleted it!
Photo was actually from my mum's living room!

Here she is in Kent:

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Note the interesting headlamp washer on the driver's side...

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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by White Exec » Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:47 pm

...yes, and the blacked-out chrome trim. Very North American Amish!
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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Mk5rjs » Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:32 pm

Possibly just very Northern Irish!? :D

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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Mk5rjs » Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:05 pm

Well 6 weeks into ownership and still enjoying every moment...
Slight problem with the rear cigarette lighter but, touch wood, other than that everything is good.. :D
I think I am even getting used to the footbrake...
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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Dean » Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:14 pm

The footbrake is a bit fiddly until you get the hang of it on a manual car, simple enough on an auto.
Just think how fiddly it would be in original domestic market LHD form, stopping on a hill would be interesting, at least they got a foot rest though.
Always thought the pedal should be damped to stop the clunk on release that's hard to avoid on manual cars when setting off.

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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by djg » Sun Sep 13, 2015 10:58 pm

You know, it's rather strange. I was afraid of it a bit, too, after the BX and AX. But I hardly ever use the foot brake for anything but parking. LHD. Even on a hill, the normal brakes and quick handling of the clutch/gas seems to do it every time. You simply grab her before she starts to roll in the wrong direction.

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Re: Black XM 2.1TD VSX

Post by Dieselman » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:18 am

I never use the footbrake for hill starts, but don't find it a problem anyway. I understand the concerns about the ratchet wearing out, but in reality, it's not going to happen, so keep the release pushed in, other than when releasing the pedal.
The same system is fitted to most Mercedes and the release is spring loaded to always be int he latching position. I've never heard of one wearing out.
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