If we were to search back a decade or two ago, a compact M-B sedan featuring a supercharger that produced 189-horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque would have been designated with the AMG badge - well almost. But it's just this type of situation that forces me to put aside any personal priorities regarding performance, and focus in on exactly why the C230 Kompressor exists, and it's many merits.įirst of all, it's hardly slow. Started with the C230, I don't think we would be having this conversation. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press) If we were to search back a decade or two ago, a compact M-B sedan featuring a supercharger that produced 189-horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque would have been designated with the AMG badge. well, at least after getting out of the C55. And unlike the ideal progression of slowest to fastest sports car I experienced on track with Porsche, the reason I decided to talk about this experience within a Mercedes-Benz review in the first place, I started out with the C55 and followed up with the C230 Kompressor Mercedes-Benz's most basic ride.įrom an acceleration point of view, the C230 is a bit disappointing.
#2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT VS SERIES#
In the all-powerful department is its series of AMG sports cars, starting with the SLK55 AMG, then the SL55 AMG, and finally the SL65 AMG.īut I covered an AMG product last week, the compact C55. The Boxster-fighting SLK, followed up by the Tiptronic-equipped 911 Cabriolet-competitive SL 500. After all, the rival German manufacturer produces its own collection of sports cars starting withįrom an acceleration point of view, the C230 is a bit disappointing. Of course, Mercedes would have something to say about my all-powerful comment. Finishing off the ideal sports car progression was the pièce de résistance, a gorgeous, all-powerful Carrera GT. After that I did an autocross course in the new 911 Carrera S coupe, followed up by a run in the droptop version back on the race track. Track with the completely new Porsche Boxster, before moving up to a Tiptronic-equipped 911 Cabriolet. Last week I had a Mercedes-Benz C55 to test drive, this week it is the other end of the spectrum with the C230. Remember….this is not a “Sherman Tank” don’t over tighten the connections.I was on the road course next to the California Speedway, in Fontana last week, living out a car enthusiasts dream. If any of these are found unattached…reattach them. These grounds normally run from the rear of the engine to the firewall and are uninsulated and most are a braided wire. If there was work done recently, there may have been an “engine to body” ground that was not installed following the work.
Follow both cables to their far ends, remove this connection and wire brush the connection and the cable terminal clean and retighten these connections. Remove the negative cable from the battery again so that you do not short anything out. It is just as important that the other end of the cables also have a clean connection. īefore connecting the cables, apply a coating of di-electric grease to the battery posts this will keep oxygen away from the connection so that it will not corrode as fast. There is a tool with a round wire brush for this purpose, found at any auto parts store for less than $10. Jump starting may have wiggled the terminal just enough to allow the current to pass and start the engine, but tomorrow you have the same problem.įirst remove the cables from the battery and use a wire brush to remove any corrosion and dirt from the battery posts and the cable terminals. It only tells you that there is electricity…not how many volts or the amperage that flows from the battery. This is no more a battery test than licking a 9volt battery. This is where many people say that they know the battery is good….”because the The connection may beĮnough to turn on the lights, but not enough for the huge flow that is needed to operate the
#2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT VS FULL#
If you have a new battery, if the connections are loose, dirty or corroded, you will not beĪllowing the full flow of current to pass thru the connections. Battery connections are the first place to begin when you have a “No Crank” situation.
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