Got my C63 on Friday - how to make a quick getaway?

Jabes · 05-18-2008, 08:59 AM

I got my C63 on Friday. Loving it!

However, even with a reasonably gentle squeeze on the gas from stationary the traction control light flickers on. What's the best way of getting away and keeping the back end under control?

Best wishes
James

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m_berman · 05-18-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabes

I got my C63 on Friday. Loving it!

However, even with a reasonably gentle squeeze on the gas from stationary the traction control light flickers on. What's the best way of getting away and keeping the back end under control?

Best wishes
James

Unplug cylinder nos 1, 3, 6 and 8.

norb · 05-18-2008, 11:03 AM

Let traction control do its thing and you'll get a good launch.

Glock Guru · 05-18-2008, 12:06 PM

Sell it and buy a Smart.

-Troy

shaker · 05-18-2008, 12:09 PM

Jabes · 05-18-2008, 12:25 PM

Ho ho ho guys! :-)

Before the C63 I had an Audi RS4 manual, and before that an M3 SMG, and I've never had a problem with traction off the line. But with the C63 auto box I haven't got the feel yet - which is why I asked the question.

This is the first auto box car I've ever owned (being a UK guy) - I'm sure I'll work it out!

Seeya
James

oldgixxer · 05-18-2008, 01:39 PM

I get my best launches on the street with the suspension in the softest setting&the car raised up.Leave the ESP on unless you mount very sticky tires

05-18-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
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05-18-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
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05-18-2008, 12:09 PM	#5
shaker Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 357 Drives: 2009 C63

05-18-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
Jabes Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5 Drives: AMG C63	Ho ho ho guys! :-) Before the C63 I had an Audi RS4 manual, and before that an M3 SMG, and I've never had a problem with traction off the line. But with the C63 auto box I haven't got the feel yet - which is why I asked the question. This is the first auto box car I've ever owned (being a UK guy) - I'm sure I'll work it out! Seeya James

05-18-2008, 01:39 PM	#7
oldgixxer Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: orange county NY Posts: 1,323 Drives: '05 C55(sold)'05 E55(sold)'06 911C4S(sold)'06 ML350 '06 CLS55(sold),buncha slo bikes	I get my best launches on the street with the suspension in the softest setting&the car raised up.Leave the ESP on unless you mount very sticky tires

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