AlexCim

Couldn't sleep one night so I made these videos on my computer.

Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tfNpCYecV0

Brakes overheated. Oil (135c+) overheated. Locked into C-mode. Time to cool down.

Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEet4ke0Du8

Down shift paddle locked for some reason. Wouldn't allow down-shifts. Later found the paddle to be faulty, back to functioning now (was just forced and eventually started working :S)

Some corners down-shifted into 2nd unnecessarily, but that's what you get without a navigator.

Kinda think it's time to sell the C63, buy a sports car.

RNS-11Z

nice videos

black-clk500

great videos--it sounds just like the real thing
Night time driving like that always leaves me a little "too much" on edge.
I much prefer daylight so I can take in my surroundings better and see farther ahead.
I'm always afraid a deer (or a kangaroo in your case) is going to dart out in front of me.
I've actually missed a couple deer in my life on the highways, maybe that's why.
I could also not drive like that with a passenger, too distracting for me and I'd feel aweful if I wrecked with someone in the car.
Anyway, nice vids, glad you just ended up with a busted paddle shifter

PistolWhipC63

What kinda sports car?

chief63

How long were you running? You seem to have had more issues than an entire lapping day...

SonnyakaPig

Cool vids.

I know you mentioned in your OP that you experienced some issues. What stands out the most about the C63 that makes you want a sports car? What kind of car would you be interested for your style of driving? And, what do you find impressive about the C63 when you're driving in the hills?

Just really curious because I can tell you really like to drive the C63 in a spirited manner.

AlexCim

Well, there are plenty of animals around (including deer) but way less people. (Think 3-5am Tuesday/Wednesday nights)

Also, night time you can see headlights coming. Day time if you cut, you're ****ed.

Unsure. Something low. Something powerful. Something light. Any suggestions?

Haha, those videos.

Track driving is a lot different. A lot smoother and a lot more time for a car to cool down. It's not throttle, brake, throttle, brake, throttle, brake all within 10 seconds. Your only on the brakes 10 times a lap, and throttle 10 times a lap. With cooling power increasing with speed on straights as you get faster and faster.

Stand out let down - Gearbox. It's a great auto, but it's not a great gearbox for a sports car. Either a 6 speed on the floor or a proper double clutch (no, not MCT). I would LOSE IT if this car had a proper manual gearbox behind that motor. It would be AMAZING.

Brakes too - You can tell they are comfort "street" pads. Fair enough given MB buyer demographic.

Weight - It handles its weight great, but it would benefit greatly from being lighter.

It's a very impressive car for what it is (don't forget, we have heated electric seats, all nice things etc). But as far as being a "sports" car, for what I want, it lacks "chuck-a-bility". I had an Evo before this and although I think the C63 is a bit quicker in the twisty stuff, the Evo had that chuck-a-bility so you could throw it into anything.

Overall, seriously, it handles itself great. I just want more (refer above about light, low, loud etc). I might have to build myself a rally car....

VCA_AMG

Great vids..and yes, you do need a sports car if that's the type of driving you enjoy. Z06, Viper, GTR, 911...you'd be in heaven.

DD GT3 RD

buy my GT3 100k it the best deal on the market, in the canyons its amazing...can exit turns so hard and fast...the *** just plants and u can floor it out

SonnyakaPig

@ Alex,

Thanks for the thorough response. Makes sense. Great to hear your experiences.

Mort

+1 Exact same thoughts came to mind as I was watching those vids.

Thanks for the vids. Nice pavement compared to most secondary roads around here. All frost heaves and patches here. More residences too so it is best to keep it reigned in a bit.

The C63 may not be a sports car exactly but it is easier to get the best out of and always a willing participant. It is the big torque, always on tap that makes it a very willing performer and an enjoyment to drive. If you have to use a lot of revs to get the best out of a car it can make it difficult on the street.

JCH

Nice videos. I'd have a hard time falling asleep too after a driving session like that though.

Tjdehya

Darn it I knew I should have bought a C63. I dont have any roads like that anywhere near me though. I would love to have my bike on that road. I guess I need to move to Australia.
Awesome Vid.

PistolWhipC63

Something low and powerful Hmm z06

DTMCLK

Alex , is this stock susspension or KW v3?

rst63

Did you get your car repainted or something? on the video it looks like a black c63, but on your signature it is white??

AlexCim

I live in Australia. I'd buy your car instantly if I was in the US. For what I paid for a C63 here, I could snap yours up PLUS pay sticker on a new C63 there.

100% standard car except non-standard (yet still street) tyres and tune.

The car in the videos is white.

rst63

Haha lol sorry about that i thought i saw the top of your hood on the bottom part of the video and it looked black. I thought maybe you had a CF hood or something....