First track day with the new car>>

NORTH 44 C63 · 04-27-2012, 11:34 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=9VIIRI2AUKU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Avoboe0RdCg

Cold day and a little damp (4c) Had trouble getting the Dunlops up to temp. Played with the pressures and thanks to Danny Kok I settled in at 40lbs hot. Tire wore nicely. No where near the 4 lap toasting that the top Stooge at Top Gear accomplished>>> Should be good for at least 4 good lap days with light hands and feet.

Brakes are outstanding. Car rally hooks up once warmed up.

Can't wait for next Wednesday and another day at Mosport. Hopefully a bit warmer.

Enjoy

NOTE: Those expecting better headroom with a helmet on over the sedan>>>>Nope. Very tight

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qship5 · 04-27-2012, 11:52 AM

Congrats on the BS and getting it to it's home on the track! Once you get some warmer temps and a few more miles on her, I'm sure the track days will become even more fun.

cptdaz · 04-27-2012, 11:55 AM

Awesome! Looks like a very fast flowing track.

On a related note, there's couple of "interesting" cornering postures in the photos on the main website. Must be a Canadian thing:

splinter · 04-27-2012, 01:01 PM

Wow, what a machine. Thanks for posting.

Those crisp shifts and melodious exhaust notes must be a real thrill from behind the wheel.

Didn’t notice too many guys passing you.

Merc63 · 04-27-2012, 01:29 PM

Are the brakes different on the BS. They looked the same as P30?

AMGC60-3 · 04-27-2012, 01:32 PM

Awesome vids and your BS gets up to speed very quickly on the back straight, very nice.

Merc63 · 04-27-2012, 01:36 PM

Nm they are larger rotors. 360mm compared to 15.4 inches.

Mort · 04-27-2012, 05:01 PM

Very nice vids at Mosport as usual.

Head room ....just pop that sunroof out of there.

That do it? Save a little weight and lower the CoG to boot.

1st amg · 04-27-2012, 05:53 PM

You are using this car for what it was intended for.....track use, not the cars and coffee show and tell, love it! Why don't you give some comparos of your souped C63 you had compared to this, I am sure people would love that feedback...can't stress enough how good it is to see you on the track, now I have to find time to get there as well.

NORTH 44 C63 · 04-27-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

You are using this car for what it was intended for.....track use, not the cars and coffee show and tell, love it! Why don't you give some comparos of your souped C63 you had compared to this, I am sure people would love that feedback...can't stress enough how good it is to see you on the track, now I have to find time to get there as well.

Thanks Buddy . Just sitting at the airport on our way to Calgary for a tune day tomorrrow.

The BS is completely different than the Sedan. Like I said before they corrected everything I felt need attention and then some. Running in the cold and wet I consistently ran about 2 seconds faster around Mosport than the sedan (1:39 vs 1:41 averages) This is without really pushing to the edge. To get past 1:39 in the sedan I was on the brink the whole way round and killing tire. Not so with the BS Its a very easy car to drive at speed. Lets star from the ground up.

Tires (Dunlop SM Race MO): if driven well, smooth into a corner carrying rolling speed to the apex soft on brakes and soft back on the gas these will last quite a few track day. Tires are very quiet and predicable once dialled in. Not great in the wet but superb in the dry.

Brakes. Everyone talks about how fast this car is. The stopping power is incredible. Fade is there but minimal. Rotors and pads are well mated. The 15"+ rotors up front do the job when asked.

Suspension. Car was very well behaved under stress with the OEM settings. May try a 1 click for a little less rebound on Wednesday to see how it behaves.Would like a little less roll in the twisties but its more than acceptable the way it is.

Transmission. Shifting on command is nearly there. There is a nagging lag in downshift in high stress situations that is unnerving. I was hoping Fritz was going to have that corrected for launch but it does not look that way. I have emailed him to see if there is a pending update coming as he alluded she he was at Laguna. Otherwise a HUGE improvement.

Engine. What can I say. Power for days. The drivetrain get the power to the wheels seamlessly. The overall drivetrain stays well below critical temp levels which is a monumental task in any AMG/.Thyy really nailed it on this one. Thankfully

Headroom>>.Booo>>

Gotta run. Later.

Roswell · 04-27-2012, 06:24 PM

Nice video & thanks for the write-up.. I'm not surprised to hear it's night & days between the BS & ur modded C63.

PC Valkyrie · 04-27-2012, 11:59 PM

Can't wait to see you and your new beast on Wednesday.

Averaging 1:39's without even trying huh?......damn you!!!.....hahaha.

NORTH 44 C63 · 04-28-2012, 03:03 AM

Thanks guys. Pat>>>See ya Wednesday. Its going to be a great day

Here is one last session :http://youtu.be/e0bPOPMg-P8

DuaneC63 · 04-28-2012, 03:39 AM

North,
Excellent vids of an excellent car...what camera and mounting system did you use. Looks very professional.

NovA_S · 04-29-2012, 11:35 AM

I new that Top Gear was full of s...t talking about this car.
Great videos! We should start our own Top Gear TV show. At least online

hhughes1 · 04-29-2012, 03:51 PM

Always fun watching your vids! Even more so with the Black.

_AMG_ · 04-29-2012, 04:21 PM

Simply awesome!!
Glad to see your taking full advantage of your C63BS.

Merc63 · 04-29-2012, 04:57 PM

Nice to see a BS at the track where it was meant to be.

chief63 · 04-30-2012, 09:32 AM

Was that a GTR you pass early on, seems it's at a stop =)

Great driving, how much faster would you say the car is VS your C63?

thanks

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1st amg MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,675 Drives: 2011 SLS Irridium silver,2011 GL350 BT Palladium, 2011 White Dodge RAM Hemi Quad	You are using this car for what it was intended for.....track use, not the cars and coffee show and tell, love it! Why don't you give some comparos of your souped C63 you had compared to this, I am sure people would love that feedback...can't stress enough how good it is to see you on the track, now I have to find time to get there as well. __________________ Nick 2011 SLS Irridium Silver, 2011 GL350 BT Palladium, 2011 White Dodge RAM Hemi Quad

04-27-2012, 06:24 PM	#11
Roswell MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,147 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG, 2009 ISF , 2002 L-Tuned IS300, 2011 ML350	Nice video & thanks for the write-up.. I'm not surprised to hear it's night & days between the BS & ur modded C63. __________________ 2010 Calcite White C63 - Vorsteiner CF rear diffuser - BOCA CF backseat covers & CF trunk spoiler - RevoZport CF sideskirts w/ VIP CF rear skirts - JBSPEED CF front lip & CF roof spoiler - Blacked-out roof, reverse light & front grill - AMG door pins & Hakimov CF trim kit - H&R springs (w/17mm rear spring pads) - 19's OEM V Multi-spokes w/ Yokohama tires (H&R spacers --> 10mm r & 12mm f) - 19's HRE P40 in brushed with tinted clear w/ Hankook V12 tires

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PC Valkyrie MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,055 Drives: C55 AMG, 135i M-Sport, X3 xdrive28i	Can't wait to see you and your new beast on Wednesday. Averaging 1:39's without even trying huh?......damn you!!!.....hahaha. __________________ My track videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/PCValkyrie

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04-27-2012, 11:52 AM	#2
qship5 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas TX area Posts: 684 Drives: M5, C63, 335Ci	Congrats on the BS and getting it to it's home on the track! Once you get some warmer temps and a few more miles on her, I'm sure the track days will become even more fun.

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cptdaz Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 647 Drives: home the point	Awesome! Looks like a very fast flowing track. On a related note, there's couple of "interesting" cornering postures in the photos on the main website. Must be a Canadian thing:

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splinter Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,200 Drives: GMC	Wow, what a machine. Thanks for posting. Those crisp shifts and melodious exhaust notes must be a real thrill from behind the wheel. Didn’t notice too many guys passing you.

04-27-2012, 01:29 PM	#5
Merc63 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,651 Drives: C63 AMG	Are the brakes different on the BS. They looked the same as P30?

04-27-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
AMGC60-3 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N.Jersey and New York, stationed in Germany Posts: 1,294 Drives: W164 ML500,SMART For two,1994 C280(5speed manual) 1999 C230k station wagon	Awesome vids and your BS gets up to speed very quickly on the back straight, very nice.

04-27-2012, 01:36 PM	#7
Merc63 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,651 Drives: C63 AMG	Nm they are larger rotors. 360mm compared to 15.4 inches.

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Mort MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,235 Drives: 2010 C63 P31;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2003 1500 HD Silverado;2008 R320 CDI (sold);2011 GLK350 (wife's)	Very nice vids at Mosport as usual. Head room ....just pop that sunroof out of there. That do it? Save a little weight and lower the CoG to boot.

04-29-2012, 11:35 AM	#15
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chief63 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 684 Drives: 2010 C63, 2011 X5	Was that a GTR you pass early on, seems it's at a stop =) Great driving, how much faster would you say the car is VS your C63? thanks __________________ Last edited by chief63; 04-30-2012 at 09:35 AM.