nexlogic

New wheels are 20-inch, stock wheels are 20-inch. You want to buy the stock wheels and tires? LOL

Yes.

cleankutazn

I probably can't even afford one wheel..lol

elijah

It's a shame because some of MB & AMG cars are near perfect however transmission is just not their forté!
The day they come out with a proper dual cluth though... I am patiently waiting

jimand7

that looks amaze-*****!

PeterUbers

2014 E63 trans is the same way ... A little jerky in sport on take off only when having just come to a stop

Also a little "grunt" and grind when taking off aggressively in C mode...

Nature of the beast, there won't be a fix

DATURK

too bad, i'm optimistic by nature, hoping that they will fix this...and everything you said is right on the money.

PeterUbers

I'm hoping too, though I think it'll come by way of new hardware in future interations of the mct...

I drive almost exclusively in S mode, as I find the "grunt" on take offs with comfort mode most annoying. I actually wish there was a comfort-2 mode that allows you to always start in first gear in comfort mode. Often in comfort mode I'll just blip the paddle to downshift into first before a take off

sick430

Congratulations shes a beauty.

DATURK

I agree, I wonder any of the MB development teams are watching these forums its a great tool for them to see what customers are expecting from their cars and move into that direction.

mrmiami

Awesome! I have the opportunity to buy one that is coming in but it has the 19in rims, like you I prefer the black 20in multi-spoke. If you don't mind me asking, did you have to buy the new rims after market? Or did the dealer throw them in?

nexlogic

I bought the black 20-inch RIMS from Mercedes Parts, special ordered from Germany. Paid over $9K for the wheels and $270 each for hub caps.

GrnLantern

Absolutely lovely. Congrats, and thanks for sharing!

Curious... Were the black wheels not available with the Edition 1 from the factory?

xxGenericSNxx

Edition 1s (at least in the US) are all "cookie cutter" cars. That means the whole configuration, color combo, options, wheels, etc. is all set in stone and that's the way you'll get it.

Blackhawk19

Does anyone think protection is needed for the Merc matte finishes? I have an Edition 1 S63 in magno alanite gray and although the dealer says it's hard enough without protection, since it cannot be waxed, is there anything else others have tried?

Thanks,
BH19

nexlogic

It depends. I put on matte paint sealant from Dr Beasleys on my Edition 1 (http://www.drbeasleys.com/shop/car-c...-car-care.html).

You can add the film if you want more peace of mind from rock chips.

Blackhawk19

Thanks, that was exactly what I was planning. I'm not so worried about rock chips but just bird stuff, tree sap, etc. The car came from the dealership with a couple of bird souvenirs already present (car had only 40 miles) and they came right off with Rain-X Bug and Tar Pre wash gel.

There is lots of drama on message boards about how difficult a matte finish is to take care of but to me it seems simpler, since no waxing allowed.

Abacusfin

The major issue I had with the matte paint on one of my cars was that scratches can't be buffed out. Other than repainting a panel you will just have to live with light marring that will inevitably develop over time...

Personally if I were to get another matte car I'd just put some kind of a film on top and be done with it. It will cost a bit up front but not having to worry about a paint job is money well spent in my book.

Blackhawk19

Abacus, and others. what kind of film are people using/ recommending?

Abacusfin

I have my entire Scuderia and the front of my CL done in xpel ultimate and am very pleased with the results. I've also heard good things about Satinguard but I'm not sure how that would work on a paint surface that is already matte...

brainbiz

I have 1000 miles on my edition 1 s 63 coupe and it absolutely stutters after making a hard stop then gassing it. I had it visibly jerking im not so sure it is a tranny issue it was similar to the ferrari 360 accelerating from a stop it would sometimes violently jerk if not given enough gas i am contacting mbenz in the am.

nexlogic

Yeah, I've encountered that too. Hopefully its just a software fix?

PeterUbers

Nature of the mct. Not likely going to be a fix unless you have a problem with your wet clutch already

Wish you luck, but if you get no where you may learn to module throttle a bit to avoid that neck snapping jerking, let us know what your stealership says

SkforzaGroup

The sls black series style wheels love it

DATURK

it seems to be a common problem with 63 series, with that trans, have the same problem, i'm gonna say after a while you get use to it but you never get use to being annoyed, after paying that much you wanted to be smooth, yet its not...

PeterUbers

Perfectly put