Korn55

I have had 23 cars in four years and this is my favorite one so far. Previous notable cars, SL65, S63, CLK BS, E63, E55, 360 Ferrari.
The suspension on this car is unreal. I live in the canyons in Los Angeles and pushed the car to it's limits. There are a few long sweepers that I would go 72-78 MPH in the CLK BS, and in the C63 I'm easily hitting 92-96 MPH around the same turns. Granted once the car breaks in, I'm sure it will get better. But for right now, the odometer sits at 32 miles. It could use some more power, but Renntech will take care of that for me. The brakes kick ***, as do the seats. I loved my CLK BS, but I love this one more. The steering wheel rivals the steering wheel from the CLK BS. My hats off to AMG for this one. I will post pics tomorrow.

Last Emperor

congrats dude...its an 08?

hows the ride quality...i know in cali the roads are awesome....but how is this thing on bumps and stuff?

Korn55

It's an 08. The ride quality is great, but I ordered some coilovers already. They will be here in two weeks. Hopefully that will stiffen up the ride a bit and give me some good adjustability.

BoBcanada

how can it be better then CLK63 Bs is beyond me.... I mean CLK BS should have waaay better suspension???


Anyway must be good news for US C63 owners!!!! Cant wait for mine with Performance package!!!!

MB Fanatic

No offense but a CLK 63 BS will eat the C63 in the twisties or on a track. The suspension in that car is unreal.

driftmon

I see you also drive an Evo MR, how do you compare the ride quality and handling compared to the C63? I've currently got the Evo MR and am wishing to get a comparison between the Evo and C63 in that aspect. Thanks.

micropower99

better than a 360 ferrari? Thats bull man, this surely is an amazing car (The C63) but man your comparing it to a ferrari.

osocold707

New car syndrome?

mbny

And I'm sure the C63 has ***** and handles well, but I'd still rock and prefer the SL65 over the C63. Nothing better than a droptop But the 360 would be my favorite. You'll get over it in a few weeks

Korn55

The CLK BS should be better. All I know is that when I'm flying around these corners and turns, the C63 maintains more MPH than the CLK BS.

Korn55

It's hard to compare AWD to RWD. The Evo handles great with full suspension, but the C63 has a much more solid and confident feeling.

Korn55

I had my 360 for about eight months. It was a great car and sounded even better, but it only has 400 hp. and 275 tq. The feeling through the steering wheel is very direct in the 360, but around these corners the C63 would take it anyday. I used to run the Malibu canyons every weekend in the 360 and it was a blast, especially with no cats and a Capristo exhaust. Nothing feels like a Ferrari, and you can call me crazy, but for the all around car, I like the 63.

zibby43

Congrats on the car. Pics?

DFW01E55

Don't take it it personally but I find that really hard to believe. A 20mph difference? Really? 20mph?

Korn55

This car has grip for days. We should setup a track event at Willow Springs. Unless my speedo is off, that's what I saw.

E55 KEV

Someone is in love with their C63! Congrats.

Gondon

Its just the new car feeling lol.

Try the curve on your CLK again i bet youll do it @ 110.

blackstar

A 360 with 400hp would have a better power to weight ratio than a 4k pound C63 anyways, so I find your post a bit hard to believe.

THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICS

MercedesFTW

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Karma_Hunden

the C63 has a great chassis and weight distribution which are the most important assets of a car to have good handling. What makes the C63 hard to handle while pushing it to its limits in the bends is the little POS 255 tires in the back. Too much torque and no grip. The suspension is great, although some strut bars and perhaps an even stiffer suspension and fatter tires can make this car and excellent track car.

I rode yesterday with my buddy in an EVO X GSR. He was car shopping. Man that car handles amazing. We went around a round-a-bout so fast and it didnt even screetch the tires. I'm sure that if I would've done that in the C63///AMG I would've understeered my way out lol, I **** you not. Other than that, thats about it, car is dull on the inside and wont see the light of day against a C63 in a straight.

Congrats on your purchase!

Danny_Boy

You gotta hit kanan, malibu, and decker.... kanan is my personal favorite, that might b cuz i live in zuma

Korn55

I will take better pics when it is clean. If you have ever driven a 360 you would know it's not the fastest car. It's the overall feel of the car and the look that makes it such a different machine.

Korn55

Piuma is my favorite and Kanan is a close second. Here is a pic of my old 360 at the look out point in the Malibu canyons.

CynCarvin32

Beautiful car!

Good old Schuren/Stunt intersection -- look out. I used to spend so many sets of tires and brakes on the piuma/schuren/stunt/mulhulland/cold canyon loop.

What area were you saying hte C63 is that much quicker through? I can relate in that a car that is a bit softer out there will absorb the bumps and maintain speed much better than a very stiff track style car. Those roads are extremely challenging and going through there at a serious clip will stress your car in ways a track wont. You dont go as quickly on the road but with the bumps and changes in camber(and pavement) means you need a much more forgiving car. How does the C63 feel on Molhulland from the rock store to the look out (up hill run)? Does that tighter stuff leave it a bit flummoxed?

I can see the C63 being quicker there but at big willow I think the CLK BS will clean house as you can just lay in it straight through 7 and 8 and fly through 9 (giving you a serious head of steam coming into 1.

Glad you love the car. I really need to go place my order.

Korn55

I haven't taken this car to the Malibu canyons yet. I am looking forward to somebody setting up a C63 track day at Big Willow.