New Here w/ E63 Wagon

sstar · 02-07-2012, 01:33 AM

Finally took delivery of my wagon a week ago and want to introduce myself here. Active (relatively) member on Rennlist (SSTAR), M5Board (Black06M5) and occasionally FerrariChat (Schminsky).

Just swapped out an E60 M5 for the E63. Great car and loving the wagon. Obsidian Black on Ash Premium w/ Perf Pack, LSD and Driver Assist. Decided to stick with the standard wheels as I'll likely swap them out. Pics below!

Also, how do you lower these cars?

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theunderlord · 02-07-2012, 01:51 AM

You *******! Welcome

. Looks awesome! How'd you like the M5?

novae500 · 02-07-2012, 10:31 AM

very nice

Vic55 · 02-07-2012, 11:03 AM

Great choice.

Lowering the car is done with the KW Coil system which has coilover springs in the front (adjustable) and a rear links (provided with the kit) to lower the airmatic suspension.

You can also lower it with H and R springs up front and adjustable links (most tuners can obtain). This is the cheaper but less functional method.

Im getting a wagon tomorrow- I already ordered the KW kit. I have the KW kit on my CLS63TT also.

Hammer Down · 02-07-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

Great choice.

Lowering the car is done with the KW Coil system which has coilover springs in the front (adjustable) and a rear links (provided with the kit) to lower the airmatic suspension.

You can also lower it with H and R springs up front and adjustable links (most tuners can obtain). This is the cheaper but less functional method.

Im getting a wagon tomorrow- I already ordered the KW kit. I have the KW kit on my CLS63TT also.

Time to update your sig bud

sstar · 02-07-2012, 04:51 PM

Thanks guys. Vic - sounds like an awesome project. I'd love to see how the wagon looks lowered. Let us all know what you think of the wagon! I am quite pleased so far.

Vic55 · 02-07-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sstar

Thanks guys. Vic - sounds like an awesome project. I'd love to see how the wagon looks lowered. Let us all know what you think of the wagon! I am quite pleased so far.

I was able to test drive one a few weeks back- impressive 2 ton plus piece of metal. Im really enjoying the new TT engine--- The CLSTT continues to impress me daily and the wagon will do no worse.

Are you going to lower yours?

Tint the windows??

otakki · 02-07-2012, 06:30 PM

Welcome. Very nice. One of the few non-black interior.

BenzoBoi · 02-07-2012, 06:45 PM

Welcome and enjoy your beast! You sir...are AWESOME!

sstar · 02-07-2012, 07:57 PM

No tint for me on this ride. The only tint I usually do is to match the fronts to factory tinted rear windows. Did this on my G.

I'll likely to lower the wagon at some point. Waiting to get a few more miles on the car as a baseline and to see what kits (if any) offer more options. I usually have to go through a few setups before I find what I like.

Really liking the motor. Very effortless compared to the M5. Really had to wind up that thing to keep it moving.

jdeastbay · 02-07-2012, 09:11 PM

The whole concept of handing out whoop *** with a wagon is starting to grow on me. Can't wait to see these cars completed.

_AMG_ · 02-07-2012, 09:14 PM

BAD-ASS!!

JoelE55 · 02-09-2012, 09:43 PM

She's a beauty!! don't have too much fun...

russellm · 02-10-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

Great choice.

Lowering the car is done with the KW Coil system which has coilover springs in the front (adjustable) and a rear links (provided with the kit) to lower the airmatic suspension.

You can also lower it with H and R springs up front and adjustable links (most tuners can obtain). This is the cheaper but less functional method.

Im getting a wagon tomorrow- I already ordered the KW kit. I have the KW kit on my CLS63TT also.

Vic,
Can you send me a link to the KW Coil system kit you ordered? Also, what type of shop could I trust to install this kind of kit on my car? I really have no clue here in PDX who does this kind of stuff

Thanks
Russell

Vic55 · 02-11-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by russellm

Vic,
Can you send me a link to the KW Coil system kit you ordered? Also, what type of shop could I trust to install this kind of kit on my car? I really have no clue here in PDX who does this kind of stuff

Thanks
Russell

This is probably the best thread about it:

Click Here

As for Portland... IDK any good tuning/suspension shop can do it. Its pretty straightforward with the fronts but the rears require someone knowledgeable with the Airmatic adjustments.

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sstar Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF, CA Posts: 3 Drives: 2012 E63, 2009 G55	Thanks guys. Vic - sounds like an awesome project. I'd love to see how the wagon looks lowered. Let us all know what you think of the wagon! I am quite pleased so far. __________________ ______________________________ 2012 E63 Wagon 2009 G55 2006 M5 - FOR SALE! 1997 993 TTS 1996 993 TT 3.8 - bits and pieces

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sstar Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF, CA Posts: 3 Drives: 2012 E63, 2009 G55	No tint for me on this ride. The only tint I usually do is to match the fronts to factory tinted rear windows. Did this on my G. I'll likely to lower the wagon at some point. Waiting to get a few more miles on the car as a baseline and to see what kits (if any) offer more options. I usually have to go through a few setups before I find what I like. Really liking the motor. Very effortless compared to the M5. Really had to wind up that thing to keep it moving. __________________ ______________________________ 2012 E63 Wagon 2009 G55 2006 M5 - FOR SALE! 1997 993 TTS 1996 993 TT 3.8 - bits and pieces

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jdeastbay Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 337 Drives: 2005 E55 / 2008 E63	The whole concept of handing out whoop *** with a wagon is starting to grow on me. Can't wait to see these cars completed.

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