Cls 63 030
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Now you guys got me looking at amg brakes.
I noticed that 63s with their new design over the 55s have a single brake pad design vs a double on the 55s.
Can anyone confirm which car has larger area of brake pads (not rotors)?
I noticed that 63s with their new design over the 55s have a single brake pad design vs a double on the 55s.
Can anyone confirm which car has larger area of brake pads (not rotors)?
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Drove SLR at AMG Challange great stopping power but? The CLS looks much better . and is 1/3rd the price. if someone wants to trade thier SLR for my CLS let me know, Iwill give it some thought 
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I am a member of the Production team for DSM, ABC TV. Hopefully this show sticks so I can get new rims , headers and high flow cats to keep up with Mr. Financial!
Here is the thread discussing the show
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic/211586-dirty-sexy-money.html
Here is the thread discussing the show
https://mbworld.org/forums/off-topic/211586-dirty-sexy-money.html
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WOW.
I just drove the SLR and measured the rotors and calipers, the rotors are smooth and ceramic and are smaller than the rotors on my 030 CLS.
The SLR makes my car feel like a Jetta (no offense to Jetta owners)
This car is ridiculous
It is featured on our TV show "Dirty sexy Money"
http:////s57.photobucket.com/albums/...t=PICT2239.flv
Just ignore the silly commentary and listen to this engine, what an incredible sounding ride
[/IMG]WOW.
I just drove the SLR and measured the rotors and calipers, the rotors are smooth and ceramic and are smaller than the rotors on my 030 CLS.
The SLR makes my car feel like a Jetta (no offense to Jetta owners)
This car is ridiculous
It is featured on our TV show "Dirty sexy Money"
http:////s57.photobucket.com/albums/...t=PICT2239.flv
Just ignore the silly commentary and listen to this engine, what an incredible sounding ride
Daaaaaaaammmmmmm.........
You drove the SLR
You are my hero Juicee
how about the SLR 722 ?You guys need to feature one on your show, so I can come visit you and drive it
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For a 0-60 of 3.6 vs 4.2 (about a 0.6 difference) you pay about $300K permimum. A vette looks good at this price-so does a 63 or 65.
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I am a member of the Production team for DSM, ABC TV. Hopefully this show sticks so I can get new rims , headers and high flow cats to keep up with Mr. Financial!
Here is the thread discussing the show
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=211586
Here is the thread discussing the show
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=211586
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Nothing to do w/ the SLR, but was invited to the "sneak debut" of the Audi R8 here in Dallas at the dealership. Stationary car, no drives available, so obviously no comments on driving, etc. But, man, absolutely beautiful looking car, way better in person than pix. Excellent stance, proportions, beautiful engine casting under the glass exposition "hood" in the back of the car. V8FSI. Anthacite grey, grey interior. Very nice indeed
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Dont get me wrong, the CLS is one of the coolest looking cars on the road right now. But the SLR is a super car and owns any CLS in every way there is. My guess is youve never driven one or you wouldnt compare Apples to Orange Starbursts... Either way MB is kicking *** lately.
Either way MB is kicking *** lately.
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Nothing to do w/ the SLR, but was invited to the "sneak debut" of the Audi R8 here in Dallas at the dealership. Stationary car, no drives available, so obviously no comments on driving, etc. But, man, absolutely beautiful looking car, way better in person than pix. Excellent stance, proportions, beautiful engine casting under the glass exposition "hood" in the back of the car. V8FSI. Anthacite grey, grey interior. Very nice indeed
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Why is that no surprise that in the Land of Supercars AKA LA, there are already R8's driving around?!!
robby18: nice shots, but the (dark) anthracite grey R8 I saw had matching and lighter carbon fiber side panel: looked even sharper than that lighter color in your pix. Frankly, even being a dyed-in-the-wool Porsche owner, if I was buying another supercar now, the R8 would simply have to be in the Top 3 list!
Good for Audi!! But there is the always-hidden problem w/ Audi: their dealerships, by and large, simply don't know how to service very low volume speciality cars like the R8. Believe me, I know, as I owned and then sold my beloved RS6 exactly b/c of this reason. Shame on Audi and their arrogant and unfriendly customer service attitude even towards their highest priced car buyers.
robby18: nice shots, but the (dark) anthracite grey R8 I saw had matching and lighter carbon fiber side panel: looked even sharper than that lighter color in your pix. Frankly, even being a dyed-in-the-wool Porsche owner, if I was buying another supercar now, the R8 would simply have to be in the Top 3 list!
Good for Audi!! But there is the always-hidden problem w/ Audi: their dealerships, by and large, simply don't know how to service very low volume speciality cars like the R8. Believe me, I know, as I owned and then sold my beloved RS6 exactly b/c of this reason. Shame on Audi and their arrogant and unfriendly customer service attitude even towards their highest priced car buyers.
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Dont get me wrong, the CLS is one of the coolest looking cars on the road right now. But the SLR is a super car and owns any CLS in every way there is. My guess is youve never driven one or you wouldnt compare Apples to Orange Starbursts... Either way MB is kicking *** lately.
Either way MB is kicking *** lately.This is one fine car, but why compare it to a CLS? It's completly different. Again, can't compare it to a Lambo, F or P.
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Your wrong. I have driven the SLR and there is no equal to it. My top speed was only 105mph and also took some negative g's on the braking.
This is one fine car, but why compare it to a CLS? It's completly different. Again, can't compare it to a Lambo, F or P.
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This is one fine car, but why compare it to a CLS? It's completly different. Again, can't compare it to a Lambo, F or P.
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....dude the thing is SICK but that money I would go a different route..insane super car though!!!The beauty of the CLS is that is looks like it has a base price of $100k+.....great car for the dough. The 030 is worth it IMO.
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
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Actually guys, not to be a total downer on the SLR, but I didn't like it.
I drove it at the AMG challenge and another time after a party a few months back. I didn't love it.
It's HOT as hell when it comes to looks. But drivability sucks. The front is waaay too long for a race car so you can never stick your corners. And it makes a very uncomfortable MB.
And everyone was talking about the brakes being amazing. And they were. But not THAT much better than the 030 brakes IMO.
It's a hell of a car. But just not that much fun to drive.
I drove it at the AMG challenge and another time after a party a few months back. I didn't love it.
It's HOT as hell when it comes to looks. But drivability sucks. The front is waaay too long for a race car so you can never stick your corners. And it makes a very uncomfortable MB.
And everyone was talking about the brakes being amazing. And they were. But not THAT much better than the 030 brakes IMO.
It's a hell of a car. But just not that much fun to drive.
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Actually guys, not to be a total downer on the SLR, but I didn't like it.
I drove it at the AMG challenge and another time after a party a few months back. I didn't love it.
It's HOT as hell when it comes to looks. But drivability sucks. The front is waaay too long for a race car so you can never stick your corners. And it makes a very uncomfortable MB.
And everyone was talking about the brakes being amazing. And they were. But not THAT much better than the 030 brakes IMO.
It's a hell of a car. But just not that much fun to drive.
I drove it at the AMG challenge and another time after a party a few months back. I didn't love it.
It's HOT as hell when it comes to looks. But drivability sucks. The front is waaay too long for a race car so you can never stick your corners. And it makes a very uncomfortable MB.
And everyone was talking about the brakes being amazing. And they were. But not THAT much better than the 030 brakes IMO.
It's a hell of a car. But just not that much fun to drive.
Sorry Trez, I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I too drove the SLR, and since it is my dream car, my opinion maybe biased
, but I seriously think the SLR is one of the most fun supercars to drive. On Top Gear, the driver said that the SLR was the stickiest car on the track among all the cars he has driven. It handles turns and corners very well and hugs the road even better.I do agree with you about the brakes though. The CLS 030 brakes are a lot closer to the SLR brakes than the normal AMG ones.
