mdncn2762

So I finally picked up the C32 from the shipper yesterday. It took over a month. Anyway, on the way home I wanted to verify that my ECU's electronic limiter was deleted. I was following the Frau (wife) in her C230. Once we got to an open stretch I nailed it. Acceleration was awesome especially past about 120MPH. Hit 140, car is pulling hard, 160, am I really going this fast, 170, damn this is a pretty smooth running car for an 02, 175, vehicles up ahead in the distance, 178, shut 'er down before you plow into someone. The car felt super smooth. I didnt feel any play in steering wheel, no shimmies or knocks. The brakes felt on point, even though I need new rotors. I think I could have squeezed out a couple more MPH maybe 185. There was no lack of power even at high speeds. Taking her in for a service today to welcome her to Germany with fresh Mobil 1 0w30. I am so FU$%ING happy my car is here. Thanks to everyone within the forum for support. I am still planning on going to the main Carlsson shop shortly and taking pictures and I WILL RUN HOCKENHEIM. Oh yea the limiter is removed. Thanks for watching.

sick430

that sick bro, what do you do that has you over in Germany? have fun and keep it somewhat safe. by the way in the areas that they do have speed limits they are uber strict about it so careful.

c32used

please be careful...

c3232c

It would be interesting to see what your top speed would be. A video of that attempt would be awesome

mdncn2762

Military. There are cameras on every corner over here even on the Autobahn.
c3232c- I knew someone was going to ask that. I already have an idea. Get three cameras. One facing the road- One on the driver- One on the display. Picture in picture setup. That would be sweet.

c32AMG-DTM

Keeping the rest of us safe!

And, my friend, we thank you for it! Great write-up - anxiously awaiting your tales of hockenheim and some factory visits

AWDman

i'ne pegged my stock limiter a few times and it's amazing how the c32 keeps accelerating at higher speeds.

the biggest detriment is coefficient of drag and our cars have some of the lowest out there at (Cd) 0.27.

guys make sure you have appropriate tires if you're trying this. this means Y rated tires, undamaged and properly inflated.

des-sil-amg

guys make sure you have appropriate tires if you're trying this. this means Y rated tires, undamaged and properly inflated.[/QUOTE]

true!!!, tire rating and condition is very often overlooked and by far the most important thing to consider when going that fast! id much rather have a blown engine than a blown tire at 170+(hope i didnt just jinx myself)

c3232c

That would be Badazz!! With your mods maybe you could set the bar for the top speed in a C32. Plus giving us video would let us all live a little bit of than run. Speaking of camera's, I wish I had a copy of the picture of me running a red light in Berlin, Nothing like being caught with a sh@t eating grin on your face

german32er

hello,

thats my insert, sorry because my english its not soo good, i am a german "boy".

@ mdncn2762,
i drive 12 jears only in hockenheim, to the begin its ok. but wen you will realy fun you must went to nürburgring....... thats it.

morning on sunday perhaps the 1. pesident from AMG owners club (axel unger) test there his new ringtool, a ex factory AMG C55 track(show)car.......


greats from a little village near sindelfingen

ralf

mdncn2762

Hey German32er,
Wie geht`s? Ich bin froh einen weiteren C32-Bruder in Deutschland zu finden, weil ich bis jetzt nicht sehr viele gesehen habe. Vielleicht könnten wir mal zu einem kleinen Treffen in Deutschland zusammenkommen und dieses dann in diesem Forum präsentieren. Das wäre echt super. Wo ist Sindelfingen genau?

Translation:

Hey German32er,
How are you? Im glad there is another C32 brother around in Germany because I havent seen very many. Maybe we can get together some time for a small German meet and post on this forum. That would be sweet. Where is Sindelfingen?

mdncn2762

Whats the top speed? I know of 300 KPH in a C32. Thats 186.4 MPH.

mdncn2762

I set the pressure as per the inside of the fuel cover. Tires are good. My tires are ZR rated.

c3232c

Looks like that is the highest mph out there. And that one was posted on youtube. I wonder if our speedometers go higher than 300kph ??

AWDman

well we can't go faster than redline in 5th. changes in rear tire diameter will alter top speed a bit i think + 4 mph for 265/30-19 vs stock 245/40-17. c32 top speed computes to 184 mph @ 6220 rpm with 265s.

the formula is (RPM/ gear ratio X final drive) X rear tire circumference in miles x 60.

when the c32 came out i read somewhere that the factory was able fit a lower FD for german customers.

AWDman

ZR ain't good enough unless it's a Y rated ZR. here's some info from Tire rack. in fact I'd say you (we) need a (Y) rated tire. you (we) will not survive tire failure at 186 mph.

When Z-speed rated tires were first introduced, they were thought to reflect the highest tire speed rating that would ever be required, in excess of 240 km/h or 149 mph. While Z-speed rated tires are capable of speeds in excess of 149 mph, how far above 149 mph was not identified. That ultimately caused the automotive industry to add W- and Y-speed ratings to identify the tires that meet the needs of new vehicles that have extremely high top-speed capabilities.

W 168 mph 270 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars


While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270 km/h maximum speed.

225/50ZR16 in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h
205/45ZR17 88W 168 mph, 270 km/h
285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h


Most recently, when the Y-speed rating indicated in a service description is enclosed in parentheses, such as 285/35ZR19 (99Y), the top speed of the tire has been tested in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h indicated by the service description as shown below:

285/35ZR19 99Y 186 mph, 300 km/h
285/35ZR19 (99Y) in excess of 186 mph, 300 km/h


As vehicles have increased their top speeds into Autobahn-only ranges, the tire speed ratings have evolved to better identify the tires capability, allowing drivers to match the speed of their tires with the top speed of their vehicle.

german32er

na supi, in deutsch tu ich mir wesentlich leichter

sindelfingen ist ca. 20km südlich von stuttgart.
ich dachte sindelfingen ist ein "begriff" für mercedesfahrer, dort ist das grösste Daimler montage werk der welt. ich arbeite dort, allerdings habe ich nichts mit den produkten direkt zutun, ich arbeite ausschliesslich an produktionsmaschinen, und bin dafür zuständig das diese ihre arbeit verrichten können.

wie du schon auf deutschen strassen sehen konntest ist der C32 ein recht seltenes fahrzeug, das wird sich wohl auch nicht mehr ändern.
die AMG varianten sind hier zulande sehr teuer, und für den "normalbürger" eigentlich nicht bezahlbar, auch die laufenden kosten sind aufgrund der hohen kraftstoff und versicherungspreise auch in regionen die es nicht leicht machen solch ein fahrzeug sein eigen zu nennen.

wo bist du stationiert??

ein treffen ist bestimmt machbar, ich bin mitglied im AMG Owner Club, evt. ist es ja möglich dich bei einem "stammtisch" oder einer anderen clubveranstaltung als "gast" begrüßen zu dürfen.
du kannst dich ja mal in unserem I-net auftritt umsehen -> http://www.amg-owners-club.de/

wie lange wirst du hier sein??

ich möchte dieses jahr auf alle fälle noch mal zur "grünen hölle" (nürburgring),
allerdings ist das mit allen verpflichtungen (familie, job, usw,) nicht immer einfach hinzukriegen.
einige clubmitglieder sind regelmässig dort, da ist eigentlich immer ein beifahrerplatz frei, wenn man selbst nicht fahren möchte.

wahrscheinlich gibt es dieses jahr noch ein drifttraining über den club, und/oder melde ich mich über meine bekannten aus dem BMW-M bereich bei einem solchen training an.

evt. hast du ja lust so etwas mitzumachen?!?!
die 1/4 meile geschichte ist hierzulande nicht so sehr verbreitet.

war jetzt viel text, ich hoffe die "markenkollegen" die mich nicht verstehen können verzeihen mir......... so much text i can`t translate, sorry.......


greats ralf

Gramma_Benz

well supi, into German do I substantially more easily sindelfingen is approx. 20km south of Stuttgart. I thought sindelfingen am " begriff" for more mercedesfahrer, there the largest Daimler is assembly plant of the world. I work there, however I do not have anything with the products to add directly, I exclusively work on production machines, and am responsibly for it this their work to perform to be able. as you could see on German roads are the C32 a quite rare vehicle, which will probably not more change. the AMG variants is very expensive here zulande, and for that " normalbürger" actually payable, also do not running costs are due to the high fuel and insurance-praise also in regions it make for such a vehicle not easy its own to call. where are you stationed?? meet is certainly feasible, I am member in the AMG Owner club, evt. it is possible you " with one; stammtisch" or a club meeting as " gast" welcome being allowed. you can do you times in ours I-net arise look around - > http://www.amg-owners-club.de/ how long will you be here?? I would like this year in any case once again to " become green hölle" (nürburgring), however is not with all obligations (family, job, etc.,) always simply in addition-get. are more einigeclubmitgleider is rainmoderately there, there eigenlich always in front seat passenger place free, if one did not like to drive. probably there is this year still another drift training over the club, and/or registers I over my well-known from the BMW-M range at such a training. evt. you have to take part in desire such a thing?!?! the 1/4 mile history is not so much common in this country. now much was text, I hopes " markenkollegen" me to understand cannot to me forgive

german32er

thanks for the translation, my schooldays are so long ago.......

english read is partly going, but so much write difficult.

mdncn2762

My translation:

Hey buddy,
German is easier to speak for me.
I live 20KM from Stuttgart.
Sindelfingen is a popular place for Benz drivers because it is the biggest factory in the world that makes Benz parts.
I work there. I fix the machines that make Benz parts.
C32 AMG's are very rare in Germany and expensive because of the power and insurance. Its difficult for normal people to own them.
Meeting you is possible. I am a member of the AMG owners club. We can have you participate as a guest or in an event.
You can check out our website.
How long are you going to be here?
This year I will be driving on the Green Hell at Nuerbergring but with all the commitments like work and family it is difficult. Some members of the AMG club will be there. There is always a seat open to ride if you dont want to drive your vehicle.
Maybe we will have drift training this year with the club or if not I will go with my BMW M buddies. Maybe you would like to come?
We dont do alot of 1/4 mile racing here although there is some.
Alot of writing here in German, I hope everyone understands.

mdncn2762

GermanC32er,
Mit deutsche sprache komme ich klar,weil meine Frau ist aus deutschland.
Ich habe mir die Karte in Internet angesehen wo Sindelfingen ist.Es ist nicht weit wo die Mercedes hergestellt werden.
Es hoert sich an das du eine gute Arbeitsstelle hast.
Kriegst du prozente an Auto teilen?
C32AMG sind auch in Amerika sehr selten.
Ich verstehe die Versieherung probleme,weil es ist auch teur fuer mich.
Ich moechte euch am Stammtisch oder Club veranstalltung begruessen,weil ich ein AMG fanatiker bin.
Ich bleibe hire 4 Jahre.
Nuerburgring waehre gut wenn es am Wochenenden ist.
Ich moechte mein Auto am Nuerburgring ausfahren.
Ich bin sehr viel 1/2 mile gefahren jetzt bin ich fuer den Nuerburgring bereit.
Ich kann ein bishen deutsch,ich selbst bin Amerikaner aber meine Frau ist deutsche.
Wir wohnen in Ansbach ist 30km von Nuehrenberg.
TUV ist kein problem fuer mich weil ich muss nicht durch TUV.
Schreib zurueck in Deutsch oder English ich verstehe dich so oder so.



English:
German is ok for me because my wife is German. I looked on the internet to find out where you lived. It is close to the main Benz factory. Sounds like you have a good job. Do you get any discounts?
C32 AMG's are rare in the states also.
I do understand about the insurance costing so much because it is for me also.
I would like to get together with you guys either over coffee or at an event because I am an AMG enthusiast.
I will be here 4 years.
Nurbergring sounds good to me if it is on the weekend. I would like to drive my car on the track there.
I drove the 1/4 mile track alot. Now I am ready for a road course.I understand a little German, but I am American. My wife is German though. We live in Ansbach near Nurnberg.
TUV isnt a problem for me because they dont inspect my car.
Write back in German or English. I understand both.

mdncn2762

I wont be doing that again for a while until I get Y rated tires. Mine are only W rated. Thanks for the INFO. It was fun but risky.

1qikctr

how much is gas in germany this time of the year?

german32er

hi,

today in our villiage:

1.50€/ltr 91okt
1.51€/ltr 95okt
1.58€/ltr 98okt

mdncn2762

1.55 Euro per liter for super unleaded. Around $9.24 per gallon. Way too much.