introduction with pics
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introduction with pics
Hi guys, my name is marc and i just picked up my 06 c55 amg this weekend 
. I used to be a bmw diehard (i used to own a pair of M3s), but this amg was one that I always wanted to try out. The car is loads of fun, and i plan on taking it to the track next month. any benz meets in the orange county area? it would be cool to meet other benz enthusiasts in the area. here are some pics of my c55, as well as one of my m3s
heres some of my e36 m3 track car
Thanks guys,
. I used to be a bmw diehard (i used to own a pair of M3s), but this amg was one that I always wanted to try out. The car is loads of fun, and i plan on taking it to the track next month. any benz meets in the orange county area? it would be cool to meet other benz enthusiasts in the area. here are some pics of my c55, as well as one of my m3s heres some of my e36 m3 track car
Thanks guys,
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congrats on the car. love the E36 as well. I think I have a new Rogue rear shock mount for e36 some where (friend gave it to me to sell for him when he sold his car, but I never did) lol let me know if you want it for cheap (if i can find it).
we actually just had a big meet couple wks ago. check the events&gathering forum.
I usually go to this Wednesday meet in Walnut at Grand & Valley at In&Out parking lot around 9-9:30pm. mostly BMWs, but some Benz guys do go.
we actually just had a big meet couple wks ago. check the events&gathering forum.
I usually go to this Wednesday meet in Walnut at Grand & Valley at In&Out parking lot around 9-9:30pm. mostly BMWs, but some Benz guys do go.
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Nice looking ride. Lots of Armour All on those shiny seats??..
The C55 in stock form is a capable car on a track if you adapt your driving style to its strengths and weaknesses. It won't have the same grip as your E36 M3 upon corner entry, so the "slow in, fast out" principle really will help. It does have more body roll upon initial turn in than a typical M3, but if you stay committed, it hangs on surprisingly well through the corners....but it's the acceleration out of turns where the C55 really shines (as long as throttle application is quick and gradual). High speed tracks with sweeping corners are the C55's forte, while very tight technical tracks can be more challenging.
The C55 in stock form is a capable car on a track if you adapt your driving style to its strengths and weaknesses. It won't have the same grip as your E36 M3 upon corner entry, so the "slow in, fast out" principle really will help. It does have more body roll upon initial turn in than a typical M3, but if you stay committed, it hangs on surprisingly well through the corners....but it's the acceleration out of turns where the C55 really shines (as long as throttle application is quick and gradual). High speed tracks with sweeping corners are the C55's forte, while very tight technical tracks can be more challenging.
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thanks for the replies and compliments guys, i dont know how to multi quote on this forum so i will reply to everyone here.
pcvalkyre- thanks for the tips on the handling characteristics of the 55, reason why the seats are kinda shiny is because i just applied leather conditioner on my seats before taking the pictures
chazz- the silver bimmer in the garage is my dads 08 535i
frank- haha thanks for the offer, but i already have re mounts on my car. im sure u could sell those on bimmerforums for like 50-60 bux easy
pcvalkyre- thanks for the tips on the handling characteristics of the 55, reason why the seats are kinda shiny is because i just applied leather conditioner on my seats before taking the pictures
chazz- the silver bimmer in the garage is my dads 08 535i
frank- haha thanks for the offer, but i already have re mounts on my car. im sure u could sell those on bimmerforums for like 50-60 bux easy
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Good choice, welcome to the AMG world.
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