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Why are the C43 and C36 Gas Milages Similar??

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Old 12-20-2009, 09:21 PM
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I see, and yeah I knew that the AMG's somewhat open up later on in life, but this is plain awesome! Hey going back to your 0-60 times,, by mid 5 seconds do you mean around 5.5 secondish? or a little higher or lower then that?
5.5-5.7 Same as my previous ride-03 350z.
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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg
5.5-5.7 Same as my previous ride-03 350z.
Yup, but was that 350Z Auto or man? and keep in mind the 36 AMG is 10 yrs older in design than the 350Z. making same kind of HP from almost same capacity engine and getting a 14sec 1/4mile on such a tall gearing.

Pop in a 3.27 diff and the AMG will drop to low - mid 13's easy.
I mean 127km/h in second gear and almost 200km/h in 3rd is seriously tall gearing for the HP involved here.
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Originally Posted by BenzMaster19
Don't know how valid this is, but the Monoblocks are advertised as "LIGHT" but again, don't know actually how light, or if it really reduces performance either..
With my stock wheel on one hand and the AMG's in the other, I'm guessing a 5-10 pound difference. Thats alot of rotational mass X 4. I'll weigh the front and rear Monos in my garage today and possibly pull off one of my 300E's wheels. I'll have to do some research, however, I would assume lighter rims are a great way to improve acceleration qualities?
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Originally Posted by jayrasheed
Yup, but was that 350Z Auto or man? and keep in mind the 36 AMG is 10 yrs older in design than the 350Z. making same kind of HP from almost same capacity engine and getting a 14sec 1/4mile on such a tall gearing.

Pop in a 3.27 diff and the AMG will drop to low - mid 13's easy.
I mean 127km/h in second gear and almost 200km/h in 3rd is seriously tall gearing for the HP involved here.
Hmm interesting!... how would such a little thing like a 3.27 differential shave off almost a second on the quarter mile? it really effects it that much? does it help accelerate the car on the lower end?
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I thought about getting light forged wheels for my Clk55.
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Originally Posted by appatula
With my stock wheel on one hand and the AMG's in the other, I'm guessing a 5-10 pound difference. Thats alot of rotational mass X 4. I'll weigh the front and rear Monos in my garage today and possibly pull off one of my 300E's wheels. I'll have to do some research, however, I would assume lighter rims are a great way to improve acceleration qualities?
I always wanted to know how much does the stock 17 monoblk lbs?
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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg
I always wanted to know how much does the stock 17 monoblk lbs?
I'll put them on a scale tommorow and shoot some pics for you when I get back from the DMV!
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I'll put them on a scale tommorow and shoot some pics for you when I get back from the DMV!
Your C36 needs to be washed!
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Originally Posted by Jons95c36amg
Your C36 needs to be washed!
Hey hey hey! You are absolutley right . I drove it back from NY during a huge snowstorm so the salt spray wreaked havok on it, bought a cover for it as a welcome home gift to keep the 12+ inches of snow off. I'm just overly excited to "display" her . Should have temp plates by noon tomorrow so a wash will be in store, no worries!
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What they weigh

Speaking only of the 2001/2002 model year (because I have no idea whether the wheels were changed from year to year):
  • The 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 AMG thin spokes weigh 25.6 and 26 pounds respectively.
  • The 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 AMG Monoblocks weigh 27.5 and 28 pounds respectively.
Which wheels are *better*? I have no idea. Wheel weight is important but not nearly as important as weight distribution. If the Monoblocks have more mass centralized in the hub than the thin-spokes, then it's the Monoblocks. If the reverse is true, then it's the thin spokes.

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Originally Posted by MarcusF
Speaking only of the 2001/2002 model year (because I have no idea whether the wheels were changed from year to year):
  • The 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 AMG thin spokes weigh 25.6 and 26 pounds respectively.
  • The 17x7.5 and 17x8.5 AMG Monoblocks weigh 27.5 and 28 pounds respectively.
Which wheels are *better*? I have no idea. Wheel weight is important but not nearly as important as weight distribution. If the Monoblocks have more mass centralized in the hub than the thin-spokes, then it's the Monoblocks. If the reverse is true, then it's the thin spokes.
Heavy *** monoblks! I saw forged 18s that are under 20lbs. Meaning I could take off at least 30lbs. Anyway thanks for the #s.

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