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1998 C43 AMG burn rubber

Old Oct 19, 2020 | 08:57 AM
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1998 C43 AMG burn rubber

So my good friend next door neighbor left dual burnout tire tracks on the street in front of our houses with his BMW. I want to return the favor all in fun. My car has 124,000 miles on it, recently had the transmission fluid and engine oil changed. I recently bought new TOYO tires that I haven't put on yet so have rubber to burn. Is this a bad idea considering how old the car is or is it built so good it can handle it? All replaced in the last 2 years: engine mounts, transmission: electrical plate, trans mounts, both flex discs and center drive-line support. Will the C43 lay down two tire tracks or just one? I love this car so much my gut says don't do it so I don't break anything!

Also, how to I compel the xenon headlight wipers to return to the same position after use? Currently they stop anywhere, straight up and down, 45 degrees, this/that way... Anyone have a source for new headlight wiper blades?
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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Don't own a w202 (yet?), so no idea on the wiper issue.

But on the rubber issue, i say light 'em up.
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 10:40 AM
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Each to his own, but I cherish too much my old lady to make her lay some angry, stripes on the road. Also without an LSD no way will you be able to do two nice parallel burns, but burn I'm certain she can
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 06:48 PM
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The c43 is a beast you can’t brake these cars ,it’s good to baby them but don’t be worried about giving a bmw some HELL , enjoy man these cars are amazingly fun
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Old Oct 21, 2020 | 01:45 PM
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Unless you do the wavetrac upgrade it'll only do a one wheel burnout, but go for it! Its a ton of fun
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