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Shortly after, I tinted the windows (20% all around), powder coated the wheels black (60% gloss), wheel spacers (12mm front, 15mm rear), OEM black center caps, MB
tire stem caps, blacked out emblems, OEM black c63 exhaust tips, RW Carbon front lip, RW rear diffuser, RW Carbon spoiler, RW Carbon mirrors and RW Carbon side skirts:
For all the extra money you spent on mods could you have gotten a 63?
haha, close for sure. I got deals on virtually all parts and labor. I picked the car up a year used as a CPO. I test drove a CPO c63s at the same time and there was an $18k difference between the two. My mods total slightly less than that difference. I have had a few modified high horsepower rear wheel and front wheel drive cars in the past and the lack of traction off the line got old to me - hence why I went with an AWD car this time around. I generally cannot keep a car stock for long, so I am sure I would have modified the c63s too. At the end of the day, I am very happy with how my c43 turned out and have no regrets.
haha, close for sure. I got deals on virtually all parts and labor. I picked the car up a year used as a CPO. I test drove a CPO c63s at the same time and there was an $18k difference between the two. My mods total slightly less than that difference. I have had a few modified high horsepower rear wheel and front wheel drive cars in the past and the lack of traction off the line got old to me - hence why I went with an AWD car this time around. I generally cannot keep a car stock for long, so I am sure I would have modified the c63s too. At the end of the day, I am very happy with how my c43 turned out and have no regrets.
Welp, it does look good that's for sure Keep it on the road!
car looks amazing!!
what kind of performance are u getting with all those mods?
these cars are fast but I will want more for sure.
Thanks so much! Draggy results show approximately one second off the stock 1/4 time (11.7 at 119 mph) and 0-60 in 3.6-3.7. Beyond just the numbers, the suspension, acceleration and throttle response are noticeably better than stock. Car is an absolute riot to daily drive.
Nice job, not overdone and the awd is a bonus for rapid acceleration in the suburbs, also more sure footed in the rain. I was always a 2wd AMG guy until I owned a few 4matics.
Nice job, not overdone and the awd is a bonus for rapid acceleration in the suburbs, also more sure footed in the rain. I was always a 2wd AMG guy until I owned a few 4matics.
no one has ever posted lately about the ultra racing braces. can you let me know if there is a difference and provide a mini review? i was thinking the of doing the same. that drop makes your car looks sexy and mean!
no one has ever posted lately about the ultra racing braces. can you let me know if there is a difference and provide a mini review? i was thinking the of doing the same. that drop makes your car looks sexy and mean!
Thank you very much! I was impressed with the fit and finish of the Ultra Racing braces. Unfortunately I had the lower rear bar, lower front bars and upper front bars all installed at the same time I had my springs put in. Due to the multiple variables, I am unable to isolate the impact of just the bars. With all these suspension pieces and a set of PS4S tires, the handling was transformed. The customer service at Ultra Racing is top notch. I would definitely recommend the Ultra Racing bars in conjunction with springs or coilovers.
Where did you get those canards/flics for the front bumper?
I ordered them from Ali Express. At first I was hesitant to order these, but a few other members here had good feedback on the canards. Fitment was perfect and installation time was minimal.
Did you wrap the front lip and door handles yourself?
The lip, diffuser, side skirts, mirrors and spoiler are carbon fiber (not wrapped). The door handles and front grill wings are wrapped in 3M “carbon fiber” vinyl. I had the door handles and grill wings professionally wrapped, it cost approximately $100.
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Keep it on the road!
