My new C63
09-13-2008, 07:39 PM
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My new C63
Just picked up my C63! I just traded out my C55 and here are my initial impressions:
Power is unbelievable. Even with keeping the revs below 4500 and no hard acceleration, this thing is quick. The 7 gears definitely make a difference as well.
The transmission is very good. Quicker shifts than the C55. Blip feature is great.
Turn in is outstanding. Balance and feel is COMPLETELY different than my old car. Having driven the M3, its as good or better.
Suspension is a bit stiffer than the C55, I am glad I didn't get the stiffer suspension since I won't track the car, except perhaps some drag.
Brakes are huge. A bit quick to grip, but can be feathered perfectly.
Sound is hair raising. I get a tingling sensation all over when this thing starts to roar!
Nav use is better than described in previous posts. Overall better than previous models.
Ipod interface is better than on the C55 because it is bigger in the C63. Although not on the NAV screen, which would be ideal, it works just fine.
Seats are perfect for me (5'10", 172).
Tires are only so-so. Even under light acceleration, they feel like they want to let go a bit. I can understand why some people have had trouble getting off the line in a sprint from 0. But there are only 30 miles on my tires, so it probably means nothing right now.
This is twice the car the C55 was, no kidding.
Pics end of next week when clear side markers arrive and window tint finished.
2009 C63
Iridium Silver
LSD
Top speed delim
Leather Pkg, black
Premium Pkg
MultiMedia Pkg
iPod interface
Kleeman mod at 1k miles. I am choosing Kleeman because for $1495 it will do exactly what I am wanting...an inexpensive tune that will bring the engine performance on par with the other stock 6.2's MB makes. I love what MHP is doing, but I don't need that much. Also, I am 40 minutes from Kleeman, USA, and I can be there for the dyno's and tune. Pics next week.
Power is unbelievable. Even with keeping the revs below 4500 and no hard acceleration, this thing is quick. The 7 gears definitely make a difference as well.
The transmission is very good. Quicker shifts than the C55. Blip feature is great.
Turn in is outstanding. Balance and feel is COMPLETELY different than my old car. Having driven the M3, its as good or better.
Suspension is a bit stiffer than the C55, I am glad I didn't get the stiffer suspension since I won't track the car, except perhaps some drag.
Brakes are huge. A bit quick to grip, but can be feathered perfectly.
Sound is hair raising. I get a tingling sensation all over when this thing starts to roar!
Nav use is better than described in previous posts. Overall better than previous models.
Ipod interface is better than on the C55 because it is bigger in the C63. Although not on the NAV screen, which would be ideal, it works just fine.
Seats are perfect for me (5'10", 172).
Tires are only so-so. Even under light acceleration, they feel like they want to let go a bit. I can understand why some people have had trouble getting off the line in a sprint from 0. But there are only 30 miles on my tires, so it probably means nothing right now.
This is twice the car the C55 was, no kidding.
Pics end of next week when clear side markers arrive and window tint finished.
2009 C63
Iridium Silver
LSD
Top speed delim
Leather Pkg, black
Premium Pkg
MultiMedia Pkg
iPod interface
Kleeman mod at 1k miles. I am choosing Kleeman because for $1495 it will do exactly what I am wanting...an inexpensive tune that will bring the engine performance on par with the other stock 6.2's MB makes. I love what MHP is doing, but I don't need that much. Also, I am 40 minutes from Kleeman, USA, and I can be there for the dyno's and tune. Pics next week.
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09-13-2008, 07:44 PM
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Congratz!
And post some pics with the clear markers when u can.
EDIT: VERY interested in your Kleemann experience as well.
And post some pics with the clear markers when u can.
EDIT: VERY interested in your Kleemann experience as well.
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09-20-2008, 06:20 PM
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Here are my photos! I've had the car a week, everything seems fine. I have had the windows tinted with a high performance film, 20%. A clear bra was put on as well. I replaced the yellow side markers with the clear ones. Enjoy!
09-20-2008, 06:22 PM
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The clear markers go perfectly with the silver, you have the clear bra on in those pics?
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Nice pics.
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Excellent exterior color... maybe by next week you'll get to see some sharp high lights of a Black interior w/ CF... Good luck! Looks Great!
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Kleeman mod at 1k miles. I am choosing Kleeman because for $1495 it will do exactly what I am wanting...an inexpensive tune that will bring the engine performance on par with the other stock 6.2's MB makes. I love what MHP is doing, but I don't need that much. Also, I am 40 minutes from Kleeman, USA, and I can be there for the dyno's and tune. Pics next week.
09-21-2008, 02:16 AM
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I'm not sure on the brand of the bra, but it might be 3M. The $1495 Kleeman tune will not come until I am sure that no Check Engine Lights come on and my break-in period is passed. The Kleeman mod is ECU only, a neat 55-60 bhp increase.
Thanks, everyone for the compliments.
Thanks, everyone for the compliments.
09-21-2008, 02:45 AM
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