Mods on C63
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I'm 16 on long island turning 17 next week and I got my 63 Benz in the garage. The car is a masterpiece I love it! I got all my detailing products in today. I'm obsessed! I have the two tone camel amg interior I haven't seen one other c63 yet other then mine. I'm just pissed I have to drive it in the crappy sand and salt day in day out in the snow and slush. Is it bad for the car? Will the Sand somehow seep into my chasis or iinto the engine compartment? Give me some advice and help ease my worries. I also have been getting some burning smell from the engine and exaust after I drive it in manual. It's a badass smell from the 6.2 but I want to know if it's a problem
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Trickiest part was getting the new covers to clip on properly to the light housing/bracket that goes on the inside... and also trying not to burn myself because I was too impatient to wait for engine to cool off.
Be very careful with the new mirrored bulbs (if you get them) I broke one of mine trying to seat it in the socket.
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Best mod to invest in would be some proper driving lessons at performance driving events. 2nd most important mod would be tires instead of a power upgrade, the only thing thats putting all 380whp to the ground is your tires, doesn't matter if you have 500hp or 5000hp if you can't properly use it by transfering that power.
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I was able to install from engine compartment. Just twist the bulb socket to remove it. Then unclip the back bracket from the light cover/lens. Then reverse process with new parts.
Trickiest part was getting the new covers to clip on properly to the light housing/bracket that goes on the inside... and also trying not to burn myself because I was too impatient to wait for engine to cool off.
Be very careful with the new mirrored bulbs (if you get them) I broke one of mine trying to seat it in the socket.
Trickiest part was getting the new covers to clip on properly to the light housing/bracket that goes on the inside... and also trying not to burn myself because I was too impatient to wait for engine to cool off.
Be very careful with the new mirrored bulbs (if you get them) I broke one of mine trying to seat it in the socket.
thanks in advance; i am just debating clears vs whites
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Best mod to invest in would be some proper driving lessons at performance driving events. 2nd most important mod would be tires instead of a power upgrade, the only thing thats putting all 380whp to the ground is your tires, doesn't matter if you have 500hp or 5000hp if you can't properly use it by transfering that power.
what tires do u rec ?
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LOUD? You should have heard my GT3 at 8,400 RPM.
17??!! There is no way you are mature enough for this car unless you have grown up karting and racing on road courses. Like the other poster said you better get your teenager *** to a driving school. I have owned a Porsche Turbo and 2 Porsche GT3's and now this. The ONE thing I learned by going to the track is that I knew 99% less about driving than I thought I did. There is no way to duplicate driving a car like this in an emergency situation other than with driving instructions at a high performance track. The
cemeteries are littered with teenage carcasses who KNEW they knew how to drive a car smartly. This is one of the most powerful cars on the planet and it takes maturity beyond your years to drive it like an adult. I let my 18 year old who I thought was VERY mature for his
age drive my X5 to a job interview. One drive one ticket for 102 in a 65.
And before you tell me I dont know YOU, well I have coached basketball and baseball at the high school varsity level So I do know kids
not to mention I have 2 boys one 19.
17??!! There is no way you are mature enough for this car unless you have grown up karting and racing on road courses. Like the other poster said you better get your teenager *** to a driving school. I have owned a Porsche Turbo and 2 Porsche GT3's and now this. The ONE thing I learned by going to the track is that I knew 99% less about driving than I thought I did. There is no way to duplicate driving a car like this in an emergency situation other than with driving instructions at a high performance track. The
cemeteries are littered with teenage carcasses who KNEW they knew how to drive a car smartly. This is one of the most powerful cars on the planet and it takes maturity beyond your years to drive it like an adult. I let my 18 year old who I thought was VERY mature for his
age drive my X5 to a job interview. One drive one ticket for 102 in a 65.
And before you tell me I dont know YOU, well I have coached basketball and baseball at the high school varsity level So I do know kids
not to mention I have 2 boys one 19.
Last edited by paulGT3; Jan 24, 2009 at 01:22 AM.
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honestly speaking, if you take the resonator off, you'll just be hearing raw thunderous power from the V8. on the race track, yeah it sounds great but on the road, you'll lost that elegant touch of an AMG.
and what paulGT3 mentioned above is relatively true.. when you're young and you have a fast car.. you think you're the bomb.. just be careful and don't get intimidated with people and things around you.
go and participate in go-kart races (rotax max is a good way to learn how to drive and especially in emergency situations), advance and defensive driving schools are also a good way to learn.
speaking of which, will be racing my kart at the end of next month! wish me luck!!!
and what paulGT3 mentioned above is relatively true.. when you're young and you have a fast car.. you think you're the bomb.. just be careful and don't get intimidated with people and things around you.
go and participate in go-kart races (rotax max is a good way to learn how to drive and especially in emergency situations), advance and defensive driving schools are also a good way to learn.
speaking of which, will be racing my kart at the end of next month! wish me luck!!!
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LOUD? You should have heard my GT3 at 8,400 RPM.
17??!! There is no way you are mature enough for this car unless you have grown up karting and racing on road courses. Like the other poster said you better get your teenager *** to a driving school. I have owned a Porsche Turbo and 2 Porsche GT3's and now this. The ONE thing I learned by going to the track is that I knew 99% less about driving than I thought I did. There is no way to duplicate driving a car like this in an emergency situation other than with driving instructions at a high performance track. The
cemeteries are littered with teenage carcasses who KNEW they knew how to drive a car smartly. This is one of the most powerful cars on the planet and it takes maturity beyond your years to drive it like an adult. I let my 18 year old who I thought was VERY mature for his
age drive my X5 to a job interview. One drive one ticket for 102 in a 65.
And before you tell me I dont know YOU, well I have coached basketball and baseball at the high school varsity level So I do know kids
not to mention I have 2 boys one 19.
17??!! There is no way you are mature enough for this car unless you have grown up karting and racing on road courses. Like the other poster said you better get your teenager *** to a driving school. I have owned a Porsche Turbo and 2 Porsche GT3's and now this. The ONE thing I learned by going to the track is that I knew 99% less about driving than I thought I did. There is no way to duplicate driving a car like this in an emergency situation other than with driving instructions at a high performance track. The
cemeteries are littered with teenage carcasses who KNEW they knew how to drive a car smartly. This is one of the most powerful cars on the planet and it takes maturity beyond your years to drive it like an adult. I let my 18 year old who I thought was VERY mature for his
age drive my X5 to a job interview. One drive one ticket for 102 in a 65.
And before you tell me I dont know YOU, well I have coached basketball and baseball at the high school varsity level So I do know kids
not to mention I have 2 boys one 19.
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anyways, if you wanna hear what it sounds like on a race track --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZTCKyVkSBE&NR=1
well, at the pit for that matter!!!
well, at the pit for that matter!!!
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Yooker Thanks I am still in rehab or recovery. Thought all was going well but I have had some swelling the last 2 days 6 weeks in. I hope its just a minor setback.
You youngsters get yourself some instruction. thats better than ANY mods you can do to your car. Learning how to drive with almost 500hp is better than spending $ on 600hp.
You youngsters get yourself some instruction. thats better than ANY mods you can do to your car. Learning how to drive with almost 500hp is better than spending $ on 600hp.
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im in my first year here in miami .. switching out the front bumper corner lights to the smoked ones soon .. any suggestions on newbie mods?
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There is something else you share aside from good taste in cars, you are both Gator Bait.
Go Gators!
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Who else is under the age of 20 here? Also the less grip your tires have, the better your driving skills get because you know exactly how the car behaves at the limit as opposed to racing tires where speeds are much higher and once you go over those limits a crash is guaranteed.
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I agree with everyone especially Paul. YOU HAVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DRIVING! The 451 HP is more than enough to start off with. The driving test in the U.S. is extremely easy compared to many other countries. Till you learn at least the basics of defensive driving you will not know how to react in dangerous situations. I would also suggest you drive ur C63 within the speed limits for the first 3 to 5 months. The things you will learn just by driving normally in the limits will be very helpful if you u ever get into a dangerous situations. My uncle who teaches defensive and offensive driving course overseas made sure I drove within the speed limits for a year before I learned basic maneuvers. It was very helpful when I had my last accident. I would not have known how to control the vehicle without that knowledge and experience.
Remember you might be a good driver but the people around you may not!
Remember you might be a good driver but the people around you may not!
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Step 1: Remove any large, unnecessary items from the trunk, or back seat. If you don't intend for people to see your trunk, take cosmetic items like carpeting and plastic out, leaving a relatively bare trunk.
Step 2: Remove the spare wheel. Do this only if you are confident in the integrity of your tires, or you don't mind getting towed if you get a flat.
Step 3: If you have a hatchback, remove the back seats. This will significantly reduce weight. mind you, there is only 1 extra seat left if you do this. The seat back seats should be pretty easy to put in if you need it.
Step 4: pop the hood and take out any unnecessary plastic. Take out the engine cover, any extraneous plastic that does no good.
Step 5: For further weight reduction, take out the side passenger seat.
Step 6: There are many other things you can do to reduce weight but these involve the removal of cosmetic and structural parts and is not recommended.
Step 7: Enjoy your lighter, faster and more fuel efficient vehicle!
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Weight = horespower, strip out everything and you will beat him for sure.
Step 1: Remove any large, unnecessary items from the trunk, or back seat. If you don't intend for people to see your trunk, take cosmetic items like carpeting and plastic out, leaving a relatively bare trunk.
Step 2: Remove the spare wheel. Do this only if you are confident in the integrity of your tires, or you don't mind getting towed if you get a flat.
Step 3: If you have a hatchback, remove the back seats. This will significantly reduce weight. mind you, there is only 1 extra seat left if you do this. The seat back seats should be pretty easy to put in if you need it.
Step 4: pop the hood and take out any unnecessary plastic. Take out the engine cover, any extraneous plastic that does no good.
Step 5: For further weight reduction, take out the side passenger seat.
Step 6: There are many other things you can do to reduce weight but these involve the removal of cosmetic and structural parts and is not recommended.
Step 7: Enjoy your lighter, faster and more fuel efficient vehicle!
Step 1: Remove any large, unnecessary items from the trunk, or back seat. If you don't intend for people to see your trunk, take cosmetic items like carpeting and plastic out, leaving a relatively bare trunk.
Step 2: Remove the spare wheel. Do this only if you are confident in the integrity of your tires, or you don't mind getting towed if you get a flat.
Step 3: If you have a hatchback, remove the back seats. This will significantly reduce weight. mind you, there is only 1 extra seat left if you do this. The seat back seats should be pretty easy to put in if you need it.
Step 4: pop the hood and take out any unnecessary plastic. Take out the engine cover, any extraneous plastic that does no good.
Step 5: For further weight reduction, take out the side passenger seat.
Step 6: There are many other things you can do to reduce weight but these involve the removal of cosmetic and structural parts and is not recommended.
Step 7: Enjoy your lighter, faster and more fuel efficient vehicle!
