Here Are Your Official AMG Earplugs...and Hat
10-13-2008, 09:35 AM
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Here Are Your Official AMG Earplugs...and Hat
I got 'em at an AMG event Saturday in Bethesda,MD.
They had the new C63, E63, SL63, and CL63 available for short drives (on the street, accompanied by a driver).
They also had a C63 on the dyno...hence the earplugs. That car just roars! 0-60 runs were in the neighborhood of 4.1-4.2 secs, with 100 arriving around 10 secs.
They also had interactive displays featuring the 6.3 liter engine and the exhaust system. I got to drive the C63, and I'd say the transmission and seats impressed me the most...the seats have the biggest side bolsters I've ever seen. They grip you like a vise.
The event's traveling to 25 cities nationwide. We were number 15...I think Atlanta's next.
Fun day!
They had the new C63, E63, SL63, and CL63 available for short drives (on the street, accompanied by a driver).
They also had a C63 on the dyno...hence the earplugs. That car just roars! 0-60 runs were in the neighborhood of 4.1-4.2 secs, with 100 arriving around 10 secs.
They also had interactive displays featuring the 6.3 liter engine and the exhaust system. I got to drive the C63, and I'd say the transmission and seats impressed me the most...the seats have the biggest side bolsters I've ever seen. They grip you like a vise.
The event's traveling to 25 cities nationwide. We were number 15...I think Atlanta's next.
Fun day!
10-13-2008, 10:49 AM
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AMG PERFORMANCE TOUR STOPS IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
The AMG Performance Tour invites current AMG Private Lounge members to participate in a day of interactive displays, dynamic product and brand presentations, and impactful in-vehicle experiences, all hosted by our selected AMG Performance Centers.
Remaining Performance Tour Stops in October and November include:
10/11/08 Euro Motorcars, Bethesda, MD
10/18/08 Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, GA
10/25/08 Mercedes-Benz of Orlando, Maitland, FL
11/1/08 Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, FL
11/8/08 Mercedes-Benz of Pompano Beach, FL
11/15/08 Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, FL
11/22/08 Park Place Motorcars, Dallas, TX
11/29/08 Fletcher Jones Imports, Las Vegas, NV
The AMG Performance Tour invites current AMG Private Lounge members to participate in a day of interactive displays, dynamic product and brand presentations, and impactful in-vehicle experiences, all hosted by our selected AMG Performance Centers.
Remaining Performance Tour Stops in October and November include:
10/11/08 Euro Motorcars, Bethesda, MD
10/18/08 Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, GA
10/25/08 Mercedes-Benz of Orlando, Maitland, FL
11/1/08 Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, FL
11/8/08 Mercedes-Benz of Pompano Beach, FL
11/15/08 Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, FL
11/22/08 Park Place Motorcars, Dallas, TX
11/29/08 Fletcher Jones Imports, Las Vegas, NV
10-13-2008, 10:56 AM
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Thanks Gravedgr. Here is my opportunity to convince the wife on 11/29.
BTW-How do I get into the AMG Private Lounge and sign up? Or do I need to talk to my sales advisor?
BTW-How do I get into the AMG Private Lounge and sign up? Or do I need to talk to my sales advisor?
10-13-2008, 12:35 PM
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If it's an AMG, of course.
Since it doesn't appear that you drive one, I'm sure you can register for the event at the dealer.
10-13-2008, 01:52 PM
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10-13-2008, 05:58 PM
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That sounds awesome -- thanks for the info. I am already registered for the event this Saturday at M-B of Buckhead/Atlanta (I got an email invite.) I was already psyched for it, but now I can't wait!
10-13-2008, 06:11 PM
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So I try registering for such an awesome event despite not having an AMG (I'm only 17, which is another problem in itself
) as a guest. I follow through it all and get a confirmation screen expecting me down there at 9AM sharp. I certainly don't expect to get behind any wheel, but it would be just awesome to see/hear these cars in person.
What does a 'guest' invitation imply and do you guys think it'll they'll let me appreciate such fine examples of German Engineering?
and is anyone in Central Florida attending?
looking forward to it regardless >.>
So I try registering for such an awesome event despite not having an AMG (I'm only 17, which is another problem in itself
) as a guest. I follow through it all and get a confirmation screen expecting me down there at 9AM sharp. I certainly don't expect to get behind any wheel, but it would be just awesome to see/hear these cars in person. What does a 'guest' invitation imply and do you guys think it'll they'll let me appreciate such fine examples of German Engineering?
and is anyone in Central Florida attending?looking forward to it regardless >.>
10-13-2008, 09:34 PM
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It was definitely fun this past weekend.
They allowed people to push the car on the dyno from 0-60 and 0-100. My time 4.5 for 0-60 and 10.8 for 0-100. The AMG expert in the passenger seat controlled the gear shifter so when he put the car in drive, that is when you step on the gas. Kinda weird since I couldn't control it myself.
0-60 time was only in Sport mode
0-100 time was in Manual mode
They allowed people to push the car on the dyno from 0-60 and 0-100. My time 4.5 for 0-60 and 10.8 for 0-100. The AMG expert in the passenger seat controlled the gear shifter so when he put the car in drive, that is when you step on the gas. Kinda weird since I couldn't control it myself.
0-60 time was only in Sport mode
0-100 time was in Manual mode
10-15-2008, 10:30 PM
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When you sign up for it, they give your hourly slots. Does the event only last one hour per session?
10-16-2008, 10:51 AM
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Thanks. Too bad the event here in Vegas is not at the Speedway and held at the dealership. The test drives will be boring around the streets.
10-16-2008, 05:00 PM
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ill be attending the amg tour at the maitland/orlando dealership. Just got my invitation today and registered for the 10am session. Im so stoked and cant wait to experience the power of the 6.2 platform. i hope ill be able to test drive everything...
10-20-2008, 12:16 PM
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ATLanta event
The Atlanta event was great - beautiful weather. The Mars Red CLK63 BS was awesome, smoking, sick, whatever - but for show only, as noted previously. Also had the new GLK on display -- not my cup of tea, but it is handsome and will probably sell well. It looks bigger than it is. They had CL63, E63, 2 C63s, and a SL63 available for drives. I didn't drive it, but apparently they were very strict on the SL63 drive. Tony the Minder, however, let me take the C63 up to over 90 mph on 400 in Buckhead in traffic. It was a pretty short drive, but on the way back to the event, a black (maybe dark blue?) F348 had spun and smacked the wall with his nose on the 400 South entrance ramp from Lenox. Poor guy looked humiliated.
The C63 was much better than I anticipated (and I had high expectations)! The sound is awesome -- people driving by would stop their cars and stare when the C63 pushed it on the dyno. Very loud under WOT - I wonder if the exhaust is the same in US as Europe (I find it hard to believe that the noise regulations in the EU would allow that much sound).
The C63 was much better than I anticipated (and I had high expectations)! The sound is awesome -- people driving by would stop their cars and stare when the C63 pushed it on the dyno. Very loud under WOT - I wonder if the exhaust is the same in US as Europe (I find it hard to believe that the noise regulations in the EU would allow that much sound).
