and yeah, its noticeably stiffer to me. I could really feel the bumps. Maybe some slightly softer tires could help.

However, I really do like the feel of that steering wheel. Wish it was a stand alone option.

 

softer tires? as in softer sidewall? less inflated? softer compound tires? what exactly are you talking about

 

Anyone know how I can check my C63 to see if it has the performance package suspension? Someone had this car on order and canceled at the last minute so I took over and bought it. The dealer told me it is just the base package, but the ride is quite stiff and I can pretty much feel every bump.

I heard that you can check at the dealer by providing the VIN number, but is there also another way just by looking at the springs or something? Thanks.

 

There is probably a way to check the VIN#, but for starters you can look at the brakes (PP has 2-piece front rotors versus 1 piece stock).

 

how can we check what number car we have. Like I got the car in may and it was built 4/7.08 and I would like to know if ihave one of the 1st batch to come to u.s.

 

It is definately stiffer. My friend has a 2001 Porsche 911 and it seems very comparable to his car. You feel every bump in the road but when you can and do push the car, it is a nice feeling to have. I would love to take it on a track and see how it feels.

 

I got mine in May too so if you find out how we can know what number car we have, let me know.

 

i would love to find out, i toled someone my built date and they said i have one if the 1st 50 cars to the u.s but i wanna know if thats true.

 

Thanks. I'm looking at the front wheels but I cannot tell if the rotors are 2-piece or 1-piece... any easy way of checking this?

 

Yes. The PP front rotors are slotted and drilled. The std rotors are just drilled Also, look at the disc/disc carrier. On the std wheels it looks like one piece. On the PP wheels, you can see where the disc is bolted to the disc carrier hub.

 

Shimmers--if you will PM me the last 7 of your VIN, I will tell you if you have the PP for sure or not

 

Single piece rotors look like this:

2 piece rotors look like this:


additional technical info can be found at www.carbibles.com, I highly recommend reading from that website to know more about cars.

 

I have the 2 piece rotors but only have drilled hole. What does that mean.

 

If you're anywhere near Chicago I'll buy your suspension for the difference and we can swap for my standard. I find it too soft having come from an M coupe - but PP was not yet out when I got my car. That way you get the wheel you wanted with the ride you would prefer! PM ME!