On Pole Motorsports Project C63 - The Beginning
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On Pole Motorsports Project C63
I would like to introduce you to our newest shop project car, a 2009 C63. The car was purchased brand new with the intention of using it to install and test parts, as a reliable daily driver, and as a casual track day toy. Members of our staff all enjoy time at the track, with various backgrounds in motorsports, but we like fast street cars too
Here are some pictures of the car the day after it was purchased. The mods have already begun, so we will post updates as new parts go on.
-Dan
Here are some pictures of the car the day after it was purchased. The mods have already begun, so we will post updates as new parts go on.
-Dan
Last edited by Dan@On Pole; 01-21-2009 at 11:35 PM.
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Thanks for the welcome The mods have begun so here's a small update. First up is a Carbonio carbon fiber airbox. This piece is very well made and should help make a bit of power.
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We also added a subtle carbon fiber deck lid spoiler. Trying to keep things low key
We have also done a few other things under the hood, I'll post another update once we have a chance to take some more photos.
We have also done a few other things under the hood, I'll post another update once we have a chance to take some more photos.
Last edited by Dan@On Pole; 01-22-2009 at 12:06 AM.
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MBWorld Fanatic!
Is Jon Winter one of the guys involved with this shop?
If so I remember him back from his C32 days. He was one of the few guys who really took the C32 out for some road racing!
Would be curious to see what he says about the car.
If so I remember him back from his C32 days. He was one of the few guys who really took the C32 out for some road racing!
Would be curious to see what he says about the car.
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Thank you.
Thanks, we are really pleased with the quality of the construction and the CF weave.
Yes, Jon is the founder and owner of On Pole. He has been in the Mercedes game for a long time, and this is the car he drives on a daily basis. I'll ask him to chime in here and give his impressions.
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MBWorld Fanatic!
Jon is a great guy and for anyone looking to take the C63 to the track Jon will be the one to show them how to prep the car. Look forward to seeing his thoughts and seeing what he chooses to do with the car!
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Vw's led to Porsche 944 turbo's and many podiums in SCCA, NASA, and a ride in the then Speedvision Touring Car series on our home turf right here in DC back in 2001.
Since then I have sold my 944 turbo. Jon bought, modded, tracked and sold his C32( Fikse wheels, Bilsteins, Renntech list, 390mm 6 piston Brembos). Jon instructs for Ferrari Club and many other clubs I raced in the Panoz Series in 2007 with 2 podiums. Somehow we cant seem to stop finding project cars and reasons to go to the track!!
Early 2007 Jon picked up a 996 GT3 and picked up where he left off in his 944 turbo. ( BBS, Moton, GT3 cup gears, Motorsports clutch) basically raided the Cupcar bin !!
THe latest project is the C63 and this we are proud of as its reunion of sorts with the brand that I grew up with and for Jon a faster, newer C32 replacement.
So we are drivers and instructors first and motorsports is in our blood. We know not everyone tracks their cars, but building upon the driver is just as important as the car itself.
Myles Williams
OPM
Last edited by Myles@On Pole; 01-23-2009 at 08:59 PM.
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Car sounds somewhat louder but that could just be my imagination. Since installing the Carbonio CF airboxes I notice much better throttle response, for sure!! and to they look great to boot.... I have been very pleased with this investment.
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Thanks for the tips! I've only done 1 track day so far and I still managed to cooked the brake fluid even thought i was using ATE-Super Blue. This was done on a stock 2007 miata with stock pads. Weird the fluid boiled yet there was no pad fade.
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