Hi, I'm another C63 owner
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'09 C63 AMG
Hi, I'm another C63 owner
Just wanted to say hi to the C63 world. I bought my C63 last Thursday -- $55k, dealer paid off the lease on my old car, iridium silver/black, P2, multimedia -- and hoping not too many other people will take advantage of the sick discounts going on 
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For the longest time I've had my sights set on an E90 M3, but realized at the 11th hour that the C63 is better on the streets as far as I can tell (ie more low end torque).
This machine is so smooth, meaty, muscular, sophisticated -- I am truly grateful to the powers that be (ie my wife, god) to be fortunate enough to be part of this fraternity of owners and to be able to enjoy this thing. It is rare to truly appreciate being lucky.
This week brings clear bra and 35% tints...
Couple of newb questions:
- is it possible to set the climate control to "dual" mode where the driver side setting is also the passenger side setting?
- I cannot get the garage door opener to program despite having done this many times on other cars and reading the instruction manual. Anyone w/ similar problems?
- I've heard of the atrocious tire wear and have noticed some people getting Good Year Eagle F1 all-seasons -- how bad is the performance loss w/ this change and are the all-seasons good enough in light snow for this rwd torque monster?
Anyway let me wipe this tear from my eye and offer up a pic:
.For the longest time I've had my sights set on an E90 M3, but realized at the 11th hour that the C63 is better on the streets as far as I can tell (ie more low end torque).
This machine is so smooth, meaty, muscular, sophisticated -- I am truly grateful to the powers that be (ie my wife, god) to be fortunate enough to be part of this fraternity of owners and to be able to enjoy this thing. It is rare to truly appreciate being lucky.
This week brings clear bra and 35% tints...
Couple of newb questions:
- is it possible to set the climate control to "dual" mode where the driver side setting is also the passenger side setting?
- I cannot get the garage door opener to program despite having done this many times on other cars and reading the instruction manual. Anyone w/ similar problems?
- I've heard of the atrocious tire wear and have noticed some people getting Good Year Eagle F1 all-seasons -- how bad is the performance loss w/ this change and are the all-seasons good enough in light snow for this rwd torque monster?
Anyway let me wipe this tear from my eye and offer up a pic:
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hoping not too many other people will take advantage of the sick discounts going on .
-- I am truly grateful to the powers that be (ie my wife, god) to be fortunate enough to be part of this fraternity of owners and to be able to enjoy this thing. It is rare to truly appreciate being lucky.
.-- I am truly grateful to the powers that be (ie my wife, god) to be fortunate enough to be part of this fraternity of owners and to be able to enjoy this thing. It is rare to truly appreciate being lucky.
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What kind of garage do you have? I forgot what it was called but the manual does say that I THINK it was called roll back? You have to program it a little different...same concept but a few more steps. If you see look at the manual it'll explain a little bit more. Sorry, I don't remember off the top of my head; did it a while back and never want to do it again.
BTW if memory serves I think for first time programming, you need to reset it by holding the very left button and the very right button.
BTW if memory serves I think for first time programming, you need to reset it by holding the very left button and the very right button.
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Yeah, I know how to do the rolling code thing. Problem is, I can't do the first step w/c is to program the button on the mirror. The light does not flash slow then fast per the manual -- it just flashes slow after I program it. I wonder if I should just skip that and go right to the rolling code instruction set?
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Yeah, I know how to do the rolling code thing. Problem is, I can't do the first step w/c is to program the button on the mirror. The light does not flash slow then fast per the manual -- it just flashes slow after I program it. I wonder if I should just skip that and go right to the rolling code instruction set?
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If it is a slow blink, that, I guess, would not be a "rolling code." For instance, my first button opens the community gate which is non-rolling and only blinks slowly when depressed. I would say all garage openers from the last 15 years are "rolling" type from my experience. Did you follow the directions to hold the outer Left and Right button to clear memory first?
i'm thinking of asking the dealer what's up, but have very little confidence they could do anything from there. i know homelink used to have a 800 number to call up and they could walk you through it -- this one doesn't seem to be from that company though.
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yes, definitely held the 1st and 3rd button at the same time per instructions for the first time. i also know my garage opener is rolling, but i haven't even gotten past just programming the buttons to the remote (at least as far as i can tell by the slow blinking light after i do it).
i'm thinking of asking the dealer what's up, but have very little confidence they could do anything from there. i know homelink used to have a 800 number to call up and they could walk you through it -- this one doesn't seem to be from that company though.
i'm thinking of asking the dealer what's up, but have very little confidence they could do anything from there. i know homelink used to have a 800 number to call up and they could walk you through it -- this one doesn't seem to be from that company though.
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To program the garage opener, you press the LEARN button, and then get into your car and press and hold the assigned button for a second, release, and press it again for about a second.
Come to think of it, a non-rolling code doesn't blink and a rolling blinks?
Come to think of it, a non-rolling code doesn't blink and a rolling blinks?
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Geez, it's actually very simple guys...
Just push the little (usually red) learning button on your garage door opener (main unit) and then run into your C63 with your garage door opener remote. Simultaneously push the garage door opener remote button and your car's HomeLink button you wish to use for that garage door; you may have to do this a couple of times back-to-back for the HomeLink button to "get" your garage door opener's rolling code. You should see the little HomeLink light flash quickly when it accepts the code. You need to complete this within 30 sec. or 1 minute or you will need to do the whole process over again. I hope that helps.
Just push the little (usually red) learning button on your garage door opener (main unit) and then run into your C63 with your garage door opener remote. Simultaneously push the garage door opener remote button and your car's HomeLink button you wish to use for that garage door; you may have to do this a couple of times back-to-back for the HomeLink button to "get" your garage door opener's rolling code. You should see the little HomeLink light flash quickly when it accepts the code. You need to complete this within 30 sec. or 1 minute or you will need to do the whole process over again. I hope that helps.
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I had my sights set on the new M3 for a long time as well. I made my choice over a year ago and have not been disappointed. Congrats! Be sure to tell the boys on M3post about your purchase 
they love hearing about the C63.
they love hearing about the C63.
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I've seen their response to your C63-decision. It's quite amusing, actually.
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For the longest time I've had my sights set on an E90 M3, but realized at the 11th hour that the C63 is better on the streets as far as I can tell (ie more low end torque).
- I've heard of the atrocious tire wear and have noticed some people getting Good Year Eagle F1 all-seasons -- how bad is the performance loss w/ this change and are the all-seasons good enough in light snow for this rwd torque monster?
I chose C63 over M3 as well and would do it again.
I went with GoodYear Eagle F1 all-seasons and they actually are more sticky than those sucka$$ Pirelli's. They handle better and last longer...go figure. What I have noticed since replacing the fronts with the GY's is it rides rougher. So I may try a different brand next time.
Positives for GY F1 A/S vs. Pirelli's:
Cheaper
Better Grip/Performance
Lasts longer
Negative:
Rougher ride
Hope that helps.
