FormulaZR

Yep...the LS7 isn't going to be a good idea with boost, I'd say 4-7 lbs max; so it'd either be nitrous, serious heads/cam/bolt ons, or a different short block. You could probably get an LS7 up to 620-640 fwhp with H/C/I/bolt-ons while still be totally streetable. If cost was an option; you'd be better off starting with an LS3 "base" 'Vette...but it wouldn't have the appeal of the Z06 or ZR1.

Killer setup would be a used Z06 (only cause it's cheap) and a twin turbo LS3 or 454 LSX.

electromethod

Oh snap! Good one MG.

K-A

Honestly, I think this is more a personal/psychological issue for O/P.

Personally, I love understated cars, that "blend in", but have that extra special nudge that make them reign supreme over most of the other examples of the same car you'd see on the road, along with being the ones that true car enthusiasts can distinguish and appreciate.

Fact is, regular folk wouldn't tell a difference between a regular C-Class and a C63. These are cars you buy for YOU to enjoy and appreciate the subtle differences (and monster performance) over Joe & Jane's regular C-Class you drive by.

My friend has a new M3, says he never gets looks by girls as they just think it's a regular 3-Series, but when he drives his regular SL550, he gets tons more attention.

You want an overstated attention *****? Get a GTR, a buddy of mine has one, driving around in that thing is akin to walking around butt naked. Funny thing is he HATES the attention.

220S

Actually Chevy hates you for paying off early. They didn't makes as much off you.....

sflgator

Yep; personally, I like the "stealthy" nature of fast cars like a tuned BMW 335i, M3, or MB C63 AMG (sort-of)...I say the MB C63 AMG is "sort-of" stealthy (but not really) for 2 main reasons:

1. The exhaust note is probably louder and sportier than approx. 90% of most cars on the road; I get so many looks when I drive by ppl (and ppl in other cars), especially when I downshift with my paddle and get that incredible throttle blip which usually involves some deep, exhaust "burples." Some ppl would even say that the C63 AMG sounds like a racecar.

2. It's an AMG! Anyone who knows cars knows what "AMG" represents, and that's not exactly "stealth;" more like..."hey, look at me...I drive an AMG."

FWIW, I had a little fun with a guy in a "Carlsson" CLS550 the other day. He saw me pull up behind him at a red light, and when the red light turned green, he gunned it (I guess he thought I was driving a C350???), but I did not play his game. He thought he was HOT *****. When I pulled up to the next light, I was sure to get next to him. He looked over to me, must have seen my side "6.3 AMG" badge, and when the light turned green I ever so slightly pulled away from him (not racing at all btw...just a little faster start ) making sure I got in front of him. From behind me, I guess he noticed my "C63" badge and quad AMG exhaust (which I'm sure he heard as well ), b/c he didn't even bother trying to run against me now that he knew what he was up against. Even douches like him respect the AMG!

transferred

Super sedans used to be uber stealth....they're ubiquity has impacted this but it's still funny when an RS4 takes a dump on a yellow Boxster, an M5 pulls an orange Gallardo or an S65 spanks a red F430....

Got to say, blending in with the crowd is the best part for me...

-Rob

Vic55

+1 ... I was driving my car the other day on the 91 West in Cali and the traffic was slow; this older Camry with Oklahoma plates is going crazy behind me and pulls into the emergency lane and driver rolls down the window and says:

"Damnnnn, is that a Lambo"

WTF

same day I was on the 405 just cruising to the beach and this Cayenne Turbo one lane over pulls up ahead of me going about 80 mph and this chick sticks half her body out of the rear window with a camera and starts taking pics......crazy stuff in one day.

K-A

Haha, nice.

Having a GTR is the one of the closest things to experiencing the Paparazzi blitz, without even being famous.

nirvana

To the OP, I find your situation amusing. I own an '05 C6 and I want a C63 AMG. Attention seeking plays no role, though. That being said, I bought the thing in '05 when the new generation was still rare; the attention was insane to the point of annoying. Owning the new generation Corvette in its first few months of availability is a unique experience... maybe you should get on the waiting list and be the first guy to get a seventh gen, whenver that is. That being said, where I live now, a Corvette is a dime a dozen, they're everywhere. No attention whatsoever now. A C class is a rarer site.

I think the best route is to keep your C63. It's an awesome car. If you really want attention, just buy headers and let the exhaust rip louder than before. Just let the exhaust note, engineering, and performance make the statement. I can't imagine it being stealthy at that point. But If you're serious about getting a 'vette in order to draw a crowd, keep this in mind: just like the average person wouldn't know the difference between a C350 and a C63, they wouldn't know the difference between a C6, C6 Z06, or even a C6 ZR1. They're all "Corvettes." That being said, I think one of the best routes out there is the following:

The 2010 Corvette Grand Sport model takes a regular C6, and from the factory adds the Z06 widebody, brakes, dry sump oil system, tires, and wheel sizes. It comes with the standard LS3, though, rated at 436hp. Here's where it gets interesting: Callaway Cars can then supercharge your car, giving it anywhere from 500 to over 600hp without voiding the warranty because Callaway has a comprehensive warranty deal worked out with GM. That way you get the custom (Callaway supercharger package) with all the supporting mods necessary from the factory (wider rubber, brakes).

Here's a Callaway Grand Sport Convertible:


The other thing that I'm surprised nobody mentioned is a Viper SRT-10. Those seem to draw a crowd wherever they go. And an ACR... that'll pull some looks:


And if that doesn't work, I know these always get attention:

tanktube67

Try this one and if doesn't work


Definitely one of this will work

Rock

First, I contend the chick was likely taking pictures of you and not your GTR.

Second, this may be one of the dumbest fukking threads ever and I suspect I may soon be calling 911 for alcohol poisoning if I have to read one more page of this dribble.

OP, please sell your C63, do not buy a GTR, have sex with your mom, videotape it, post it........... and then we will all notice you.

K-A

Uhm, that girl on the bottom pic is f****n HOTT.

I also vote for a CLK BS, no way you can avoid turning heads in that thing, the damn fenders extend into the opposite lanes.

nrgy

As someone already mentioned...if you want an instant attention "on" switch for your C63, a header setup with cats removed (or even high flow cats) will do the trick. When I first got the car back from the install, I was afraid I would be receiving a lot of bad attention because it was so loud. I almost decided to put it back to stock the following week. But, after getting used to it, it's been so much fun seeing people's jaws drop when I let the car rip. Even partial throttle will turn heads.

I get people chasing to get next to me, and have this bewildered look on their face. I just don't think anyone expects a Mercedes to sound like this. I thought it would **** people off, but surprisingly people seem to love it! But as I've said before, I KNOW there are people who thinks it's obnoxious, annoying, and immature...so I try to be respectful when I can.

Oh, another benefit, you can really send a message to the guy/gal poking along in the passing lane too

tanktube67

Cheers

W211 BEAST

+1. My favorite part about my car, other than the engine of course.

patrickkc

GBlansten

First thing I thought of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2syY12OPkwI

patrickkc

I love topgear!. haha Alabama Rednecks.. hhaha

6.3AMG

Just get a Z. You'll be happier. This is mine.

Even Money

Just read an article about the 2010 911 turbo, all new motor, 0 to 60 in less than 3.0 sec, at about 140K....

elijah

I glanced through page 1 and that was enough. This thread is pretty damn sad IMO. If you want attention you know what to buy, you dnt need our opinions for something so lame. Get rid of your C63 and go get yourself a ZR1 and have loads of fun with it...

Jae Duk

Custom paint your C63 pink or something....OR get a veyron....
Honestly in my C63 I get at least 10 ppl turning their heads a day. And on top of that does it really matter? You tend to realize that most people don't care what you drive. Today they might see a C63 who knows what they'll see tomorrow, maybe a GTR
Take pride in what you drive, and that you were able to afford something like this and never forget what you have.

MercBimmerman

If you got the dough
get a custom super muscle car from Barry White
http://www.supermusclecar.com/cars.html



or just buy one of the new hemi challengers and have it customized

C63newdude

I never heard of a Z01 corvette. I heard of Corvette ZR1 and Corvette Z06 but not Z01.

C63newdude

I have been following all the progress of the GTR and what not and the Cobb alone is not going to get you in the 10's. There are only a couple of shop and a couple of private owners that have a whole lot more than just a Cobb and run 10's on the GTRs but the Cobb alone wouldn't do it.