Muskoka_AMG

Hi guys,

Luck came my way, and an acquaintance of mine decided to sell his C63. Seeing the opportunity, I immediately put my 2007 STI up for sale, and snatched up the charcoal grey C63. It has a few little modifications done to it, and I'll share a ****ty cell phone pic below:



So far I'm very, very impressed by the car. It pulls like a freight train in all gears. The coilovers really make the car a blast to go around corners. Then the seats and exhaust noise make it a blast to drive at any speed.

Coming from first an 04 SRT4, and then an 07 STI, this is the most well rounded car I've owned. The amenities are out of this world. However, the only quality I have to ask you experienced guys about, is what's with the microphone for bluetooth? It seems like I have to yell in order for the other side to hear me. Is there a software update for this, as I can't find a setting to turn up the sensitivity.

I also just got back from the drag track. I've done a lot of drag racing in my limited time, but it's never been with a RWD car. Right now, with headers, airboxes, and pulley, I was anticipating a low to mid 12. Well, I was nowhere near that. My best run was a 12.89 @ 112 (2.05 60 foot, best of the day). Now, I'll throw out there that the track was in bad condition, but I have no idea how to launch it. There are 275s on the rear, but I'd just spin. I just tried to get it rolling, and then gradual on the gas, but it still spun. What are your guys launch strategies, and what type of 60 foots does it get you?

Anyways guys, I'm ecstatic to be here, and let me know if there are any events in Eastern Canada or the Northeast.

All the best.

Lizard

That's a beautiful color. Congrats!
But you need to change out those wheels.

alrasheed1991

nice car but you really need to change those wheels and good luck .

Muskoka_AMG

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan, but that pic is really, really bad as well. I was of the same mind as you guys, but they look much better in person (plus they fit perfectly). Plus their MHT wheels, which are not cheap (~8k w/o tires), and not easy to sell/trade.

My thoughts are to change all the hardware over to black, but we'll see.

Raleighc63

If you are going to the drag then you need to have drag tires

Muskoka_AMG

That would be the easy way out. I'm sure I could get a set of ET streets, or drag radials with other rims. However, I'm really looking for some strategies on how people successfully launch a street-tired C63. It's not easy, but I see a few serious drag racers on here, and I'd like to know strategy (brake stand,early shift into second, shift points, etc.).

I really don't have the time or the space at home to have a set of tires for every different auto-sport I participate in.

Thanks for the input though.

KCviper

Love the car but really not feeling those wheels!!! (not that you asked) Enjoy.....

ZephyrAMG

Welcome! Make a fire pit and throw those rims in and dance around it like a bunch of ingins. I'll join you.

JrocSRT10

Sell the wheels, buy a tune.

Your trapping lower than a stock c63.

FastDonzi

if i were you,i would get as far as i can from this acquaintance of yours.just kidding bro.enjoy ur new whip.welcome to MBworld. where are you from?

Roswell

Nice car & love the stance. Are you serious, your friend paid 8 000$us for the wheels only? Wow, that's almost more than OZ, HRE or BBS? I don't know about MHT, are they in the same league as HRE or BBS or OZ?

4ramin

Car looks good but the wheels really need to go.....

sighting

you can up the mic volume if i am not mistaken.. love the car. and the wheel s are not bad at all. Not all c63 has to have HRE's on them. you car looks great. take care if it and it will take care of you

Enjoy your new toy as safely as possible/...

tgoss

I thought all cars were required to sport HRE's

I kid, I kid. Enjoy the new beast man.

sighting

i know coming from someone that would love a set of HRE's.
I am actually working with someone to see if they can make a Forgestar rim that will fit a 295x30x18 or 19 tire that wont rub.

Short of putting Drag radials on my wife's commuter car. I really need to figure out traction. No point having all them ponies if it just spins in place. All i want is traction with a 280+ tire rating.. really that much to ask?

patboyy

very unqie wheels....maybe they look good if you black out the whole wheel

Muskoka_AMG

That's my plan. We'll see how it pans out.

Either way, I say wheels are all about size, fitment, and style. These things are perfect size and fitment, and not great on style. All black will definately improve them.

Tune is definately in the cards, but I'll wait till next spring to do that. I'm trying to find a tune that works through the dealerships, but as in every other aftermarket scene besides BMW, I don't think that's going to be possible.

MHT is not in the same league, he just overpaid by a longshot. They're worth just short of $1k per rim new.

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm located in MTL if any of you are ever doing a track day in the region.

OrientBlue3

Why do you care if it works through the dealerships? Your warranty is already long since voided (or will be if something blows) with all those other engine mods. You might as well go with an aftermarket one and save money since you don't need the warranty.

Muskoka_AMG

All modifications were bought and installed through PFAFF which is affiliated to a local dealership outside of Toronto. The local manager agreed with it, so I "should" have warranty.

OrientBlue3

First, I've heard of that. Hopefully it will work out for you if something happens.

Roswell

Nice to see another MTL member on this forum. Welcome to the club fellow! Shoot me a PM if you ever come down to Ottawa... we can meet for coffee!! As for the wheels, it's your friend lost, but your gain... 8K $ *ouch*!

obsidian05e55

OP, Congrats!

Sincity

You mentioned you have headers. Do you know which ones? If you already have headers, I would be lead to believe you already have a tune.

Those wheels........nuff said already.

BTW-welcome.

Muskoka_AMG

Thanks Roswell. I was wondering when I'd hear from another Canadian board member. I have a few buddies at U of O, so I may just make a trip down there in the near future. However, travel is limited by my ability to have an indoor, secure parking space (I'm OCD with this car).

I believe the headers are VRP (or VPR) but I'll have to check. The car does not have a tune, because the people at the dealership said that would void the engine and drivetrain warranty. Basically, they were saying that there is a seal on the ecu, and if it is broken, that voids the warranty. Probably bs, but it kept a tune off the car so far.

I've contacted MHT, and the wheels will be getting painted entirely black, with black hardware. I haven't decided whether to do regular black, or flat black face with slightly more glossy black lip. Either way, all black.

Can anyone comment on how to replace the chrome trunk and window moldings?

Sincity

In all seriousness, if it were me, I would not throw any more money at those wheels. Sell them and get something that enhances the car a little better.