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Old 01-07-2011, 10:12 AM
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7000$ to be used

Hi guys , need your opinions.

Background :

I own a 2009 C63 black/black , fully loaded with carbon interior.
I have 7k$ availlable for mods.
My car is already OETuned , has V1 + Laser Jammer , carbon acccents ( rear spoiler + deck lid + front lip ).

Possibilities :

1 - 5000$ for full black alcantara/leather interior ( brabus bullit style ) + 2000$ full matte white wrap
2 - 5000$ for full tuning by Cargraphic ( headers , full race exhaust , ecu and so on... 580hp ) + 2000$ full matte white
3 - Save and buy 2011 C63 fully loaded.

Let me know what you guys would do with this amount.
Old 01-07-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaiba
Hi guys , need your opinions.

Background :

I own a 2009 C63 black/black , fully loaded with carbon interior.
I have 7k$ availlable for mods.
My car is already OETuned , has V1 + Laser Jammer , carbon acccents ( rear spoiler + deck lid + front lip ).

Possibilities :

1 - 5000$ for full black alcantara/leather interior ( brabus bullit style ) + 2000$ full matte white wrap
2 - 5000$ for full tuning by Cargraphic ( headers , full race exhaust , ecu and so on... 580hp ) + 2000$ full matte white
3 - Save and buy 2011 C63 fully loaded.

Let me know what you guys would do with this amount.
if these are your only options....i would say #2
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Originally Posted by Kaiba
Hi guys , need your opinions.

Background :

I own a 2009 C63 black/black , fully loaded with carbon interior.
I have 7k$ availlable for mods.
My car is already OETuned , has V1 + Laser Jammer , carbon acccents ( rear spoiler + deck lid + front lip ).

Possibilities :

1 - 5000$ for full black alcantara/leather interior ( brabus bullit style ) + 2000$ full matte white wrap
2 - 5000$ for full tuning by Cargraphic ( headers , full race exhaust , ecu and so on... 580hp ) + 2000$ full matte white
3 - Save and buy 2011 C63 fully loaded.

Let me know what you guys would do with this amount.
$5000 for Cargraphic headers, full race exhaust and tune ahhh? Where do you get your crack from? Have you checke Cargraphic prices recently?, it is way more than that.
You pay in Europe about 19-21% in tax plus shipping then convert that from Euros to US dollars. It is way more than $5000. I am just saying..
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Originally Posted by Kaiba
Hi guys , need your opinions.

Background :

I own a 2009 C63 black/black , fully loaded with carbon interior.
I have 7k$ availlable for mods.
My car is already OETuned , has V1 + Laser Jammer , carbon acccents ( rear spoiler + deck lid + front lip ).

Possibilities :

1 - 5000$ for full black alcantara/leather interior ( brabus bullit style ) + 2000$ full matte white wrap
2 - 5000$ for full tuning by Cargraphic ( headers , full race exhaust , ecu and so on... 580hp ) + 2000$ full matte white
3 - Save and buy 2011 C63 fully loaded.

Let me know what you guys would do with this amount.
i say #2

BUT why get another tune you have the OE just update it to match headers and buy headers on its on and spent the tuning money else where. just my .02 cents
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Originally Posted by C63newdude
$5000 for Cargraphic headers, full race exhaust and tune ahhh? Where do you get your crack from? Have you checke Cargraphic prices recently?, it is way more than that.
You pay in Europe about 19-21% in tax plus shipping then convert that from Euros to US dollars. It is way more than $5000. I am just saying..
lmfao thats some powerfull chit he got.
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i say #2

BUT why get another tune you have the OE just update it to match headers and buy headers on its on and spent the tuning money else where. just my .02 cents
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Originally Posted by BAD430BENZ
if these are your only options....i would say #2
^ this.
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Originally Posted by mthis
i say #2

BUT why get another tune you have the OE just update it to match headers and buy headers on its on and spent the tuning money else where. just my .02 cents
I disagree 100%.

Whether you go with OE, Cargraphic, or (AHEM!) Speedriven, you don't want to mix-and-match parts and create a mutt car. If anything happens down the road, everyone points their finger and places blame on the next guy (especially when you're dealing with someone who doesn't have a shop or employees or a dedicated location - a larger company like Cargraphic will point right to that and shy away from any kind of responsibility, and who can blame them? There is ZERO real-world testing of their hardware with tat software and they can't be expected to warranty their stuff with unknown fuel mixes and other variables, you know?).

If you're going with Cargraphic, go all-in. Negotiate on price if you have to, but stick to a package as sold by 1 vendor. Mixing-and-matching is a great way to save a few hunderd $ early on, and cost yourself thousands later.
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Originally Posted by C63newdude
$5000 for Cargraphic headers, full race exhaust and tune ahhh? Where do you get your crack from? Have you checke Cargraphic prices recently?, it is way more than that.
You pay in Europe about 19-21% in tax plus shipping then convert that from Euros to US dollars. It is way more than $5000. I am just saying..
I'm in UE.

Please check the prices again : http://www.cargraphic.de/index.php?/...,5386/&start=3

I'll get a quote within this weekend and let you know.

I'm probably telling something wrong with the 'terms' ( headers etc... ) as english is not my native language Please excuse me on this.

Originally Posted by Speedriven

I disagree 100%.

Whether you go with OE, Cargraphic, or (AHEM!) Speedriven, you don't want to mix-and-match parts and create a mutt car. If anything happens down the road, everyone points their finger and places blame on the next guy (especially when you're dealing with someone who doesn't have a shop or employees or a dedicated location - a larger company like Cargraphic will point right to that and shy away from any kind of responsibility, and who can blame them? There is ZERO real-world testing of their hardware with tat software and they can't be expected to warranty their stuff with unknown fuel mixes and other variables, you know?).

If you're going with Cargraphic, go all-in. Negotiate on price if you have to, but stick to a package as sold by 1 vendor. Mixing-and-matching is a great way to save a few hunderd $ early on, and cost yourself thousands later.
Thanks for your input. I think thats the way I'll use , no matter the supplier.

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if these are your only options....i would say #2
I'm opened to any options.
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Leave car as is and wait for the 2012 model year AMG (available in late 2011) to be announced. You may want to upgrade to that. Nicer interiors + coupe option.
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Option#4: send me the money. i spend it on mods on my car and I will post as many youtube videos as you wish
On a serious note: either #2 or keep it for your next car.
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Edit: #2 or #3.
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Originally Posted by Kaiba
Hi guys , need your opinions.

Background :

I own a 2009 C63 black/black , fully loaded with carbon interior.
I have 7k$ availlable for mods.
My car is already OETuned , has V1 + Laser Jammer , carbon acccents ( rear spoiler + deck lid + front lip ).

Possibilities :

1 - 5000$ for full black alcantara/leather interior ( brabus bullit style ) + 2000$ full matte white wrap
2 - 5000$ for full tuning by Cargraphic ( headers , full race exhaust , ecu and so on... 580hp ) + 2000$ full matte white
3 - Save and buy 2011 C63 fully loaded.

Let me know what you guys would do with this amount.
Think you should use the 7K and get a late model R1

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