Hello, just got the new C63 AMG
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Did we get duped? So after much thought about my wheels being the older model design and that the 2012 model has different wheels as someone mentioned. I also looked over our window sticker and it does say 18" AMG 5 Twin spoke light alloy wheels.
What is the wheel description of the older wheel model and should I pursue the new wheels or stay with it?
I am partial to both designs but getting an older model wheel just does not feel right.
What is the wheel description of the older wheel model and should I pursue the new wheels or stay with it?
I am partial to both designs but getting an older model wheel just does not feel right.
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Did we get duped? So after much thought about my wheels being the older model design and that the 2012 model has different wheels as someone mentioned. I also looked over our window sticker and it does say 18" AMG 5 Twin spoke light alloy wheels.
What is the wheel description of the older wheel model and should I pursue the new wheels or stay with it?
I am partial to both designs but getting an older model wheel just does not feel right.
What is the wheel description of the older wheel model and should I pursue the new wheels or stay with it?
I am partial to both designs but getting an older model wheel just does not feel right.
if the description says "5 twin spoke" then you should have the newer style wheel. the older one is 5 single spoke. I'd double check with the dealer if you prefer the newer style.
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Although I believe those only comes with the coupe. I do like the one piece design better than with the separate head rest. to me it mimics the normal race seats so I don't have qualms about it.
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So I got a call back from the dealer and I have an appointment on Friday to see if it is possible to put in the 2012 twin spokes. Now I'm concern I might not like it as much as the single spokes as far as style go. Do you guys prefer one the other and whats your reason behind it. Are the new ones lighter?
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So I got a call back from the dealer and I have an appointment on Friday to see if it is possible to put in the 2012 twin spokes. Now I'm concern I might not like it as much as the single spokes as far as style go. Do you guys prefer one the other and whats your reason behind it. Are the new ones lighter?
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So I got a call back from the dealer and I have an appointment on Friday to see if it is possible to put in the 2012 twin spokes. Now I'm concern I might not like it as much as the single spokes as far as style go. Do you guys prefer one the other and whats your reason behind it. Are the new ones lighter?
I think the twin spokes suit the more elegant styling of the 2012 upgrade. I also think they show off the massive brake discs and calipers to better effect as you can obviously see between the spokes. Up close you'll note that it is only the "face" of the spokes which are finished in silver. The remainder of the wheel (including the hub) is in a nice gun metal finish which sets off the spokes nicely.
According to the order guide I have, the older style is described as:
Code 790 AMG 18-inch 5 spoke allow wheels with titanium finish
and the new style as:
Code 795 AMG 18-inch 5 twin-spoke alloy wheels.
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I appreciate all your input. I like them both and I will go ahead and pursue the twin spokes since it is what should be on the car plus just by looking at the design it's likely that it's lighter than the 2011. Hopefully I can convince the dealer to do the same.
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Had an E and EVO X, was enjoying cars then life changed. Rid of the EVO with a CRZ hybrid to accommodate life change then missed the EVO's power badly. Was gonna get a 3rd car but wife agreed to trade the E for the C63 AMG after she saw and felt the 2012 model. My dream car is an M3, but with this C63... my dream got beat! Amazing Car... all smiles so far!
Now all I have to do is convince my wife to allow me to get it :P
What did you do to get her into the dealership? haha
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What was amazing was as soon as she saw the 2012 AMG car at the showroom there was no need for me to say anything else.
So if I were you just take her in and say your buying a part or going for service them slip her in the sales area and show her the ride!
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Well... she did trade my EVO X for the CR-Z, and that made me sad. And it did took about 3 months of convincing her the awesomeness of the AMG. But it was my birthday the day we got it also, so that helped.
What was amazing was as soon as she saw the 2012 AMG car at the showroom there was no need for me to say anything else.
So if I were you just take her in and say your buying a part or going for service them slip her in the sales area and show her the ride!
What was amazing was as soon as she saw the 2012 AMG car at the showroom there was no need for me to say anything else.
So if I were you just take her in and say your buying a part or going for service them slip her in the sales area and show her the ride!
