Newbie question for 2013 C63
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Newbie question for 2013 C63
I'm a long-time BMW owner (550i) making the switch to a 2013 C63 AMG. Can anyone give me advice on whether or not to order the Development Package? I do not plan on ever taking the car on the track and the marginally-faster 0 to 60 time seems insignificant. (From my research, it looks like 0 to 60 is improved by about .1 second.)
Are there particular reasons why I should order this package? Or why I do not need to order it?
Are there particular reasons why I should order this package? Or why I do not need to order it?
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If the xtra hp is not important to u & u will not track the car ( like most of us lol).. Then no need to spend the xtra 10k$ for the Performance package in my opinion.
U can always paint ur calipers red & buy a CF trunk lip spoiler .. And will have plenty of $$ left if u want a tune down the road or some 2pcs rotors.
U can always paint ur calipers red & buy a CF trunk lip spoiler .. And will have plenty of $$ left if u want a tune down the road or some 2pcs rotors.
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I think a lot depends upon what the car means to you...is it going to be a keeper, or just your car for a few years, after which you'll get something else. The Development package is not just about an extra 22KW....if that's all it means to you, well it would be a waste of money, because you could easily get more than that with a tune for far less money.
We ordered our car with Development Package & LSD, & a few other little options.
In Aus, the "Development Package" includes the engine, which is not just an extra 22KW....it includes SLS Crankshaft, Rods & Pistons, bigger brakes, different steering wheel (which I don't like!), carbon rear spoiler & 19" multispoke wheels.
We would be unlikely to ever track our car, we drive it as hard as we're allowed, but I doubt whether I'd be able to pick the 22KW over the standard engine.
BUT, for us, this purchase was special, very special, a BIG financial outlay for us...we just wanted all the "performance" options....., which we think adds character to the car....makes it a bit more special. But that's us, hopefully we'll have this car for a long time, and we like the feeling that it's got some "special" bits under the bonnet.
Cheers, Pickles.
We ordered our car with Development Package & LSD, & a few other little options.
In Aus, the "Development Package" includes the engine, which is not just an extra 22KW....it includes SLS Crankshaft, Rods & Pistons, bigger brakes, different steering wheel (which I don't like!), carbon rear spoiler & 19" multispoke wheels.
We would be unlikely to ever track our car, we drive it as hard as we're allowed, but I doubt whether I'd be able to pick the 22KW over the standard engine.
BUT, for us, this purchase was special, very special, a BIG financial outlay for us...we just wanted all the "performance" options....., which we think adds character to the car....makes it a bit more special. But that's us, hopefully we'll have this car for a long time, and we like the feeling that it's got some "special" bits under the bonnet.
Cheers, Pickles.
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I think a lot depends upon what the car means to you...is it going to be a keeper, or just your car for a few years, after which you'll get something else. The Development package is not just about an extra 22KW....if that's all it means to you, well it would be a waste of money, because you could easily get more than that with a tune for far less money.
We ordered our car with Development Package & LSD, & a few other little options.
In Aus, the "Development Package" includes the engine, which is not just an extra 22KW....it includes SLS Crankshaft, Rods & Pistons, bigger brakes, different steering wheel (which I don't like!), carbon rear spoiler & 19" multispoke wheels.
We would be unlikely to ever track our car, we drive it as hard as we're allowed, but I doubt whether I'd be able to pick the 22KW over the standard engine.
BUT, for us, this purchase was special, very special, a BIG financial outlay for us...we just wanted all the "performance" options....., which we think adds character to the car....makes it a bit more special. But that's us, hopefully we'll have this car for a long time, and we like the feeling that it's got some "special" bits under the bonnet.
Cheers, Pickles.
We ordered our car with Development Package & LSD, & a few other little options.
In Aus, the "Development Package" includes the engine, which is not just an extra 22KW....it includes SLS Crankshaft, Rods & Pistons, bigger brakes, different steering wheel (which I don't like!), carbon rear spoiler & 19" multispoke wheels.
We would be unlikely to ever track our car, we drive it as hard as we're allowed, but I doubt whether I'd be able to pick the 22KW over the standard engine.
BUT, for us, this purchase was special, very special, a BIG financial outlay for us...we just wanted all the "performance" options....., which we think adds character to the car....makes it a bit more special. But that's us, hopefully we'll have this car for a long time, and we like the feeling that it's got some "special" bits under the bonnet.
Cheers, Pickles.
P.S. 30hp/22kw is underrated. Dynos have proven it time and time again.
Last edited by khmergod; Sep 2, 2012 at 02:28 PM.
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Average of 50 hp. No tq increase. On mobile device, hard to search for links. Use keywords p31 dyno mustang. ~370whp w/o p31 mustang and ~400+whp with.
Cheers.
PS Found my thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=433331
Cheers.
PS Found my thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=433331
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(a)'12 C63 P/P, LSD, 19" m/spoke,comfort pack. (b)Astra SRI.
Average of 50 hp. No tq increase. On mobile device, hard to search for links. Use keywords p31 dyno mustang. ~370whp w/o p31 mustang and ~400+whp with.
Cheers.
PS Found my thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w204/433331-mustang-dyno-my2011-p31.html
Cheers.
PS Found my thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w204/433331-mustang-dyno-my2011-p31.html
Very nice to hear my friend.....
Cheers, Pickles.
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sat in a 2013 today, they repositioned the cruise control knob, and the steering telescoping mechanism knob. Also, a change i really wanna do to mine, is the software, there's a whole new theme for both the center screen and the one infront of the driver, looks really cool. other than that, same car
