Picked Up My C63 BS Today - Impressions - EPIC
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Picked Up My C63 BS Today - Impressions - EPIC (NOW WITH PICS)
I know this is useless without pictures, I am working on converting and will upload. I picked up my 2013 C63 Black Series today at the dealer. Car arrived in covered carrier (Reliable). I had instructed the dealer that I wanted to be the one to peel off all the packaging, tape, etc. and that I wanted to be present for PDI/inspection, etc. So I was with the car from the moment it backed off the carrier until I drove it away from dealer. Maybe a little an*l of me, but that's the way I am about my cars.
Obviously I am in break-in, which I am adhering to religiously, although very difficult. But here are early impressions:
1. People have "under" described the exhaust note. Never thought I would say that, because every article and post I read mention it. But I would use more adjectives. I feel that under load the exhaust sounds a lot like a Maserati V8. It is crazy addictive, just right. Much more refined/exotic sounding than I expected. I expected muscle car burble. That does not do it justice. Far more exotic than I expected.
2. Pictures dont do justice to the bodywork adjustments. The car sits squat, fat, lots of presence, the wheel arch flares are bigger than I expected.
3. I find "C" mode very sluggish/sloppy. Not a fan of it. I guess if you were on the highway cruising or something. But since I am in break-in, I have kept it in "C" primarily. I spent a little time in "S", still following break-in rules, but felt much better in that setting. I am sure "S+" is even better/perfect.
4. Rides rougher than I expected. Eary on I thought about daily driving this car. Decided against that and kept my SUV. Sort of glad I did. Perhaps I could adjust the coilovers (I know I can) to be softer, but I think that would create too much handling compromise. Which brings me to my next point.
5. Biggest surprise for me was the handling. This car is WAY more tossable than I expected. For 4k lbs, I was prepared for a very heavy feel. No way. Feels so light footed. This part blew my mind, maybe because I wasnt expecting it. I feel the car handles almost as good as my 993 Porsche did, I mean the turn in is fantastic, the car stays so flat through curves. Telepathic. Wonderful.
6. No surprise, but even keeping under 4500 with no "kick downs", you get a sense of the instant torque and throttle response. So awesome. So natural feeling. I will say that they should have made the tires wider in the rear. They break free with even a simple squirt of the accelerator. I can see that is going to be something that requires constant care or will just be sliding everywhere. Wish they would have given it a bit more grip. I mean I was barely pushing the throttle and it started spinning.
Overall, the most exciting and satisfying car I have ever driven. The lineup includes: RS6, RS4, M3, 993, 993 turbo, 996, 996 turbo, 997 S, 997 turbo, various newer corvettes, mustangs, old muscle cars 1966-70 912s, 911s, etc.
Best driving experience ever. Thanks so much for the advice here.
Obviously I am in break-in, which I am adhering to religiously, although very difficult. But here are early impressions:
1. People have "under" described the exhaust note. Never thought I would say that, because every article and post I read mention it. But I would use more adjectives. I feel that under load the exhaust sounds a lot like a Maserati V8. It is crazy addictive, just right. Much more refined/exotic sounding than I expected. I expected muscle car burble. That does not do it justice. Far more exotic than I expected.
2. Pictures dont do justice to the bodywork adjustments. The car sits squat, fat, lots of presence, the wheel arch flares are bigger than I expected.
3. I find "C" mode very sluggish/sloppy. Not a fan of it. I guess if you were on the highway cruising or something. But since I am in break-in, I have kept it in "C" primarily. I spent a little time in "S", still following break-in rules, but felt much better in that setting. I am sure "S+" is even better/perfect.
4. Rides rougher than I expected. Eary on I thought about daily driving this car. Decided against that and kept my SUV. Sort of glad I did. Perhaps I could adjust the coilovers (I know I can) to be softer, but I think that would create too much handling compromise. Which brings me to my next point.
5. Biggest surprise for me was the handling. This car is WAY more tossable than I expected. For 4k lbs, I was prepared for a very heavy feel. No way. Feels so light footed. This part blew my mind, maybe because I wasnt expecting it. I feel the car handles almost as good as my 993 Porsche did, I mean the turn in is fantastic, the car stays so flat through curves. Telepathic. Wonderful.
6. No surprise, but even keeping under 4500 with no "kick downs", you get a sense of the instant torque and throttle response. So awesome. So natural feeling. I will say that they should have made the tires wider in the rear. They break free with even a simple squirt of the accelerator. I can see that is going to be something that requires constant care or will just be sliding everywhere. Wish they would have given it a bit more grip. I mean I was barely pushing the throttle and it started spinning.
Overall, the most exciting and satisfying car I have ever driven. The lineup includes: RS6, RS4, M3, 993, 993 turbo, 996, 996 turbo, 997 S, 997 turbo, various newer corvettes, mustangs, old muscle cars 1966-70 912s, 911s, etc.
Best driving experience ever. Thanks so much for the advice here.
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pics - I should mention, it is FILTHY from the trip... but I like to have a professional do the detailing, so I told them not to touch a thing...
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10-27-2012, 09:45 PM
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I love all the excitement that can be heard in your post. Congratulations on owning such a wonderful automobile.
Last time I checked you were the one that worked for your money and it's your money that is paying for the car. I don't see any reason why you don't have a right to be how ever you want when you pick it up.
Last time I checked you were the one that worked for your money and it's your money that is paying for the car. I don't see any reason why you don't have a right to be how ever you want when you pick it up.
10-28-2012, 12:16 AM
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Hey Man glad to see you got yours in such mint condition.
Glad it exceeded your expectations.
Drive it down to Cars and Coffee next time and we'll park next to each other
Glad it exceeded your expectations.
Drive it down to Cars and Coffee next time and we'll park next to each other
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I can break it in for ya in no time 
Seeing as how I drive about 3k miles a month.
Seeing as how I drive about 3k miles a month.
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10-28-2012, 12:50 AM
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I know this is useless without pictures, I am working on converting and will upload. I picked up my 2013 C63 Black Series today at the dealer. Car arrived in covered carrier (Reliable). I had instructed the dealer that I wanted to be the one to peel off all the packaging, tape, etc. and that I wanted to be present for PDI/inspection, etc. So I was with the car from the moment it backed off the carrier until I drove it away from dealer. Maybe a little an*l of me, but that's the way I am about my cars.
Obviously I am in break-in, which I am adhering to religiously, although very difficult. But here are early impressions:
1. People have "under" described the exhaust note. Never thought I would say that, because every article and post I read mention it. But I would use more adjectives. I feel that under load the exhaust sounds a lot like a Maserati V8. It is crazy addictive, just right. Much more refined/exotic sounding than I expected. I expected muscle car burble. That does not do it justice. Far more exotic than I expected.
Agree 100%
2. Pictures dont do justice to the bodywork adjustments. The car sits squat, fat, lots of presence, the wheel arch flares are bigger than I expected.
Agree 100%, even others at the detailer just couldn't stop staring..
3. I find "C" mode very sluggish/sloppy. Not a fan of it. I guess if you were on the highway cruising or something. But since I am in break-in, I have kept it in "C" primarily. I spent a little time in "S", still following break-in rules, but felt much better in that setting. I am sure "S+" is even better/perfect.
C is sluggish, that's why I've been in S+ since mile 35, 300 miles on the car now. Much more responsive.
4. Rides rougher than I expected. Eary on I thought about daily driving this car. Decided against that and kept my SUV. Sort of glad I did. Perhaps I could adjust the coilovers (I know I can) to be softer, but I think that would create too much handling compromise. Which brings me to my next point.
I would say more firm than rough. More like the '06 STi I had.
5. Biggest surprise for me was the handling. This car is WAY more tossable than I expected. For 4k lbs, I was prepared for a very heavy feel. No way. Feels so light footed. This part blew my mind, maybe because I wasnt expecting it. I feel the car handles almost as good as my 993 Porsche did, I mean the turn in is fantastic, the car stays so flat through curves. Telepathic. Wonderful.
The handling abilities of this car cannot be overstated. Unreal. No comparison to a C63. Coilovers are phenomenal.
6. No surprise, but even keeping under 4500 with no "kick downs", you get a sense of the instant torque and throttle response. So awesome. So natural feeling. I will say that they should have made the tires wider in the rear. They break free with even a simple squirt of the accelerator. I can see that is going to be something that requires constant care or will just be sliding everywhere. Wish they would have given it a bit more grip. I mean I was barely pushing the throttle and it started spinning.
Do you not have the track package? I do, and the dunlops are awesome. No grip issues, although I haven't tried the race start yet.
Overall, the most exciting and satisfying car I have ever driven. The lineup includes: RS6, RS4, M3, 993, 993 turbo, 996, 996 turbo, 997 S, 997 turbo, various newer corvettes, mustangs, old muscle cars 1966-70 912s, 911s, etc.
Absolutely no regrets here, even considering the price. The driving experience is spot on. The shifts at redline in S+ are ridiculous...so much quicker with the MCT than my '09 it shocked me the first time it happened. Throttle response is fantastic.
Best driving experience ever. Thanks so much for the advice here.
Obviously I am in break-in, which I am adhering to religiously, although very difficult. But here are early impressions:
1. People have "under" described the exhaust note. Never thought I would say that, because every article and post I read mention it. But I would use more adjectives. I feel that under load the exhaust sounds a lot like a Maserati V8. It is crazy addictive, just right. Much more refined/exotic sounding than I expected. I expected muscle car burble. That does not do it justice. Far more exotic than I expected.
Agree 100%
2. Pictures dont do justice to the bodywork adjustments. The car sits squat, fat, lots of presence, the wheel arch flares are bigger than I expected.
Agree 100%, even others at the detailer just couldn't stop staring..
3. I find "C" mode very sluggish/sloppy. Not a fan of it. I guess if you were on the highway cruising or something. But since I am in break-in, I have kept it in "C" primarily. I spent a little time in "S", still following break-in rules, but felt much better in that setting. I am sure "S+" is even better/perfect.
C is sluggish, that's why I've been in S+ since mile 35, 300 miles on the car now. Much more responsive.
4. Rides rougher than I expected. Eary on I thought about daily driving this car. Decided against that and kept my SUV. Sort of glad I did. Perhaps I could adjust the coilovers (I know I can) to be softer, but I think that would create too much handling compromise. Which brings me to my next point.
I would say more firm than rough. More like the '06 STi I had.
5. Biggest surprise for me was the handling. This car is WAY more tossable than I expected. For 4k lbs, I was prepared for a very heavy feel. No way. Feels so light footed. This part blew my mind, maybe because I wasnt expecting it. I feel the car handles almost as good as my 993 Porsche did, I mean the turn in is fantastic, the car stays so flat through curves. Telepathic. Wonderful.
The handling abilities of this car cannot be overstated. Unreal. No comparison to a C63. Coilovers are phenomenal.
6. No surprise, but even keeping under 4500 with no "kick downs", you get a sense of the instant torque and throttle response. So awesome. So natural feeling. I will say that they should have made the tires wider in the rear. They break free with even a simple squirt of the accelerator. I can see that is going to be something that requires constant care or will just be sliding everywhere. Wish they would have given it a bit more grip. I mean I was barely pushing the throttle and it started spinning.
Do you not have the track package? I do, and the dunlops are awesome. No grip issues, although I haven't tried the race start yet.
Overall, the most exciting and satisfying car I have ever driven. The lineup includes: RS6, RS4, M3, 993, 993 turbo, 996, 996 turbo, 997 S, 997 turbo, various newer corvettes, mustangs, old muscle cars 1966-70 912s, 911s, etc.
Absolutely no regrets here, even considering the price. The driving experience is spot on. The shifts at redline in S+ are ridiculous...so much quicker with the MCT than my '09 it shocked me the first time it happened. Throttle response is fantastic.
Best driving experience ever. Thanks so much for the advice here.
10-28-2012, 03:41 AM
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Haha... That's going to be a little hard from Austin, TX! I was on a business trip in a rental car when I was in OC. I wish I lived there!
10-28-2012, 04:53 AM
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Welcome to the club, Boss!
I drive in C most of the time, I don't find it sluggish, but you will find all the sweet spots after driving it.
My car, well she's in a bubble stored away for the winter.
S+ and sport traction, is my fav setting.
Congrats again!!!
I drive in C most of the time, I don't find it sluggish, but you will find all the sweet spots after driving it.
My car, well she's in a bubble stored away for the winter.
S+ and sport traction, is my fav setting.
Congrats again!!!
10-28-2012, 08:08 AM
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Why bother driving round in C mode??
You are not using so much ofthe car's potential, I don't get it. sport+ or manual mode for me and traction jn sport mode only!!
You are not using so much ofthe car's potential, I don't get it. sport+ or manual mode for me and traction jn sport mode only!!
10-28-2012, 08:31 AM
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Oh, my take on the C mode - you are exactly right. Its sluggish, jerky, and shift points are awful. Basically not usable IMO honestly - stick to S/S+, dont sweat it.
10-28-2012, 12:14 PM
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Maybe this begs the question... What did others do on break in. So far I am following it religiously....which means C mode only, no manual shifting, etc... Nothing over 4500, 85 mph, etc. Car has about 50 miles on it now...
