First time in the snow
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First time in the snow
First time driving in the snow tonight and the power isn't as easy to control as I thought. Running Pirelli sottozero series II's. Even the slightest throttle resulted in fish tailing. It was pretty icy out, but I thought she would handle better. Might have to upgrade to blizzaks.
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First time driving in the snow tonight and the power isn't as easy to control as I thought. Running Pirelli sottozero series II's. Even the slightest throttle resulted in fish tailing. It was pretty icy out, but I thought she would handle better. Might have to upgrade to blizzaks.
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Don't get me wrong, she was manageable, and pretty fun to feel my comfort level increase as I got going. I respect the fact how much torque she has, but I can't just let her sit in my garage. This car was made to be driven. I have a truck for bad winter days, but I plan on driving the c63 ALOT this winter. 
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First time driving in the snow tonight and the power isn't as easy to control as I thought. Running Pirelli sottozero series II's. Even the slightest throttle resulted in fish tailing. It was pretty icy out, but I thought she would handle better. Might have to upgrade to blizzaks.
Get a winter beater.
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Don't get me wrong, she was manageable, and pretty fun to feel my comfort level increase as I got going. I respect the fact how much torque she has, but I can't just let her sit in my garage. This car was made to be driven. I have a truck for bad winter days, but I plan on driving the c63 ALOT this winter.
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I agree on the winter beater, save yourself the salt/snow damage & save on insurance. But I know you mentioned you have a truck for snowy days, so you're ok.
BTW, why are you having your T/O dinner on your lap while driving? LOL
BTW, why are you having your T/O dinner on your lap while driving? LOL
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I have always driven rear wheel drive benz's since I started driving... however the thing that surprises me the the most about the C63 is not the massive torque or horsepower in the winter its the brakes... you have this massive stopping power which is great for racing and in good conditions on slippery icy roads you have to be just as sensitive with the left pedal and the right. I went out yesterday to see what all the fuss was about... I had 100% confidence in the C63 and my abilities but it was nerve racking watching everything around to make sure someone didn't slide into my car...
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Best winter beater i've had....plus the seat heaters are magical
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I have always driven rear wheel drive benz's since I started driving... however the thing that surprises me the the most about the C63 is not the massive torque or horsepower in the winter its the brakes... you have this massive stopping power which is great for racing and in good conditions on slippery icy roads you have to be just as sensitive with the left pedal and the right. I went out yesterday to see what all the fuss was about... I had 100% confidence in the C63 and my abilities but it was nerve racking watching everything around to make sure someone didn't slide into my car...
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Do you take out the BS in the winter?
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We've had snow i helsinki now for 2 days. Came around 50cm in one day so we have a pretty nice snow cover. Anyway to the point, i have found that the only way to be able to drive the car reasonably well is to take the ESP off completely, if not that then at least drive in sport mode. Comfort just doesn't work. With ESP off a) you can have fun,and b) you actually get somewhere when applying throttle. This is the third winter now with a C63. First one with the 08 and now second with the 12 and it is a lot of fun. My new lowering may cause some problems however. Might be i'll have to temporarily raise the springs.
And if anyone's considering what tires to buy go with the studded continentals. Multiple test winner and absolutely amazing when it comes to drivability and grip. running 235 front and back with stock 18's
And if anyone's considering what tires to buy go with the studded continentals. Multiple test winner and absolutely amazing when it comes to drivability and grip. running 235 front and back with stock 18's
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Nope, that's my summer car.
Well said. ESP Sport is the minimum for winter driving in the C63. Too much intervention with ESP on. Winter tires are a must. Studded tires will feel like driving in the rain.
That's always been the myth. I swap cars on an average of once or twice a year, so I've had a lot of experience in the used market. Thing is, selling a car in ANY area with winter roads, salt, etc. and you'll have a lower resale value because it's assumed that it's winter driven. You can plaster your ads with never winter driven, and it won't make a difference, you're not going to get any more money selling a car that gets parked in the winter. If anything, you'll get more money selling a car with an extra set of winter wheels and tires.
Of course, if you don't maintain your car, it's going to look like crap. Wash your car weekly, detail it after winter, and it'll be no different than a car that's not winter driven.
We've had snow i helsinki now for 2 days. Came around 50cm in one day so we have a pretty nice snow cover. Anyway to the point, i have found that the only way to be able to drive the car reasonably well is to take the ESP off completely, if not that then at least drive in sport mode. Comfort just doesn't work. With ESP off a) you can have fun,and b) you actually get somewhere when applying throttle. This is the third winter now with a C63. First one with the 08 and now second with the 12 and it is a lot of fun. My new lowering may cause some problems however. Might be i'll have to temporarily raise the springs.
And if anyone's considering what tires to buy go with the studded continentals. Multiple test winner and absolutely amazing when it comes to drivability and grip. running 235 front and back with stock 18's
And if anyone's considering what tires to buy go with the studded continentals. Multiple test winner and absolutely amazing when it comes to drivability and grip. running 235 front and back with stock 18's
Of course, if you don't maintain your car, it's going to look like crap. Wash your car weekly, detail it after winter, and it'll be no different than a car that's not winter driven.
