Chasing a red GT3 that ran over me :)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,153
Likes: 129
From: DMV
AMG GTBS, AMG GTR Pro, AMG GT, C63 AMG, Porsche Panamera 4S, RX-7 FC Turbo II
I did a 3 day HPDE at CoTA last weekend. Great weather Friday and Saturday and mediocre on Sunday. The Porsche GT3 was well driven and I hung in there ok, but I couldn't completely catch up (without traffic helping, lol). Same for the McLarens.
But take a look as I roll past a C7 Z06, new Z/28, Boss 302, and an F80 M3.
I bested my lap time by a second. I'm at 2:38:04 now. Better driver skills and a LSD would help with that.
But take a look as I roll past a C7 Z06, new Z/28, Boss 302, and an F80 M3.
I bested my lap time by a second. I'm at 2:38:04 now. Better driver skills and a LSD would help with that.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 971
Likes: 208
From: Los Gatos Ca
C63 amg Custom 67 Camaro GLK 350 4matic 2017 AMG GTS
I do have the V3's already. I notched both compression and rebound two clicks tighter than factory settings all the way around. I just wanted to evenly stiffen things up all the way around and put more work on the Toyo R888R's I was trying out. I'm no expert on suspension set up so I'm open to suggestions on better configurations.
I think an LSD is the most appropriate next mod as I spin the rears on T1, T11, & T13. On T1 and T11 I want better traction. For T13 I want the rotation. But I'm still learning and improving and that's what's part of the addiction.
The Toyo's are useless on heavier cars. 3200lbs is about their max on the track.
After watching the video, I noticed entry and exit speeds seems to vary a bit on the cam, the LSD will allow better braking and much more power coming out of the turns negating the advantage the GT3 had on corner exit. I would also get some front end bracing if you have not already have done that.
All in all very impressive, glad you had fun out there. Nice bunch of cars on the track.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 580
Likes: 31
2010 C63
Where exactly did you have your GoPro/cam located?
And, inside the case I put a piece of paper with my name, address, and phone number in case it falls off the car and one day a track worker finds it. At least there's contact info available if the worker chooses to want to return it.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 80
From: Houston - Clear Lake
C63 coupe, Z3M Roadster garage queen
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 31
Likes: 5
2011 E63 P30
That looks great. I did the EA event last October, always a fun time. I'm surprised that you're not running camber plates though - I just got a set from KMAC that I need to install, because they're far cheaper than having my outside fronts shredded
Are you in Austin now? Who do you use for your shop? I've been using Flamingo but considering having Soul Speed or Colvin handle the replacement and alignment.
Are you in Austin now? Who do you use for your shop? I've been using Flamingo but considering having Soul Speed or Colvin handle the replacement and alignment.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 580
Likes: 31
2010 C63
RJ, white E63? If so, you and I met at that October EA event. In fact I was at the EA event yesterday but as a visitor and not participant. Went out there just to hang out with another AMG owner and some instructor friends who were down from Dallas. I saw Joe from Flamingo and one of the Soul Speed guys out there as well. I didn't see Colin though.
Two good shops on the north side of town are Eurocharged ATX or Winding Road Racing. Down south, Soul Speed. And east side . . . I can't remember the name sorry. Someone just recommended a place to me along 35 @ 51st but I'd have to see the name to remember it.
KMacs are on my list of things to do but an LSD is definitely next.
Two good shops on the north side of town are Eurocharged ATX or Winding Road Racing. Down south, Soul Speed. And east side . . . I can't remember the name sorry. Someone just recommended a place to me along 35 @ 51st but I'd have to see the name to remember it.
KMacs are on my list of things to do but an LSD is definitely next.
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 31
Likes: 5
2011 E63 P30
Clark, yes, that was me! Good memory; I'm terrible at matching forum to IRL.
I shredded the outside edges of my PSS at TWS earlier this year, down to the cords, so plates were a requirement - they're going to be cheaper than going through tires every couple of track weekends; think I'm going to fit AD80Rs after I figure out how much clearance I have with the additional camber. I'm going back out there at the end of April, may do the Track Night on April 10 at H2R to test out the new setup.
FWIW I just have the factory LSD from the P30 package but no complaints there.
I shredded the outside edges of my PSS at TWS earlier this year, down to the cords, so plates were a requirement - they're going to be cheaper than going through tires every couple of track weekends; think I'm going to fit AD80Rs after I figure out how much clearance I have with the additional camber. I'm going back out there at the end of April, may do the Track Night on April 10 at H2R to test out the new setup.
FWIW I just have the factory LSD from the P30 package but no complaints there.
Last edited by RJStanford; Mar 21, 2017 at 09:45 AM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 49
From: Bay Area, CA
2009 C63 AMG
