JPMBenz

Thank you! Yes, I try to keep everyone in the loop so to speak. What are the specs of your baby?

sabre1978

Well I've certainly learned a lot from your posts and everyone else's on this thread as well as others. Great forum and I will be spending lots of time in here I'm sure.

My specs as requested...

2015 Mercedes C63S
Iridium Silver (am currently looking for someone to wrap Xpel film in the Surrey or Sussex areas in the UK, in case anyone knows who good to use?)
Std 5 twin spoke titanium wheels (although I also like the pics of cars with the matt black cross spoke)
Nappa Leather 2 tone platin white pearl/black (2 tone white and black in my white audi S4 looks amazing, I'm hoping it will look good with Iridium Silver)
Black open-pore ashwood trim
AMG Drivers Package
Driving Assistance Package
Premium Package
AMG Night Package
Head up display
360 Camera
AMG Performance Exhaust

That was the lot.

Will617

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your decision to get an AMG C63S.
Did you get the chance to test drive one?
BTW you got the two best options; NSP & performance exhaust but no c/f spoiler?

sabre1978

Thanks Will. Appreciate it.

Yes - I managed to test drive one, well it was just the C63 and not the S version but it gave me all I needed to know. Incredible machine. Whilst I was on a test drive the agent said I could push the car a bit (within reason) and I have to admit that I will need to get used the rear wheel drive only. The handling characteristics are completely different to my S4 with AWD (obviously) but those differences in character, are what seem to make it such an awesome "feeling" car. Plus obviously the abundance of raw power. Everyone on here is already talking about adding tunes to their cars and waiting on their releases... I'll simply be happy getting used to a RWD 510+ BHP monster for a good 6-12 months before I contemplate a tune. The car is already stronger than my 510BHP Audi S4 Stage 2 car is, as stock. So for now, I'm just going to let the love sink in for a while!

Yeah looking at all the pics on here the NSP option just looked so good. Well worth it - in my eyes anyway. The performance exhaust option I also just had to have. The idea of flaps and extra noise just makes me weak at the knees!

No I did not opt for any of the carbon fibre options only because the only carbon fibre I would want on the car is the spoiler, not a fan of it in chrome. But I wasn't sure what else the options would add so left them off. I will look to get just the spoiler aftermarket and have this fitted in CF or another. Along with some Xpel film protection, if I can find someone local.

My only problem right now.... is waiting for the car! :-(

RDOCA

Congratulations
Is the 360 cam available now?? I thought I saw it was not for a while?

skullboy

he is in the UK.

Will617

Jp, there is a new thread where people complain about the wipers shattering/skipping over the windshield. Any thoughts/comments? Is there a Bosch replacement available?

JPMBenz

I saw that and honestly I have no comment about Bosch. Sometimes the wipers being cleaned with rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner on a rag will do the trick. The blades could simply be dirty. Mine have made noise but that has done the trick to stop the noise.

sabre1978

Yep - I believe they are readily available here in the UK... however thats not to say the car won't turn up without it...

sabre1978

Yeah I also saw those remarks. Worrying how many people its affecting. Hope it is simply a case of using some rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner to resolve the issue as JP and others have mentioned. Would be a real shame to be stuck with an issue like that after buying such a lovely car.

I have always used Bosch blades on all previous cars so if they have one that fits - I'll certainly be buying them

Will617

Thanks

ENV²

Very nice! I am selling my 2011 Stage 2 S4 now for a 2012 C63 P31. I drove it yesterday and the handling is definetely different. Your new car is even faster. Will be crazy!

RDOCA

I read on another thread that there is a service bulletin out and they have to have a special tool to measure blade angle.
Can you check this out for us JP?

JPMBenz

I do not have access to those bulletins; sorry.

sabre1978

Nice mate! I'm sure you are very excited to get the new beast! When is that day happening?

I must say I have absolutely loved my S4. The stage 2 mods were a massive change from 350BHP to 510BHP in 1 swoop. I remember driving out the shop and the first time I floored it, it was like WTF!!! Its been amazing to drive and own it these last 2 years but I must say AWD cars take away that FEEL you get. Its almost too precise and too stable, and the amazing traction control + AWD makes you almost lazy... You can floor it in 2nd gear around a traffic circle and the traction control just keeps delivering the exact amount of power needed with the most amount of grip levels given to keep you going around and around that circle at the fastest possible speed hanging from your belt buckle - foot flat, 510BHP, complete control, no slipping or sliding or movement. Technically... awesome and amazing. Feel and pleasure - really LOW. Sounds ridiculous right?

Then I bought my wife her RWD SLK, and that litte 1.8T - okay with a custom engine and gearbox tune and intercooler, is amazing fun and feel factor! Since then my hearts been set on finding the next car. And the C63S is delivering on all accounts - and I don't even have it yet The simple stats, figures, test drives, look and internal cabin etc, are all doing it for me!

Anyway - apologies for all the waffle, probably irritating some folk on here so I'll say cheers and best of luck with your new toy. Wish you many safe and pleasurable years mate!

Will617

Hahaha, It's all good . I like to hear people opinions and reasons for getting the new C63(s). Myself, I feel like a kid in a candy store. I've got about 4 more weeks or so until I get mine and the anticipation is well . . . just pure excitement.

sabre1978

Hahaha - yeah I know the feeling all too well. Its about 5-6 weeks before I get mine and the days are just SOO LOOOOONG at the moment!

Let us know when you get yours man!

Will617

I might be MIA for a while . . . OK a long while lol

sabre1978

Woop woop! I just got a call to say that my car is waiting for me at the garage! 3 weeks early... I hope that's not a bad sign!!! :O

Will617

What was your production date?

sabre1978

Hey Will - to be honest im not really sure of the prod date - reason being, MB messed me around a bit and I kicked up a fuss with MB Head Office. Basically saying why would I want to move from Audi with cr@p service from MB as I had experienced... etc. MB Head Office asked to deal with it and they sourced me a car that was mid way through Production and said I could spec change it as I saw fit.

They told me the car would then be delivered roughly within the first week of Sept. To my surprise it arrived this morning... with all the spec changes I requested. To be fair a lot of the spec I wanted was already on and in the car

Going to go see it tonight and then hopefully I can take it on the weekend if all goes well.

Will617

Is it a MY2016?

sabre1978

I don't actually know yet... but would assume it is a MY2015... due to the fact that it was already half way through PROD when I ordered 6 weeks ago

Will617

Probably a 2016
BTW I ordered mine (MY2016) on May 14 and it should get to my dealer in about 2-3 weeks. It's currently in production.

sabre1978

If it is a MY2016 I will be more than pleased. But I'm going to expect a MY2015 to avoid the disappointment if it isn't.

I'm going to go see it in a couple of hours and will get the finer details. At the time MB Head Office went to a lot of trouble to get me this car, I'm not going to kick a gift horse in the mouth.