Mercedes-AMG C63S Coupe in Selenite Grey (PICS)
#902
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Hey Trim105, I am new to the forum and I would like to ask your help to clarify some questions that I have about the C63 amg coupe. I've always had Audis Quattro and I am used to the amazing grip from the 4WD. I am considering now ordering a C63 coupe but I know that it is only Rear Wheel Drive. How are you finding the grip and traction so far? Is it easy to lose control of the car because of the huge power? Do you feel safe when the road is wet and when winter comes? Thank you very much Trim for your help.
#903
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Hey Trim105, I am new to the forum and I would like to ask your help to clarify some questions that I have about the C63 amg coupe. I've always had Audis Quattro and I am used to the amazing grip from the 4WD. I am considering now ordering a C63 coupe but I know that it is only Rear Wheel Drive. How are you finding the grip and traction so far? Is it easy to lose control of the car because of the huge power? Do you feel safe when the road is wet and when winter comes? Thank you very much Trim for your help.
But, I have to say that I have found that the traction and grip from my coupe is excellent! in dry weather the car really sticks to the road, it takes a very heavy right foot to get the rear end to break loose in the dry.
When it did rain however, I still found the car very controllable and safe. The very few times that the rear end did slide, it was really easy to rein it back in.
The car does have masses of power, but as I wrote in my review, it's easy to drive it as you would any other car so long as you drive it smoothly, keep it in comfort mode and don't hammer the throttle. It definitely doesn't try and kill you every time you turn left or right like the old C63 coupe did!
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No problem mate! Well I've only had it since August (one of the first in the UK) so I don't know about winter yet I don't have a dedicated 4WD car since snow is so rare, but I'll definitely invest in a set of winter tyres just to be safe and be EXTREMELY light on the throttle.
#906
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Well I traded in a BMW 335i that I had an aftermarket Quaife Mechanical LSD install in. I also was using Conti ExtremeContact DWS tires on that car. I also had a tune and the car felt close to as powerful as the AMG C63S. The model is like 10yrs older but my take on it is the C63S on the Dunlop MAXX stock summers actually feels right about as grippy in summer as the BMW was on the DWS. On regular summers the BMW had poorer grip. So far, am surprised at how well sorted this car is even when I floor it. It doesn't just throw out the rear, its more progressive controlled barely perceptible. No crazy tire spin or anything. The lauch is smooth and super strong. I'd expect it to actually do better than my modified BMW in winter on good all seasons or winters too.
If we really get hit slammed, its ok I have a Range Rover in the garage too. As I found out in winter with the summers on the rover, the BMW did a bit better controlwise, so its more a function of your tires than anything else. The rover is not going to get stuck even on summers, but it would slide all over the place and not really want to stop which was at times scary. With the right tires the Merc should do fine unless you get deep snow then youll be risking it as its rather low to the ground too.
If we really get hit slammed, its ok I have a Range Rover in the garage too. As I found out in winter with the summers on the rover, the BMW did a bit better controlwise, so its more a function of your tires than anything else. The rover is not going to get stuck even on summers, but it would slide all over the place and not really want to stop which was at times scary. With the right tires the Merc should do fine unless you get deep snow then youll be risking it as its rather low to the ground too.
#907
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No problem mate! Well I've only had it since August (one of the first in the UK) so I don't know about winter yet I don't have a dedicated 4WD car since snow is so rare, but I'll definitely invest in a set of winter tyres just to be safe and be EXTREMELY light on the throttle.
#908
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Trim have you looked into the winter tyre option as yet. I could not find any one yet that has any wheels to fit the C63 S yet as I run my 640D on winter tyres from October till March/April if temp is still below 7 degrees and it makes a huge difference to traction on the rear on a 305bhp car. So defiantly a must on the C63 S. If you have any luck on sourcing any winter wheels and tyres let me know some info please as by the time mine turns up the temp will have dropped below 7 degrees in the morning I would think so will fell a lot safer with them on the car.
#909
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Thanks Trim same if I find any got a couple of company's looking into it for me as want some decent looking wheels. I run Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP and I know from the past three years that once that temp drops the grip goes south on the rear and when the winter tyres and wheels go on no more wheel slip and braking is greatly improved and I only have 305bhp going to back wheels. Good knows what 503bhp going to back wheels will be like on cold roads with out winter tyres
#910
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I love this car!
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Not useful in any way but to the point. If you want something constructively negative then it feels a bit like a toy car at the moment, i need to put it on the track but compared to my other car at the moment an e46 M3 it does feel like there less connection with the road, something I feel with cars as they get more modern. You still can't beat rowing through the gears or feeling the road through the steering wheel.
Though what a daily driver this thing is. I'll come back with more thoughts after 1000 miles and my planned trip to the Ring.
I love this car!
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Not useful in any way but to the point. If you want something constructively negative then it feels a bit like a toy car at the moment, i need to put it on the track but compared to my other car at the moment an e46 M3 it does feel like there less connection with the road, something I feel with cars as they get more modern. You still can't beat rowing through the gears or feeling the road through the steering wheel.
Though what a daily driver this thing is. I'll come back with more thoughts after 1000 miles and my planned trip to the Ring.
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Some more pics now with the window tint, Opti-coat and PPF front end complete.
I met up with a very good mate of mine this afternoon. His F Type R looks pretty dull and boring next to mine if you ask me hahaha.
We had a very good time to say the least.
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I met up with a very good mate of mine this afternoon. His F Type R looks pretty dull and boring next to mine if you ask me hahaha.
We had a very good time to say the least.
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Nice! So who is faster?
Probably be clearer if we hit the track. It would be a great comparison I reckon.
It was great hearing the differences between each car though. That screaming Jag is bloody amazing with all the endless crackle and pops.
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Yet to find that out. I'm still in the break in period so of course couldn't open it up as much as I would have liked.
Probably be clearer if we hit the track. It would be a great comparison I reckon.
It was great hearing the differences between each car though. That screaming Jag is bloody amazing with all the endless crackle and pops.
Probably be clearer if we hit the track. It would be a great comparison I reckon.
It was great hearing the differences between each car though. That screaming Jag is bloody amazing with all the endless crackle and pops.
How long is the recommended break in period?
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#922
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Haha, like me I'm sure you'll find plenty of excuses for several long road-trips (for no particular reason of course )!
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Someone pointed out these spots of the 'Grey Hammer' to me on instagram, dear God she looks good in these
The caption for the rear end shot was "Mercedes-AMG C63ass Coupe", couldn't agree more
The caption for the rear end shot was "Mercedes-AMG C63ass Coupe", couldn't agree more
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