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There really isnt any reason with a modern engine for much of a running in period. When I picked up my Ariel Atoms their advice was to 'Drive like you stole it' from the word go !! Yes, wait for it to get upto temps and I wouldnt do sustained driving at the redline but otherwise.....GO !
Yep I agree!!!
Just let her warm up and rip on it. I've done this same practice to all my cars included the gone, but not forgotten Gallardo and they ALL ran strong for many, many years.
Just let her warm up and rip on it. I've done this same practice to all my cars included the gone, but not forgotten Gallardo and they ALL ran strong for many, many years.
Oh god i to have sold my Gallardo. I miss it a lot. They are truly special.
Going to get one again for sure.. Some day!
Oh god i to have sold my Gallardo. I miss it a lot. They are truly special.
Going to get one again for sure.. Some day!
I hear ya...I miss it sometimes. I sold it to a friend and I see the car when I come over.
Funny, I just drove it last weekend as I followed him to a car wash. His other car is a '15 Cayenne Turbo S...those things are nice, but a bit pricey. For the less money and much of the same performance - I'll take a X5M and ECU tune it and save $$$...but hey, his happy and that's all it matters.
What can I say...I am in love! After 3 long months, I finally picked up my car on Friday evening. I will say though that it was worth every second of that wait as I got everything exactly like I wanted it. Here's my build:
Designo Diamond White Metallic
AMG Exterior Night Styling
AMG Performance Exhaust
Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
Panorama Roof
AMG Performance Seats
Lighting Package
Multimedia Package
Hands-Free Access Package
Surround View Package
A few initial thoughts:
The exhaust note is truly intoxicating. Don't know how else to explain it. S+ mode seems to be my ONLY driving option.
The Diamond White color is absolutely stunning and coupled with the night styling package...all I can say is WOW!
Performance seats are the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in.
360 degree camera is awesome! So happy I waited to order until this finally became available.
Hand-free access to trunk is the best $250 I have ever spent. Being able to open AND close the trunk by just moving your foot under the rear bumper is incredibly convenient.
The IWC clock is beautiful. I love watches, but prior to seeing this car I had not heard of IWC. Now after looking, if you were to pop out the clock and put a watch band on it, it would likely sell for $10K+!
Overall fit and finish is outstanding.
And here are my gripes:
Well....it is very hard to find any at this point. This is a bit of a stretch to classify as a gripe, but wish the start/stop button was illuminated.
And my biggest frustration is....this break in period. It is so very painful to stop at 4,500 RPM. The only thing I can equate it to (hopefully this won't offend anyone!) is having to pull out just when it is really starting to get good with your wife/girlfriend/girl you met at the bar!
And here are some pics:
Congrats!! I have a question did you build your own c63s/package? am trying to build one online but can't combine night package with carbon fiber spoiler and carbon fiber side mirrors. can i just go to the dealership and let them do the build?
Congrats!! I have a question did you build your own c63s/package? am trying to build one online but can't combine night package with carbon fiber spoiler and carbon fiber side mirrors. can i just go to the dealership and let them do the build?
Yea - website doesn't allow it, but dealer can build with no issue.
Just let her warm up and rip on it. I've done this same practice to all my cars included the gone, but not forgotten Gallardo and they ALL ran strong for many, many years.
Road trip this past weekend to Raleigh-Durham and hit 1,000 miles on way home. The wait is over - I have unleashed the beast!
My C63 got some loving today...had it ceramic coated today with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Black and my wheels coated with Gtechniq Wheel Armour. The Crystal Serum comes with an 8 year guarantee (better than CQuartz Finest). The Diamond White Metallic has never looked so good!
Here's some pics including one that shows off that dark tint a little better:
Yea - website doesn't allow it, but dealer can build with no issue.
Thanks for the reply!! Love your designo diamond white.. Did you also consider designo magni cashmere white before you end up with diamond.. Also what your average gas consumption city and highway.
Thanks for the reply!! Love your designo diamond white.. Did you also consider designo magni cashmere white before you end up with diamond.. Also what your average gas consumption city and highway.
That cashmere white is not an option here in the U.S. My gas mileage is quite good on the highway (approximately 24 MPG), but in the city is pretty bad especially when driving in Sports+. I get around 13 MPG in city, BUT if I were to drive a bit more conservatively I am sure I could bump that number up.
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