C63S Coupe Electronic LSD
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C63S Coupe Electronic LSD
Having come from a W204 C63 Coupe with an aftermarket Quaife LSD fitted, I'm finding the C63S electronic diff. quite poor. Wheels spin with slight acceleration and I have very little confidence I'm not going to do a 360 when applying full throttle. Does anyone else feel this way? It could simply be down to a) my poor driving skills 
or b) too much low down torque vs. the old model.
What are others thoughts on this?
or b) too much low down torque vs. the old model.What are others thoughts on this?
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Quite the opposite for me, the grip has surprised me time and time again for such a powerful car, especially in the cold, wet weather that is the British Autumn.
The only time wheels have spun is under heavy acceleration and even when the back has kicked out the car composes itself almost instantly. Interesting that we've had such different experiences. Which tyres did yours come with?
The only time wheels have spun is under heavy acceleration and even when the back has kicked out the car composes itself almost instantly. Interesting that we've had such different experiences. Which tyres did yours come with?
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That's quite interesting. Honestly, compared to the old 6.3, I don't have any confidence in what's about to happen when I put on the power. In the wet, I'm driving like Miss Daisy.
Mine came with continental sportcontact 5p tyres.
Mine came with continental sportcontact 5p tyres.
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Your tyres could be the root cause. Mine came with Michelin pilot supersports. The general consensus is that they're the best summer tyres for the C63. Best overall grip and ride comfort in dry and wet conditions. Try and switch if you can, you'll very likely notice a world of difference.
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Your tyres could be the root cause. Mine came with Michelin pilot supersports. The general consensus is that they're the best summer tyres for the C63. Best overall grip and ride comfort in dry and wet conditions. Try and switch if you can, you'll very likely notice a world of difference.
Your tyres could be the root cause. Mine came with Michelin pilot supersports. The general consensus is that they're the best summer tyres for the C63. Best overall grip and ride comfort in dry and wet conditions. Try and switch if you can, you'll very likely notice a world of difference.
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Haha, try and stay safe out there mate!
Your tyres could be the root cause. Mine came with Michelin pilot supersports. The general consensus is that they're the best summer tyres for the C63. Best overall grip and ride comfort in dry and wet conditions. Try and switch if you can, you'll very likely notice a world of difference.
Your tyres could be the root cause. Mine came with Michelin pilot supersports. The general consensus is that they're the best summer tyres for the C63. Best overall grip and ride comfort in dry and wet conditions. Try and switch if you can, you'll very likely notice a world of difference.
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I agree with the above - I have Michelin PSS and they work perfectly on this car.
I think to solve your problem, you need to replace the tires when they wear out and go for Michelin PSS or the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 s (coming out in a few months and will replace PSS) - Saw these on the new E63s.
Reviews have been superb, it's meant to be better than the PSS.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...ss-Release.htm
"Michelin is working hand in hand with the world’s leading car manufacturers to provide the most suitable tyres to complement the performance of their most exclusive models. Thus, the MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S has been developed to satisfy the owners of cars from manufacturers including BMW M, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche"
I think to solve your problem, you need to replace the tires when they wear out and go for Michelin PSS or the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 s (coming out in a few months and will replace PSS) - Saw these on the new E63s.
Reviews have been superb, it's meant to be better than the PSS.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...ss-Release.htm
"Michelin is working hand in hand with the world’s leading car manufacturers to provide the most suitable tyres to complement the performance of their most exclusive models. Thus, the MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S has been developed to satisfy the owners of cars from manufacturers including BMW M, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche"
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I agree with the above - I have Michelin PSS and they work perfectly on this car.
I think to solve your problem, you need to replace the tires when they wear out and go for Michelin PSS or the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 s (coming out in a few months and will replace PSS) - Saw these on the new E63s.
Reviews have been superb, it's meant to be better than the PSS.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...ss-Release.htm
"Michelin is working hand in hand with the world’s leading car manufacturers to provide the most suitable tyres to complement the performance of their most exclusive models. Thus, the MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S has been developed to satisfy the owners of cars from manufacturers including BMW M, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche"
I think to solve your problem, you need to replace the tires when they wear out and go for Michelin PSS or the new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 s (coming out in a few months and will replace PSS) - Saw these on the new E63s.
Reviews have been superb, it's meant to be better than the PSS.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...ss-Release.htm
"Michelin is working hand in hand with the world’s leading car manufacturers to provide the most suitable tyres to complement the performance of their most exclusive models. Thus, the MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 S has been developed to satisfy the owners of cars from manufacturers including BMW M, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche"
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The wheel spin has nothing to do with the LSD. It has everything to do with all of the torque the car makes down low and the impossible challenge the stock 255's have to put it down, compared to the W204's.
C63s need more tire no matter what. I'm running 285s and still break free at will, but have way more confidence dropping the hammer post mid corner
C63s need more tire no matter what. I'm running 285s and still break free at will, but have way more confidence dropping the hammer post mid corner
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I have the non-S with the mechanical diff and even in the cold the car, with small throttle inputs, will hook up and shoot off. Large throttle inputs however...! The car and traction control systems are very benign though, and catch you very quickly.
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Having come from a W204 C63 Coupe with an aftermarket Quaife LSD fitted, I'm finding the C63S electronic diff. quite poor. Wheels spin with slight acceleration and I have very little confidence I'm not going to do a 360 when applying full throttle. Does anyone else feel this way? It could simply be down to a) my poor driving skills or b) too much low down torque vs. the old model.
What are others thoughts on this?
or b) too much low down torque vs. the old model.What are others thoughts on this?
Turn off the nannies and give it pedal though you will find out just how tail happy it can be. 
I have experimented with no traffic around me incase I do something rather stupid and get in trouble, there will be only me and no one else to worry about.
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The wheel spin has nothing to do with the LSD. It has everything to do with all of the torque the car makes down low and the impossible challenge the stock 255's have to put it down, compared to the W204's.
C63s need more tire no matter what. I'm running 285s and still break free at will, but have way more confidence dropping the hammer post mid corner
C63s need more tire no matter what. I'm running 285s and still break free at will, but have way more confidence dropping the hammer post mid corner
Back to OP, get better tires and don't forget the C205 and W205 both have electromechanical steering and C204 and W204 both have mechanical steering. You may be feeling less confident due to lack of the crispiness of the steering feedback and direct feel.
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Thanks for the replies folks. I think the Continentals are the root cause coupled with the fact they appear to have been massively over-inflated. Taking some air out appears to have helped also. When they wear out on the rear, I'll be swapping them for PSS.
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I've noticed a significant difference in rear traction in my C63S sedan depending on the rear tire pressures. Anything above 35ish psi and the rear end wants to break free abruptly. Running in the 32-34 psi range, the rear end will still break free but it does it in a much more progressive manner.
My car came stock with Dunlops, and I switched to Michelin PSS when those wore out. To tell you the truth, I didn't notice much of a difference between the two except that the Michelins seem to ride smoother and are a bit quicker (could just be that the Dunlops were worn out by direct comparison). When it comes to traction, both were fairly comparable and had no where near the big difference people on here seem to claim.
