How often do you get challenged on the road?
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Thanksgiving morning, driving south on 101, lanes were wide open.. and I was just cruising along near a 911 GT3 and a McLaren 570S. Kept to around 75 and other cars were just too busy gawking at those 2 to pay any attention to my C.. which would've kept up with both of them for a while had they chosen to punch it.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
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Everyone is so quick to try to prove everyone wrong on the forums that they forget how to read
BTW, I agree with whoever said "Subaru drivers are the worst". There is something seriously wrong with those guys.
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I'm constantly tested by punks in Pontiac G8's, and ignoramuses in hemi-powered pickup trucks. Even after showing them how fast I can put distance between us, they continue to try to ride up my backside.
It's always some guy in a pickup truck that wants to challenge me at a traffic light.
It's always some guy in a pickup truck that wants to challenge me at a traffic light.
Yup .. this happened yesterday. At a light on Rt. 30 in York, PA, minding my own beeswax and a guy pulls up in his Hemi RAM ... revved it hard, then looked over at me. I knew what he wanted. So, I put it in sport +. Light went green. He lost, and lost badly. I saw him again at the very next light. Needless to say, he didn't feel the need to try that again. Idiot.
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That's the most hilarious thing said in this whole dumb thread. Either car would have left you for dead like you weren't even moving, from a roll, from a stop, in reverse, or in any conditions.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
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You're reading comprehension needs some work. He was talking about his modded CLA45... "No challenges as of yet in the 43"
Everyone is so quick to try to prove everyone wrong on the forums that they forget how to read
BTW, I agree with whoever said "Subaru drivers are the worst". There is something seriously wrong with those guys.
Everyone is so quick to try to prove everyone wrong on the forums that they forget how to read
BTW, I agree with whoever said "Subaru drivers are the worst". There is something seriously wrong with those guys.
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Another "war story" about beating up on a truck. A TRUCK. Yeah, I'm sure you gave him just what he wanted. Good job!
Seriously. Listen to yourselves. This is what the vaunted AMG badge has become.... a bunch of guys bragging about stoplight racing and beating on TRUCKS.
I pray the other forums don't find this thread. It will depreciate all of our cars. I'm embarrassed for all of you.
Seriously. Listen to yourselves. This is what the vaunted AMG badge has become.... a bunch of guys bragging about stoplight racing and beating on TRUCKS.
I pray the other forums don't find this thread. It will depreciate all of our cars. I'm embarrassed for all of you.
The guy in the ram wanted a race. Apparently, he thought he could win. So, I gave him one. Truck or not. Period. No war story. He's an idiot for thinking he was going to out run the c63.
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That's the most hilarious thing said in this whole dumb thread. Either car would have left you for dead like you weren't even moving, from a roll, from a stop, in reverse, or in any conditions.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
1. I said kept for up for a while; I never said I'd remotely beat either.
2. I'm tuned, and HAVE kept up with my wife's 911 Turbo with tune. GT3 ain't going to be much different on a freeway. On anything with turns, yes, I absolutely agree with you.
I've driven the 570S for a full day on a track (Sonoma Raceway); I'm perfectly aware of what it can and can't do. And I know my C will keep up for a while until clearly beyond legal speeds.
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Another "war story" about beating up on a truck. A TRUCK. Yeah, I'm sure you gave him just what he wanted. Good job!
Seriously. Listen to yourselves. This is what the vaunted AMG badge has become.... a bunch of guys bragging about stoplight racing and beating on TRUCKS.
I pray the other forums don't find this thread. It will depreciate all of our cars. I'm embarrassed for all of you.
Seriously. Listen to yourselves. This is what the vaunted AMG badge has become.... a bunch of guys bragging about stoplight racing and beating on TRUCKS.
I pray the other forums don't find this thread. It will depreciate all of our cars. I'm embarrassed for all of you.
But this thread is just about people enjoying their cars. No need for your condescension. Go buy a BMW if you think you're so much better than everyone here.
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That's the most hilarious thing said in this whole dumb thread. Either car would have left you for dead like you weren't even moving, from a roll, from a stop, in reverse, or in any conditions.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
Don't fool yourself. It's a C class. A very capable one, but still, some of you act like you're driving something exotic. Wake up. You're not going to have people lining up looking for a race (like the guy above who thinks all pickup trucks are racing him - some people just like to tailgate dude, stop flattering yourself). What are we all, 16? Half of the guys you claim to be "racing", probably don't even know they're in one.
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I don't get challenged to race here in New York, but I do get people egging me on to punch it because they want to hear the exhaust. It has happened a few times on the highway.
Of course i can't resist to let the beast roar!
Of course i can't resist to let the beast roar!
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this is why i'm thinking of installing a "custom install" radar. i have a radar detector, but i dont usually put it up or turn it on unless i going on a long trip like over 1 hour.
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yesterday I was challenged by an Audi RS3, was a bit hesitant, as I thought i'd kill that baby RS3 
believe me, I was shocked to see its performance ! I guess it was heavily modded ...
believe me, I was shocked to see its performance ! I guess it was heavily modded ...
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Light and nimble with a decently stout turbo 5 cylinder right out of the factory. Stock would run comparable to the C43. A simple tune/bolt-ons and they'll probably be in the C63s neighborhood. If they are "highly modified" meaning upgraded turbo, then anything is possible at that point. The 500+lbs less curb weight really helps.
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Light and nimble with a decently stout turbo 5 cylinder right out of the factory. Stock would run comparable to the C43. A simple tune/bolt-ons and they'll probably be in the C63s neighborhood. If they are "highly modified" meaning upgraded turbo, then anything is possible at that point. The 500+lbs less curb weight really helps.
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Of course you have to get the power to the ground.
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2017 c63s
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Yes, the c43 ain't no featherweight. A few bills heavier than the RS3 but has a bit more HP and much more area under the curve, hence the similar speed numbers.
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I don't know about being challenged on the road, but I seem to find that I'm never driving fast enough for Mazda 3 and Chevy Cruze drivers. I don't know what kind of engines they put in those cars, but apparently clearly better than any of the garbage that Mercedes or BMW pumps out.
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I don't know about being challenged on the road, but I seem to find that I'm never driving fast enough for Mazda 3 and Chevy Cruze drivers. I don't know what kind of engines they put in those cars, but apparently clearly better than any of the garbage that Mercedes or BMW pumps out.
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Hahaha! Amen to that... i see minivans zoom passed by me, and i would tell myself had i been doing that speed and weaving in and out of lanes the way they do, I'd definitely get pulled over!
I literally got pulled over once in my previous e class coupe, just because it "looked" fast. I had it on cruise control at 40 on a 35, call me lazy. The motorcycle cop asked me "what's the hurry"?
I literally got pulled over once in my previous e class coupe, just because it "looked" fast. I had it on cruise control at 40 on a 35, call me lazy. The motorcycle cop asked me "what's the hurry"?
