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I'm the newbie on the block, hadn't registered here but have been looking at posts since i picked up my 2016 C63s about 5 months ago. I was looking for a low mileage CPO car that i could use as a daily driver. This is what i ended up with. Its a blast to drive but i have a problem leaving things alone. To date i have done a few mods the biggest being the AWE track exhaust. Exhaust has been on about a week and i haven't listened to the radio for the entire week, i love the sound so much. My commute is about 35 miles each way. I did see on here the issue of getting drone at low rpm cruising but have not heard it but then again i haven't really cruised at low rpm. Gotta give AWE props this was a very simple install and fitment was spot on no tweaks or adjustments needed and again the sound is the only music i need to hear, a quality product for sure.
Let's see what i else i have done, blacked out all chrome trim, car is white so tinted windows, powder coated rims and centers gloss black, new rubber all around I'm up north so went with the a/s PS 3. But kicked up the size a little with 255 up front and 285 out back. Weistec hi flow air filters along with the M177 vta adapter system. JB speed carbon fiber mirror housings. Brembo rear rotors and Porterfield pads all the way around. Brake dust on factory pads was terrible the Porterfield has really made a huge difference on the dust. My Z06 was awful with dust but i really believe the 63 was worse.
Id like to say i have one more thing that i would like to do to the car and that will be the last. A tune !! So what does everyone recommend tune it or leave it alone?? If so anyone have pros-cons and any recommendations on who to use for tuning hand held or ECU?? Car is still under warranty. I feel i need just a little more power but when is enough enough.
I just got a 2017 C63 Sedan in April 2019. I also can't leave things alone. Got Windows Tinted, several things under warranty, and like YOU, I got an AWE Track Exhaust! I had the Non Performance Version with NO Button to Open and Close Valves. I got my Track used on here for $850. I also got a EuroCharged Stage 2 Tune. It has been great. Everyone uses different tuners, some are $2,500, some are $1,200. You will hear good and bad, but I haven't had any issues with my tune and I am happy and I got a good deal. You just need to do research and if you live close to any place locally, I'd consider that as you can go there in person to get things perfect. I went Stage 1 for a few weeks and then went to Stage 2. I'd recommend Stage 2 as I can tell you are the type that will end up getting that anyway.
The TUNE is the #1 thing you can do to your car. It makes the car so much more fun, that once you have your car Tuned, you can never drive it stock again. Of course most tunes you can bring back to stock with the "MyGenius Handheld" in 5 minutes at your house for dealer visits.
I loved the Track (I could even have it Louder honestly as it's not THAT Loud), but I did get some drone when cruising. I have a W205 Twin-Turbo, you have the NA W204, right? Your car will sound different than mine, louder I'd assume. Drone wasn't like BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, but tit was there. I just purchased The AWE Switchpath Conversion Kit for my AWE Track. It adds 2 valved muffler Sections, a wire harness, and 2 remotes that allow you to OPEN and CLOSE the Motorized Valves. I just installed it over the weekend and just drove it and tested it out. When OPEN it still sounds like the TRACK, which is just Straight Pipes! When I close the valves, it routes the exhaust through the muffler and quiets it down and takes some of the drone away. I am very happy.
Sharp car Bandit. What was the power increase stock to stage 1 and then to stage 2. Any other mods besides exhaust for stage 2 upgrade?? Just looking for a little info. When searching tunes for these you always come up with the same 5 or 6 that seem to be the top ones. See if i can figure out how to get some pics up this weekend.
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AWE track exhaust/ Tune time ??
I had the Non Performance Version with NO Button to Open and Close Valves. I got my Track used on here for $850. I also got a EuroCharged Stage 2 Tune. It has been great. Everyone uses different tuners, some are $2,500, some are $1,200. You will hear good and bad, but I haven't had any issues with my tune and I am happy and I got a good deal. You just need to do research and if you live close to any place locally, I'd consider that as you can go there in person to get things perfect. I went Stage 1 for a few weeks and then went to Stage 2. I'd recommend Stage 2 as I can tell you are the type that will end up getting that anyway. 
