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Just picked up an 18 C63S local car found it at a local Chevy dealer.. I traded in my 13 Panamera GTS if you guys want it its here rare white/GTS Black/Red good price and pristine - https://www.mazzeichevrolet.com/Vehi...-CA/5244613650
Nothing wrong with the car just too hard for wifey to drive she complains all the time that its too long (what she said) lol!!!
Well anyways its a one owner Selenite gray with designo brown interior fully loaded ., not new to AMG had a 14 E63 with intermediate Renntech for a year.
Will post more pics this was from the dealer.. anyways are C63S notorious for rear brake wear and tires? looks like this is the 3rd brake tire replacement per carfax...
rear brake being done now and new tires by the dealer as a courtesy thank God..
anyways are C63S notorious for rear brake wear and tires?
Congrats and welcome back. The answer to the above is mostly yes. 500 lb-ft torque going to the rear wheels makes traction control work overtime, eating brakes and tires. At least with the PFL (<=2018). It's better with the FL due to the superior 9-stage traction control, which mostly uses engine torque management and the e-diff to manage traction as opposed to the brakes. It also makes the rear tires last longer as it manages wheel slip much better, but if you turn off TC and go smoking tires, then they won't last long, either. The front tires are notorious for wear on the inner edge due to the aggressive camber in the front, and slight toe in for improved straight line stability. I recommend checking the alignment regularly.
Congrats and welcome back. The answer to the above is mostly yes. 500 lb-ft torque going to the rear wheels makes traction control work overtime, eating brakes and tires. At least with the PFL (<=2018). It's better with the FL due to the superior 9-stage traction control, which mostly uses engine torque management and the e-diff to manage traction as opposed to the brakes. It also makes the rear tires last longer as it manages wheel slip much better, but if you turn off TC and go smoking tires, then they won't last long, either. The front tires are notorious for wear on the inner edge due to the aggressive camber in the front, and slight toe in for improved straight line stability. I recommend checking the alignment regularly.
Congrats man - I had an eye on that one when it was for sale but it was a bit far from me - nice spec and love the interior color. Good to see it's on the forum and look forward to your updates.
That car is BEAUTIFUL! If you decide you hate it I'll take it off your hands. Selenite on Saddle is my favorite combination on everything.
As to tires and brakes, if you get to 10k miles you're in good shape. As others have stated, the TC is working overtime in these cars and keeping rubber on the road can be tough with any spirited driving.
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Congrats man - I had an eye on that one when it was for sale but it was a bit far from me - nice spec and love the interior color. Good to see it's on the forum and look forward to your updates.
thanks!! dealer posted an attractive price so i went after seeing it in person there's no turning back lol!
Originally Posted by CincyMBGuy
That car is BEAUTIFUL! If you decide you hate it I'll take it off your hands. Selenite on Saddle is my favorite combination on everything.
As to tires and brakes, if you get to 10k miles you're in good shape. As others have stated, the TC is working overtime in these cars and keeping rubber on the road can be tough with any spirited driving.
thanks for the options list appreciate it! will lt you know how i like this car.. probably keep this a bit longer .. more than a year ..lol!!
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