AMGAffalterbach

Lol now it's an issue of free speech? I think we're missing the point here.

Anyway saw a stock-looking S500 probably a 2003 with an AMG badge getting on to I-25 yesterday... wish I could have snapped a pic.

Benz Over

this one wins the biggest poser of them all. Not only does he claim its an AMG but claims it has a kleemann 55 supercharged engine.

cal1

All right, I know this is not a poser issue, but I just had to post this story somewhere.

An MB service consultant buddy of mine just sent me a email to tell me about how a guy with a beautiful new SLS just had them install snow tires on his SLS. No pics yet, but we need a law that says we can confiscate the SLS as long as we replace it with a Subaru.

What in the world is this guy thinking.

hyperion667

yeah but look at those exhaust pipes

AMGAffalterbach

I know several car people in Colorado that put snow tires on their nice cars during the winter, several members of the forum I can actually name when I've met up at them at Cars and Coffee. A friend with a GT-R did it, it's just the idea that if they ever get caught in snow in winter months they don't have to run on summer tires. Also, the salt on the roads and mag chloride corrode very very badly and stay around for the entire season as I'm sure you know up north, so they usually have them mounted on another set of winter wheels. Also the colder the pavement the better the rubber in snow tires handles, even if it isn't snowing or icy. Patches of ice can still exist once snow and slush melt off. Not very uncommon

cal1

Damn, I was shocked to hear the story. My old SL gets to slumber all winter in my garage nice and toasty with the trickle charger going. I could not imagine 539 WTQ (few mods) in snow and ice let alone that nasty sodium, mag chloride sand mix they put on the roads in WI. I think I am going to go sit in the SL and tell her how special she is and enjoy that nice leather smell.

AMGAffalterbach

Hahahaha well put. Well usually, here, from the people I know at the various car clubs they usually hurry home if there's a light dusting and get their daily drivers out. The storms are much more intense in WI I'm sure, but due to the mountains and various high/low pressure systems the weather changes super fast in Denver. It can be nice and toasty at 50 then be snowing almost white-out in an hour or by night so I guess that's how they deal with it. Can't speak much for the mountains never done much driving up there other than an already snow-capped road back in November.

I don't drive my Mercedes E550 4-Matic in snow as dumb as that sounds, I like to keep it pristine when I can though I know it is "designed" for adverse conditions, ever since that run-in with the curb I had I don't trust myself with my baby lol. Black ice is the worst. But I don't keep it in all winter. Only take it out when the roads are try though, same with many people with nice cars in my relative area that I know of (GT-Rs, Italias, Maseratis, etc).

Getting a second track/project/beater car (an old Miata NA) eventually, maybe also to play around in the snow a bit (rear-wheel drive, no ESP - seems fun).

cal1

You make a good point. If we happen to get a warmish (40s) day in middle of winter, it just makes for a slushy mess. I have only driven through your part of the country, but recall seeing on the news how going from 60 and sunny to a foot of snow in a day is not unusual.

AMGAffalterbach

Yeah usually how it goes, a little extra protection against that possibility. The owner of a local small dealership that I met recently just bought a 458 Italia that he runs only summer tires on, he's only taken it out once since July. So there are people that do the same thing as your SL here usually just with the exotics. Once again it's all relative this is just from the people that I know but bottom line is that Colorado is horrible on cars, yeah no rust from humidity but it's as bad as any winter state. A lot of run-ins with rocks and rock chips are inevitable.

Ahmed

He really loves driving his car and doesn't want to deprive himself from the car no matter what the climate throws.

What were you thinking?

dkiogora

So true...I couldnt care less what badge someone put on their car. Take a Chrysler 300 and badge it like a Bentley... It's your car.

mbslowner

Totally agreed. Your car, your money and do whatever you wantand who cares people say or think. Putting badge is cosmetic decoration. Icouldn't believe people taking seriously and still talking about another putting badge on theircars. STOP and MOVE ON GUYS.

AMGAffalterbach

You're in the wrong thread then mbslowner. It's a two-way street, if you don't care what people do with their money and cars, then also realize that not everyone shares the same opinion on the issue and they are entitled to their own view on it.

Coming to a thread made by people that share that viewpoint - that you know you disagree fundamentally with - and calling for it to stop seems sort of pointless and not very tolerant.

AMGAffalterbach

This is neither AMG nor Mercedes related, but today I saw an early 2000s Subaru Impreza base model and the owner had put "WRX" on the back made out of red tape...

cal1

Judging from where you are from, I am not sure you understand what driving conditions in central Indiana winters can be like. So I will tell you what I was thinking.

If I was going to drive an SLS in the winter, I would run an all season tire on the car. Indiana in January can be 60F degrees and sunny or 10F with snow and ice. I would then drive the SLS all winter under dry conditions and leave the car home during times of snow or ice. When it does snow in Indiana, it is often deep and wet. The low front of the SLS will now become a snow plow and damage will become a very high possibility. The wet snow has a tendency to pack into nice wheels and create the feeling that the tires are horribly out of balance. Trust me, driving a rear wheel drive car that is low to the ground, has wide tires and lots of power is anything but fun in snow and ice.

Many, but I guess not all of us on this forum are car enthusiasts that are very picky about our cars. we maintain them extremely well and try to keep them looking their best. I can't imagine too many people wanting to drive their car on a snowy road that has gravel, sand and salt applied to try and create some level of traction.

fatmike

I drive my bs in the winter on summer tires. The only problem is the rubber compound is not rated for such low temps, winter tires are rated for lower temps. A set of snows on a rwd car is enough to make it useable in snowy conditions. Ride height is another story though

Ahmed

This morning I woke up feeling a little different. I think I have seen the light!

I was considerate in the past, I no longer feel that way. I was understanding in the past, I no longer feel I need to be this way. I used to try to understand those who did this, I no longer am interested in understanding them!

So basically, if your Mercedes Benz did not come with an AMG badge from the factory, then it shouldn't have one at all! If you or your dealer decide to put it on there, then get ready to be ridiculed to the maximum extent of the forum law!

DO NOT embarrass yourselves and other MB owners by slapping on a badge that won't make sense to those who understand this car and it's history!

If you still decide to do it, then don't complain when we turn you into forum clowns! Cause you deserve it!

Good day!

AMGAffalterbach

I can't tell how serious/not serious he actually is hahahaha

Ahmed

Does it matter?

You either agree with what I posted and we are best buddies! Or disagree with what I posted and I kick your a$$$$ !

AMGAffalterbach

"Oh no officer I wasn't beating Ahmed's *** just making it clear that Bahrain isn't big enough for the both of us"

hahahah =) no i agree with you man. This thread is just so funny and ridiculous

Ahmed

I'm just a happy guy, that's all! I might be the man that you love to hate, but I just love to love!

hyperion667

AMGAffalterbach

Ahmed

What? This thread died!!!!

Just when I was becoming one of you, you turn your backs on me like this????? WTF!!!!

bigben320e

LMAO.