This forum is B%&ll Sh%T!
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This forum is B%&ll Sh%T!
I can't believe these threads. Will the car appreciate? Who's paying > MSRP? Who's getting what over MSRP? Will the ride be too harsh if I drive to AZ? Why no sun roof? What about the pile of wax on my air intakes? Who's calling who out? I can't believe the B%&ll Sh%T!
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
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them all up and take a nice pic,will you?until then we will just chalk you up as another tommyboy,long on talk and short on action!
"GOT CRED?"
And should your screen name not be,Gjerken?
"GOT CRED?"
And should your screen name not be,Gjerken?
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I can't believe these threads. Will the car appreciate? Who's paying > MSRP? Who's getting what over MSRP? Will the ride be too harsh if I drive to AZ? Why no sun roof? What about the pile of wax on my air intakes? Who's calling who out? I can't believe the B%&ll Sh%T!
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
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Ok this poster is pretty aggressive and his method of expressing his point of view is clearly questionable BUT I see his point.
The Black series is a great car for what it was designed to be. For a luxury car capable of spending the entire day at the track chasing the clock its an excellent vehicle. I have spent countless days beating the heck out an MB at the track can relate to him saying that we are all missing the best part of this car (that being the adjustable suspension and camber plates). If I had a Black Series I would be at willow springs at 1200 miles with my stopwatch in my hand and 5 hrs of track time to waste. It would likely go home needing a set of tires and brake pads but it would be worth it in every way.
Now given this guys post is a bit rude he likely points out why the black series will be a "flop" on the market. How many people will buy a MB for a track car? Not many MB drivers care about late braking and decreasing radius corners so this car falls on a market with very few potential buyers.
I give the car endless respect for what it was deigned to be and I also say it wont be the average AMG buyers cup of tea.
Most people would rather buy a SL65 for 120k than this CLK63 BS. For those that want a MB track car its a blessing from above. Most people wont track the car and the one guy on the forum who I figured would take the car to willow seems to have his car up for sale already. I dont know why he has it up for sale but I would love to hear why as I would value his opinion. For the rest of the people out there a smooth riding car with crazy power (SL65) fits their bill better.
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The Black series is a great car for what it was designed to be. For a luxury car capable of spending the entire day at the track chasing the clock its an excellent vehicle. I have spent countless days beating the heck out an MB at the track can relate to him saying that we are all missing the best part of this car (that being the adjustable suspension and camber plates). If I had a Black Series I would be at willow springs at 1200 miles with my stopwatch in my hand and 5 hrs of track time to waste. It would likely go home needing a set of tires and brake pads but it would be worth it in every way.
Now given this guys post is a bit rude he likely points out why the black series will be a "flop" on the market. How many people will buy a MB for a track car? Not many MB drivers care about late braking and decreasing radius corners so this car falls on a market with very few potential buyers.
I give the car endless respect for what it was deigned to be and I also say it wont be the average AMG buyers cup of tea.
Most people would rather buy a SL65 for 120k than this CLK63 BS. For those that want a MB track car its a blessing from above. Most people wont track the car and the one guy on the forum who I figured would take the car to willow seems to have his car up for sale already. I dont know why he has it up for sale but I would love to hear why as I would value his opinion. For the rest of the people out there a smooth riding car with crazy power (SL65) fits their bill better.
Thoughts?
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I can't believe these threads. Will the car appreciate? Who's paying > MSRP? Who's getting what over MSRP? Will the ride be too harsh if I drive to AZ? Why no sun roof? What about the pile of wax on my air intakes? Who's calling who out? I can't believe the B%&ll Sh%T!
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
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well the way i see it is i cant afford this car or i would probably already have one, and if i took it to the track or not would be my own business. but i would guess that the only track it would see would be the 1/4 mile. people buy cars they like, just cuzz the car is a great track car dosnt mean it needs to be on the track. i have a 6 bed room house with only 1 kid does that mean i need to have 4 more kids? or i should of bought a house with 2 rooms? nope i got the house i wanted. same goes with my nike 360 runnin shoes do i have to run if i wear them? i can keep goin but i think you guys get the idea.
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I took mine to the track and loved it. Maybe if the original poster had done a bit more research he would have seen my posts here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=207713&page=3
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=207713&page=3
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Ok this poster is pretty aggressive and his method of expressing his point of view is clearly questionable BUT I see his point.
The Black series is a great car for what it was designed to be. For a luxury car capable of spending the entire day at the track chasing the clock its an excellent vehicle. I have spent countless days beating the heck out an MB at the track can relate to him saying that we are all missing the best part of this car (that being the adjustable suspension and camber plates). If I had a Black Series I would be at willow springs at 1200 miles with my stopwatch in my hand and 5 hrs of track time to waste. It would likely go home needing a set of tires and brake pads but it would be worth it in every way.
Now given this guys post is a bit rude he likely points out why the black series will be a "flop" on the market. How many people will buy a MB for a track car? Not many MB drivers care about late braking and decreasing radius corners so this car falls on a market with very few potential buyers.
I give the car endless respect for what it was deigned to be and I also say it wont be the average AMG buyers cup of tea.
Most people would rather buy a SL65 for 120k than this CLK63 BS. For those that want a MB track car its a blessing from above. Most people wont track the car and the one guy on the forum who I figured would take the car to willow seems to have his car up for sale already. I dont know why he has it up for sale but I would love to hear why as I would value his opinion. For the rest of the people out there a smooth riding car with crazy power (SL65) fits their bill better.
Thoughts?
The Black series is a great car for what it was designed to be. For a luxury car capable of spending the entire day at the track chasing the clock its an excellent vehicle. I have spent countless days beating the heck out an MB at the track can relate to him saying that we are all missing the best part of this car (that being the adjustable suspension and camber plates). If I had a Black Series I would be at willow springs at 1200 miles with my stopwatch in my hand and 5 hrs of track time to waste. It would likely go home needing a set of tires and brake pads but it would be worth it in every way.
Now given this guys post is a bit rude he likely points out why the black series will be a "flop" on the market. How many people will buy a MB for a track car? Not many MB drivers care about late braking and decreasing radius corners so this car falls on a market with very few potential buyers.
I give the car endless respect for what it was deigned to be and I also say it wont be the average AMG buyers cup of tea.
Most people would rather buy a SL65 for 120k than this CLK63 BS. For those that want a MB track car its a blessing from above. Most people wont track the car and the one guy on the forum who I figured would take the car to willow seems to have his car up for sale already. I dont know why he has it up for sale but I would love to hear why as I would value his opinion. For the rest of the people out there a smooth riding car with crazy power (SL65) fits their bill better.
Thoughts?
I've been guilty of that too...but since modding my car I realize IF I DON'T take it to the track I'll be missing the point of modding the engine, brakes, and suspension in the first place. It's like getting the hottest girlfriend on your block and not actually getting nasty with her.
Point taken but he really went overboard, ESPECIALLY for a first post.
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I’ll probably never track my BS, but I sure am having loads of fun with stoplight drags, freeway merging, and just generally hauling ***. Sorry if that offends anyone. Oh yeah, that posted 15 MPH 90 degree on the way to work? I now own the office record: 45MPH, and the BS didn’t even blink (ESP ON). I’ll try 50 when I get the nerve.
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I’ll probably never track my BS, but I sure am having loads of fun with stoplight drags, freeway merging, and just generally hauling ***. Sorry if that offends anyone. Oh yeah, that posted 15 MPH 90 degree on the way to work? I now own the office record: 45MPH, and the BS didn’t even blink (ESP ON). I’ll try 50 when I get the nerve.
Plus when I press the accelerator now I want to really let loose and not give me blue ***** when I have to let up because another stoplight is coming up or a mother with a stroller is getting in the way...
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I’ll probably never track my BS, but I sure am having loads of fun with stoplight drags, freeway merging, and just generally hauling ***. Sorry if that offends anyone. Oh yeah, that posted 15 MPH 90 degree on the way to work? I now own the office record: 45MPH, and the BS didn’t even blink (ESP ON). I’ll try 50 when I get the nerve.
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I don't mind the post ... I can understand why someone would wonder why no one has mentioned their intention to take their car to the track. I expect however, that most people haven't had their BS long enough yet. I took my RS6 to the track a couple of times and had a blast. I hope to take my BS to the track too, but so far I've managed one trip to the dealer for 3M film and a half dozen trips to the ice cream shop with my 10 year old son ... tonight's trip was about 20 miles and the ice cream shop is only 2 miles away!
Whether you take your BS to the track or not, this car is fun to drive anywhere ... heck, if you bought it to just admire in the driveway, I could understand that too.
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Whether you take your BS to the track or not, this car is fun to drive anywhere ... heck, if you bought it to just admire in the driveway, I could understand that too.
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Whether you take your BS to the track or not, this car is fun to drive anywhere ... heck, if you bought it to just admire in the driveway, I could understand that too.
Exactly,. . . . .it is your car, who cares what other people think.
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Didn't anyone really notice this persons sign-on name...?
JGERKIN = Just GERKIN around or off
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I can't believe these threads. Will the car appreciate? Who's paying > MSRP? Who's getting what over MSRP? Will the ride be too harsh if I drive to AZ? Why no sun roof? What about the pile of wax on my air intakes? Who's calling who out? I can't believe the B%&ll Sh%T!
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
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I can't believe these threads. Will the car appreciate? Who's paying > MSRP? Who's getting what over MSRP? Will the ride be too harsh if I drive to AZ? Why no sun roof? What about the pile of wax on my air intakes? Who's calling who out? I can't believe the B%&ll Sh%T!
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
I know AMG cars are usually bought by doctors who need to spend more on their MB than their neighbor, but I thought this thread might show some hope. Not.
Has anyone tracked their car? Can anyone talk with some credibility about the adjustable suspension and what has worked for them? What tire pressures do you like? Can you guys drive an autocross without looking like your trolling for a spot in a parking garage?
This car is like no other MB (other than the DTM, but who got one of those?) yet there is nothing here about what this car is about. Is there anyone out there who bought this car for anything more than rare auto bling? I'm calling you all out as a bunch of auto p*ssies.
Well, I'm a doctor who likes to track and vintage race, and I have a new BS.
Have you forgotten you need 1,000 break-in miles before you are supposed to go over 85 mph, and there is a "no kickdown" instruction on the windshield decal during this interval? Then diff fluid change at 1800. I'm not sure many people are there yet.
But, fyi, I'm renting a local track on October 2, and hope to let you know how the car is in the stock set-up. I am probably not going to lower mine, as I expect to put lots of all-purpose miles on the car, and it feels pretty good as-is. AS
