My GT C Is At The Port!
My GT C Is At The Port!
08-24-2017, 02:15 PM
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Nice. I was just told today the cars should be released by EOM. I'm hoping the suspension on the C is not too stiff (I will not be tracking the car) keeping fingers crossed. I have heard the non C model will be more compliant.
08-24-2017, 02:35 PM
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Just So You Know.....That's the END OF SEPTEMBER.....MAYBE!!
08-24-2017, 05:23 PM
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Mine's aboard MORNING CAROLINE and cruising towards Halifax now. It's scheduled to arrive at Port August 29, 2017, though given that this is the 1st batch of GT C's, my dealer said it could be a very quick release or a 3 month hold, depending on where they are with testing and on how fast the Canadian customs clears them. Ultimately, he said they would have a much better idea once the car reaches port.
08-24-2017, 06:07 PM
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Mine's aboard MORNING CAROLINE and cruising towards Halifax now. It's scheduled to arrive at Port August 29, 2017, though given that this is the 1st batch of GT C's, my dealer said it could be a very quick release or a 3 month hold, depending on where they are with testing and on how fast the Canadian customs clears them. Ultimately, he said they would have a much better idea once the car reaches port.
It seems if CARB certifies the emissions then the Canadian authorities accept that certification and issue theirs.
There are several GTRS that inported in Long Beach, CA and were put in containers, shipped to Canada and delivered to dealers and the waiting customers.
That's very good for you guys.
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08-24-2017, 06:59 PM
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FWIW: From what I was able to descern the Canadian GTR, GTC and E63S cars seem to be released.
It seems if CARB certifies the emissions then the Canadian authorities accept that certification and issue theirs.
There are several GTRS that inported in Long Beach, CA and were put in containers, shipped to Canada and delivered to dealers and the waiting customers.
That's very good for you guys.
Regards
It seems if CARB certifies the emissions then the Canadian authorities accept that certification and issue theirs.
There are several GTRS that inported in Long Beach, CA and were put in containers, shipped to Canada and delivered to dealers and the waiting customers.
That's very good for you guys.
Regards
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08-25-2017, 01:15 AM
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Mine's aboard MORNING CAROLINE and cruising towards Halifax now. It's scheduled to arrive at Port August 29, 2017, though given that this is the 1st batch of GT C's, my dealer said it could be a very quick release or a 3 month hold, depending on where they are with testing and on how fast the Canadian customs clears them. Ultimately, he said they would have a much better idea once the car reaches port.
08-25-2017, 02:14 AM
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I was informed today my car will be released at the end of the month (I'm in the US). Do you know if the GT C's have revised suspension vs the GT S'? Concerned the suspension might be too harsh (not planning on tracking) but didn't want the base GT which is supposed to have a softer set up. .
That said, even people who love the car seem to say that if you're expecting the comfort of other higher-end Mercedes models, you may be disappointed.
08-25-2017, 07:06 AM
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This is first video I've seen that gets into characteristics of GTR suspension, especially the rearend.
Randy notes the rear steer feature is a little odd and shock travel is short. I would still have to believe the GTC would be setup softer.
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I can't get it to post. It's the mototrend vid with Nissan GTR.
Randy notes the rear steer feature is a little odd and shock travel is short. I would still have to believe the GTC would be setup softer.
Edit
I can't get it to post. It's the mototrend vid with Nissan GTR.
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08-25-2017, 12:38 PM
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I was informed today my car will be released at the end of the month (I'm in the US). Do you know if the GT C's have revised suspension vs the GT S'? Concerned the suspension might be too harsh (not planning on tracking) but didn't want the base GT which is supposed to have a softer set up. .
08-25-2017, 12:50 PM
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I don't want to mislead you, as I'm not 100% sure, but I was under the impression that the GT C suspension is improved over the prior GT S suspension. I think this may have come from reviews of the GT C roadster and and GT R, as one of the reviewers has mentioned that the GT C suspension and comfort of ride should be more in line with the GT R which is apparently a drastic improvement over the GT S.
That said, even people who love the car seem to say that if you're expecting the comfort of other higher-end Mercedes models, you may be disappointed.
That said, even people who love the car seem to say that if you're expecting the comfort of other higher-end Mercedes models, you may be disappointed.
This is first video I've seen that gets into characteristics of GTR suspension, especially the rearend.
Randy notes the rear steer feature is a little odd and shock travel is short. I would still have to believe the GTC would be setup softer.
Edit
I can't get it to post. It's the mototrend vid with Nissan GTR.
Randy notes the rear steer feature is a little odd and shock travel is short. I would still have to believe the GTC would be setup softer.
Edit
I can't get it to post. It's the mototrend vid with Nissan GTR.
I'll be coming out of a '17 S550 Coupe (w/sport pkg & 20's), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it won't be too harsh or it may not work. My coupe came with ROF's (like bricks) and the AMG cars don't, so I'm hoping it wont be too much of a difference.
I understand some are willing to pay $10,000 over to get these cars, wondering how long that will last and if production will remain limited?
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08-25-2017, 02:13 PM
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Thanks for the info.
I'll be coming out of a '17 S550 Coupe (w/sport pkg & 20's), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it won't be too harsh or it may not work. My coupe came with ROF's (like bricks) and the AMG cars don't, so I'm hoping it wont be too much of a difference.
I understand some are willing to pay $10,000 over to get these cars, wondering how long that will last and if production will remain limited?
I'll be coming out of a '17 S550 Coupe (w/sport pkg & 20's), so I'm keeping my fingers crossed it won't be too harsh or it may not work. My coupe came with ROF's (like bricks) and the AMG cars don't, so I'm hoping it wont be too much of a difference.
I understand some are willing to pay $10,000 over to get these cars, wondering how long that will last and if production will remain limited?
