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They are the 21' multispoke black wheels that come as an option with MB on the 63 AMG. I think it is the lighting that makes it look all the same color but the lip of the wheels are silver which I never really understood why MB does that as the rest of them are satin black.... MB just can't get away from some chrome / silver on their cars I guess? I'm debating to a full powder coat but need to take a break on mods and updates to the car for a bit
I’m assuming you referring to me, if so thanks! This was set at 32mm front and 37mm rear using Renntech Lowering Module. Also running 20mm/25mm spacers. Found out that height was set too low lol and had to raise it a little.
Hey Gusman, where did you buy the wheel spacers from? 20mm front and 25mm rear, right..? Also, you went with Renntech lowering module which is great but have you considered the cheaper alternatives that are one the market? I believe there is one for $500 and based on reviews it works great. Thanks for your time.
Hey Gusman, where did you buy the wheel spacers from? 20mm front and 25mm rear, right..? Also, you went with Renntech lowering module which is great but have you considered the cheaper alternatives that are one the market? I believe there is one for $500 and based on reviews it works great. Thanks for your time.
Also, could you please share more pictures? Thanks.
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Newb here. New to us CPO 17 43. Long history with VWVortex and many MkIII GTI's. Lifetime auto enthusiast, first time MB owner. 3 weeks into ownership and the old girl has to go in for warranty service already Vacuum transducer failing. Yay! Too many mods planned, not enough time or money yet. My favorite view of this thing - rear 3/4 is where it's at. Still can't find a front 3/4 view angle I like shooting this thing from. It looks unfinished. The 63 doesn't seem to suffer from this, sadly. I think it's primarily the lower front overhang on the 63 and the flared front fender trim. I do really like the diamond pin front grill though.
Newb here. New to us CPO 17 43. Long history with VWVortex and many MkIII GTI's. Lifetime auto enthusiast, first time MB owner. 3 weeks into ownership and the old girl has to go in for warranty service already Vacuum transducer failing. Yay! Too many mods planned, not enough time or money yet. My favorite view of this thing - rear 3/4 is where it's at. Still can't find a front 3/4 view angle I like shooting this thing from. It looks unfinished. The 63 doesn't seem to suffer from this, sadly. I think it's primarily the lower front overhang on the 63 and the flared front fender trim. I do really like the diamond pin front grill though.
Congratulations and welcome to the forums! What mods do you have planned for your new Merc?
Beautiful spec and welcome to the gang! Where are you located? The break in period will seem long, but once you get through it this thing is an absolute monster. Enjoy!!!
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Originally Posted by thewb
Congratulations and welcome to the forums! What mods do you have planned for your new Merc?
In order:
Front window tint
Wheels + Tires (these run flat Goodyears are AWFUL)
Lowering Module
Steering wheel (flat bottom AMG with alcantara/suede inserts)
ECU/TCU Tune
Audio Upgrade to add sub to Burmester Audio
I'm at my wits end with wheel/tire searching. PM sent lol
Hey Gusman, where did you buy the wheel spacers from? 20mm front and 25mm rear, right..? Also, you went with Renntech lowering module which is great but have you considered the cheaper alternatives that are one the market? I believe there is one for $500 and based on reviews it works great. Thanks for your time.
I got them through Nemesis Autosport. The 25mm rear is actually an adapter but works the same way. The “cheaper” one for the 2020 is now close to $800 and only has 1 or 2 height settings. I was able to get the renntech on sale for about $1200 and is fully adjustable to whatever height you want.
I got them through Nemesis Autosport. The 25mm rear is actually an adapter but works the same way. The “cheaper” one for the 2020 is now close to $800 and only has 1 or 2 height settings. I was able to get the renntech on sale for about $1200 and is fully adjustable to whatever height you want.
Thank you for the info Gusman. I will contact Nemesis Autosport. I just checked their website but there is no product listed under GLC 63 AMG. I'll email them later. Also, I am definitely going with the Renntech. Thanks again.
Thank you for the info Gusman. I will contact Nemesis Autosport. I just checked their website but there is no product listed under GLC 63 AMG. I'll email them later. Also, I am definitely going with the Renntech. Thanks again.
Yeah hit them up, they can pretty much source anything and price match as well.
Just a warning if you go with 25mm spacers in the rear, they will rub if you go too low.
Yeah hit them up, they can pretty much source anything and price match as well.
Just a warning if you go with 25mm spacers in the rear, they will rub if you go too low.
Hey Gus,
Yeah I ordered both Renntech lowering module and 20mm / 25mm spacers (actually both adapters) from Nemesis Autosport. Both arriving tomorrow. What a great people at Nemesis, they were really helpful. They are even willing to arrange the installation since I am not too far from them.
Thank you for the heads up. So, in your first response you said you set the car at 32mm front and 37mm rear but that was too low and you had to raise a little. Was it rubbing with 37mm height..? is that why you raised it and what is the current front/rear hight right now..? I believe in sport+ mode the car lowers 15mm all around. Have you experience any rubbing with that? Also, how do you change the height setting in the new MBUX system since there is no rotary dial? Every time you wanna change the height setting, do you insert Renntech HSM or is the software stored in the car?
Thanks for your time and patience with my questions.
Devin
Yeah I ordered both Renntech lowering module and 20mm / 25mm spacers (actually both adapters) from Nemesis Autosport. Both arriving tomorrow. What a great people at Nemesis, they were really helpful. They are even willing to arrange the installation since I am not too far from them.
Thank you for the heads up. So, in your first response you said you set the car at 32mm front and 37mm rear but that was too low and you had to raise a little. Was it rubbing with 37mm height..? is that why you raised it and what is the current front/rear hight right now..? I believe in sport+ mode the car lowers 15mm all around. Have you experience any rubbing with that? Also, how do you change the height setting in the new MBUX system since there is no rotary dial? Every time you wanna change the height setting, do you insert Renntech HSM or is the software stored in the car?
Thanks for your time and patience with my questions.
Devin
Yeah the people at Nemesis are great.
Yes it was rubbing in the front (32) and rear (37). Went to 25/27 and with still some rubbing here and there in the rear. Currently have it around 23/24 and haven’t noticed any rubbing. Yes in Sport+ or if you set the suspension to the hardest setting it’s suppose lower another 15mm. I’ve been in talks with Renntech because on the new MBUX you can’t change it. They told me they working on a fix. You can only change it on a PC.
Newb here. New to us CPO 17 43. Long history with VWVortex and many MkIII GTI's. Lifetime auto enthusiast, first time MB owner. 3 weeks into ownership and the old girl has to go in for warranty service already Vacuum transducer failing. Yay! Too many mods planned, not enough time or money yet. My favorite view of this thing - rear 3/4 is where it's at. Still can't find a front 3/4 view angle I like shooting this thing from. It looks unfinished. The 63 doesn't seem to suffer from this, sadly. I think it's primarily the lower front overhang on the 63 and the flared front fender trim. I do really like the diamond pin front grill though.
Maryland here too. Where's the backdrop for your shots? Sweet car and background scenery!
16-E350Wagon*sold 17-GLC43*sold 2018 GLC43 Current
Originally Posted by amg43mb
Maryland here too. Where's the backdrop for your shots? Sweet car and background scenery!
Thank you! I'm way down here in Southern Maryland - Calvert County actually and these shots are in Solomons Island. I've made a few updates already to the GLC - I just call it a car now, it sits like a wagon and looks like a hatchback now so the wife and kids call it my Daddy Wagon
Finally got around to getting to my hands on some 0000 steel wool and metal polish and got the exhaust tips cleaned up too. Washed it today for the first time since the wheels went on, man am I happy with the stance and look of this thing.
Newb here. New to us CPO 17 43. Long history with VWVortex and many MkIII GTI's. Lifetime auto enthusiast, first time MB owner. 3 weeks into ownership and the old girl has to go in for warranty service already Vacuum transducer failing. Yay! Too many mods planned, not enough time or money yet. My favorite view of this thing - rear 3/4 is where it's at. Still can't find a front 3/4 view angle I like shooting this thing from. It looks unfinished. The 63 doesn't seem to suffer from this, sadly. I think it's primarily the lower front overhang on the 63 and the flared front fender trim. I do really like the diamond pin front grill though.
You said "Too many mods planned"
What do you have in mind ?
Last edited by lanoipat; 02-24-2021 at 08:28 PM.
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16-E350Wagon*sold 17-GLC43*sold 2018 GLC43 Current
Originally Posted by lanoipat
You said "Too many mods planned"
What do you have in mind ?
Checked off the list: wheels/suspension
Next, (Needs); Thule rack for my road and MTB adventures, JL 10" sub & amp to augment the Burmester system, AMG Sport steering wheel. I'm giving up my heated wheel for the Sport wheel - I think the Sport compliments the interior so much better and I prefer a thicker grip wheel. I've had Momo and Sparco wheels on some of my previous cars and really miss having alcantara + leather.
After that (Wants); ECU tune, downpipes, exhaust, intakes. I have these listed last because quite frankly, I hardly ever get to use the power this M276 has as it is. It is so enjoyable to drive in it's current configuration I don't feel it's as urgent as the things I'll use every day like the above listed mods. In daily driving I'm lucky if I get to give it full boot for more than a few minutes at a time, max. So, drivetrain mods are last on the list, but hope to have them done by end of 21.
Checked off the list: wheels/suspension
Next, (Needs); Thule rack for my road and MTB adventures, JL 10" sub & amp to augment the Burmester system, AMG Sport steering wheel. I'm giving up my heated wheel for the Sport wheel - I think the Sport compliments the interior so much better and I prefer a thicker grip wheel. I've had Momo and Sparco wheels on some of my previous cars and really miss having alcantara + leather.
After that (Wants); ECU tune, downpipes, exhaust, intakes. I have these listed last because quite frankly, I hardly ever get to use the power this M276 has as it is. It is so enjoyable to drive in it's current configuration I don't feel it's as urgent as the things I'll use every day like the above listed mods. In daily driving I'm lucky if I get to give it full boot for more than a few minutes at a time, max. So, drivetrain mods are last on the list, but hope to have them done by end of 21.
An ECU tune brings these pups to life. Even if I just punch it once a day, it is well worth the cost.
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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg
An ECU tune brings these pups to life. Even if I just punch it once a day, it is well worth the cost.
Dragy, JB4, BMS intakes will be here Friday. Heading to the track for opening day test n tune this weekend (3/7) to get some baseline numbers and run the dragy side by side. Hope to get enough runs to determine margin of error on dragy (from what I've seen it looks to consistently be in the hundredths difference) and get a good baseline established before bolt ons and map tuning. Plan to maybe return the weekend of the 14th for following Test & Tune to obtain tuned numbers. There just aren't many safe places to perform "Mexico" full 1/4 pulls in my area. Decided to hold off on steering wheel and headlight mods until Fall. Subwoofer arrived yesterday, hope to have that installed by the weekend. Front windows got tinted yesterday. Thule rack is partially here; ThruRide rack arrived yesterday, cross bars are on order. Been busy with this ole' girl!
01-08-2021, 02:47 PM
