If money were of no object, what would you do to a brand new S600?
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Originally posted by JBrady
Definitely do the Maybach chip upgrade. Since we are talking about money-no-object why not go with the 6.0 liter AMG65 upgrade.
Next, lighten the car in every concievable way without compromising strength or quality. Some thoughts:
-Carbon composite brake rotors.
-Contract McClaren to reproduce all the body panel sheetmetal in carbon fiber and everything else that would not be strength or quality compromised.
-have every excess seem, bolt, weld, flash, everything trimmed and polished (you would be surprised how much weight you can save this way)
-replace all the sound insulation with the highest tech, lightest weight materials available.
-replace all the glass with polycarbonate
-hire the entire MB S600 and AMG65 engineering team to make
every possible suggestion for improvements.
You would end up with a 3500 pound 900hp/1100tq MONSTER that would run a 9 second 1/4 mile at 150+mph and never compromise on ANY luxury or comfort.
For me, I would start with the CL600.
Definitely do the Maybach chip upgrade. Since we are talking about money-no-object why not go with the 6.0 liter AMG65 upgrade.
Next, lighten the car in every concievable way without compromising strength or quality. Some thoughts:
-Carbon composite brake rotors.
-Contract McClaren to reproduce all the body panel sheetmetal in carbon fiber and everything else that would not be strength or quality compromised.
-have every excess seem, bolt, weld, flash, everything trimmed and polished (you would be surprised how much weight you can save this way)
-replace all the sound insulation with the highest tech, lightest weight materials available.
-replace all the glass with polycarbonate
-hire the entire MB S600 and AMG65 engineering team to make
every possible suggestion for improvements.
You would end up with a 3500 pound 900hp/1100tq MONSTER that would run a 9 second 1/4 mile at 150+mph and never compromise on ANY luxury or comfort.
For me, I would start with the CL600.
I think you win for the best idea of what to do with unlimited funds and a S600
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Re: If money were of no object, what would you do to a brand new S600?
Originally posted by Meph-E-AMG
If money were of no object, what would you do to a brand new S600 with all options included.
If money were of no object, what would you do to a brand new S600 with all options included.
Race it and done a few mods.
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vw2envy- I don't even know where to start!! Why would you wreck a great car with all that CRAP that you were talking about?
I guess some people just don't understand the value of a good German sedan.
I guess some people just don't understand the value of a good German sedan.
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Originally posted by Caliz_Finest
Id do what treynor did but get Brabus rims instead... and a brabus interior w/ two tone silver and black leather and birds eye maple black wood would be nice too.
Id do what treynor did but get Brabus rims instead... and a brabus interior w/ two tone silver and black leather and birds eye maple black wood would be nice too.
Treynor are you gettiny any more videos of the S600 Soon. ?
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Originally posted by stefi
I`d go to Brabus and make an SV12 biturbo! It has 640HP and 1026NM of torque! 0-60: 4.3, 0-200: 13,5
I`d go to Brabus and make an SV12 biturbo! It has 640HP and 1026NM of torque! 0-60: 4.3, 0-200: 13,5
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Right now on street tires my S600 runs 0-60 in 4.0 (see this month's car and driver, page 43 ) and 0-124 in 12.5. With drag radials that 0-60 drops to 3.1 I don't see the need to spend any more than I already have.
) and 0-124 in 12.5. With drag radials that 0-60 drops to 3.1 I don't see the need to spend any more than I already have.
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Originally posted by treynor
Right now on street tires my S600 runs 0-60 in 4.0 (see this month's car and driver, page 43 ) and 0-124 in 12.5. With drag radials that 0-60 drops to 3.1 I don't see the need to spend any more than I already have.
Right now on street tires my S600 runs 0-60 in 4.0 (see this month's car and driver, page 43
) and 0-124 in 12.5. With drag radials that 0-60 drops to 3.1 I don't see the need to spend any more than I already have.
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Originally posted by treynor
I'll have to do an in-car vid of the acceleration. It's truly sick.
I'll have to do an in-car vid of the acceleration. It's truly sick.
I would prolly put different rims on it. Other than that, just fork out the money to make the car go even m,ore fast.
Great car Trey!
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mmmmm lets see here lol:
diamond hood emblem and badges
platinum license plate frame
parkay wood dash kit from the floor of the old boston garden
persian rug carpeting and floor mats
electric condom dispensor for those female groupies u meet who want u for your car
ejectable passenger seats for those idiots who ride in your car but act a fool like its their car
automatic adjustable window tint. in a bad area set it to black, see cops just set it to clear.
driver side window that doubles as a computer monitor. simply type into the pad and it displays a message to others looking at your window "No i won't be your sugar daddy, **** off", "yes its really mine", "i don't have any spare change, sorry i only carry credit cards", etc.
diamond hood emblem and badges
platinum license plate frame
parkay wood dash kit from the floor of the old boston garden
persian rug carpeting and floor mats
electric condom dispensor for those female groupies u meet who want u for your car
ejectable passenger seats for those idiots who ride in your car but act a fool like its their car
automatic adjustable window tint. in a bad area set it to black, see cops just set it to clear.
driver side window that doubles as a computer monitor. simply type into the pad and it displays a message to others looking at your window "No i won't be your sugar daddy, **** off", "yes its really mine", "i don't have any spare change, sorry i only carry credit cards", etc.
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very intersting thread...
i know this is probably the cliche answer, but i'd get the full-on brabus conversion with EVERYTHING--- business package, whatever, full motor, suspension, interor, the whole nine, black on tan, limo tint, black grill --thats it
i know this is probably the cliche answer, but i'd get the full-on brabus conversion with EVERYTHING--- business package, whatever, full motor, suspension, interor, the whole nine, black on tan, limo tint, black grill --thats it
