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Old 06-17-2008, 11:51 AM
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no AMG calipers...it's internally ventilated and cross drilled 13.2 discs with 4 piston fixed calipers...
When you said you could get anything on an S550, I was somewhat doubtful. The brakes that you are describing are the standard S550 brakes. The brakes on a non performance package AMG car are as follow: Brakes AMG-enhanced 4-wheel disc brakes. 15.4" compound, perforated, and ventilated front discs with AMG dual sliding calipers. 14.4" perforated and ventilated rear discs with AMG dual sliding calipers. These are the normal S63 brakes with the 6 piston calipers. I think the 030 brakes are even larger. I don't think you got the 030 package on your S class and it looks like you are confusing the AMG appearance package with the 030 performance package found on the AMG cars.
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Well I guess I was talking about just the premium 3 package that includes rear view monitor, parktronics, ventilated seats, drive dynamic multicontour front seats with massage, night view assist, electronic trunk, keyless, 19 inch AMG wheels...etc.
With the 030 package regarding the break calipers...I wasn't sure about that...
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Well I guess I was talking about just the premium 3 package that includes rear view monitor, parktronics, ventilated seats, drive dynamic multicontour front seats with massage, night view assist, electronic trunk, keyless, 19 inch AMG wheels...etc.
With the 030 package regarding the break calipers...I wasn't sure about that...
The Premium 3 package doesn't include the AMG wheels. That is part of the separate AMG Sport Package.
Old 06-18-2008, 12:13 PM
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The Premium 3 package doesn't include the AMG wheels. That is part of the separate AMG Sport Package.
Yah your rite, just checked my invoice sheet...thanks
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Yah your rite, just checked my invoice sheet...thanks


nice cars.. do u have more pics of the GT3? how about a short writeup, compared to 997TT if u've driven one.. thx
Old 06-19-2008, 02:11 AM
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nice cars.. do u have more pics of the GT3? how about a short writeup, compared to 997TT if u've driven one.. thx
Here are some quick shots of the GT3

Haven't driven the 997TT
However the GT3 is one quick cat ( not as quick as TT tho), its very light and will pick up very quick, the quick turns are very responsive and smooth (as long you don't overdo it with the gas or else tailspin). The clutch is somewhat stiff so you have to be perfect going from 1st to 2nd gear. The best thing is the exhaust note, music to my ears, nice low tone and growls at higher RPMs. This car is track ready any day of the week



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That rear spoiler looks nice. Can you please find out where I can get that exact spoiler. thanks
The dealer said he ordered it from Auto Couture. Here is the web page:

http://www.auto-couture.com/

Hope you like it...I think it's a great addition, because it isn't too large, and doesn't take away from the classic look of the car, but gives it a little bit of a sportier look..which works well with the AMG package.
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playa, nice pics of teh GT3..!

so do u think the GT3 is do-able as a daily driver & commuter?? where i live, the roads SUCK A$$ and my back wont be holding up in a unforgiving car.
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gets me from point A-B
Does the AMG package add any performance enhancements?
(like a sport button or paddle shifters, for example?) Also, does the exhaust sound any different than an S550 without the AMG package? Congrats on your beautiful car, btw.
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playa, nice pics of teh GT3..!

so do u think the GT3 is do-able as a daily driver & commuter?? where i live, the roads SUCK A$$ and my back wont be holding up in a unforgiving car.
It'll do fine for a daily driver, as long you're not gonna be in bumper to bumper traffic...it only comes in 6 speed
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Congrats!! You will love it!!
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Does the AMG package add any performance enhancements?
(like a sport button or paddle shifters, for example?) Also, does the exhaust sound any different than an S550 without the AMG package? Congrats on your beautiful car, btw.
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The amg package comes with the amg body style, 19 inch amg wheels and visible tailpipes. My car does come with sport mode and button shifter. No change in sounds from exhaust imo
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Nice couple of cars. The best color, I might add.

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