030 AMG Package Soon To Be Available On The Mercedes E63
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030 AMG Package Soon To Be Available On The Mercedes E63
From eMercedesBenz.com today
030 AMG Package Soon To Be Available On The Mercedes E63
Posted on June 21, 2006 at 10:30 AM CST
While going through our inbox this morning, I stumbled upon an email from our good friend Martin, who alerted us to the fact that Mercedes is adding the 030 AMG Package as an available option on the upcoming E63 AMG.
Formerly available only on the SL55, SLK55 and CLS55 models, the 030 package has in the past offered a number of improvements over the standard models, including upgraded wheels, tires, brakes and limited-slip differential. Although specific details of the E63's 030 package haven't been released yet, I'd expect to see the same or a similar set of features on the forthcoming AMG option.
In addition to the E63, the 030 package will continue to be offered as an option on the previously mentioned models, or, in the case of the CLS, the new CLS63 AMG.
Pricing hasn't been released as of yet, but we'll keep you posted when the 030 AMG package specifics are announced.
Thanks for the tip Martin.
030 AMG Package Soon To Be Available On The Mercedes E63
Posted on June 21, 2006 at 10:30 AM CST
While going through our inbox this morning, I stumbled upon an email from our good friend Martin, who alerted us to the fact that Mercedes is adding the 030 AMG Package as an available option on the upcoming E63 AMG.
Formerly available only on the SL55, SLK55 and CLS55 models, the 030 package has in the past offered a number of improvements over the standard models, including upgraded wheels, tires, brakes and limited-slip differential. Although specific details of the E63's 030 package haven't been released yet, I'd expect to see the same or a similar set of features on the forthcoming AMG option.
In addition to the E63, the 030 package will continue to be offered as an option on the previously mentioned models, or, in the case of the CLS, the new CLS63 AMG.
Pricing hasn't been released as of yet, but we'll keep you posted when the 030 AMG package specifics are announced.
Thanks for the tip Martin.
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Wow - an Alabaster White S65 and an Alabaster White E63T with the 030 Pkg would be one heck of a garage!
I think my E63T will be in Platinum Blue or some other color, however.... To each his own! is good stuff, huh?
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I think my E63T will be in Platinum Blue or some other color, however.... To each his own! is good stuff, huh?
Later, can drive
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Funny
I posted it here first, and no comments.
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whoover, I looked briefly for a post on this subject. I guess I should have done a better job. As far as I am concerned, you sir, get the credit for the story.
ClayJ - The S65 will have a 155 speed limiter. There might be times when I need a sedan that will cruise at higher speeds. Thus the requirement for the E63.
BTW, make sure my S has distronic and Sirius. Better check on keyless go. I am not sure if it is available.It isn't listed in the specifications or the options. That would be a bummer if it is a fact. Call the MB president and tell him to get his act together.
ClayJ - The S65 will have a 155 speed limiter. There might be times when I need a sedan that will cruise at higher speeds. Thus the requirement for the E63.
BTW, make sure my S has distronic and Sirius. Better check on keyless go. I am not sure if it is available.It isn't listed in the specifications or the options. That would be a bummer if it is a fact. Call the MB president and tell him to get his act together.
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
whoover, I looked briefly for a post on this subject. I guess I should have done a better job. As far as I am concerned, you sir, get the credit for the story.
My day job makes me a computer geek (along, I suspect, with a few other denizens of this forum). In my estimation the internet ranks with the printing press and industrialization as a societal advancement. But we have a long way to go in terms of making it a trusted medium.
I did find it funny (both haha and odd) that apparently the glossier presentation of the same information (the text of my email to eMercedesBenz was literally copied and pasted from my posting here) made it more credible or more interesting. It's not surprising since most of us do a poor job of assigning a reliability measure to information found in cyberspace. It's not our fault. The tools to do a better job haven't been invented yet.
Sorry for the off-topic discourse, but I don't want anyone to think I was griping.
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Originally Posted by can drive 55
ClayJ - The S65 will have a 155 speed limiter. There might be times when I need a sedan that will cruise at higher speeds. Thus the requirement for the E63.
BTW, make sure my S has distronic and Sirius. Better check on keyless go. I am not sure if it is available.It isn't listed in the specifications or the options. That would be a bummer if it is a fact. Call the MB president and tell him to get his act together.
BTW, make sure my S has distronic and Sirius. Better check on keyless go. I am not sure if it is available.It isn't listed in the specifications or the options. That would be a bummer if it is a fact. Call the MB president and tell him to get his act together.
And I am sure at this point (unless of course I find out later that I am wrong -- in which case I will then be sure that I was wrong ... LOL) that the S65 includes Sat Radio and Keyless Go.
Now, about Distronic (will it be "-Plus"?): I have not been a fan of, nor have wanted or ordered, Distornic in the past. Everywhere I read rave reviews about Distronic-Plus, how good it is, how usable -- how it should be considered a 'must-have' feature on EVERY automobile(!)....
Since I usually order my vehicles 'loaded for bar' I am now wondering why the heck I wouldn't order it, especially if it comes in a package, or is required to have, say for instance, nightvision assist?
Maybe we should both give it a try on a new Stateside S65?
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Well, let's see, to remain on topic, I agree that the 030 package should have been available all along.
Martin, no problem. You are correct. The more flashy an article is, the more attention it gets.
Clay, I have the regular old fashioned distronic and I like it very much. I would think that I would like the D plus, too. What the heck, let's do it. Let's both get it and then decide if we like it. If not, we either don't use it, or we get another one without it.
Martin, no problem. You are correct. The more flashy an article is, the more attention it gets.
Clay, I have the regular old fashioned distronic and I like it very much. I would think that I would like the D plus, too. What the heck, let's do it. Let's both get it and then decide if we like it. If not, we either don't use it, or we get another one without it.
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You took the words right out of my mouth...or post.
So we're agreed on that, correct? We get it, and if we don't use it, it just sits there. Sounds good to me too.
And to stay on topic - Interesting that they have anmnounced an 030 Pkg for the E63, but nothing on contents.... I wouldn't expect anything on pricing until it shows up at MBUSA.com -- but perhaps the reason why they haven't announced contents or pricing is that they haven't decided on contents?
For what other reason wouldn't they have announced contents?
Has anyone checked emercedes.com or worldcarfans or any of the other 'advance news' websites for a leak on this?
So we're agreed on that, correct? We get it, and if we don't use it, it just sits there. Sounds good to me too.
And to stay on topic - Interesting that they have anmnounced an 030 Pkg for the E63, but nothing on contents.... I wouldn't expect anything on pricing until it shows up at MBUSA.com -- but perhaps the reason why they haven't announced contents or pricing is that they haven't decided on contents?
For what other reason wouldn't they have announced contents?
Has anyone checked emercedes.com or worldcarfans or any of the other 'advance news' websites for a leak on this?
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Originally Posted by ClayJ
But no need for a LSD with the 7-speed tranny....
I am quite curious what the contents will be because of the different motor, brakes, and the next-evolution software in the suspension control, etc.
I am quite curious what the contents will be because of the different motor, brakes, and the next-evolution software in the suspension control, etc.
I'm guessing a sportier suspension setting, still bigger brakes, alcantara steering wheel, possibly LSD (even if it isn't needed).
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I am guessing that the 7-speed tranny, coupled with the traction control systems, should take care of that problem.
Of course this is why I am so interested in the contents - what will be included? Fun question!
Of course this is why I am so interested in the contents - what will be included? Fun question!
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I wouldn't think the 7-speed would have much to do with traction problems. The launch issue might be a tad less severe because of the lower low-end torque of the NA engine but, if anything, more gears would make the problem worse because I'd expect the gearing of first to be shorter.
I probably have moments in my S55 and wife's C55 during every single drive when I wish they had limited-slip, having nothing to do with drag launching. The ESP light just comes on too often on curvy roads with camber changes.
As you say, all we can do is wait.
I probably have moments in my S55 and wife's C55 during every single drive when I wish they had limited-slip, having nothing to do with drag launching. The ESP light just comes on too often on curvy roads with camber changes.
As you say, all we can do is wait.
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Originally Posted by whoover
I wouldn't think the 7-speed would have much to do with traction problems. The launch issue might be a tad less severe because of the lower low-end torque of the NA engine but, if anything, more gears would make the problem worse because I'd expect the gearing of first to be shorter.
I probably have moments in my S55 and wife's C55 during every single drive when I wish they had limited-slip, having nothing to do with drag launching. The ESP light just comes on too often on curvy roads with camber changes.
As you say, all we can do is wait.
I probably have moments in my S55 and wife's C55 during every single drive when I wish they had limited-slip, having nothing to do with drag launching. The ESP light just comes on too often on curvy roads with camber changes.
As you say, all we can do is wait.
I have been caught out more than once when I was looking for part numbers only to find that the differences were accounted for by revised parts which carry new part numbers. Sometimes the parts are the same and only the supplier is different. That will cause a cosmetic appearance change too.
