2006 E63 AMG - UK Spec
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2006 E63 AMG
2006 E63 AMG - UK Spec
Hi Guys,
New to the site, so I thought I would post a few things that has been bothering me regarding the E63 and hopefully all you expereince guys can answere them. Thanks in advance
I own a 2006 UK spec'ed E63 AMG and I would like to
Wheels
Remove the 18" wheels and put 20"'s on the car, however, I am told I cant do it without rolling the back arches. Is this true ?
If I wanted to do this, what would be required to be done, spacers ?, suspension mod etc.
Also, I see many E63's in the US with 20" wheels that look amazing, what has been done to your car to do this, I was looking at the 20" Brabus wheel
Do any of you guys have pictures that you could send me with E63's and 20" wheels ?
Suspension
I also own a 2006 BMW M5 and the handling of the M5 is 100% better than the E63, I am not keen on the air suspension and the auto leveling as it makes the car feel unstable at speed. Is there anything I can do about this ?
Brakes
These squeal BAD. Anything I can do ?
Power Upgrades
What can be done to the 63 which is not going to kill the bank and allow some power gains ?
Apart from the above I am loving the car
Thanks in advance for your responses !
Alan
New to the site, so I thought I would post a few things that has been bothering me regarding the E63 and hopefully all you expereince guys can answere them. Thanks in advance
I own a 2006 UK spec'ed E63 AMG and I would like to
Wheels
Remove the 18" wheels and put 20"'s on the car, however, I am told I cant do it without rolling the back arches. Is this true ?
If I wanted to do this, what would be required to be done, spacers ?, suspension mod etc.
Also, I see many E63's in the US with 20" wheels that look amazing, what has been done to your car to do this, I was looking at the 20" Brabus wheel
Do any of you guys have pictures that you could send me with E63's and 20" wheels ?
Suspension
I also own a 2006 BMW M5 and the handling of the M5 is 100% better than the E63, I am not keen on the air suspension and the auto leveling as it makes the car feel unstable at speed. Is there anything I can do about this ?
Brakes
These squeal BAD. Anything I can do ?
Power Upgrades
What can be done to the 63 which is not going to kill the bank and allow some power gains ?
Apart from the above I am loving the car
Thanks in advance for your responses !
Alan
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Wheels
...can go to 20" - watch out as has been said for offset and tyre combo's ... you cannot get more than 3mm out of rolling arches as they are already rolled quite a bit. personally think 20" are too big - and think 19's fit just right ... the low profile on 20's make the car quite harsh and esp on UK roads will buckle a rim for sure. They also dont help acceleration at all and handling is not helped much as the airmatic has limitations.
Suspension
Hmm... getting rid of air suspension is a big conversion ... might be better to get the car lowered first and see how she handles ... H&R have a great module. I dont think this car will handle like the M (even when lowered) and dont think it was intended to either - especially with airmatic. If you want better handling than the M, get a Porsche.
Brakes
... there is a fault report for brakes squealing - speak to your service advisor. Not sure what it is someone else can chime in. If u getting 20" wheels Brembo GT brake upgrade would be nice.
Power
~crank 30hp from ECU - various providers in UK already, mbe some headers would help too but dont know of any radical readily available bolt ons .. Vadim was looking into a S/C kit not sure where he is at ... Personally I think a small TT setup would be real nice... but dont know of anyone who has breathed on this motor yet.
Then there is always a shot of NOS...
...can go to 20" - watch out as has been said for offset and tyre combo's ... you cannot get more than 3mm out of rolling arches as they are already rolled quite a bit. personally think 20" are too big - and think 19's fit just right ... the low profile on 20's make the car quite harsh and esp on UK roads will buckle a rim for sure. They also dont help acceleration at all and handling is not helped much as the airmatic has limitations.
Suspension
Hmm... getting rid of air suspension is a big conversion ... might be better to get the car lowered first and see how she handles ... H&R have a great module. I dont think this car will handle like the M (even when lowered) and dont think it was intended to either - especially with airmatic. If you want better handling than the M, get a Porsche.
Brakes
... there is a fault report for brakes squealing - speak to your service advisor. Not sure what it is someone else can chime in. If u getting 20" wheels Brembo GT brake upgrade would be nice.
Power
~crank 30hp from ECU - various providers in UK already, mbe some headers would help too but dont know of any radical readily available bolt ons .. Vadim was looking into a S/C kit not sure where he is at ... Personally I think a small TT setup would be real nice... but dont know of anyone who has breathed on this motor yet.
Then there is always a shot of NOS...
Last edited by stevebez; Oct 5, 2007 at 03:40 AM.
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Guys - Thanks for the responses
Sorry - I On the handling - The BMW M5 is alot more stiffer, harder, the car does not roll as much in the corners and I feel alot more confident to power on in a corner than I do in the 63. the setting seems soft (even on the hardest setting) -I appreciate that the 63 is not an all out racing car, more of a fast car with a bit of luxury, however i find even in a straight line i find the front end becoming a bit light and variable when powering on. I also have a 911 Turbo S which has been lowered by 30mm - i also appreciate that the 63 will never handle like this
Brakes - I will nip in to my dealer and se what they say
20" - thanks for the advice - much appreciated, when we talk about wheel and tyre combos could be more specific i.e. what makes of 20" and tyres could fit the 63, I have had a look at the Brabus wheels (3K each !) and the dealer tried one for me but he said it would not fit.
Sorry - I On the handling - The BMW M5 is alot more stiffer, harder, the car does not roll as much in the corners and I feel alot more confident to power on in a corner than I do in the 63. the setting seems soft (even on the hardest setting) -I appreciate that the 63 is not an all out racing car, more of a fast car with a bit of luxury, however i find even in a straight line i find the front end becoming a bit light and variable when powering on. I also have a 911 Turbo S which has been lowered by 30mm - i also appreciate that the 63 will never handle like this
Brakes - I will nip in to my dealer and se what they say
20" - thanks for the advice - much appreciated, when we talk about wheel and tyre combos could be more specific i.e. what makes of 20" and tyres could fit the 63, I have had a look at the Brabus wheels (3K each !) and the dealer tried one for me but he said it would not fit.
Last edited by E63AMG-UK; Oct 5, 2007 at 06:04 AM.
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You will get a firmer ride once you get your car lowered, from what I recall the lower the car sits the firmer the suspension gets. The H&R module is very good.......I have a Kleemann lowering module and if you remove the label it is actually a H&R too.
You can definitely put 20's on the E63, the dealer probably doesn't know what he is doing?????......more than likely tried putting a 20" wheel with an S class offset on your E63!!! because he thinks that all 20" wheels are the same!!!
So to acheive what you want you will need to lower your car and get a set of 20" wheels from a reputable wheel company who understand offsets!! You should try HRE wheels........and also take advantage of the exchange rate!!!
20" - thanks for the advice - much appreciated, when we talk about wheel and tyre combos could be more specific i.e. what makes of 20" and tyres could fit the 63, I have had a look at the Brabus wheels (3K each !) and the dealer tried one for me but he said it would not fit.[/QUOTE]
You can definitely put 20's on the E63, the dealer probably doesn't know what he is doing?????......more than likely tried putting a 20" wheel with an S class offset on your E63!!! because he thinks that all 20" wheels are the same!!!
So to acheive what you want you will need to lower your car and get a set of 20" wheels from a reputable wheel company who understand offsets!! You should try HRE wheels........and also take advantage of the exchange rate!!!
20" - thanks for the advice - much appreciated, when we talk about wheel and tyre combos could be more specific i.e. what makes of 20" and tyres could fit the 63, I have had a look at the Brabus wheels (3K each !) and the dealer tried one for me but he said it would not fit.[/QUOTE]
