E63 0-60 3.9 sec
07-11-2009, 08:14 AM
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I agree, a LSD is great for 'road' cars (e.g. Porsche, etc.) I'm not sure of their value on the Benz which we normally don't use for canyon carving. (a road racing track is another story)
How much difference do you really notice with real world hard driving, or does the MB suspension's limitations show up first?
As far as the 0-60 times, I think MB is a bit more conservative in their publishing the data. I'm guessing that they've gotten times like this, too. But they seem to take an average, or a "under normal circumstances" time, and use that, instead.
Some mfgs are more liberal, imho (BMW, as an example) for their advertising.
How much difference do you really notice with real world hard driving, or does the MB suspension's limitations show up first?
As far as the 0-60 times, I think MB is a bit more conservative in their publishing the data. I'm guessing that they've gotten times like this, too. But they seem to take an average, or a "under normal circumstances" time, and use that, instead.
Some mfgs are more liberal, imho (BMW, as an example) for their advertising.
I really surprised there wasn't a big difference between the LSD and non-LSD cars. I have been considering a quaife, hoping to improve off-the-line performance and try to get rid of traction issues, but I guess I might re-think that now. At least you guys corrected my impression before I spent any money, so thanks for that!
07-11-2009, 03:04 PM
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Besides if you're racing for pinks and really need to save some weight, we can smash our panos out..!! That's gotta be good for at least 2 tenths....
07-15-2009, 02:14 AM
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2007 E63 w/P30 and Eurotech CF Diffuser
I put my dusty PBOX back in the car for the commute today.
1.09 peak G on the on-ramp.
On the way home it was 101F outside. I (240lb) and my commute buddy (160lb) were in the car.
Turned in a 4.5s 0-60, traction on, no blinking traction lights. Just the slightest chirp (to avoid unwanted attention).
These cars are awesome.
MJ and Mo, my "E63BS" is running stong!!!
1.09 peak G on the on-ramp.
On the way home it was 101F outside. I (240lb) and my commute buddy (160lb) were in the car.
Turned in a 4.5s 0-60, traction on, no blinking traction lights. Just the slightest chirp (to avoid unwanted attention).
These cars are awesome.
MJ and Mo, my "E63BS" is running stong!!!
07-15-2009, 02:33 AM
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Juicee and I were discussing the performance of E63 sedans vs. wagons in another thread. He was quite insistent that the wagons are faster and handle better due to this extra mass up high. He thought wagons had improved balance due to that extra mass. I find that against conventional wisdom and counterintuitive.
I think the Pano roof has a similar deleterious effect, as you have noted in your post.
Are you still sure about all that Juicee??
I think the Pano roof has a similar deleterious effect, as you have noted in your post.
Are you still sure about all that Juicee??
