I'm taking my "Toy" back to the factory
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
2006 E55 (white); 2016 GL 550 (white)
I'm taking my "Toy" back to the factory
I have a reservation for a tour of the AMG factory Thursday. I am really exited, I know you guys are laughing at me. But what can I say, I am really excited about the tour. I'm taking my "Toy" back to the factory.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
2006 E55 (white); 2016 GL 550 (white)
I hope I get to meet the guy that built my engine as well. They actually asked me for the VIN from my car when they sent me the name of the guy that will be giving me the tour. They also stated that photographs are not permitted during the visit.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,230
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, California
2006 E55 BEAST
but I wanted PICTURES!!!!!!!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
2006 E55 (white); 2016 GL 550 (white)
The tour was awesome, I actually met, and took a photo with the guy who built the engine in my car. I also got to watch them test one of the new V8 Bi Turbo engines on a Dyno. It was insane seeing how red the Turbos and the exhaust got. They were doing some pretty long pulls on the engine without any issues. It was also amazing how clean the facility is where they build the engines. I would recommend the tour to anyone that has the opportunity to go. Even more amazing was how excited my wife was on the tour; she even asked if there will be an AMG GLK. All she has been talking about is horsepower, I think she has the fever.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 9,137
Likes: 4
From: California, USA
E63 P30, CL500 Sport
The tour was awesome, I actually met, and took a photo with the guy who built the engine in my car. I also got to watch them test one of the new V8 Bi Turbo engines on a Dyno. It was insane seeing how red the Turbos and the exhaust got. They were doing some pretty long pulls on the engine without any issues. It was also amazing how clean the facility is where they build the engines. I would recommend the tour to anyone that has the opportunity to go. Even more amazing was how excited my wife was on the tour; she even asked if there will be an AMG GLK. All she has been talking about is horsepower, I think she has the fever.
Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
2005 E55
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
2006 E55 (white); 2016 GL 550 (white)
I sure am. El paso did have a few good perks though.
I parked beside an S63 that had the V8 Bi Turbo in it, and on the showroom floor they had a CL that had the engine in it as well. I was also told that this engine would not be offered for the E class.
No pictures were allowed in the factory or where they customize cars. However I took some pictures inside the showroom. There were a a lot of Gullwings being customized.
No pictures were allowed in the factory or where they customize cars. However I took some pictures inside the showroom. There were a a lot of Gullwings being customized.
