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....glad you are safe. so I just got back from an AMG track day....the difference in performance having the ESP completely off and on Sport + isn’t worth it. Unless you are on a track and had plenty of time to practice there....you aren’t able to go faster or actually have more fun. I would have thought differently but the 4matic+ is really a superb system and the best out of all of the cars that I drove.
When I did the AMG track day in 2014, they said anyone who even touched the ESP button in the SLS would be kicked out for the remainder of the day. That safety feature cannot be understated as critical in a 600+ hp car. Sport+ is even a bit much on public roads, but at least it ropes us back in. Chris Harris does the best job in explaining and demonstrating IMO:
... and after a spirited maiden voyage up a completely empty (with the exception of the usual assortment of goods at Newcomb's Ranch) Angeles Crest highway on Friday morning:
... i drove straight to BenzWorks and dropped her off, where she will get some old and new things (re)installed, i.e.
custom BenzWorks downpipes with high-flow cats
labworx tune
BMC air filters
suspension adjustment
H&R spacers to bring OEM wheels flush (15mm front / 12mm rear)
chrome delete (gloss black to match night package trim) for door handles, trunk lid brow, rear mercedes-benz star
black wrap on rear panel of roof to match panorama roof panels
removal of fender badging
removal of trunk lid “AMG” and “E63 S” badging
removal of “AMG” badge in front grille
installation of Zunsport intercooler guards
xpel stealth (for matte paint) – entire vehicle
30% ceramic tint all windows (side and rear)
installation of escort 360ci max with integrated mirror display
removal of airbag stickers on driver and passenger sunblinds
removal of traction control button
i had to head out of town again for work/much needed vacation, but am looking forward to picking her up in two weeks when i return, and doing my first LA -> SF -> LA run, which i drive a lot for work.
'23 SL63 AMG, '24 Range Rover SE P400, ‘26 Corvette Z06, ‘25 Audi RS7 Performance
Wow S, somehow I missed this whole thing and never realized Stationdragon was KIA. Glad you’re ok. It truly is a testament to the engineering of these vehicles how much beating they can take and yet protect the passengers. Makes me feel good about having my little guy in the back. And yes good insurance is a must with these toys. In fact I’m in the process of switching over my policy to another company that has a new car replacement policy for the E63.
New wagon looks awesome. I love the matte gray. Enjoy in good health my friend.
Glad to see you made yourself while so quickly. Looks great. Just as an FYI your aesthetic mods and pictures was one of the things that put me over the edge to finally secure a build a lot.
Glad to see you made yourself while so quickly. Looks great. Just as an FYI your aesthetic mods and pictures was one of the things that put me over the edge to finally secure a build a lot.
wow, thank you! glad i was able to inspire you. you won't regret your decision.
Only wish I could enjoy it more this trip. Have been in meetings at the ITU every day till late - plus the weather here has been the hottest since 2003 and there is only limited AC in the meeting rooms.
Love seeing these photos without the coverings and shields. What a beaut she is underneath all of those...thanks for posting.
my pleasure... glad you're enjoying it. i know, it's incredible to see, particularly because it's so clean. must be a dream to work on without any dirt, built-up grease, etc.
here are a couple more... back together and getting some final cosmetic and mechanical updates. tint, XPEL, and remaining chrome delete (rear deck lid brow and door handles) are next.
paint vs. wrap or plastidip on the emblem, so no peeling issues etc.
a couple of weeks have passed, and i finally have it back. the only other change or modification i made was to order the 5-spoke OEM black accent wheels, which are now on the car... so it's very close to the way v1 looked, which is perfect for me. while i do like the black cross-spoke wheels, i see them on literally every E63 now, and also across platforms, i.e. GT63, CLS, even CLA. i also think that the 5-spokes work better with the overall lines of the wagon, and i like the way the black accents compliment the other aesthetic modifications i made.
'23 SL63 AMG, '24 Range Rover SE P400, ‘26 Corvette Z06, ‘25 Audi RS7 Performance
Originally Posted by ronin amg
Yeah we gotta meet up and get some pictures together and maybe do a side by side pull so I can convince myself I need more power...
Yeah sitting in a tuned car the first time was like a religious experience. I’m still too timid to blow my engine and warranty but holy Hannah it was something else.
Well that's that, ya got every damn angle of the car covered perfectly so there's no need to post any more pictures of my car...
I'm glad I just got some new wheels to set us apart ..
Do you have to drop transmission to install downpipes ? Which brad pipes are you running now?
thank you!!
yes, you have to drop the transmission if you want to remove the OEM downpipes without cutting them. it also makes the install of the new ones much easier. i am running custom Benzworks downpipes with one high-flow cat per side.
yes, you have to drop the transmission if you want to remove the OEM downpipes without cutting them. it also makes the install of the new ones much easier. i am running custom Benzworks downpipes with one high-flow cat per side.
Ok I see! Do you have any pictures of your custom downpipes? Do they sell them?
Installed the European "non-S" exhaust tips today, which I had shipped to my parents' house in Munich, and then smuggled back in my suitcase.
Thank you E63S.Muc for the inspiration... such a great upgrade. I love the way it turned out. Looks a lot more aggressive, and how the "S" version should come from the factory (vs. the other way around) in my opinion. Photos below. Also recently got a new plate... bonus points to anyone who can figure out what it means.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
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