Different brand in the garage part II

[WidowrRacing]

The search started several months ago when the wife repeatedly stated she wanted a “Nice” car in the garage she could also enjoy during the summer months and drive.
Well I finally found it 3hrs away and contacted the seller and told her we were going on a road trip without disclosing the details.
After she viewed it, sat inside and heard it she was all in and the deposit was given and it was brought home the following week in early December.
My favorite part of the experience was when she jumped when it first barked on the cold start and when she sat inside and noticed the V8 written on the gauge cluster and asked "Is this bad on gas?"
which I replied "YES" and she didn't even care!

Details: 2013 MB C63 AMG Coupe P30 package.
6.2L V8 7spd 481HP/443TQ @6800rpm
Forged pistons, rods and crank borrowed from the SLS.
LSD rear diff with staggered 18” rims.
Different driving modes including manual and race start.
Revised AMG tune with 174mph limiter.
Carbon fibre goodies inside and out.
Large red 6 piston Brembo’s, factory lowered suspension and more.

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The car is super clean inside and out and sounds bad ass with just a resonator delete.
To say she loves it is an understatement.
I have a feeling she will never drive in the fox again after this and it's probably better that way.
I have some basic cosmetic and performance mods planned for it in the spring and we both can't wait to drive it!

[Das 5.0]

One of my favourite cars when I worked at MB .....enjoy that beast my friend !

[mavrrrick]

Nice car brother!! Congrats!!


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[ZR]

Now thats a hot rod........congrats.

[Ponyryd]

I don’t like Mercedes’ personally, but I know those cars are not to be underestimated on the street, lol.

[R3troGT]

Nice Ride.

[WidowrRacing]

One of my favourite cars when I worked at MB .....enjoy that beast my friend !

Thanks man!
It was one of my sons fav cars in Need for speed rivals for a Xbox 360 years ago...although that was the Black Series and is still one of my fav cars today.
It truly is a German V8 NA muscle car and one of the last in a dying breed with all being smaller displacement and turbo now.

[cudaboy]

Niceeeeee.

[Zutz2v]

My neighbour across the street had one until last summer. That guy used it as a track car. That thing barely broke down and didn’t quit. Your going to be very happy with that car. FYI it handles NOS like boss lmao. Also be aware they have an issue with the header I believe….. it cracks at the block and leaks. Your year they might have fixed it but it’s worth looking into it. Have fun man!


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[Scrape]

Very nice! Congrats on the German beast. I love those cars. Last of their "big block" motors.

[WidowrRacing]

[QUOTE=Zutz2v] My neighbour across the street had one until last summer. That guy used it as a track car. That thing barely broke down and didn’t quit. Your going to be very happy with that car. FYI it handles NOS like boss lmao. Also be aware they have an issue with the header I believe….. it cracks at the block and leaks. Your year they might have fixed it but it’s worth looking into it. Have fun man!


Thanks man!
I've read up on them a lot prior and post ownership and have never heard anything about the factory manifolds cracking.
The early models (08-10) had an issue with head bolts (not long enough) that was sorted in early 2011.

They respond really well to FL headers but they don't come cheap and install appears to be very difficult and something I'm not interested in at all.
On that note the engine compartment doesn't leave much room for anything and the battery is already located in the trunk from factory.

[92redragtop]

Nice ride, congrats! Summer ride I assume?

[Gabe]

Great purchase, congrats

[WidowrRacing]

Nice ride, congrats! Summer ride I assume?

Thanks, yes summer ride only.
For the first time the wife will be just as excited as me to get a car cover off come spring.

[WidowrRacing]

Very nice! Congrats on the German beast. I love those cars. Last of their "big block" motors.

Thanks man!
I strongly agree about the motor comment…the noise the hand built M156 engine makes is awesome.
Lots of owners also remove the secondary cats on top of the resonators for even more volume but that’s a little much even for me and takes away from the AMG sound.

[Zutz2v]

[QUOTE=Zutz2v] My neighbour across the street had one until last summer. That guy used it as a track car. That thing barely broke down and didn’t quit. Your going to be very happy with that car. FYI it handles NOS like boss lmao. Also be aware they have an issue with the header I believe….. it cracks at the block and leaks. Your year they might have fixed it but it’s worth looking into it. Have fun man!


Thanks man!
I've read up on them a lot prior and post ownership and have never heard anything about the factory manifolds cracking.
The early models (08-10) had an issue with head bolts (not long enough) that was sorted in early 2011.

They respond really well to FL headers but they don't come cheap and install appears to be very difficult and something I'm not interested in at all.
On that note the engine compartment doesn't leave much room for anything and the battery is already located in the trunk from factory.

I knew it was an early issue. Just be happy your car won’t have that problem. Lol


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[WidowrRacing]

[QUOTE=Zutz2v;408530]

I knew it was an early issue. Just be happy your car won’t have that problem. Lol

It was kinda like the LS7 valve drop issue.
Not every motor did it but if you owned one it was something you wanted to address in the event that it did.

[Laffs]

Head bolts really sucked on them until 2011 yea. But if you caught it early enough you could swap em pretty easily. Yours being later with P31 makes it bulletproof basically.

Hell of a ride you got there, those things are so much freaking fun. Also being Coupe/P31 makes it mighty rare and mighty desirable. Congrats sir.

[MUSTANGWOP]

That's badass Tony, nice buy.

[WidowrRacing]

Head bolts really sucked on them until 2011 yea. But if you caught it early enough you could swap em pretty easily. Yours being later with P31 makes it bulletproof basically.

Hell of a ride you got there, those things are so much freaking fun. Also being Coupe/P31 makes it mighty rare and mighty desirable. Congrats sir.

Thanks man.
We’re both really looking forward to driving it come spring.
I just picked up an original 2013 AMG sales brochure and waiting for it to arrive.
Also been trying to track down a window sticker for it listing all the options and original cost...just to have in my folder. I’m really curious what the car cost new.

The coupe is a rare find and was only made between (11-15) and that’s why I didn’t hesitate to go see it.
A lot more sedans out there since they made them from (07-14) but the wife has never had a “sports” car so 2 doors was a must for her.
People seem to still go nuts for these in the wagon version which does look cool when you see them drifting around a track roasting the rear tires.
Example of this is on Netflix “My next guest” when David Letterman interviews Lewis Hamilton. It’s a must watch…so funny.

[WidowrRacing]

Head bolts really sucked on them until 2011 yea. But if you caught it early enough you could swap em pretty easily. Yours being later with P31 makes it bulletproof basically.

Hell of a ride you got there, those things are so much freaking fun. Also being Coupe/P31 makes it mighty rare and mighty desirable. Congrats sir.

Thanks man.
We’re both really looking forward to driving it come spring.
I just picked up an original 2013 AMG sales brochure and waiting for it to arrive.
Also been trying to track down a window sticker for it listing all the options and cost to just to have it.
I’m curious what the car went for brand new and the options in Canadian funds.

The coupe is a rare find and was only made between (11-15) and that’s why I didn’t hesitate to go see it.
A lot more sedans out there since they made them from (07-14) but the wife has never had a “sports” car so 2 doors was a must.
People seem to still go nuts for these in the wagon version which does look cool when you see them drifting around a track roasting the rear tires.
Example of this is on Netflix “My next guest” when David Letterman interviews Lewis Hamilton. It’s a must watch…so funny.

[Laffs]

Is it an original US or CDN car? P31 was option code APX in Canada.

[WidowrRacing]

Is it an original US or CDN car? P31 was option code APX in Canada.

Canadian car purchased from MB in Thornhill May 2013….and yes according to VINDECODER
P30 is AMG performance package, 923 is output increase of engine, 471 is LSD rear diff and
460 is Canada version.

I’m the 3rd owner.
Original owner leased it for 5yrs and returned it. 2nd owner bought it in 2018-2021.

I’ve got a printout from MB decoding the VIN and should compare it to the info above.

[Laffs]

Yea, Benz nomenclature will make your head spin. The 923 is all the really matters. Any chance you've googled your engine builder? Was always the first thing I did when my dad brings one home lol.

[WidowrRacing]

Yea, Benz nomenclature will make your head spin. The 923 is all the really matters. Any chance you've googled your engine builder? Was always the first thing I did when my dad brings one home lol.

No, I haven't googled his name yet.

Unfortunately I really only drove the car home, cleaned it and stored it.
I'm really anxious to look into the engine and the car on the lift to see if it has any mods.
I crawled underneath to notice the resonator delete in the middle as I was also checking to make sure it still had mufflers on it at the rear of the car.

The previous owner really didn't know anything mechanically about the car and I gathered that when he couldn't open the hood himself but provided me receipts for service he had completed while owning it.

I would really like to contact the original owner and ask him about the car including a small knob under the steering column I found and what it's for.
I asked the previous owner and he wasn't aware it was even there.

[Laffs]

No, I haven't googled his name yet.

Unfortunately I really only drove the car home, cleaned it and stored it.
I'm really anxious to look into the engine and the car on the lift to see if it has any mods.
I crawled underneath to notice the resonator delete as I was checking to make sure it still had mufflers on it.

The previous owner really didn't know anything mechanically about the car and I gathered that when he couldn't open the hood himself but provided me receipts for service he had completed while owning it.

I would really like to contact the original owner and ask him about the car including a small knob under the steering column I found and what it's for.
I asked the previous owner and he wasn't aware it was even there.

You got a picture?

[WidowrRacing]

Snapped a pic of the engine builders name but it’s really difficult to read.
Quick MB search and I found it spelt Behar Pepshi.

I also received the 52 page 2013 AMG sales brochure in the mail which is cool.
And last but not least after A LOT of effort I finally received a copy of the window sticker for it.

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Behar Pepshi

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[Scrape]

Very nice! That V8 motor is addictive. You’re going to love it.

[WidowrRacing]

Very nice! That V8 motor is addictive. You’re going to love it.

Hope so!
Lots of comparison vids VS BMW and Audi etc which are still cool to watch.

MB certainly played the game in terms of HP numbers between all the W204 models -base C63 451HP, P30/P31 481HP, 507 edition 507HP and the black series 510HP.
All came with essentially the same drivetrain but the factory tune was revised and trany upgrades were made in later years ditching the torque converter and replacing it with a MCT.

Even the much steeper priced MB SLS shared the same drivetrain but it made 583/479 to help justify the cost more I think.

[Zippy]

The SLS has to be one of my favourite cars ever made. That car is gorgeous. Congrats on your new ride!

[WidowrRacing]

The SLS has to be one of my favourite cars ever made. That car is gorgeous. Congrats on your new ride!

Thanks Zippy!
I agree the SLS is a thing of beauty.
My neighbour has a 2017 AMG GT S and it's a sweet ride also.

[cudaboy]

Legendary Autos has a 2012....have to call for price. In my opinion, yours is a nicer car because of color. Would need to see them in person. The big thing with theirs is the low, low mileage. Check it out.
Love the look.

[WidowrRacing]

Legendary Autos has a 2012....have to call for price. In my opinion, yours is a nicer car because of color. Would need to see them in person. The big thing with theirs is the low, low mileage. Check it out.
Love the look.

WOW....killer Black series with only 3000 miles!
They will want serious $ for that car.
Very rare with only about 800 made.
I inquired about the price.
They typically go for $125-175K U.S.

[WidowrRacing]

Legendary Autos has a 2012....have to call for price. In my opinion, yours is a nicer car because of color. Would need to see them in person. The big thing with theirs is the low, low mileage. Check it out.
Love the look.

They replied back $179,900 USD

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[ZR]

OUCH!!!

[WidowrRacing]

Cosmetic ordering has begun for the car….gave the wife two options
#1- Classy with stock emblems and OEM chrome look
#2- Murdered out with gloss black emblems and chrome delete.

I showed her some pics for reference of both and to my surprise she picked #2.

So my first order of business was all new gloss black emblems with the proper OEM side emblems which I like better vs the black series ones currently on the fenders.
These are coming all the way from Australia.
Quality looks good and the price/shipping was reasonable using the postal service.

[WidowrRacing]

I’m not sure what one of the previous owner was thinking but the valve stems had those hideous gold crowns on them for caps. Those went right in the garbage and ordered 8 off eBay from China for about $20.

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Next up was wheel bolts to replace the rusted stockers.
Researched quality replacements and ended up learning about Mevius and liked the black finish.
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[WidowrRacing]

After washing the car when I brought it home I noticed some curb rash on the drivers side rims.
I looked back on the pics that I requested of each before and noticed he had sent me 4 pics of the passenger side rims only (shady I know) but I didn’t catch it.

After thinking about replicas (C63 507 style specifically) I took a hard pass due to their poor quality and searched out 4 of the AMG stockers to replace mine.
Took a couple weeks but found a mint set that I didn’t hesitate to grab.
The rims were dirty and dusty but curb rash free. Tires were also completely shot.
I spent about a week researching new tires and went with a set that suited my application the best I think.
Install should be this week on the rims so pics and details to follow.
I predict more tire shortages happening this spring so I’m getting mine now.

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[WidowrRacing]

Sourced out a slightly more aggressive Maxton design front splitter for the car and luckily it was somewhat local and already painted gloss black.
It was the last piece they had in stock for my model and the wait time for non stock Maxton items is 6+ months coming from Europe.
Install looks pretty straight forward with 2 sided tape and all hardware provided.

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[Scrape]

Maxton products are decent.

[WidowrRacing]

Maxton products are decent.

Price was well under half vs others I looked at plus it doesn’t hang down very low.
I think it will compliment the wide front of the car well.
Come On Spring!!

[WidowrRacing]

It was a long trip from Australia but the OEM gloss black emblems have arrived.

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[WidowrRacing]

Another piece from Los Vegas arrived.
Made from stainless steel.

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[WidowrRacing]

Tires installed and balanced on the rims before the mad spring time rush.
Now they just need a good cleaning and polish when the weather permits before install.

Car comes with a 235-40-18 on a 8” front and 255-35-18 on a 9” rear leaving the front .5” taller for some reason.
I went with a 245-40 front and 275-35 rear making them the same height overall.

Tire choice came down between these and the Conti DSW06….but ultimately I just wanting a dedicated summer tire VS a performance all season. I also got a smoking deal on the Indy’s and like the aggressive tread pattern.

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[UnlimitedTraction]

Very nice!

[WidowrRacing]

Cleaned up the calipers, rims and installed them on the car with the new wheel bolts.
Real happy with condition of the rims, tire fitment and the stance.
Not so happy about the rust on the rotors however….applied brake cleaner to them with a light sanding and it help a little but I think they just need to be used since they were put away wet in Dec.

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[Das 5.0]

That rust will go away once you drive it ....

[WidowrRacing]

That rust will go away once you drive it ....

I figured…but just don’t think they have the same coating on them like the Brembo’s have on my GT and Cobra.

I got in touch with the previous owner and he purchased Centric rotors when he did the brakes.
I’ve never used Centric before so not sure of the quality but I’m sure replacement price was more affordable vs Brembo.

[WidowrRacing]

The goods have arrived for my small maintenance spring makeover including new cabin filter, new Bosch fuel injectors, NGK plugs, Pennzoil Euro 5w40 and a Wix filter.
Couple new spark plugs sockets were also required for the job.
I’m still debating on trying Liquid Moly Ceratec during my first oil change.
Also picked up some gloss black centre caps for spares.

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[WidowrRacing]

When I spoke to the previous owner who purchased the car off the lease at 60K he told me he kept up with all the vehicle maintenance and the only performance mod he did while owning it was some drop in K&N air filters. The exhaust and cosmetic mods were already done.
Well upon working on the car I found the air boxes missing the rear screws (must have dropped them) so when I shampooed the engine some water got inside them since they weren’t totally sealed.
I purchased 6 new screws for $1.79

I’m glad I didn’t take his word for it as the air filters have definitely not been cleaned since installed and the plugs have seen better days….plugs weren't OEM NGK's and the gap was wrong on them also.

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I can’t wait to see the condition of the injectors next.

[WidowrRacing]

Ever wonder where those damn helicopters end up that fall off the trees?
This was after shampooing the engine and using compressed air.
Shop vac did the trick with pliers and a handful of Q tips.

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Injectors weren’t as bad as I thought but still nasty and glad I changed them for peace of mind.
I also sell fuel injectors and was able to utilize my supplier for something other than SBF or LS builds.

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[WidowrRacing]

Eight fresh Bosch injectors installed on the rails and ready to go.

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Cleaned up before the air boxes and engine cover goes back on.

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[WidowrRacing]

Previous owner did the charcoal filter delete to free up a couple HP and increase the induction noise.

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Air boxes, mass air flow sensors and K&N filters cleaned up without using excessive oil.

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All buttoned up with a custom AMG engine cover piece ordered from Great Britain.
It cranked over for a couple seconds and fired right up. No leaks or CILs.

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Next up is a short test drive and get it on the lift to check underside/exhaust job and fresh oil change.

[WidowrRacing]

I managed to get the car on the lift with the front bumper sensors freaking out and reducing power to it.
Car is clean underneath and damage free.
Not really to my surprise I discovered the secondary cats also removed from the car.
This is a common mod for those wanting a couple more HP and even more of that AMG sound while keeping the CIL off with the primary cats still functioning.
Very impressed with the sound deadening and undercarriage panelling on it which obviously helps with the reduced interior noise and no drone from the exhaust.

I’ve read a lot about the exhaust on these cars and apparently adding an X pipe increases power slightly but takes away from from the AMG sound….hence why I think the original owner just straight piped it to keep the stock sound just much louder.
I’m really impressed with the sound of the car both on start up and driving normally. It’s not overly loud and has no drone but man when you get on it or it downshifts in S+ or manual mode the sympathy begins.

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[WidowrRacing]

Next up was changing the engine oil and differential fluid.
Car received 8.5 litres of Pennzoil Euro 5w40 synthetic and 450ml of Liquid Moly Ceratec.
I searched local parts stores high and low for the OEM Castro 75w140 only to end up buying it from the dealer.
Took a cool pic while at the MB parts desk.

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[WidowrRacing]

It took awhile but the vinyl wrap is removed from the car.
The chrome underneath is in great condition which is a benefit of wrapping I never thought of before.
The gloss black vinyl will be installed shortly when the car is put on the road.
I’m now thinking of leaving just the door handles and the front grill star chrome to compliment the rims.
I can always take it back after if I don’t like it.

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Exhaust tips got some attention also.

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[WidowrRacing]

Dusty….but first pic of the car outside with it’s shiny chrome trim looking more original.
The vinyl wrap around the driving lights and the star in the grill were by far the most difficult to remove.
Full emblem removal is next.

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[WidowrRacing]

Went to the MTO for plates and she grabbed a set at her desk ending with the numbers 041.
It got me thinking…..so I asked if they had 063 numbers at the end and she started her search….a few minutes later she returned with them!
I thought that was nice that she took the time to find them for me and the quality of plates look good again.

https://i.postimg.cc/ht6MM3VD/248-B9-BE5-21-BB-4-F48-A734-607-F9-D54499-B.png (https://postimg.cc/QFgpdm6w)

[RedSN]

They still had the white embossed plates?

[WidowrRacing]

They still had the white embossed plates?

I believe they went back to that style after all the complaints/issues they had with the other plates.

[WidowrRacing]

Car is booked at the MB dealer at the end of the month for an air bag recall and I’ve asked them to check the software to see if any updates are required for it.

Transmission service kit ordered for the car so I plan on having that done in June at a local shop that specializes in Euro cars.
Previous owner never did it so I know it’s past due.
I’ll be curious to see if it’s ever been changed.
(The joys of buying used with NO service records).

I contacted Euro Charge in North York and inquired if my car has been tuned/serviced there previously.
I was hoping to provide them my VIN # and they could tell me but unfortunately that was not the case.
He said they don’t keep that information and I would have to contact the original owner to find out.
Original owner leased the car so that’s a dead end.
He did say however if the dealer installs software it will be flashed back to stock and recommended I go there after if I want any performance tuning done which I’m not interested in at this point.

And lastly booking the 3m gloss black vinyl wrap for the chrome delete shortly.

[WidowrRacing]

Trany service kit has arrived.
10L of fluid, filter, gasket and new hardware kit.
I figure if Pentosin is good enough for Mercedes in F1 it’s good enough for my ride.

https://i.postimg.cc/rFZT1XpT/AA9-CFFA3-222-D-4068-9496-949-D84328212.png (https://postimg.cc/jLfBT1N3)

[WidowrRacing]

Front splitter installed on Saturday during the storm while it was on the lift to make it easier.
I had to wait nearly 2days to lower it back down however when power got restored to check it out.
My son and I will never forget doing that one together.
Real happy with the subtle look of it though.

https://i.postimg.cc/2y4YdV3X/8-CA001-C2-9569-4-D05-9894-38-D3-F8334-FBB.png (https://postimg.cc/sGDbsfYp)

https://i.postimg.cc/qR1yJvpS/50802-B34-A929-49-A2-8-E16-510-BBC54-B989.png (https://postimg.cc/XGypx3Gk)

https://i.postimg.cc/fykXJQLL/4-EEB1505-3-F3-F-4071-87-F0-1-A6-BCBD1-AB36.png (https://postimg.cc/Zvt0Mg6t)

https://i.postimg.cc/brMnnVDR/6-FD3-DD8-D-BCE2-41-BB-9242-9100-BE05-A785.png (https://postimg.cc/LgthKTVq)

[cudaboy]

Real stealth look....Nice

[RedSN]

Front splitter installed on Saturday during the storm while on the lift.
Had to wait nearly 2days to lower it back down…
I was happy just to get my garage door closed before the storm hit.

[WidowrRacing]

Real stealth look....Nice

Thank you…it’s a really nice car to drive.
Awesome combination of power, handling and brakes right from AMG.

[WidowrRacing]

Just received the last item for my complete tune up on the car.
8X OEM Delphi ignition coils.
Now I know when and what maintenance has been done and by who.

https://i.postimg.cc/Mp2Ln3mp/6-B652-AB0-73-E3-4-DCE-9-C4-F-BA1-D82-E821-C5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/56ggG3rh)

[WidowrRacing]

I was happy just to get my garage door closed before the storm hit.

Power outage left the Benz dealer in Whitby without any power for days and they had to reschedule my appointment.

New appointment for recall is now set for next week and I’ll probably get them to do the trans service while it's there.

[WidowrRacing]

Well…..I probably should have known better BUT the wife wants to sell the car!

She loves it BUT with the combination of a V8/500HP and the outrageous price of Shell 91 (2.39L) it has totally taken the enjoyment out of driving it for her.
Keep in mind she’s never owned a V8 or a vehicle with over 200HP before and when she drives it….she drives it painfully slow and utilizes about 5% of that AMG performance.

She’s been trying to convince me to sell one of the Mustangs to keep it but I’m struggling with that one so unfortunately the Benz is currently listed on Kijiji and Auto trader and going to see what happens.

If anyone is interested they can just send me a PM.

[WidowrRacing]

Air bag recall completed as well as the software upgrade on the car.
Unfortunately the trany service kit didn’t get installed so I will be going elsewhere for that shortly.

I’m still in shock in regards to MB labour rate of $177 per hr so it won’t be going back there anytime soon.

Wife has been driving the car lately and really enjoying it….which is nice to see and hear.
I just have to make sure it always has fuel in it.

[ZR]

Good to hear she is enjoying it, hell of a ride.

[cudaboy]

Hope it all works out and you guys keep it....its like a super car that you have perfected.
Would be a shame to see it go

[WidowrRacing]

Hope it all works out and you guys keep it....its like a super car that you have perfected.
Would be a shame to see it go

Thanks! I appreciate that.

I’m firm on my price so unless I get what I want for it the car stays.
The fact I’ve been considering selling the Cobra just to keep it tells you how much I enjoy driving it myself.

I feel the car is 85% complete from what I originally planned so I’m just going to proceed with it.
Trany service is next up.

[WidowrRacing]

Not exactly sure what I’m looking at here with the trans pan and filter removed but I’m glad the mess was on their garage floor and not mine.
Mechanic said the fluid appeared to have been changed before and the magnets inside were metal free which was good.
Trans fluid removed/installed is a greenish/grey colour which I found strange cause I’ve only seen red before.

More importantly ALL mechanical work is now complete!
Now on to the cosmetic stuff.

https://i.postimg.cc/k5NcWCyX/A55-E4996-298-B-401-C-AB08-DF369-AA5-A1-ED.png (https://postimg.cc/v1Bfdpjp)

[WidowrRacing]

Wife and I recently took the C63 to Niagara for the weekend and it managed a 11.1L for gas mileage which I thought was decent for it.
We both really enjoyed the drive...so much in fact she had a change of heart and it's no longer for sale which makes me happy.
The car was very close to being sold on a couple of occasions but luckily no deposit was ever given.

It was kind of funny hearing her get compliments on the car when we were together on the trip and her surprise and reaction to them just not being use to that kinda thing.
It's not uncommon to see a lot of Mercedes on the road however not many sound like this one that's for sure and from what I've read the new C63 is changing bigtime.
Gone is the V8 4L bi-turbo.

The new C63 is rumoured to be the first AMG to gain a new hybrid electrified turbo 2-litre M139 four-cylinder with a 201 HP electric motor on the rear axle.
This endows Mercedes-AMG’s new 9spd MCT drivetrain with a total of 670HP/555TQ apparently.
Oh how things are changing and quickly it seems.


Chrome delete for mine coming soon.

[Scrape]

That car is a true German Cruiser. Enjoy it. Like you mentioned, the new C63 has lost its soul so this one is a keeper.

[WidowrRacing]

Wrap completed and happy with the results.
I decided on the “507” front grill/emblem look for it to emphasize the logo VS just blacking it out.

https://i.postimg.cc/Y9x9CW6g/52-B31-AB0-D853-4-CAE-978-A-FD092-E87-F034.png (https://postimg.cc/bDs86dFN)

https://i.postimg.cc/PxHJH4wT/BE1783-C1-17-D8-41-E6-9652-29-B97-DC3-EBBA.png (https://postimg.cc/WD9T608H)

https://i.postimg.cc/yxYNg8jG/2772-AE61-35-F8-46-BE-A014-9-C40-F80-DE740.png (https://postimg.cc/R6ym29j1)

Next up is paint correction/ceramic coating and finally install the new emblems.

[cudaboy]

Looks super.

[ZR]

WOW

[MUSTANGWOP]

Looks awesome Tony!!

[cudaboy]

With all the exposure to this German car, I have developed an urge to pick up a Chrysler Crossfire SRT6. Been spending time on the Crossfore Forum and there are some really serious guys on there with fairly serious cars. Hoping to find something with relatively low k`s on it. I would like something like yours but its out of my league.

[WidowrRacing]

You don’t see many of those Crossfires anymore that’s for sure.

As for the price of these….I was specifically looking for a coupe (11-15). Pre facelift sedans can be found cheaper.
The 14-15 507s were a lot more $ basically for the 2012 BS hood vents and 19” nicer rims so I searched for a 13 with the P30 package and eventually found it in Ottawa.
The prices of the 11-13 were def more reasonable and I can tell you now it’s a lot of car for the money!

[xeninworx]

Wrap completed and happy with the results.
I decided on the “507” front grill/emblem look for it to emphasize the logo VS just blacking it out.

https://i.postimg.cc/Y9x9CW6g/52-B31-AB0-D853-4-CAE-978-A-FD092-E87-F034.png (https://postimg.cc/bDs86dFN)

https://i.postimg.cc/PxHJH4wT/BE1783-C1-17-D8-41-E6-9652-29-B97-DC3-EBBA.png (https://postimg.cc/WD9T608H)

https://i.postimg.cc/yxYNg8jG/2772-AE61-35-F8-46-BE-A014-9-C40-F80-DE740.png (https://postimg.cc/R6ym29j1)

Next up is paint correction/ceramic coating and finally install the new emblems.

Blacking out the horizontal bar on the grille might look good. It would just be the Mercedes logo there and look like it’s floating. Just a thought.

[WidowrRacing]

I found pics of all options of the grill before….I just liked that one the best.
My son voted for just the MB logo chrome as you mentioned but after seeing this he actually liked it better and said "You were right" which is always nice to hear.

I have the new gloss black rim centre caps to install also...just gotta find the time and energy to swap them on.

[WidowrRacing]

After months of casually searching I found this somewhat local.
Just like the real deal only 888 of these made which I think is cool.

https://i.postimg.cc/YC2Fbtsg/FB162-CC6-4902-4567-A7-D5-7-EAD76549-A26.png (https://postimg.cc/nC5MLfZc)

https://i.postimg.cc/T2mnP7by/6142-DF06-40-CE-43-E9-BBEA-E511-DF0-C7180.png (https://postimg.cc/6TW8jhYw)

[MUSTANGWOP]

Had I known you were looking Tony, I know a guy that has pretty much everything and he's localish too.

[WidowrRacing]

Had I known you were looking Tony, I know a guy that has pretty much everything and he's localish too.

It’s all good Shawn…..I enjoy the search and have some real rare cars in my die cast collection now.

[MUSTANGWOP]

No worries Tony, I hear ya, I love the hunt too.
Yeah, you've got a killer collection going on.

[WidowrRacing]

Well after 10 months of ownership and 5000kms driven the C63 has been sold and is now back in the Ottawa area.

New owner is a great guy and we formed an instant connection and we will certainly keep in touch.
He is picking up with the car where I left off and truly appreciates everything that has been done and documented.
It was a no price negotiation type of deal and it put some money in my pocket which is always easier when saying goodbye.

I’m really going to miss the car as it was a special and rare one!
Did everything very well (handling, brakes, comfort, appearance, sound) and I’m so glad I got to experience it and work on it.

As previous discussed having 3 cars parked for the winter just wasn’t practical so when the time comes I will be replacing it for the wife with something newer.
Most likely be a 2 door coupe, AWD, 4-6cyl with most likely turbo in the 250-350HP range.

I’ve already done some research and have the car in mind for her but in no rush to purchase it until we actually need it.

Hope you guys enjoyed following along with this one while it lasted!

[cudaboy]

Really enjoyed the trip. Loved what you accomplished, get something interesting as a relacement

[ZR]

Also enjoyed watching the journey.

[Scrape]

Same here. Looking forward to see what is next.

[cudaboy]

So whats next? When will there be an announcement?

[92redragtop]

Well after 10 months of ownership and 5000kms driven the C63 has been sold and is now back in the Ottawa area.

New owner is a great guy and we formed an instant connection and we will certainly keep in touch.
He is picking up with the car where I left off and truly appreciates everything that has been done and documented.
It was a no price negotiation type of deal and it put some money in my pocket which is always easier when saying goodbye.

I’m really going to miss the car as it was a special and rare one!
Did everything very well (handling, brakes, comfort, appearance, sound) and I’m so glad I got to experience it and work on it.

As previous discussed having 3 cars parked for the winter just wasn’t practical so when the time comes I will be replacing it for the wife with something newer.
Most likely be a 2 door coupe, AWD, 4-6cyl with most likely turbo in the 250-350HP range.

I’ve already done some research and have the car in mind for her but in no rush to purchase it until we actually need it.

Hope you guys enjoyed following along with this one while it lasted!

What are you thinking for the next one? I know it's not a hand-built engine but I started looking recently at the AMG C43 for my next DD - likely around 2019-ish or so model year before they started making changes for EU emissions regs (changed the Active Exhaust function/sound it appears). They are twin turbo V6 with AWD. Would love a C63 but RWD is a non-starter for me for a DD.

[WidowrRacing]

So whats next? When will there be an announcement?

With the Warlock parked in the driveway and the wife and I just driving daily beaters nothing new has been purchased.
Once one of the dailies die I will be seriously looking and test driving a couple cars I have in mind for her.

For now I will continue to work on my GT and try and get it ready for 2023.

[WidowrRacing]

What are you thinking for the next one? I know it's not a hand-built engine but I started looking recently at the AMG C43 for my next DD - likely around 2019-ish or so model year before they started making changes for EU emissions regs (changed the Active Exhaust function/sound it appears). They are twin turbo V6 with AWD. Would love a C63 but RWD is a non-starter for me for a DD.

C43 AMG coupe is a sharp looking car!
I looked at them briefly but found them to expensive for what I was looking for at $50-60K for a 19.
Nice interior and good power with nearly 400 HP and TQ.

I think my wife would freak out about putting premium in any daily 12 months of the year so that's something else I will have to consider.
I don't blame her though she drives 30mins one way 5 X per week and she never sees the left lane lol.

On another note she’s been driving her parents 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid recently and it obviously gets impressive gas mileage at 3.4L/100km.
I think the car is lame but that fuel mileage is a nice change.

[WidowrRacing]

My neighbour pulled his Ferrari out of storage recently and his brother stopped in with his MB GTR to trade for the weekend.
What a cool looking pair.
He also has two fox bodies and buys and sells other cool cars so he's always got something in the works.

https://i.postimg.cc/tg1kLWWc/2-CFB4-DEB-979-E-4047-A154-8149-B55-C68-E0.png (https://postimg.cc/McS1Bcs0)
https://i.postimg.cc/v85qYrkF/C136-FE9-C-0-FE7-41-AE-A80-B-7-C9-A6-BCEE61-F.png (https://postimg.cc/s1D9Kh3w)

https://i.postimg.cc/pLLqJgTR/E2035198-F13-D-4-F67-AE30-35-A8-B55051-FB.png (https://postimg.cc/pp3f2cz6)

[Zippy]

Yup... that Merc is hot.

[xeninworx]

The only Mercedes I would buy. If I had the money.

[WidowrRacing]

He tossed me the keys for it today and walked away.

What an amazing car….I really enjoyed driving it and fit me like a glove inside.
Twin turbo 4L V8 making 577HP/516TQ.

[xeninworx]

Same motor as this I guess? V8 Biturbo:

34669

That’s my sister-in-law’s sister’s family vehicle. Her husband traded in a Dodge Caravan for it. Quite the upgrade lol.

[WidowrRacing]

That might have the 5.5L bi-turbo making 550/560TQ.
That’s one hell of an upgrade….Damn!

[xeninworx]

That might have the 5.5L bi-turbo making 550/560TQ.
That’s one hell of an upgrade….Damn!

Checked MB, yes it’s a 5.5L but it puts out 577HP / 561TQ. Will take it for a spin next time over at their place.