No problem. Please feel free to move. I didn't know there was an M-B section.

Check the big 60 to 130 thread on Rennlist for photos and 60 to 130 times.

 

My old man picked one up just under a year ago, needless to say the lease was not as good then

Fantastic acceleration, no doubt. Still a handful in the twisties but it holds its own. Just not something I would describe as tossable but if you need the space its hard to beat.

 

That is nonsense - the 6-speed manual is very flawed... Definitely NOT the choice in the M5.

Bill - Congrats!! I love the new-gen "63" AMGs....

 

the paddle shifter is fast? AYE!!!

i found it horribly slow.

enjoy your car, i hope it doesn't under-steer you into a tree though.

 

pics are needed - the paddle shifters are not fast by any means... drive an M3/M5/M6 and then try the E63 shifters.... like night and day

 

Congradulations Bill on your new purchase, I like the E63 as I am an MB addict.

If you are looking for modifications there is an Ecu update, Headers "Renntech or Kleemann" , BMC Filters, Secondary catalytics removed and an X pipe as a replacment for the resonator.

 

I have a CS, so I kind of know what fast paddle shifters are like. The E63's shifts are much faster than the older cars, including the SL65. It would be nice to have 100 ms shifts in a 4-door sedan, but that's not a show-stopper for me. AMG would need to do a lot more work on the engine (and transmission, of course) to get those kind of shifts, including titanium connecting rods and other technology to lower the engine's rotational mass for fast downshifts and downshift rev-matching.

 

Which aftermarket manufacturer do you recommend for the most reliable and time-proven performance parts for Mercedes? Is that Renntech?

 

Paddle shifter is fast??? Please try the F430.

 

have you driven the CLS63?

congrats on the E63. test drove one a few months ago. its not to be underestimated.

 

congrats, post some pics

 

It depends on the car but I would mix and match,

Ecu can be done via renntech or kleemann or at the vendors in mb world, Headers go for Kleemann as they are cheaper from what I hear and even come with sport catalytics, p.s make sure they come with them.

X pipe and secondary catalytics can be removed at any exhausts specialist again make sure they use stainless steel pipes, makes the car sound louder and more free flowing.

Lastly you can check on mbworld.org the charcol filters removal instructions and then add BMC or any drop in filters for extra 2-3hp and better mpg.

 

Real transmission that does not break down. e63 game over.

 

Congrats on your purchase! With all this talk about the 55 power vs. 63 finesse I'd love to see an E55 vs E63 video - from a roll and a stoplight drag! I am very curious of the outcome! I'm sure each has its own areas of advantage.

 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0