Thinking about going to the C63 S

[mpizutti]

I have been shopping new cars..thinking about jumping to a 2017 C63s
And then doing the Renntech tune..any thoughts??

[JTO24]

I'm a fan! Although I've never driven one yet.. part of me wants to stick with a 2-seater manual but the other part of me wants a bad-ass, under the radar AMG w/ a column shifter to romp around in.

I say go for it

[RACEM4TE]

Originally Posted by mpizutti

I have been shopping new cars..thinking about jumping to a 2017 C63s
And then doing the Renntech tune..any thoughts??

AMG platform is not as moddable as an RS/ M Platform.

[vividracing]

Originally Posted by RACEM4TE

AMG platform is not as moddable as an RS/ M Platform.

This is definitely true. And some of the Renntech stuff can cost $10K+ for some of their different packages, and there are only a few "Mercedes guys" like Renntech, and they are all super expensive. But its still a great car.

[AlexZTuned]

Originally Posted by vividracing

This is definitely true. And some of the Renntech stuff can cost $10K+ for some of their different packages, and there are only a few "Mercedes guys" like Renntech, and they are all super expensive. But its still a great car.

Plenty of options out there that aren't $10k+. Eurocharged, OETuning, Weistec, Dime... all around $1500 and under last I checked for an ECU flash. And a variety of piggyback's that can be found for even less.

The 4.0T is definitely a good tuning platform. They make more power on a 93 octane tune than a FBO S55 running an ethanol mix

[M4Now!]

I test drove a couple when shopping last year, and they're great - comfortable, decent look, and with the power and exhaust noise it's like driving a cartoon ?

If they'd made a vert at that time, might own one.

Cheers

[mpizutti]

Originally Posted by vividracing

This is definitely true. And some of the Renntech stuff can cost $10K+ for some of their different packages, and there are only a few "Mercedes guys" like Renntech, and they are all super expensive. But its still a great car.

their ECU tune is about 3000...but does not void warranty. so it is an option

their tune shows about 610HP at the crank. Now their 200cat down pipes are $4000 thats crazy.

[mpizutti]

Originally Posted by M4Now!

I test drove a couple when shopping last year, and they're great - comfortable, decent look, and with the power and exhaust noise it's like driving a cartoon ?

If they'd made a vert at that time, might own one.

Cheers

it is a different car..the BMW is a better drivers car on the track for sure..but to make that much of a difference on the street I do not think so. and a tune brings it up over 600hp. also i am not going to track the car more of a fun noise maker..haha.. also they give you one day drivers class for free with the car(you just have to get to one of the tracks). thanks for the feedback

[F80 ZCP]

Go for it. It is a great car and the interior is very nice too.