Porsche 911 R on the way

[rockitman]

Nothing like the burble of a paddle downshift in a tunnel driving an AMG!!

I lust for tunnels and overpasses when out in the sports car.

 

[Bruce B]

I just destroyed a CLA 450 AMG that tried to taunt me into a race, wasn't even close... only up to ~55 mph though. I have a full Ti exhaust system that makes some beautiful noises when rev matching.

I hope you did. You should have. Sorry to burst your bubble, but a CLA 450 is not a real AMG. Unless it has 63 or 65 behind the nomenclature, then it's just a wannabe!!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a27994/mercedes-benz-c450-amg-quick-drive/

 

[Enatai252]

All you need now is an AMG in the stable. This is their 50th year as well!!

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/vehicles/50-years-of-mercedes-amg/

Great engines

 

[DaveC]

I hope you did. You should have. Sorry to burst your bubble, but a CLA 450 is not a real AMG. Unless it has 63 or 65 behind the nomenclature, then it's just a wannabe!!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a27994/mercedes-benz-c450-amg-quick-drive/

That's not the same car, the CLA450 is a 2L turbo. It does have a handbuilt engine, it's over 150 Hp short of the C63, but it's lighter. It's a very nice car, I'd trade my car for one, but real AMG, IDK. At low speeds it's more driver skill anyways... or was before they put launch/stability/traction control and automatic transmissions with automatic rev-matching on everything!

 

[Enatai252]

Car is getting delivered today.

 

[DaveC]

Beautiful! Have a good time driving it today.

 

[dan31]

Fantastic ride. I hope you drive the hell out of it. Too many garage queens.

Enjoy!

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Wow!!!!

how beautiful it is. a dream of a car.

enjoy and congrats!

 

[Bruce B]

Purdy!! Sure a looker. Are you going to track it?

 

[Enatai252]

Purdy!! Sure a looker. Are you going to track it?

No specific plans to track now. I bought a second set of GT3 wheels that I am putting PS4S tires on. Initial drives will be heading out to long drives in eastern WA. Have a few buddies with GT3/RS cars and we will plan something. Will put the Cups back on next summer and see about track options then. Plan on driving 2500-3000 miles a year

 

[Folsom]

Looking fun indeed. Probably time to install that Waze app.

 

[Enatai252]

The car arrived in Seattle and was brought to Benchmark

 

[NorthStar]

It has green racing stripes.

 

[Enatai252]

True dat. I strongly considered removing them and just buying a spare set to bring back to stock if I ever wanted to. But in person when you look at the car they really make sense and work with the nature of the car. Probably keeping them

 

[Bruce B]

The car arrived in Seattle and was brought to Benchmark

I've had several things done to the AMG at Benchmark. Total professionals and their work is impeccable!

 

[rockitman]

Great color. Congrats again !

 

[NorthStar]

True dat. I strongly considered removing them and just buying a spare set to bring back to stock if I ever wanted to. But in person when you look at the car they really make sense and work with the nature of the car. Probably keeping them

The car is beautiful, and I agree with you; in person and from a photograph are two things.
And like me you also "strongly considered removing them."

 

[rockitman]

You could also have your calipers redone to match the green stripes. I never understood why Porsche didn't offer color options for their steel and pccb brake offerings.

 

[Enatai252]

I've had several things done to the AMG at Benchmark. Total professionals and their work is impeccable!

Agree 100%

 

[Enatai252]

You could also have your calipers redone to match the green stripes. I never understood why Porsche didn't offer color options for their steel and pccb brake offerings.

There is a PTS classic grey R with Orange stripes that had their calipers painted orange to match. Looked good but perhaps not my style. Much better than those who have painted wheels to match the stripes. I am going to keep stock for awhile and get a feel for the car then go from there