Mod Dilemma

[GPI]

I'm kind of in a dilemma right now. I have 2 ways in mind of modding my car:

1) Buy the 18" AMG wheels offered as an option and install a set of AMG quad exhaust.

2) Buy a set of lowering springs or coilovers and a set of nice wheels(Vellano, Carlsson), and leaving the stock exhaust alone.

Which way would you guys recommend I should go with?

[rj.laroza]

Originally Posted by GPI

I'm kind of in a dilemma right now. I have 2 ways in mind of modding my car:

1) Buy the 18" AMG wheels offered as an option and install a set of AMG quad exhaust.
2) Buy a set of lowering springs or coilovers and a set of nice wheels(Vellano, Carlsson), and leaving the stock exhaust alone.

Which way would you guys recommend I should go with?

nothing catches my sences more than sound... amg quad exhaust...

how much do those go for btw?

[rebel_mtc]

Quad Exhaust!!!! Please post photos here when your done. I hope they are just bolts ons.

I like to do the same as well when the car arrives.

Do you know how much the quad exhaust would cost and how will the effect the rear bumper?

[PrincetonBenz]

I have seen this on another forum. I believe the rear bumper has to be cut a little for tips to fit in, but you can do it where no one will notice.

I think he used SL55 mufflers and tips and made a few adjustments to them. I think I saw it on mbworld.org.

[MB-SV]

I prefer option 1, but keep in mind the sound is a V6, not a cool V8 sound like the C63.

[custodusty]

I think it all depends on what you are going for, performance or cosmetics.

The exhaust would definitely look sweet, but would be a ton of work resulting in a minimal performance gain because you have the v6. (I compare it to my buddy who went out and bought some JL audio subs for his truck and then tried to power them with an amp that didn't have the power and accuracy to utilize them to the fullest. They looked great and he could say he had them, but didn't deliver like hed hoped.)

A performance suspension on the other hand would improve looks by sitting lower and eliminating the annoying gap between your tire and fender and also is a signicant performance benefit in handling. It will make any wheel you put on the car look better.

Personally, in my honest opinion, I'm not a big fan of people who buy entry level cars and then try to pretend like they bought the big boy, in this case the C63. Don't be a poser with the exhaust and then slap AMG decals or debadge it then. Just my 2 cents.