My Birthday Present to Myself - AMG Content!

[BigDaveRotary]

Is this 7 speed? Is it the usual AMG clutch instead of a torque converter setup? That the one thing I'm not overly keen on is the 'box. Even the latest MCT fitted to the 12-> cars is slow slow to react in manual!

Yes it is the 7 speed and in manual it is a little slow to react. Although apparently with some soft upgrades from Merc can make it a lot better. I will be investigating when I take it for a free check-up this week and see what can be done.

Also need a source a smaller aerial .... I reckon I could contact the Martians with the current one fitted.

 

[Advikaz]

Mega cars - find a tunnel, get the roof down & put your foot through the bulkhead.

 

[Rob]

Awesome motor, I was meant to go out in one of the scottish chap's from CSS, but I was too hungover. As you're local I may tap you up for a passenger ride

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Plus Rob, Adam would have 100% tried to bum you.

 

[Mr R.]

Awesome motor, I was meant to go out in one of the scottish chap's from CSS, but I was too hungover. As you're local I may tap you up for a passenger ride

I got offered to take Adams AMG out but id had a few beers by then.

Nice cars.

 

[MarcoB]

Those 7 speed boxes are shite, had to change a few at work.

 

[chris_p]

Lol ^

Nice car! I prefer the multi spokes though.
Is the noise that good? My neighbour has a v8 sl500 and it sounds underwhelming?

I have thought about getting one of these before, but I think I'd go for the z4 m coupe if I were in the market! Good colour choice, mans it up a little

 

[Advikaz]

Lol ^

Nice car! I prefer the multi spokes though.
Is the noise that good? My neighbour has a v8 sl500 and it sounds underwhelming?

I have thought about getting one of these before, but I think I'd go for the z4 m coupe if I were in the market! Good colour choice, mans it up a little

They sound a fair bit more grunty.

 

[Gally]

Lol ^

Nice car! I prefer the multi spokes though.
Is the noise that good? My neighbour has a v8 sl500 and it sounds underwhelming?

I have thought about getting one of these before, but I think I'd go for the z4 m coupe if I were in the market! Good colour choice, mans it up a little

The Sl500 is definitely muted mate. We repair 2 of them and they're sort of designed that way.

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Awesome motor, I was meant to go out in one of the scottish chap's from CSS, but I was too hungover. As you're local I may tap you up for a passenger ride

Feel free pal, any excuse to floor it!

Big Dave don't let this turn you into a c**t like the other two.

Chunt mode ENGAGE!

With regards to the multispokes, yes I probably would have preferred them to be honest. BUT this had the ideal spec with options and history. It is rare to find an 07 plate with the big brakes, especially as it also has paddles rather than the buttons of the earlier cars for manual gear changing. With the Harmon Kardon and Air Scarf etc. It was too good to resist especially for the sake of some alloys.

 

[RDH]

I agree with it needed the multi-spokes but I honestly think this gen looks better than the current, newer ones are so out of proportion at the rear.

Enjoy it!

 

[Advikaz]

I agree with it needed the multi-spokes but I honestly think this gen looks better than the current, newer ones are so out of proportion at the rear.

Enjoy it!

Agree'd. Really not keen on the new one at all. Shame as most the other stuff merc are knocking out these days looks mega.

 

[MG cup]

Plus @Rob, Adam would have 100% tried to bum you.

LOL

 

[JD]

The wheels were the first thing I noticed and liked. Love the look of these cars and the wheels look like Mk1 Focus RS wheels, which look great, in my eyes.

Cracking car, enjoy!

 

[chris_p]

The Sl500 is definitely muted mate. We repair 2 of them and they're sort of designed that way.

Makes sense I guess, luxury auto GT. They sound expensive, but lack any real v8 goodness.
Don't they have something like 4 silencers or something? Sacrilege! He's looking at getting an exhaust made up for it, any recommendations?

On a second look, I quite like the wheels. As said, they're quite mk1 FRS! They just look abit toned down contacting with the fresh silver paintwork. I'd consider anthracite.

Careful calling it it a birthday present to yourself, the missus will expect a pony.

 

[STICKER TWONK]

Awesome car, looks amazing and if I'd bought it, I'd be extremely proud!

 

[C.J]

Nice motor.

 

[EllD90]

Very smart motor. I definitely think the multispokes should be purchased!

 

[Herr Flick]

I prefer these wheels... Look nice and tidy. The multi multi spoke ones are too fiddly.

 

[dk]

manual mode is s**t, i can read a book in the time it takes to change gear from the paddles, leave it in sport auto though and it changes up very fast and explodes as it does so.

 

[Thrust-Rated]

Nice car bet it sounds great

Lol at the willy waving. It's a good job the Clio owners don't do it to each other!

 

[Ali]

Awesome wee cars! I looked at one, but the gearbox was so poor that I eventually canned the idea! Still love them though; but really needs the multi spokes.

 

[Alastair.]

Looks great, nicer looking than the newer model.

 

[Martin.]

Lovely little car, they sound epic!

Needs the multi spoke alloys desperately though in my opinion.

 

[BigDaveRotary]

I am already looking at X Pipes.......nom nom!

 

[rctempire]

Excellent car. I really enjoyed mine. Only problem was, get to foot happy, 8MPG!!

Multispokes are good

All about the ASS though

Also make some noise when on full chat. Feel free to as Phaser and Ron. Or anyone at FCS camping.

 

[BREMBO]

Awesome, absolutely love AMG's especially this, it’s like having a small missile

Keep looking at these, would have to be black with the above alloys. Any pictures of the interior?

 

[STICKER TWONK]

Saw one of these on my way to work this morning, in a weird deep blue colour, looked amazing to be honest. I then saw a silver Non-AMG version a few minutes later and it looked boring!

 

[rctempire]

Awesome motor, I was meant to go out in one of the scottish chap's from CSS, but I was too hungover. As you're local I may tap you up for a passenger ride

Plus @Rob, Adam would have 100% tried to bum you.

Sounds like your ideal night sugar.

I got offered to take Adams AMG out but id had a few beers by then.

Nice cars.

I know, but Ill try get it again.

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Awesome, absolutely love AMG's especially this, it’s like having a small missile

Keep looking at these, would have to be black with the above alloys. Any pictures of the interior?

When I get it out tomorrow, I will take some for you!

 

[Fred@BTM]

8mpg? pah, the V6 does 6 when fully lit LOL!

 

[BigDaveRotary]

^^ I'd feel short changed Fred. 2 less cylinders for 2 less mpg! Scandalous.

 

[rctempire]

Genuinely had that on the way down to CSS. What a drive, kept its own against the GTR, it pulled away after 3rd though.
Plus top down, with the scarf heater, oh my.

After about 20mph when its raining, no rain hits inside the car. Tried and tested So can have the roof down when you so please.

 

[cat171]

Genuinely had that on the way down to CSS. What a drive, kept its own against the GTR, it pulled away after 3rd though.
Plus top down, with the scarf heater, oh my.

After about 20mph when its raining, no rain hits inside the car. Tried and tested So can have the roof down when you so please.

How come you you sold it ?

 

[rctempire]

Couldn't resist profit.

 

[Gally]

How come you you sold it ?

It wasn't his.

 

[rctempire]

Not this again.

 

[cat171]

It wasn't his.

People claiming to own cars they don't ? on CS ? the horror mate!!

 

[rctempire]

People claiming to own cars they don't ? on CS ? the horror mate!!

Not that this is for this thread. But if people wish to believe they can, on the other hand, V5 was firmly in my hand.

 

[dk]

Why the f*ck would you want the roof down when it is raining?

You wouldn't, unless you are driving a long distance and it starts raining like happened to me last week, was on the motorway so couldn't stop, as mentioned though, as long as you are doing some speed it doesn't hit you or the inside of the car, unless it starts pissing it down like happened to me.

Was as going to pull off at the next junction but then then it was only a shower so didn't have to, people do look at you strange, but it was sunny before it rained, what was I supposed to do, stop on the hard shoulder.....

i wouldnt go out with it down when it's raining though, that's just silly.