2016 AMG A45 - An ode to simplicity? Not really.

[Josh84]

Thanks guys! The front lip does protrude quite a bit from factory but it isn't overbearing. The rear wing does look huge in person but it does grow on you. Pardon the pun!

The wheels on the car are fully forged and are considerably lighter than stock wheels.

[Josh84]

Cheers guys! Yup I have loads of pics on Instagram: @joshtrippingwords

Merc did a pretty decent job with the front-end which is all stock from factory

Took this shot today at the local park.

[Josh84]

Thanks everyone! I'm a little surprised. I was pretty sure this car would be vehemently hated on here. haha

It does look bold (almost vulgar), but this was my intention from the very start: if Merc were daring enough to align itself with the hot-hatch market and slap (some would say undeservingly) an AMG badge on it, then I want to take its visuals a step further. AMG purists would obviously offended given that a proper AMG car has to have 8 cylinders. But it is what it is.

I've got no intention of changing the exhaust. The current one does the job well enough to elicit mixed emotions from onlookers I am however working with a small reputable tuning company in developing a custom tune (developed to my driving style) for the car.

Thanks again to everyone who read this thread.

ps: Rear diffuser and Wing are all factory parts with the AMG Aeropack. From speaking to my dealer, I've come to learn that most people prefer the car without it. It has grown on me now.

Another recent pic with a new camera lens

[Josh84]

Thanks very much! That's the plan.

It will be interesting to see what effect the tune has in terms of everyday driving.

[Josh84]

Thanks! Haha I loved the M3 but the F80 seemed to lack the character of the previous E90 engines. I might be in the minority in this regard.

The A45 wasant meant to be a replacement as such, it's a totally different car - a more accessible one for sure.

I am hoping to eventually jump back into a V8 but in the meantime the A45 is meant to provide me with a decent amount of driving pleasure till I decide on my next move .

[Josh84]

Cheers guys and thanks for the kind words! Yep, I do run an instagram page at @joshtrippingwords

Haha I left the M3 stock, but if I had it now I'd go with an Akrapovic exhaust. I agree there are some scintillating options for the M3.


Here is a new pic as I await my custom tune. Nothing like driving a decently tuned car for the first time! Cant wait.