2012 C63 AMG - Exhaust Recommendations

2012 C63 AMG - Exhaust Recommendations

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pwafer

119 posts

224 months

Wednesday 12th March 2014
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Will do before and after vids for sure

AMG Merc

11,954 posts

252 months

Wednesday 12th March 2014
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I subsequently bought a decatted 63 (with Milltek bypass pipes) and have done a good few miles now. Great fun biggrin You have to warn anyone standing next to it to beware when starting from cold though - sounds like an ogre that's been woken up too early!

famoussas

641 posts

182 months

Tuesday 18th March 2014
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Also interested in how you get on. Thinking about the milltek for my car.

tch911

374 posts

210 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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Have been mulling this Miltek idea over in my head for my C63PPP.

It makes a really great noise standard but I guess I thought at low speeds and idle it would have a little more oomph to it.

If people think that you still get the quiet refinement at motorway speeds then I'm keen, would just be annoying to spend £400 and end up with a drone that drives my wife mad!

AMG Merc

11,954 posts

252 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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Re the Milltek secondary cat bypass:

Unless you floor it they sound virtually the same - almost docile but anyone listening will instantly recognise it as a V8. I compared side-by-side to a friend's C63 with stock exhaust (before he also removed his pipes - but then he also went deristricted and chipped!) at The Ace a while back and they are very close soundwise. Perhaps the main difference is in the mid-range rort when floored but the stock setup is by no means lacking.

I know some V8s, AMGs, etc. can sound loud when they wake up but mine roars really loudly particularly when started a cold, damp morning. In fact, it frightens my gf every time - nice wink

IMHO I feel this must add a bit more power and noise by the simple fact that the air has a cleaner exit path both sides. Also, they say it adds 12hp but I wouldn't know. And, I've been told no problem re the MOT when the time comes.

I haven't noticed any more noise at crusing speeds - definately not an ear-attack nor tiring to drive.

Hope this helps.

I plan to do a moving test with me in another car side-by-side, following and in front so will let you know.

Nick67

190 posts

242 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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Not sure but this might help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv6wSMZGu5Q

Nickellese

65 posts

191 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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Ive been living with the Miltek secondary cat bypass on my C63 for a couple of weeks now. For me I can hand on heart say it's got to be a compulsory mod for any C63 owner.

I've noticed a huge difference between the stock and Miltek both interms of volume and exhaust note. Cruising/ idling as previously mentioned is similar to stock apart from during startup. More noise and pops!

Naturally i'm a massive showoff so use the paddles and make as much noise as possible.

Anybody on the fence should go for it!

lee c63

157 posts

123 months

Friday 25th April 2014
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owQScPT7Uno

IPE option sounds awesome the video does not do it justice

tch911

374 posts

210 months

Thursday 1st May 2014
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Nick67 said:
Not sure but this might help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv6wSMZGu5Q
Want to say that it's a well made video and it is.

Not sure it quite shows the difference between the two, trouble with videoing inside the unit. Miltek undoubtedly has an edge though.

Anyway, have been quoted £492 installed for the X-Pipe from a Miltek dealer here in London, seems very reasonable.

AMG Merc

11,954 posts

252 months

Thursday 1st May 2014
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tch911 said:
Anyway, have been quoted £492 installed for the X-Pipe from a Miltek dealer here in London, seems very reasonable.
That sounds about right Tom. £400 + fitting.

Neil_M

Original Poster:

694 posts

183 months

Thursday 1st May 2014
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Thanks for all the links and videos folks!

It sounds epic!

tch911

374 posts

210 months

Friday 2nd May 2014
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AMG Merc said:
tch911 said:
Anyway, have been quoted £492 installed for the X-Pipe from a Miltek dealer here in London, seems very reasonable.
That sounds about right Tom. £400 + fitting.
Thanks. All booked in for next week!!

tch911

374 posts

210 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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So if it is any help to prospective buyers of the Miltek system, let me give you my thoughts. On Friday, Tuning Werkes in London fitted the Miltek system to my car, a 2010 C63 PPP.

I am so happy with the final result, it is exactly what I wanted. When you start the car, there is a little more depth to the start-up "Whumpf" but not to the neighbour-danger levels that you might worry about. Under gentle driving, there is barely any difference, possibly a fraction more burble. Mid range and top end sound is strenghtened but still very acceptable, it's just the right balance between being louder and being anywhere close to antisocial.

If I have the rear windows open the you can hear every pop of the exhaust as you change down a gear for a junction or when stopping. Don't imagine Jaguar F-type artillery fire but you do get some lovely "Cracks" and the ocassional "Crackle".

At A-road/Motorway speeds, it still does what it does best in waffling along at low revs in seventh with no additional noise at all.

For the price vs smile factor, there is nothing better you can do to your C63. It is utter perfection and makes me love 'Big Silver' even more than ever. Get it bought.

Tom







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Edited by tch911 on Monday 12th May 10:06

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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How much all in?

lee c63

157 posts

123 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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Sounds like your happy with the result, and a good review for any prospective buyers, if you feel the need for more burble to could always whip the resonator out and have a X-pipe fitted. smile

tch911

374 posts

210 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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ecain63 said:
How much all in?
£492 installed with a lifetime warranty.

Took just a few hours to fit.

birdcage

2,838 posts

204 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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tch911 said:
ecain63 said:
How much all in?
£492 installed with a lifetime warranty.

Took just a few hours to fit.
Whereabouts did you have it done if you dont mind me asking. I just bought one thsi weekend. great car

Nick67

190 posts

242 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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birdcage said:
Whereabouts did you have it done if you dont mind me asking. I just bought one thsi weekend. great car
Tuning Werkes in London at a guess since it is stated in the first line

Bradders901

225 posts

130 months

Tuesday 13th May 2014
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I'm getting so tempted to do this if it just raises the sound a bit more but no antisocial. Any data on how this affects decibels as I do a few track days and I don't want to affect that.

blahblop123

43 posts

142 months

Thursday 18th September 2014
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRn_6JhRUSg

This, in my opinion, is the best sounding C63 AMG (best sounding thing) by far. No idea what the exhaust set up is apart from an x-pipe.