Quaifing the C63
Discussion
Output Flange said:
Fairly trivial in the scheme of things though, no?
I would imagine how far down the ownership list you are. A car bought new/nearly new and low miles is unlikely to need replacement. However there are a few now with 60,000+ mileage and does anyone know how long an OEM diff will last?
TackMEU said:
Output Flange said:
Fairly trivial in the scheme of things though, no?
I would imagine how far down the ownership list you are. A car bought new/nearly new and low miles is unlikely to need replacement. However there are a few now with 60,000+ mileage and does anyone know how long an OEM diff will last?Ah ok, I used them for all work on my X5 once the manufacturer service pack ended and found them very good too. Allowed me to source my own air suspension parts from the US which saved a fortune. Always seemed knowledgeable and happy to chat through options.
Good luck, will await the outcome with interest as mine same as yours I think, pre facelift ppp but no standard LSD. Any thoughts on the exhaust yet or are you happy with standard?
Good luck, will await the outcome with interest as mine same as yours I think, pre facelift ppp but no standard LSD. Any thoughts on the exhaust yet or are you happy with standard?
DanX5 said:
Ah ok, I used them for all work on my X5 once the manufacturer service pack ended and found them very good too. Allowed me to source my own air suspension parts from the US which saved a fortune. Always seemed knowledgeable and happy to chat through options.
Good luck, will await the outcome with interest as mine same as yours I think, pre facelift ppp but no standard LSD. Any thoughts on the exhaust yet or are you happy with standard?
Ive asked about but it seems that the OEM system is about as good as it gets. You can go louder but i dont think the sound is as nice. Dont want to turn it into a tin can full of nails. BTW, the oem system is made by Eissenman so i trust them to get it more right than some of the other brands.Good luck, will await the outcome with interest as mine same as yours I think, pre facelift ppp but no standard LSD. Any thoughts on the exhaust yet or are you happy with standard?
Will be great to watch progress on this.
I didn't opt for the Diff, and I spend a good lot of my time sideways (which it does really well anyway).
HOWEVER, watching back videos of me on track, you can clearly see one wheel spinning up a lot more than the other.
I'm, I guess then, on the fence, It drifts really well without the Diff and is great fun. But I also now know that one wheel spins up more which surely is not ideal?
Well, its in. Nowt much to report so far due to evening traffic but there are a couple of minor things I noticed on the way home.
1. No longer 'searches' or darts along in the tramlines of the road. It used to do this a lot at 70 or so. Much more planted now.
2. Seems to punt itself out of corners more than before. As this is a roughly 80% locking diff id imagine this will feel more obvious than oem diff even (30% lock).
3. Finally. Didnt see the traction light all the way home, but maybe I wasnt trying hard enough.
1. No longer 'searches' or darts along in the tramlines of the road. It used to do this a lot at 70 or so. Much more planted now.
2. Seems to punt itself out of corners more than before. As this is a roughly 80% locking diff id imagine this will feel more obvious than oem diff even (30% lock).
3. Finally. Didnt see the traction light all the way home, but maybe I wasnt trying hard enough.
^^^The fit was apparently very straight forward and the only extra on the bill was a pair of exhaust clamps. They needed replacing due to the oem ones being crush fit. Total cost was £1640 and the job takes 5hrs.
Thanks to Kartechnic for the excellent service and for saving me £300+. Thanks also to Birds for supplying the parts and being very informative during the whole process.
Thanks to Kartechnic for the excellent service and for saving me £300+. Thanks also to Birds for supplying the parts and being very informative during the whole process.
Honestly, its just different. The C63 is quicker, more fun and more usable, no doubt about it, but the M5 was a more refined and more involved drive. If the C63 had the SMG box itd be fantastic. If the M5 had the 6.2V8 of the amg itd be perfect. As they are both are just different.
Oh, I think the C63 is a quicker car now thanks to the quaife. Been out in it tonight and Claire actually cried as we fired out of the exit of a local roundabout. 100% of the power was there from the off and the push coming through the apex was a definite increase on what was there before.
Its early days but I think I may be converted.
Oh, I think the C63 is a quicker car now thanks to the quaife. Been out in it tonight and Claire actually cried as we fired out of the exit of a local roundabout. 100% of the power was there from the off and the push coming through the apex was a definite increase on what was there before.
Its early days but I think I may be converted.
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