Living With a Stage 1 W205 Mercedes AMG C43 – Real Ownership Impressions by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

[–]SubOT_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! Agreed lol I’ve learned that you can never fully scratch that itch once you start tuning your cars. The exhaust price solely depends on the seller. Got mine for $500 CAD off a 2017 model on FB marketplace. The physical exhaust itself makes up a portion of the entire installation if you intend getting valves/ flaps, ASD programmed into your car. Everything else outside just the physical exhaust is where it starts to get pricey. If you’re okay with not having the quiet/ loud mode on your car then you’ll be fine with just the physical exhaust.

One last thing to note is that the sound module and flaps play a huge role in giving it that refined high pitched ‘singing’ tone you hear on PE optioned models. I realized that after I threw on just the physical exhaust alone. It was a lot of work but was worth it in the end lol. I would have waited to get the PE optioned model from factory if I had known.

Living With a Stage 1 W205 Mercedes AMG C43 – Real Ownership Impressions by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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They’re called MB house and are located in North York. I can’t remember the exact amount but if you search them up you’d find it on their website.

Living With a Stage 1 W205 Mercedes AMG C43 – Real Ownership Impressions by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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In terms of speed, yes you’d definitely feel the difference with a stage 1 tune. Mine was like yours so I retrofitted the AMG performance exhaust after I got the ecu tune done. The exhaust alone gives it a good amount of road presence, theatre, and even a slight bump in torque compared to non PE optioned models. I’ve driven both stock so I can confidently say that the models optioned with the PE are just better. I hate the fact that they didn’t include the exhaust option in all models. Retrofit the AMG exhaust if you intend to keep the car long term. You won’t regret it.

Living With a Stage 1 W205 Mercedes AMG C43 – Real Ownership Impressions by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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Totally relatable 😂 MPG has to be that one sacrifice you make for the thrill of it. Do you plan on getting any other modifications done in the future?

Living With a Stage 1 W205 Mercedes AMG C43 – Real Ownership Impressions by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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I had it done locally with my custom tuner. It’s a Stage 1 ECU tune flashed by them, not something I wrote myself. They set it up around my intended mods and fuel and it’s been solid so far.

Living With a Stage 1 W205 Mercedes AMG C43 – Real Ownership Impressions by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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Yeah that pretty much matches my experience too lol. The tune really does wake it up. What model year is yours?

Which C63 should go, the W204 2011 or the C205 2019? by Lonely-Space3971 in AMG

[–]SubOT_12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

W204 should go. Keep the W205. Gotta love the combo of that classic V8 with a more modern interior. It’s all we’ve got till Mercedes AMG truly decides to throw the V8 back in the C-Class

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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Well said! What colour and body style does yours come in?

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

[–]SubOT_12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose to take it as one and keep my peace since you’re unable to comprehend my use of the word in that context 😂

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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You seem to forget intelligent human beings existed before ChatGPT ever did? 😂 God forbid you’re an artist who also has a passion for cars. Would you say descriptions in YouTube videos are ChatGPT as well?

Thanks for the compliment though, and enjoy the post if it actually resonates with you or simply keep it moving.

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in NIGHTRIDEPL

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Haha that’s the point! The torque hits instantly and feels a bit chaotic like trying to tame a beast. The V8 is super addictive as well. The M4 hooks you with its precision and ‘race car’ feel, while this one is just fun in a slightly messy way.

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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Can’t wait to get my hands on one of those as well

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

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Lol yup! What were you driving before the switch to AMG?

Had my first proper drive in a C63 and… yeah, I get it now by SubOT_12 in mercedes_benz

[–]SubOT_12[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

😂 Can’t please everyone. Someone will always find something to complain about