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      11-26-2017, 12:19 PM   #1
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AMG #11 My 2018 E63S Edition 1- Pics!!

Well I decided to get the ED1 after all, I had a better deal on a white one but the dealer (who is a top regional seller) got a hidden allocation on an ED1 still at the VPC. So that was that and I went last Sunday to get it. Here is a funny story though: The Salesman comes up to me and asks "Vic, you like Pirellis or Michelins?" and I say of course "Michelins". He then told me I was in luck because they found a huge piece of metal in the left rear tire and it was now flat. Instead of replacing the tire which they did not have, they swapped out a set of black wheels that was on the white one that I was going to get in the first place . And of course, this set had the 4S tires- so I got lucky.

The car feels every bit as fast as advertised and the handling is shocking for the weight of this car. No wonder it turned out the time it did at VIR with such amazing exit speeds. The car is dropped with the OEM links; my tech in Huntington Beach is adept at such mods and it took all of 45 min to make it happen. The car is very taut but also very level with hardly any roll- I run the Sport setting for the dampers (one light). The throttle is a bit slow as it takes about a 50% input to get it moving, but that's also because I'm used to tuned cars where the throttle is more sensitive. The steering is good with mild, very mild, understeer in hard bends and turns and I can not believe this car weighs over 4500 lbs they way it moves and how I am able to drive it. I have had limited miles with the car so I need even more to give further perspective but for now its definitely one of the best handling sedans I've owned, if not the best. I have the acoustic package which makes the exhaust note inside more muted which I don't like. When we were under the car we checked to see what we could remove from a resonator standpoint and there just aren't any. It looks like its similar to my GTS set up with just a post cat attached to the DP. I think I might pull that off at some point.

I will say that my current RS7 with a tune feels just slightly faster from a roll and is more violent from a dig but the car is pushing 700 hp and 725+ lb/ft of torque.

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Painted front grill (plasti dip)
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Big thanks to Benzworks (sponsor here) for lowering the car and installing the spacers. The pics are from my cell phone so I'm sure I can do better
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      11-26-2017, 12:58 PM   #2
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Those few subtle mods make the car super mean and aggressive!

I cringed when I read “PlastiDip” but the quality came out great.
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Beautiful car; would not expect less from you.

What color is that btw?
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Ive been looking very closely at these Edition1 cars. True monsters.

Thank you for the review, and look forward to more thoughts as you get additional seat time.

Definitely in the top 3 to replace my M5.........

Enjoy it. Very well done as expected.
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Those few subtle mods make the car super mean and aggressive!

I cringed when I read “PlastiDip” but the quality came out great.
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Beautiful car; would not expect less from you.

What color is that btw?
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Nice. I'm Green Hell Green with envy!
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Ive been looking very closely at these Edition1 cars. True monsters.

Thank you for the review, and look forward to more thoughts as you get additional seat time.

Definitely in the top 3 to replace my M5.........

Enjoy it. Very well done as expected.
Thank you all, the plasti dip part was very limited and my guy does a rather good job at it so there was trust.

The color is called Night Black Magno; its a matte finish but has a bit of pearl in it so it's shiny in direct sunlight. I think it will be easy to keep clean as so far I haven't seen much issue.
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Gorgeous.
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Great choice, glad to see someone here with the new E63S, always good to have a different perspective.
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Absolute FIREE! How is the comfort with the seats?
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Thank you all, the plasti dip part was very limited and my guy does a rather good job at it so there was trust.

The color is called Night Black Magno; its a matte finish but has a bit of pearl in it so it's shiny in direct sunlight. I think it will be easy to keep clean as so far I haven't seen much issue.
Agree your guy did a very good job with the plastic dip and you did the right pieces. It looks fantastic. There is another guy on MBWorld who went crazy with the plastidip on his Edition 1 and his car looks like shit.

BTW did you apply any clear bra to this car?
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Congrats - that's a beauty!!
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Absolute FIREE! How is the comfort with the seats?
So far so good, they are very much like the ones in my GTS but maybe even slightly more aggressive in fitment. I like them alot and have not even felt issues but then again I have not driven the car a ton long distance.

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Agree your guy did a very good job with the plastic dip and you did the right pieces. It looks fantastic. There is another guy on MBWorld who went crazy with the plastidip on his Edition 1 and his car looks like shit.

BTW did you apply any clear bra to this car?
Haaaaa I saw that car, it looks fake now. Oh yes I did an Xpel Stealth... I forgot to mention that.

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Thanks guys... I know its a BMW site but the respect for other cars here has always been very strong.

Mit, these seats are brilliant:
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Great purchase and enjoy this awesome beast, your car to me is one of the best looking E63's I have seen so far on the web. I will soon hopefully be another one that joins the E63 AMG team. I can not get this bloody car out of my head. I love my M6 but this car is borderline perfect.
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Great choice, glad to see someone here with the new E63S, always good to have a different perspective.
Ive only had the car a few days but my first impressions are very very good... and not placebo (LOL)

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Great purchase and enjoy this awesome beast, your car to me is one of the best looking E63's I have seen so far on the web. I will soon hopefully be another one that joins the E63 AMG team. I can not get this bloody car out of my head. I love my M6 but this car is borderline perfect.
Thanks Carlos, I know you were one of the first to post here with real world driving experiences with the car. I was impressed with how you felt about the car and even moreso now that Im an owner.
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Looks good.
I definitely think MB has their poop in a group and are bringing out some exciting vehicles.
I just got my MB GTR build confirmation locked on Friday. So I think I am going to take a break from BMW until the 8er rolls out.
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Thanks Carlos, I know you were one of the first to post here with real world driving experiences with the car. I was impressed with how you felt about the car and even moreso now that Im an owner.
I am glad you are enjoying it. Please keep posting updates on your ownership with the car. I would love to hear your thoughts as your time as owner progresses. This new E63S is a very impressive car, I just wish it was a lot cheaper here in my side of the pond.

By the way, you got a pretty sick garage. Congrats !!
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Mit, these seats are brilliant:
The seats do seem fantastic and they are heated and cooled. I've specified the same seats on my wife's upcoming GLC63S.
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Vic well done and it looks good. This is the first MB I said I would buy.
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Vic well done and it looks good. This is the first MB I said I would buy.
Henry take one for spin but push it- I mean really push it and you will be impressed. Then add in the beauty of the dual screens and interior amenities and its the ticket. But I wont discount my RS7; it rained on Monday and I was driving that fucker like no tomorrow with zero wheel spin.
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