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Detroit wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:55 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:54 pm

I really like unmolested versions of this car. Lots of people think it's meh, but I dig it.
Same. Way underrated and rather undervalued right now IMO
It's got a relatively kick ass interior/seats and the colored gauges.....:jimp:
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:56 pm
Detroit wrote: 4th gen fbody with a brub stick.

Or a GTO 6.0...
2012 C63 AMG
Have your gone through and sorted which ones of these are more/less reliable on the head bolt thing?
That car can be a steal when carefully selected?
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:20 pm There don't seem to be any viable options for replacement. South bend seems very hit or miss if I remember right.

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Go on...
You don't remember the horror stories from the dead forum?

People were always complaining about issues with south bends. Enough for me to be all :nope: if I ever did a replacement. I'd go as close to OEM as possible.
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max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:55 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:53 pm

I think you have to get the M2C
Here we go with dick flexing ... 370hp not enough ?
Regular M2 is probably better in the long run too since it's not a true //M engine and just an N55.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:58 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:55 pm
Here we go with dick flexing ... 370hp not enough ?
Not quite. It's like getting the 2010 Mustang GT.
2010 mustang GT 13.5 1/4 mile
2016 BMW M2 12.8 second 1/4 mile, they are nothing alike.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:06 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:55 pm
Here we go with dick flexing ... 370hp not enough ?
Regular M2 is probably better in the long run too since it's not a true //M engine and just an N55.
Yea... the real M motor is nightmarishly more complex than the regular "N" motor.
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Desertbreh wrote:
troyguitar wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:56 pm 2012 C63 AMG
Have your gone through and sorted which ones of these are more/less reliable on the head bolt thing?
That car can be a steal when carefully selected?
I think it's 2012-13 but would have to look it up again. Automatic only so it's not fresh in my mind.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:18 pm
Desertbreh wrote:
Have your gone through and sorted which ones of these are more/less reliable on the head bolt thing?
That car can be a steal when carefully selected?
I think it's 2012-13 but would have to look it up again. Automatic only so it's not fresh in my mind.
Gotcha
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
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max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:14 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:58 pm

Not quite. It's like getting the 2010 Mustang GT.
2010 mustang GT 13.5 1/4 mile
2016 BMW M2 12.8 second 1/4 mile, they are nothing alike.
I remain steadfast. Get the one with the big engine.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:29 pm
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2010 mustang GT 13.5 1/4 mile
2016 BMW M2 12.8 second 1/4 mile, they are nothing alike.
I remain steadfast. Get the one with the big engine.
It’s about the same speed as a 2010 grand sport with a 6.2 liter V8 🤪using the same logic why didn’t you grab the z06 with the 7 liter?
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max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:10 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:29 pm

I remain steadfast. Get the one with the big engine.
It’s about the same speed as a 2010 grand sport with a 6.2 liter V8 🤪using the same logic why didn’t you grab the z06 with the 7 liter?
I regret that. fixable valve spring issues aside, the 7 liter LSX is kick ass. That Z28 with that engine is a collector car.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:15 pm
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It’s about the same speed as a 2010 grand sport with a 6.2 liter V8 🤪using the same logic why didn’t you grab the z06 with the 7 liter?
I regret that. fixable valve spring issues aside, the 7 liter LSX is kick ass. That Z28 with that engine is a collector car.
Have you sat inside one? :disgust:
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The manual transmission GS 6.2 coupes still have some engine provenance. Hand assembled like the 7.0 and with the forged crank from the LS9 because of the dry sump system.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:17 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:15 pm

I regret that. fixable valve spring issues aside, the 7 liter LSX is kick ass. That Z28 with that engine is a collector car.
Have you sat inside one? :disgust:
No, but its still a special car.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:19 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:17 pm

Have you sat inside one? :disgust:
No, but its still a special car.
Very, I really like them. But a gt350 does the same thing and is a bit more ... um livable
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Detroit wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:44 pm
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Only problem is I really want 4 seats. But :notwrong:
4th gen fbody with a brub stick.

Or a GTO 6.0...
:nice: idea. M2 is also nice, pretty compelling for under $40K.

135i with t00n is also quick and pretty fun.
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According to Matt Farrah in his podcast the regular M2 is the better car - rides a lot better and handles better on real roads because it isn't too stiff/uncomposed over bumps. I kind of think that is :bs: ... but still, regular M2 is still great.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:19 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:17 pm

Have you sat inside one? :disgust:
No, but its still a special car.
Looked them up as I thought they might be a good buy now... they are like $40K. For that money I think I'd rather have the GT350 as well, but I've always been more of a Mustang guy than Camaro.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:55 pm

Good to see you Paul. How's C-19 in Bricktopia?
So far so good! Mrs. had to get tested but is negative. Work has been chewing up LOADS of my time but is starting to settle into the new normal. Hows everyone on your end?
So far so good! We're a small band which is handy ATM.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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[user not found] wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:47 am One mod I'm not going to do is a short shifter. It was one of my favorite on the GTI but something about it as is feels right. I know conceptually it's the same as the GTI was but... Dunno.
Long shot, but after you do the tune, if you decide you need to firm up your drivetrain I still have a set of SuperPro engine mounts, part #TRC2001, that I never used. Supposed to be OE levels of NVH, but really firm everything up nicely. They're now discontinued but generally considered the best option made for the platform.

https://www.moddedeuros.com/products/su ... it-trc2001
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I'd be looking for $675 shipped, they were something like $879 when new.

Enjoy the tune! :like:
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[user not found] wrote:One mod I'm not going to do is a short shifter. It was one of my favorite on the GTI but something about it as is feels right. I know conceptually it's the same as the GTI was but... Dunno.
Which one did you have? I had the S3 shifter in my GTI and I think this feels pretty much the same. It's definitely shorter than the stock shifter on Mk6.

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I loved my Diesel Geek SS in the GTI. That mechanical feeling was fantastic, even better than the shorter throws IMO.
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[user not found] wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:10 am
coogles wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:16 am

Long shot, but after you do the tune, if you decide you need to firm up your drivetrain I still have a set of SuperPro engine mounts, part #TRC2001, that I never used. Supposed to be OE levels of NVH, but really firm everything up nicely. They're now discontinued but generally considered the best option made for the platform.

https://www.moddedeuros.com/products/su ... it-trc2001
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzPrBSyp31M

I'd be looking for $675 shipped, they were something like $879 when new.

Enjoy the tune! :like:
Superpro makes great stuff. :like:
I'd still be super :notsure: about firming things up with OE levels of NVH. If the OE could stiffen mounts while maintaining NVH targets, they would.

I've never had an aftermarket powertrain mount truly maintain OE NVH despite reviews and claims.
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I'd still be super :notsure: about firming things up with OE levels of NVH. If the OE could stiffen mounts while maintaining NVH targets, they would.

I've never had an aftermarket powertrain mount truly maintain OE NVH despite reviews and claims.
It'll have a bit more vibes than OE but it'll definitely resist the additional torque/power way better.

I just switched to the Vibratechnics mounts on the R53, and man is it a nice upgrade for putting the power down. Minimal impact on NVH, and I never have to worry about blowing an OE motor mount again (known weak point).
Replacing an old worn out part is one thing. But a brand new part in a mostly new car? :notsure:
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