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[my1stgn]

So we finally decided on a "new" car for the wife.... well actually I decided :biggrin: But to make a long story short, there is 3 different engines available for this car. V8, S/C V8 and TT V12. Obviously I went with the biggest engine they got. So now Im trying to decide if I should de-badge the car, so the only way a trained eye would be able to tell what lurks under the hood would be by looking at the rims (and he must really be a car nut to know the difference) or by the way the engine sounds. Anyways, should I pull off all the badging that give this car away or should I leave everything on the car as it sits? The wife and I dont street race or anything so its not like I wanna try to sucker some guy into racing us. But I just like the sleeper look. What do you guys think?

 

[supercrackerbox]

I think I'd like to know the car in question to make a more informed decision.

 

[Gary Wells]

I think that I know the car in question & I think that either way would be kool.
Like how many TT V12's are there.

 

[cruzn57]

I agree, how many TT V12"s

I'd debadge it, stealth look is always cool, and clean, also it doesn't invite
dumb crooks, and illegal's messing with your car.

my motto - don't invite trouble, unless your well prepared for it,

 

[Underboost]

Pull the AMG 65 off and put the 430 on LOL

 

[my1stgn]

Pull the AMG 65 off and put the 430 on LOL

LOL I have actually seen some crazy stuff at Mercedes when I was working there but not that. I ve seen "AMG's" missing Kompressors and I even seen a CLK Type-R with a huge wing (spoiler) but I have never seen someone down grade and put S430/S500 badges on a S55 or S65..... so maybe I could do that and be orginal?:biggrin: But Im thinking with the HUGE AMG brakes, rims and exhuast, most people (gear heads like us) will know there is something lurking under the hood. But if I keep the "V12 Bi-Turbo" on the sides and the "AMG S65" on the trunk, then every one knows whats under the hood, even the guys with the Hondas....so I dunno, I guess everyone here agress with de-badging so I might go that route! Either way its gonna be a fun car to drive. Hopefully I can get it by the end of next week!!!

 

[Underboost]

LOL I have actually seen some crazy stuff at Mercedes when I was working there but not that. I ve seen "AMG's" missing Kompressors and I even seen a CLK Type-R with a huge wing (spoiler) but I have never seen someone down grade and put S430/S500 badges on a S55 or S65..... so maybe I could do that and be orginal?:biggrin: But Im thinking with the HUGE AMG brakes, rims and exhuast, most people (gear heads like us) will know there is something lurking under the hood. But if I keep the "V12 Bi-Turbo" on the sides and the "AMG S65" on the trunk, then every one knows whats under the hood, even the guys with the Hondas....so I dunno, I guess everyone here agress with de-badging so I might go that route! Either way its gonna be a fun car to drive. Hopefully I can get it by the end of next week!!!

I've always loved the Bi-Turbo S class awesome car! Have fun with it !

 

[my1stgn]

Yeah, I loved the E55 and the S55 but once I drove the S65's I was hooked. That car pulls and pulls. Over 700tq stock and over 600hp!! First thing Im doing is taking it to the dyno. Then from what I here there is a computer mod (programming) that will give you 80hp and 130tq for $800 (I have a hook up). If I could convince the wife to let me play with here car a little, Im gonna mod the computer and re-dyno it to see what it does. Can you imagine a dependable daily driver with over 800tq? .... but Im sure there is a few GN members here doing that but hopefully the 65 is a little more reliable, plus heated/cooled dynamic seats, ABC suspension, massaging seats, navigation, bluetooth, keyless go, etc, etc.... holy crap, Im getting a hard on!

Okay, so I guess we are debadging the 65. Thanks for the advice fellas!