Jay's W204 C63 AMG Saloon (F/L)

[jayaynikkal]

Update 6:

Currently in ICU...

 

[AshG108]

SG Autoworx is not far from me at all, any specific reason why you sent it to them? Are they AMG specialists by any chance?

 

[jayaynikkal]

SG Autoworx is not far from me at all, any specific reason why you sent it to them? Are they AMG specialists by any chance?

Yeah, they are AMG specialists and were recommended by Mo Basha.

 

[jayaynikkal]

Can the JHB guys please advise which dyno is the most "reliable" that side? Would like to get a baseline on the car before tuning.

 

[jayaynikkal]

And as a side note, anyone interested in doing some friendly runs on a private track? I'll probably be in JHB around the end of the month to collect the car. Please PM if anyone is keen 🙏

 

[ChrisPy]

What would you like to go up against? 🤐

 

[jayaynikkal]

What would you like to go up against? 🤐

Not too bothered really but would be a cool opportunity to meet some of you guys.

 

[jayaynikkal]

My car may have some performance modifications done by then. But will confirm this at later stage.

 

[AshG108]

Yeah, they are AMG specialists and were recommended by Mo Basha.

Shot man, I did see the Motronix stickers on the same cars with their branding. Cool, I need to know this since the AMG bug is starting thanks to you

 

[AshG108]

Can the JHB guys please advise which dyno is the most "reliable" that side? Would like to get a baseline on the car before tuning.

Yes bud, take the car to Xcede Performance in Linbro Park. a little bit of a drive that way but worth it, the dyno does not over read and is proper stingy...many okes trust that one.

 

[jayaynikkal]

Shot man, I did see the Motronix stickers on the same cars with their branding. Cool, I need to know this since the AMG bug is starting thanks to you

I recommend Sumesh Gariba from SG Autoworx. He's been pleasant to deal with and calls regularly to keep me updated.

 

[jayaynikkal]

Update 7:

Magnetic plate holders - this is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Parts were sourced from Mag Plate SA and fitted by Flawless Car Heaven. Went for front and back.

 

[jayaynikkal]

Update 8:

Chrome window trim painted in Gloss Black.

 

[jayaynikkal]

Somewhere in the Free State...


Collected the car over the weekend. All issues are sorted and I couldn't be happier. Will update once I have some free time.

 

[NabbyM32]

Car is looking really good and glad u having trouble free driving. -

 

[unobeat]

What a beautiful car and its getting all the love.
You making us was a C63.

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[jayaynikkal]

Update 9:

For some peace of mind, I decided to send the car up to JHB to get checked out. As per numerous recommendations, I went with Sumesh Gariba from SG Autoworx in Randburg. I asked Sumesh to go through the whole car and give me a report on what needed to be done to ensure the car was in 100% running order. Needless to say, I got a big bill in return. 🙃

Full breakdown of mechanical work carried out at SG Autoworx:

- Camshaft Adjuster Recondition (OEM)
- Engine Mounts Replaced (Aftermarket)
- Gearbox Mountings Replaced (Aftermarket)
- Engine Oil Changed (OEM 5W-40 Oil)
- Oil Filter Replaced (OEM)
- Spark Plugs Replaced (OEM)
- Gearbox Oil Changed (OEM)
- Gearbox Filter Replaced (OEM)
- Gearbox Gasket Replaced (OEM)
- Overflow Pipe Replaced (OEM)
- Sump and Valve Body Bolts Replaced (OEM)
- Seal Ring Replaced (OEM)
- Tappet Cover Gasket Replaced (OEM)
- Spark Plug Gasket Replaced (OEM)
- Front Case Gasket Replaced (OEM)
- Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replaced (OEM)
- Rear Brake Pads Replaced (Aftermarket)
- Oil Cooler Thread Repair and Sump Plug Replaced
- Air Filter Replaced (OEM)
- Dust Filter Replaced (OEM)
- Coolant Flush
- Brake Fluid Flush

Upon completion, the car was logged and all was in running order. Drove the car down from JHB via Bloemfontein to East London and she moved! I managed to open her up nicely just outside JHB and she clocked the speedo with ease. What surprised me the most was the average fuel consumption of ~15l/100km - bearing in mind that I wasn't holding back at all!

 

[Spanky]

300 gang

 

[jayaynikkal]

300 gang

My bad, I meant I managed to clock the top speed on the car and not the speedo (on a private track, of course) 🙈

The car is still on stock tune.

 

[jayaynikkal]

Update 10:

In addition to the mechanical work carried out by SG, I got them to replace the following:

- Hood Insulation Replaced (OEM) - old one was damaged
- Engine Plaque Replaced (OEM) - old one was faded
- New "Airbox Cover Clips", don't know what the correct term for this part is (OEM) - these clips were missing