G30 owners please fall in!
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twtan
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IMO, the F06 was and is still one of the best looking coupe/GC in the market. I tend to believe the 4 and to a certain extent the 5 are modeled to look like the 6er esp from the rear - streteched. Even the new Merc C and E coupe looks like the 6-er from the rear.
Comparing the G30 (530i) to the F06, I feel that the G30 is more nimble in that it feels like a smaller car to manage. In fact, I feel that the G11 is more nimble than the F06 and that could be due to the carbon core frame! In addition, the butt feel on the 2 engines for 530 (B48) vs 640 (N55) is quite close even though it is a 4 vs IL6 but of course the IL6 is creamy smooth when revved. As for the space, you are absolutely right in that while the F06 is a bigger car on the outside (which makes it less nimble), the space inside, esp the rear is really CMI when you have a 3rd rear passenger. Judging from the discussions above, I take it that you are a modster? If so, don’t bother getting the 6-er as 3rd party parts is very hard to come by or expensive. You basically have to go original (e.g. M Performance etc) and that is provided they even have them! The new Panny is unfortunately still a 2+2; as for CLS, I never thought much about Merc
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I thought of getting the new 6 replacing the EOL whenever that might be but my hope was dashed when I read that the coupe/GC will be discontinued and replaced with a new 6 GT!?!? On picture, IMO the looks of the newly launched 6 GT basically destroyed the pristine sleek lines of the 6er. Maybe it will slowly grow on me after couple of years and by then, about right to change
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Comparing the G30 (530i) to the F06, I feel that the G30 is more nimble in that it feels like a smaller car to manage. In fact, I feel that the G11 is more nimble than the F06 and that could be due to the carbon core frame! In addition, the butt feel on the 2 engines for 530 (B48) vs 640 (N55) is quite close even though it is a 4 vs IL6 but of course the IL6 is creamy smooth when revved. As for the space, you are absolutely right in that while the F06 is a bigger car on the outside (which makes it less nimble), the space inside, esp the rear is really CMI when you have a 3rd rear passenger. Judging from the discussions above, I take it that you are a modster? If so, don’t bother getting the 6-er as 3rd party parts is very hard to come by or expensive. You basically have to go original (e.g. M Performance etc) and that is provided they even have them! The new Panny is unfortunately still a 2+2; as for CLS, I never thought much about Merc
. I thought of getting the new 6 replacing the EOL whenever that might be but my hope was dashed when I read that the coupe/GC will be discontinued and replaced with a new 6 GT!?!? On picture, IMO the looks of the newly launched 6 GT basically destroyed the pristine sleek lines of the 6er. Maybe it will slowly grow on me after couple of years and by then, about right to change
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hohlim
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IMO, the F06 was and is still one of the best looking coupe/GC in the market. I tend to believe the 4 and to a certain extent the 5 are modeled to look like the 6er esp from the rear - streteched. Even the new Merc C and E coupe looks like the 6-er from the rear.
Comparing the G30 (530i) to the F06, I feel that the G30 is more nimble in that it feels like a smaller car to manage. In fact, I feel that the G11 is more nimble than the F06 and that could be due to the carbon core frame! In addition, the butt feel on the 2 engines for 530 (B48) vs 640 (N55) is quite close even though it is a 4 vs IL6 but of course the IL6 is creamy smooth when revved. As for the space, you are absolutely right in that while the F06 is a bigger car on the outside (which makes it less nimble), the space inside, esp the rear is really CMI when you have a 3rd rear passenger. Judging from the discussions above, I take it that you are a modster? If so, don’t bother getting the 6-er as 3rd party parts is very hard to come by or expensive. You basically have to go original (e.g. M Performance etc) and that is provided they even have them! The new Panny is unfortunately still a 2+2; as for CLS, I never thought much about Merc
I thought of getting the new 6 replacing the EOL whenever that might be but my hope was dashed when I read that the coupe/GC will be discontinued and replaced with a new 6 GT!?!? On picture, IMO the looks of the newly launched 6 GT basically destroyed the pristine sleek lines of the 6er. Maybe it will slowly grow on me after couple of years and by then, about right to change
Agree that the F06 looks better than the Panamera and CLS. Best looking 4dr coupe in my opinion..Im also relived to hear that the 5 drives better than the 6GC. Thanks for the review.
The 6GT is based on the 5 platform rite?so its actually a 5 but badged as a 6?Also agree that the 6GT doesn't look as slick as the usual sixers.
So...did u replace the F06 with a G11 or G30?
REND
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Is it the CP 9040 ?
REND
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No bro, Jun from AC Gruppen
Silly 5
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I not sure about the model sorry, I only when down and see. [emoji5].
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Silly 5
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Oops so sorry for the late reply Hohlim! Recently busy with new house renovation so even online is looking those Reno related forums.
For the meet up can only confirm closer to the date as I am planning to move to around that time too.
hohlim
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Thanks for replying bro,no prob,settle your reno 1st. Its damn stressful renovating...Oops so sorry for the late reply Hohlim! Recently busy with new house renovation so even online is looking those Reno related forums.
For the meet up can only confirm closer to the date as I am planning to move to around that time too.
hohlim
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There are many options for air intakes for our cars.Don't think they will have significant hp gains but post this video coz its entertaining.
https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&...IQwqsBCCEwAQ&usg=AOvVaw1nHgUI2Y_O4fs4Fxp0u369
https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&...IQwqsBCCEwAQ&usg=AOvVaw1nHgUI2Y_O4fs4Fxp0u369
TezzaRed
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Taobao, eBay, Aliexpress, Alibaba.com
REND
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Thanks bro. I will try as never buy anything online lol
Silly 5
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Usually change the intake pipe because the original plastic intake pipe is known to crack/burst if boost too much[emoji28].
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hohlim
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Likely to be expensive..recall last time CF intake by gruppeM was a few k..i til it was between 2-3k..so will likely stay away from this.
Silly 5
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I am requesting Speedhaus to order my intake pipe. It’s ER Stainless steel intake pipe, slightly below 1k. [emoji28]...
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Silly 5
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Hi All, just to clarify, I meant the intake charge pipe...not the same as what Hohlim is talking about[emoji28]. Sorry sorry[emoji28][emoji28][emoji28]
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TezzaRed
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Sorry no cure. Dinner on you.
Silly 5
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Wah...so scary, we trying to encourage more sharing and you propose such penalty.
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