C63 Aftermarket LSD Fitting?

[seech]

Hi guys,

Been using the forum for some time but have now registered as I am about to make a C63 purchase.

I want an LSD on the car (looking at an 09/59 model). I know these came with the early performance packs or (so I am told) as a straight-forward cost option if the PP wasn't selected (is this true or was the MB dealer demonstrating a lack of knowledge?).

Anyhow. My only issue with the PP is the brake upgrade - I will be paying £650-750 per disc if they are shot.

So my ideal solution is to get a non-PP and have a Quaife/similar LSD fitted.

I have been trawling for someone decent to have an LSD fitted but, so far, no one has filled me with any confidence.

Does anyone know of any garage/tuners etc that could put one on? (Manchester-ish area).


Also... (sorry for all the questions) If I did opt for a PP car, does anyone know any reasonable way of replacing the composite discs for not silly money (if it were to occur)?

Many thanks

 

[renault12ts]

Welcome, we have many owners on here...one will be along to answer.

 

[The _Don]

Olly from pcs was selling a lsd for a c63 buy a ppplus car 10 reg onwards if you can.

 

[NWc63]

i think the LSD is an option even if you have ppp, seen them for sale with ppp without LSD

 

[The _Don]

Correct.

 

[gmanrangers]

cant believe they dont come as standard on any c63

 

[MisterAdam]

Give Loz a shout at PartsMeister.net and tell him Adam gave you his details, he doesn't list Merc parts on his site but he can usually get his hands on anything

 

[seech]

Cheers for the responses guys.

I can only get a MY2010 onwards if I get one with higher mileage which I want to avoid for resale purposes.

I have just had my first confirmation of someone actually willing to do the work (Birds Autos) and are around £2K fitted (Quaife).

Still umming/arring but it may just be a whole lot less fcking about if I just get a Performance Pack and deal with the brakes!

I am so surprised at the number of traders trying to sell these as 'AMG Performance Pack' when they are not (no alcantara steering wheel). Gits!

 

[renault12ts]

Have you seen this in the for sale section:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/classifieds-cars-sale/123049-c63-sale.html

 

[seech]

That would be ideal. PP and Harman Kardon are my only real core requirements.

Only one small prob though, I am doing it on a PCP deal and as such, needs to come from a 'dealer'.

Perhaps if you are some kind of 'dealer' it may be OK ;-)

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

IIRC only Birds are authorised Quaife resellers in the UK

 

[seech]

Doing a little more digging... it appears that the PP composite floating discs can be changed for the normal steel rotors, if you feel the need. I don't intend on doing any track work and as such, don't really see the benefit of having such a costly item on the agenda.

Is it sacrilege to change to normal discs?

I suppose on one hand it would be a marketable prospect to the next owner - not having to change £2,000 brakes every 20k. But on the other hand I may get annihilated for doing it!

 

[The _Don]

Stop worrying about the discs buy the car and enjoy it.

 

[seech]

I can't help it!

But OK.

I need to also buy a stethoscope to magnify the sound of that lovely 'little' 6.2...