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Aaron you bastard. Comment

Looking forward to air conditioned seats as well

I do know one thing. I just have to stand on the go pedal

Of course at this point I imagine the numbers for your car are all over the board.

I think you read different specs than I did. Either way, I no longer "need" two cars. This one does what my other two did. Considering I don't have space for 3 cars, this was necessary. I did say "roughly", as in +/- ~5% 4.7 and 13.3 vs 5.4 and 13.8 Add all wheel motion as the motivator and in the real world you'll get mulched from a dig. Tires will be the differentiator in the twisties.

Love the idea of driving a $100k sport ute and having NO expense because of it. My bosses idea of a thank you for me kicking ass the past 15 months.

It is a chicks car, with a great fucking engine. No more a chicks car than the only other thing I had it narrowed down to. This or a Porsche Cayenne, but the kicker was I couldn't get work to spring for the turbo but the AMG worked. If the W weren't pregnant again and we only had one car seat to deal with I'd have an 07 M5 or an 07 Alpina B7. Car seats x2 and being 6'7" just don't work. That made me narrow it down to things that would work and then could also tow. Thought about a new Exploder and some mods, but this is the same dough to me and sitting on the inside of one is a WEE bit different in a better way. Has ALL the goodies.

Yes, Dealers and the various Aftermarket warranties make arrangements together...and they set-up 'what' is actually covered, the circumstances of the part or service covered, and they keep prior services records on the vehicle in question as well. The dealership itself gets 'kick-backs' from the warranty policies that they do sell. So, the prices could be very well higher there...than anywhere else. Usually shopping around would be the best recommendation that I could honestly give at this point. I have worked for Ryan, AION, and a few others as a claims adjuster. Basically, I would inspect the higher dollar value claims the vehicles themselves, parts and prior service/maintenance records. I did have to go to some dealerships on a regular basis since they would try to scam the warranty companies...but they also do the same as well to the dealerships. Many times, I would be instructed to deny coverage for claims where the owner had no viable service or maintenance record. Yeah, sometimes it was not a very reputable job, and hence why I don't work in that area in the automotive industry anymore I would suggest finding one outside the dealership, but at the same time....make sure their warranties are honored by other shops...since these aftermarket companies are notorious for denying claims...which ends end in a customer pay....which puts the shop in a bad situation dealing with a furious customer...hence why they don't honor some aftermarket warranty groups. Find any maintenance and service record that you can find on the vehicle, and then KEEP very good records of Everything....even oil and other fluid changes as well as any part changed. (make sure that this part or fluid DOES NOT deviate from any factory specification at all) Also, Be aware that the Aftermarket warranty company inspects the vehicle for any type of modifications different from Factory specifications such as...rims, tire size, and engine/transmission/exhaust/electrical modifications...as well as aftermarket tow hitches...and to what class. Research and read over the policy thoroughly to see what covered, the circumstances...and the deductible if any. Usually they try to roll you into a more expensive coverage...thinking everything is OK....then you have to pay for a dealer to 'turn -off" a check engine light...since that would be considered a diagnostic fee (which is not covered)...and the engine sensor would be covered (sometimes) IF that sensor is included in the power train coverage I can review a one for you if you want...but would need all the information. Also, researching the company too...make sure that there are not too many furious customers out there posting on the internet Thanks for the big reply. Curious as to where you shop around. The local yellow pages is worthless, the internet is worthless (you get 10,000 hits and none of them are clear), I find positive references on forums on companies like Fidelity, but on their site they reference to buy from a dealer. Ugh. I apologize for the late reply to the post, I am in the process of changing jobs at the moment and I now I have to re-visit my curriculum and development strategies that I have used over the years so I can in turn use this data to be beneficial to my new employment. Anyways, it looks that you are closer to or have already purchased. It's hard to really research anything about Aftermarket warranties and then finding credible information about them; other than angry customers who may in fact have not really read the actual warranty themselves thoroughly enough, did keep adequate service records or modified their vehicle from factory standards. I have heard Fidelity is pretty good, though it seems it has to be bought at a dealer...I think that you should be fine, just follow these above 3 things. Thanks. Mercedes Certified for the next 39mo and considering work is leasing it for me for 36 that is enough I am responsible for repairs since it is used and I know this thing will break, but now I don't have to care. All new brakes and tires so the wear items are covered too.

I think you read different specs than I did. Either way, I no longer "need" two cars. This one does what my other two did. Considering I don't have space for 3 cars, this was necessary.

AMG 6.3

Terrible pictures.

Just received confirmation Joining you Peng.

If it is ment to be then it will be, if not all well. Looks like it IS meant to be. Verbal agreement with the sales guy on the phone. Approval from my boss and our lease company. Details will follow, but not until I get real confirmation in writing. I did put a $500 deposit down though and my colleague drove the beast today. Have to get to MI to pick it up.

Went back and looked. Some idiot derailed the thread with a personal attack on me. I understand how you didn't see the context but it is rather obvious if you read the whole thread. The whole beef I had was the recommendation of .8 gross tuned to 30Hz. And we both know there is no way in hell that is happening.

We look so much the same.

My alter ego!

And again not at all pertinent to the discussion. I'll quote myself since you don't seem to read.

Again you don't get it. Read the whole thread. 1) I never stated that they should build the box I did I used my box as an example. 2) The OP referenced 30Hz, you just built a 34Hz box which is far different. You also decided to bypass my example where I was using a .65cuft box which will have an even longer port. 3) The comment I was referring to was the "put it in a .8cuft GROSS box and tune to 30Hz. Please design that since you seem to be defending it. 4) Your little box design WILL have port noise with less than 250w, not something I am interested nor would the OP be if he is true to his request. 5) You didn't brace, nor double baffle unless you aren't counting that in your "internal" measurements.

Lord, how many times do I have to type this before you guys will understand the SIMPLEST of enclosure details. 3cuft gross, .65cuft net. IE the sub is in a .65cuft enclosure. It is really, really simple. The 3cuft is because the port takes a crapload of room to tune low in a small box. If you knew ANYTHING about enclosures though you wouldn't have had to re-ask this or make me state it 5 times in this thread. Perhaps I can make it more clear. Build a .65cuft box sealed. Then cut a port hole in it. Add an external port to the outside of the box. Now add the space the box takes and whammo, in my case it was 3cuft. Does that help?? Sorry OP, you shouldn't have to deal with this nonsense.

Time to shower so I can go and trouble shoot a customers system.

If it is ment to be then it will be, if not all well. Actually if they are smart they will just say yes. A counter with up to $750 more is okay as well.

Sick of being turned down.

Expecting a frantic call from a dealer shortly. *hopes*

Glad that wasn't the Mercedes.

The three birds I have done the breasts have gone up to ~164 without effecting juiciness; those were brined, though, dunno if that helps the cause or not I should have said the further it goes beyond. Brining all poultry is a good idea. Hell brining any beast you roast slow is a good idea. Now all I need is for Matt to find me a real bird