I Fixed Everything On My Cheap C63 AMG But Then It Broke Twice On Our First Drive. Amazing V8 Sound!

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In this video I finish sorting the mechanic issues with my 2009 C63 AMG including a 722.9 7-speed Mercedes transmission service. I'm feeling pretty good so we take the car out on it's maiden voyage to have a little fun. With a new engine mount and power steering pump, I'm able to go full throttle which is fun for a while until the car breaks, twice. The good part, you guys get to hear how this M156 engine sounds opened up and let me tell you, it's glorious. Enjoy!
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[@LegitStreetCars]

Guess who just ordered factory mufflers! Add a resonator or let her rip with the long tube headers?

[@hectorjara5033]

Sell it i want it, how much?

[@user-pi5nx8go8f]

Add a resonator, it's really annoying to people around you

[@crazydidge]

Is that a worthers original sweet(candy) in the boot I want it please 🤣🤣🤣

[@thisismerica5721]

Add the resonator. It's just obnoxious w/o it.

[@845amg]

No resonators :) Mine is LTH straight back to factory mufflers. It's actually kind of quiet inside but ridiculous outside. Maybe I've just become desensitized to it over the years...

[@LegitStreetCars]

How do you guys like this style intro? I did it in the last video too. I like that I can get right to work and can update you guys quickly on things I'm not doing a complete video on. I feel it's a good way to get you guys as much content as possible especially with my crazy schedule.

[@aaronsanchez803]

Loving it! Your channel is one of my favorites. Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming.

[@ridiculousness7477]

Why did you not drain the tq converter? Is it not necessary? Thank you

[@nknasi]

i like the new intro better, honestly!

[@shanescarlife]

Yep. It's different, and different can be good

[@Moist_Handshakes]

@@ridiculousness7477 It's not necessary. You can change the oil a few times to flush. In fact, I've started draining and topping off the automatic transmissions in my fleet every other engine oil change.

[@rohittaurus911]

Probably one of the best sounding Engines.... What a Brute!!!

[@bekabeka71]

After an e90 m3

[@treyzz8173]

@@bekabeka71 My MAN

[@multiblade04]

@@bekabeka71 I have e90 m3 and it doesn’t come close

[@nbrowser]

Please bring back the transmission dipstick all manufacturers! 😢

[@johnnywood8082]

And engine oil dipstick

[@kclefthanded427]

BMW said "It costs money!"

[@brottis23]

@@kclefthanded427 Nope! they say come to us and pay for it...

[@vagabondjay7281]

Yeah, that gravity method with the 722.9 is ridiculous. Would be nice to have that tube at the top again.

[@stagmanson4155]

One of the reasons they refused to bring it back is because some people would confuse it with the motor oil and destroy the transmission. They would then call and complain that they should do x or y and then say, "I'm never going to buy X brand again!"

[@cruelantimatter]

Appreciate ya putting in the long hours for the great content your producing. Keep it up big lad.

[@zollotech]

Lol "professional racing stickers"

[@lsx6.279]

I'm ls guy but when I heard this thing rip in real life I was amazed in what Mercedes-Benz did with there 6.2 . Best sounding v8 out there hands down.

[@sick92lx]

Alex get rid of that advanced auto parts battery that’s the problem not kidding I went through two of those kept giving me a red battery light changed it out never had an issue again

[@davidsimmons1603]

True that, You cant just put any battery in these newer Mercedes, the wrong battery will or could send under voltage to many different electronic sensors and such, I went through it myself.

[@samcooley1983]

@@davidsimmons1603 You can't put any battery like that in ANY mercedes!

[@andygarcia9477]

for sure! get a lightweight lithium battery. reduced weight & better built

[@AustinBabbage]

Most of the advance/autozone batteries are made by the same manufacturer as oem. What really matters is the cca.. He’s a smart dude. I’m sure he’ll figure it out.

[@s140s]

@@AustinBabbage lol gotta love those internet know it alls, there are less than handfull battery manufactures and most of the batteries are the same, produced by the same company. If a battery has the same spec than it will work.

[@MrBobbyDolow]

I gotta give you props, dude. You’re putting in a long ass shift each day, making the vids, working, editing, friends and family. Living life my guy 💪🏻

[@mmid8960]

Definitely an under rated comment

[@willmorrell488]

I could tell you were going to transition to a skillshare ad as soon as you continued to talk about University and Schooling.

[@LegitStreetCars]

You know me too well, Joe.

[@tiloalo]

Yep, non related transitions are annoying, a simple "this video is sponsored by" sounds less fake and get to the point.

[@836dmar]

Must be a skill share requirement for sponsorship. They are always excessively long. This car was really hacked! Nice work but appears to have poorly maintained. Great work!

[@whollymindless]

A better day than you? You were having a blast and ended in a good mood. I'm hoping for doing half as well!

[@organiccold]

Basicaly your batery is dying and thats what causes all those warning lights as the sistems dont have enough voltage to work propely.

[@etiennebimier273]

Maybe, but the wires connected to the negative pole of his battery is a sensor who tells the amps capacity to the calculator, so if it's disconnected, you have a red battery light + a nice little message^^

[@rasch19785]

Battery management sensor wiring was shot/manipulated, so the altenator doesn't know the s.o.c. of the battery, I'd look at that first.. Maybe the battery just isn't being charged die to the above

[@MLProductions.1]

@@rasch19785 yeah seems like a issue with the alternator or just the system is not working right

[@bruces12]

Really liking your videos where you just start in working on the car and explaining what the issue is and how you're going to solve it while you're working. Good stuff!!

[@benparker6825]

That car sounded awesome!!! And you looked like you were having a blast! Keep posting videos like this, and it will force me to take on a project like this. All the best, friend.

[@fleurys2]

Love your attitude even if the car broke ... Love your videos. Tks

[@138bpmTV]

Great progress on fixing this AMG! Keep up the great work.

[@thainz881]

For sure. One of the best V8 rumble sound of all time Alex. Brutal. Love the video. Cant wait till the next one. 👍

[@b4804514]

Alex Total vicarious enjoyment from this video. 20 plus years of MB ownership and I just love how cool you are about things failing. The laugh is the best and your driving enjoyment is very contagious. Excellent sponsor

[@danielchaidez4047]

We need an E55 vs C63 race or comparison video. Would help me out a bunch since I’m currently cross shopping those

[@EpicGoldenWarrior]

Very different; both will achieve speed and sound at similar ways but differently. C63 has more updated look, E55 has ABC suspension (great but very problematic) however the 55 engine is much more reliable than the 63. The 08-11 models have the headbolts issue which NEEDS to be done, or you will blow your engine. That is $3k at least alone, so check that they have been done or get a 2012+ facelift. E55 has the 5 speed transmission which isn't as nice as the 7 speed in the C63 however both are adequate.

[@alexarias44]

Adrian the E55 does not have ABC.

[@talkditingsdem5799]

@@EpicGoldenWarrior Do you own either? Because you're wrong on so many levels. You need to stay off these videos and gather up some real life info on these cars. I'm sick of people talking about the headbolt issue, which truly only affected 3% of the m156 engines. People heard about it and just ran with it, but no one never know anyone that it personally happen to. Also it will not "blow up", the headbolt, just leaked coolant into the oil, so anyone can catch it before anything close to catastrophic even happens. With regular maintenance the m156 engine is just as reliable than any AMG engine. Also the e55 do not come with the ABC suspension, that was the cl55, s55. The e55 come with at the time their new SemiActive Air Suspension AIRmatic. I hate when people answer people questions on KZbin, with no real experience with these type of cars.

[@gagemidgett2647]

I was shopping for e55 or e63 for the past few months, finally found the right 2011e63. The c-class platform is what I owned previously but is an extremely small car compared to an e-class in reality. If you don’t mind the tight fit then I’d still consider it in the running...anyways e55’s are more tuner friendly and easier to work on while an e63 is more limited in its easy power gains potential. The right car is important, I would’ve happily had either but lack of maintenance and mods scared me away from most e55’s. Also both cars have flaws, don’t let people scare you away with horror stories just be aware and do your research.

[@danielchaidez4047]

Gage Midgett yeah I’m coming from a C55 which I loved, and at just a hair over a 5’9 the C55 was fine so I expect the C63 to be fine but my 6’4 best friend did complain about the small W203 all the time. based on what I’ve researched the C63 FBO w E85 can hit low 11s if you have enough tire. Which the E55 can as well for less money but heat soak is the issue. it’s going to come down to which one I find a good example of first but either way can’t lose. Handling, Looks, sounds, gearbox and interior all go to the C63 imo. Mod Potential, 1/4, sleeper status, comfort, and reliability by a small margin are the E55.

[@patriciomunoz2830]

This channel is pure fun, keep it going!

[@jorgeamarroquin8933]

Hey Alex I really enjoyed all your videos,keep them coming!

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

Thanks for the trans fluid change info. Most of the other videos dont show a thorough and complete step through like you do. Plus the tools needed.

[@tjruff84]

Love your videos man keep up the good work!

[@stevowilliams1841]

Hi Alex, Great video, keepem coming you have if not the best merc channel i watch, ive recently bought a 1998 e55, im doing most of the maintainance myself thanx to you inspiring me. Cheerz mate ,Stevo from New Zealand.

[@lbeckons304]

Alex, thanks for your videos, got a stock 07 e63 with 128k a couple weeks ago and you're videos have been awesome on this c63, keep this thing for a bit and keep making videos for it!

[@Juan_Hernandez_Jr.]

Car sounds amazing! Another great video. Thanks!

[@zuherxoshnowzuherxoshnow2246]

Am so happy to see ur AMG working I hope u makes much batter good luck men

[@catfishcorner7116]

Alex your C63 sounds awesome! Great video man and keep em coming!🐟

[@Nettenx4]

What a car 😭😍 thanks for this serie man❤️

[@0thers1d3]

Good for you man! I'm stoked for you.

[@ja.935g67]

That Rusty harness bracket near the transmission pan is triggering my OCD!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

close your fucking eyes then or get some meds

[@swankestmule]

trillrif axegrindor 😂😂😂

[@ptzish]

As always, great video! I think it's about time for a CL65!!!

[@promx96]

Great video !!! Best youtube channel hands down !!!! And these cars have a locking converter when put in Manual mode

[@richardsgarage6697]

Very entertaining video. One day I’ll own a W204 C63, love watching your videos about your new purchase

[@Alps6408]

I've got a 2013 C63 coupe PPP, AWESOME cars! first thing I did was get mine Remapped, went from 487bhp to 522. Absolute weapons on the road! raced some guy on some 600cc bike earlier, smoked him pretty badly to be honest, I don't think he really knew what hit him haha. Zero problems with reliability though, I hope you get this sorted. Enjoy spending money on tyres and brakes, C63's LOVE them.

[@motheolebelo]

Enjoyed the video and the C63 sounds too awesome for a N/A You are a cool dude bro.

[@pyric]

One of the best sounding V8s ever absolute legend. Run longtubes with a x pipe and normal mufflers a resonator is overkill with proper mufflers.

[@adamdo548]

We definitely need more e55 videos! That e55 brought me to your channel but now I enjoy learning about other Mercedes.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Great video Alex! I hope you made it to work in the E55!!😉👍

[@diyankrastev3112]

Keep it up Alex, great videos 👍

[@patrickr8890]

Hey Alex, I believe you hit a 10 on the giggle meter.🤣 Your car sounds wicked! Wanna race?

[@mujjuman]

that 6.2 V8 sounded amazing

[@derekjohnson4584]

SUBSCRIBED! Absolutely love your videos

[@vanhanliiton7232]

Nice work dude keep it up👍👍

[@BITTYBOY121]

I can see the HUGE grin on your face at 13:58 You look so happy lol ! Nothing beats the sound of an M156 AMG V8, especially in the C63 AMG !

[@thomasone1108]

Thanks for the informative video. M156 is certainly one of the best sounding V8 engine. You get addicted to it. Amazing handling for a heavy sport car like this on the track.

[@danielvelani9643]

Love the exhaust sound

[@cfrayre6572]

Fun drive. Thanks for the video

[@keepitthoro6768]

I LOVE the sound!

[@kylejordan6484]

I love how you bang the car off the limiter a little at 14:00 mins! I can’t wait to get a w204 c63.

[@RobertBrown-uy6gh]

Sounds awsome. Can’t wait for the headers.

[@MBDieselFreak]

I've loved the change in format in the last couple videos. The "Straight to the point" intros i think are better, and it feels like the video has a more natural flow, like its less scripted. I have no idea if that was intended or not, but i like it! Top notch quality my dude.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother. I planned it out for sure. I want to deliver as much as possible in the shortest amount of time possible. Plus I really enjoy making the intro this way

[@emocan126]

The 7g tronic(+) is a great transmission. Doesnt shift slow at all and its very confortable

[@williameuler8056]

Another great installment! Hope it’s just the battery, and the alternator is ok. IMO go with the mufflers. Can’t wait for the next video. 😁

[@looneyyang1326]

Yes!!!! My favorite youtube channel.

[@Gr0t0tter]

Probably the alternator voltage regulator as a first port of call - the one on my 08 CLK 63 also went out on a particularly spirited drive. Common hassle on the 2000's Mercs (as you discovered on the E55). Can't wait to hear this thing with the Long Tube headers - and please do an X-Pipe exhaust on it! Sounds sooooo much better & more refined than the more common blaring V8 H-pipe setups.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Very good call

[@carlos64030]

GOOD LORD... that C63 sounds absofreakinlutely AMAZING!!!

[@silverafamilyadventures9340]

Love your channel. New friend and supporter. Much love!!!🔥🔥

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks so much!

[@danjag8504]

7:58 I work for Mercedes in Germany and I was shocked when u said go full ham on tightening the screws 😂

[@DannyKhoo89]

That joy in your face is priceless

[@csebastian71]

That sounds amazing!!

[@Czechbound]

Timestamp 11:38 - leaves the cars behind in the dust !!! Another great video ! My favourite video series.

[@janfeucht2030]

Hello Alex, your temperature for the setting the oil level in this transmission should be 45°C. Only use 35°C if the little tube is black. Greetings from Germany :) ist

[@ati1903]

Jan Feucht warum hat er beim laufendem motor getriebeöl abgelassen? Nur das hab ich nicht verstanden 😭

[@FairladyS130]

Does that require another special tool or three?

[@jc9504]

Great content Alex! After watching this video, I got the guts to DIY service the trans on my w164 with a kit from FCPEuro. Thanks!

[@apassionfortangling3671]

I love the way the 7 speed changes down and give engine braking!

[@gavinhassett479]

Does it on the r class as well. Great for engine braking holding a speed downhill.

[@mcypress5m402]

Awesome video again, man. There's a lot of KZbinrs that could take lessons from you. You are a very humble guy. All the arrogance I see out here is sickening. You are NOT that kind of guy. Continued success for you!

[@V8kompressor]

You made me love and appreciate my 722.9 that's in my S500 sport

[@ttbalog]

Awesome video!

[@danielm5405]

An M110.998 sounds divine! It's what got me hooked to Benz as a kid.

[@fakmenow]

I don't thumbs up videos. I think I thumbed up all of your c63 videos so far lol. Keep it up. I didn't even know you have an actual job ontop of yt.

[@craigroth8710]

Holy cow Alex!! That thing sounds like a NASCAR racer!! What a beast. Id like to hear it both ways after you get the headers on!!

[@Cameron-yz1ee]

Wow, your channel is blowing up. Last time I looked I think you were at 23k good work man.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother

[@seanmccauley1446]

That sounds awesome!

[@joshuatoms968]

Man that car sounds so good. Very cool

[@stefangavrilovic8355]

Vw w8 sounds sick!!! Best sound ever 5cly 2.2t

[@tw8126]

Sounds awesome!!!

[@alexpez1]

Loving the videos. Does your car have the standard open diff? I'd love to know what's involved in fitting the AMG limited slip diff (was factory listed as AMG Locking Differential option 471) to a car with the standard open diff (any traction control recalibration/changes, is the housing the same etc?).

[@brightwaters2278]

Hey man keep up the vids!!!! Good sh&t!!!!!

[@corvettekro818]

M156 sounds good.... but my heart is with the M113K - with its deep bass....

[@Sketler]

What a sound, my dreamcar 😍👌🏻

[@okgo8315]

I have a lot more respect for your skills now I know you worked for Mercedes all those years, even though it was evident you always knew what you were doing. Thanks for really interesting videos. More Rolls please👍🇬🇧

[@red95gts]

A KZbinr that actually uses factory torque values? Subscribed!

[@Zeek25ification]

This is the best Mercedes channel ever lol. I heard these C class models like even the basic ones also have electrical issues. Sad, such a good.looking mobile

[@scottmyers4069]

Sweet! Makes me want one!

[@GRosa250]

Oh the joy of getting the red flashing screen in the center of the speedometer when you're bouncing off the rev limiter! I vote for you leaving the straight pipes on there for a while.

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

Sounds great!

[@promx96]

Make the C63 great again lol more videos please 😁

[@jsalinas118]

Your vids make me want to get an amg, but then I dont have a at home garage. Keep up good work.

[@gte930d]

you look like that dude from office space. can’t unsee it now. great content keep it coming!

[@maxiking7708]

Nice that you make videos more often

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Another Great Video!!!!!!

[@wot48320]

Most dealerships don't bother to drain the torque converter, there is like at lease 3-4 qt. of oil in there.

[@TheFeinspa]

This video was awesome. The car is screaming from outside, but sounded perfect inside. Also, fix one thing and another breaks; real life stuff

[@LuisRamirez-ln3cj]

The exhaust sounds just as good as any American muscle car I've ever heard.

[@edoardotortoledo]

Great video! I wish I could make my S63 sound like yours!!!

[@basithph8958]

Well it’s great to see everything fixed on a car Then something breaks again

[@EmetYAHU]

Lease, don't buy. Case in point.

[@xNOFEARx58]

You did a very Good job Sir.

[@quaidmciver172]

This M156 & M159 is the best sounding V8. Especially tuned.

[@chiefdenis]

absolutely, couldnt have said it better

[@opelz17]

Don't forget alex, when connected to SDS/xentry you can perform shift and torque converter adaptations to help your shifts.

[@deadbeatproz]

You're a car smart guru on AMGz.