Biganthony

Just two weeks into owning my edition one and I love it. I see others here that have modded or put in chips. I am not familiar with how or what kind of chips I would even use. Any suggestions???

ilumunus

Well, basically chips are little electronic computers that people put into their cars to maximize performance/efficiency. They can give you anywhere from 5hp-100hp (RARE, RARE, occasions, good luck finding one for the c63) based on the car and chip.

Most people here start with an ECU tune, since they are high outcome for little amounts of money.

Weistec and RENNtech are the best in my opinion.

ilumunus

RENNtech Chip: +66 hp for about $2200

http://www.renntechmercedes.com/www/node/202

EDIT: sorry for double post....

OP please delete this post when you're done with it.

chrisridebike8

Renntech is overpriced IMO. I got my eurocharged V4 tune for $850 or $1000. They claim your output will be around 530 bhp. I haven't dyno'd mine but it's much stronger now. Shifts are much quicker and smoother. Not to mention, I can flash back to stock whenever I want to get updated tunes for free when they come out or when I get more mods (headers, row airboxes, etc)

Zeee_Q

Eurocharged had a group buy awhile ago for $850. In the extreme case your car can't be flashed, you would just have to send in your ECU.

There's also OE Tuning, Velos, All are sponsors on this site I believe.

You can read about the experiences members had with each company and make your decision that way.

Merc63

Go straight to stage 3. Save yourself time and money.

Biganthony

Stage 3?? OE tuning?? I must admit this is all new to me... I might have to stick with stock till I figure this out

zibby43

The "Search" button will be your friend now, my friend.

Use the terms that the members have been kind enough to provide you and then you will be able to determine what option is best for you.

Zeee_Q

Stage 3 is referring to the Weistec Supercharger option. You'll need the supporting mods for that modification such as long tube headers and a built transmission unless you have the newer MCT, in which case, you won't need the built transmission.