Which Tune?
#26
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For one reason I've never heard of this place and I don't think I've ever seen it mentioned and if something went wrong it's going to go really bad and I don't think you're going to have the kind of support with the really big tuners.
They don't even have our car listed on their website.
I don't think reviews on a tune mean Much at all.
So why risk it?
They don't even have our car listed on their website.
I don't think reviews on a tune mean Much at all.
So why risk it?
#27
Senior Member
For one reason I've never heard of this place and I don't think I've ever seen it mentioned and if something went wrong it's going to go really bad and I don't think you're going to have the kind of support with the really big tuners.
They don't even have our car listed on their website.
I don't think reviews on a tune mean Much at all.
So why risk it?
They don't even have our car listed on their website.
I don't think reviews on a tune mean Much at all.
So why risk it?
#29
I hate to say it... but, I've seen good AND bad reviews from just about every tuning company. It's all part of doing business. You do realize that just about NONE of the tuners build their own tunes from scratch, right? Most fine tune, but, I'm not aware of any US based company which has completely decompiled the ecu code and built their tuning maps from ground zero...
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I hate to say it... but, I've seen good AND bad reviews from just about every tuning company. It's all part of doing business. You do realize that just about NONE of the tuners build their own tunes from scratch, right? Most fine tune, but, I'm not aware of any US based company which has completely decompiled the ecu code and built their tuning maps from ground zero...
We all know the definitions of the tune are not generated from in house US tuners. They buy the definitions and then make tweaks.
#31
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Out of curiousity, spoke to Renntech (US) this week as the first step in my own path toward a tune. The 800# elephant is obviously their premium pricing. They claim to do all of their own programming in-house, superior customer service, reputation with MB, etc.. But at the end of the day, they also admit that MB warranty is still an issue. Are they worth a 30% premium just for the tune? I don't know. And DP's (not that I want them) another $5k? Seriously?
I've not tuned a TT car before. One has to place a lot of faith in the company/code one selects to be the heart's 'pacemaker'. None are nearby me. RennTech clearly knows their AMG's. The story of Weistec damaging a GTS on the lift and hiding the fact makes me uncomfortable. Eurocharged? Dunno...but also want a tune.
I've not tuned a TT car before. One has to place a lot of faith in the company/code one selects to be the heart's 'pacemaker'. None are nearby me. RennTech clearly knows their AMG's. The story of Weistec damaging a GTS on the lift and hiding the fact makes me uncomfortable. Eurocharged? Dunno...but also want a tune.
#32
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Out of curiousity, spoke to Renntech (US) this week as the first step in my own path toward a tune. The 800# elephant is obviously their premium pricing. They claim to do all of their own programming in-house, superior customer service, reputation with MB, etc.. But at the end of the day, they also admit that MB warranty is still an issue. Are they worth a 30% premium just for the tune? I don't know. And DP's (not that I want them) another $5k? Seriously?
I've not tuned a TT car before. One has to place a lot of faith in the company/code one selects to be the heart's 'pacemaker'. None are nearby me. RennTech clearly knows their AMG's. The story of Weistec damaging a GTS on the lift and hiding the fact makes me uncomfortable. Eurocharged? Dunno...but also want a tune.
I've not tuned a TT car before. One has to place a lot of faith in the company/code one selects to be the heart's 'pacemaker'. None are nearby me. RennTech clearly knows their AMG's. The story of Weistec damaging a GTS on the lift and hiding the fact makes me uncomfortable. Eurocharged? Dunno...but also want a tune.
Eurocharged is my recommendation. Thousands of tunes, big numbers and support at a reasonable dollar.
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loungn14 (06-09-2017)
#33
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@06032, PM Steve at Dime. I guarantee that you will be more than happy with your tune. Dime developed it from scratch on their in-house GT. Also don't forget that it's Steve that founded Weistec before leaving to create Dime.
Heck, they even have their own Dime GT: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...epower-amg-gt/
Heck, they even have their own Dime GT: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...epower-amg-gt/
#34
@06032, PM Steve at Dime. I guarantee that you will be more than happy with your tune. Dime developed it from scratch on their in-house GT. Also don't forget that it's Steve that founded Weistec before leaving to create Dime.
Heck, they even have their own Dime GT: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...epower-amg-gt/
Heck, they even have their own Dime GT: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...epower-amg-gt/
#37
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Thanks, I'll look into Dime as well. Father's Day sale anyone?
#39
Sorry Dime... I never pay "retail market value" prices, therefore, I'll not be using your services.
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Mako1969 (06-15-2021)
#44
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Although, I really wonder who's the idiot that responded to your email. It can't be Steve because I know he keeps an eye on the forum.
:We NEVER lower our prices"?
#45
Well, that statement pretty much sealed the deal for me. Coming from a Lamborghini Gallardo to the AMG GTS I am all too familiar with the "Lambo Tax"... apparently that is a thing too over here.
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Of course a GTS tune, in reality, is not something that is in high demand (relatively speaking vs the likes of the M157 or even the M177 engines).
But yes they are on crack
#48
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How about a 'Group Buy' proposal to Renntech, Eurocharged, Dime, etc. get a fair volume price? I'd be happy to throw my hat (ECU) in and even pick up the phone. Separate posting?
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loungn14 (06-09-2017)
#49
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I'm sure if you contact Jerry or Dave at EC they'll offer you a very good price regardless of a group buy.
I'm saying this because I offered a group buy for the CF airboxes from Dime and they refused because it'll kill sales afterwards.