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- chip tuning -
Has anyone gotten their chip tuned for either the c240 or c320?
Where did you get it done? Did it feel like it made a big difference?
Even if you didnt get your chiptuned... do you know anywhere that does it for under $1k with a claimed hp increase of 10+?
thanks.
Where did you get it done? Did it feel like it made a big difference?
Even if you didnt get your chiptuned... do you know anywhere that does it for under $1k with a claimed hp increase of 10+?
thanks.
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i haven't had a chip installed yet.. but i was in the market for one and Upsolute i believe has a chip for under 1k that increases hp by 12... don't quote me on it, but pretty damn sure
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Originally posted by xc240x
i haven't had a chip installed yet.. but i was in the market for one and Upsolute i believe has a chip for under 1k that increases hp by 12... don't quote me on it, but pretty damn sure
i haven't had a chip installed yet.. but i was in the market for one and Upsolute i believe has a chip for under 1k that increases hp by 12... don't quote me on it, but pretty damn sure
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From: Miami, Florida
2001 C240
no... hence the "i was in the market for one"... lol... to hell with performance... i have a sedan... i'll just make it look fast... ok i'm lieing i want to do performance work, but it's not worth it to me due to the money:horsepowerincrease ratio, lol
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that is what they say on their website... find an upsolute dealer near you and call for a quote... they told me two different prices... one price was if i sent them my computer... the other was if i drove the car to them and they had to take the computer out themselves... the nearest dealer to me is about 4 hours away in Tampa
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Originally posted by dswildfire
it's not 1k. upsolute has a standard price for all chips: $350 for the chip, $70 for instllation, $70 for testing if needed.
check their website
Upsolute
it's not 1k. upsolute has a standard price for all chips: $350 for the chip, $70 for instllation, $70 for testing if needed.
check their website
Upsolute
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Originally posted by staticwd
you guys wouldn't, by any chance.. know which upsolute dealer is closest to me...... would you?
<-North Jersey
:o
you guys wouldn't, by any chance.. know which upsolute dealer is closest to me...... would you?
<-North Jersey
:o
John Achille
Belmar, NJ
USA phone (732) 278-4118
cell. phone -
e-mail jachille@upsolute.com
homepage http://upsolute.com
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John Achille is a member of this forum - send him an email. He's in NY, but will travel. He's a really nice guy and can work with you on what you want.
I think there's a benzsport or mbnz member discount. Anyone know the specifics?
I think there's a benzsport or mbnz member discount. Anyone know the specifics?
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2008 BMW M6, 2008 Ducati 1098, 2008 Ducati Monster S2R1000, 1971 Ducati Scrambler
I have been advised by an extremely reputable tuner that ECU modifications are pretty much worthless on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
I was told that you will have the extra performance for a little while, but eventually the chip will "re-learn" everything and you will be back at stock performance, and out of the money you spent.
If you get an ECU modification and you dyno your car and it shows you gained an extra 15 hp, well a few months down the road, that most likely won't be the case, and you will lose most, if not all performance that was gained.
I was told that you will have the extra performance for a little while, but eventually the chip will "re-learn" everything and you will be back at stock performance, and out of the money you spent.
If you get an ECU modification and you dyno your car and it shows you gained an extra 15 hp, well a few months down the road, that most likely won't be the case, and you will lose most, if not all performance that was gained.
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From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
John, Who Told YOU the Me control Will Go Back to STOCK?
When You Reprogram the ME Control Unit you Remap the Flash Chip and It the Flash Chip Has a Memory! I Have Had My (WIFES)
C Coupe on the DYNO SEVERAL times (6) since the UPSOLUTE Remap and HAVE NOT SEEN ANY LOSS or RETURN TO the FACTORY SETTINGS...Im Not Sure What your Source told you?
John Please Contact UPSOLUTE for any Info on the REMAP/Memory
they can and Will Help You on the QUESTION!
When You Reprogram the ME Control Unit you Remap the Flash Chip and It the Flash Chip Has a Memory! I Have Had My (WIFES)
C Coupe on the DYNO SEVERAL times (6) since the UPSOLUTE Remap and HAVE NOT SEEN ANY LOSS or RETURN TO the FACTORY SETTINGS...Im Not Sure What your Source told you?
John Please Contact UPSOLUTE for any Info on the REMAP/Memory
they can and Will Help You on the QUESTION!
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C32 AMG
The only plausible reason to "chip" your car is to remove the governer. Sure you may get a few extra horses, but it's more difficult to reverse than bolt-on mods. So, if you need to travel in excess of 155mph then get a chip, if not then start with intake, pulley upgrades, intercooler upgrades, exhaust, and other bolt-on mods first.
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I dont think chips are that great for our cars. C240/C320. I think its great for a turbo car since it helps with the fuel/air and raise boost (A4/S4). But for N/A cars the advance in timing/ raising redline cant be that great. For the C230K I think it helps. For our cars....hmm....
