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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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On order Renntech Chip

I'll keep you posted they say 15+ Hp gain for $1200
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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$1200 is insane! i thought powerchip was crazy when they wanted $650 for "10hp"... since ya got some 'spare change'...... wanna buy me one too? haha
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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power chip claims 20hp gain on C320 which is not bad
but cost 900 for it. don't know if i want to pay 900 for that yet??
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Are you going to get a before and after dyno? that would be cool.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Why not try speedtuning usa? They have the same power but cheaper.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Why not try speedtuning usa? They have the same power but cheaper.

Because the renntech chip is a Ghost chip its compleetly invisabul to the MB tech therefor not voiding my warntee (sp) it also changes the tranny program. Rumor has it that Hartmut Feyhl CEO of Renntech was high up in AMG before they were purchased by Benz.... Call it brand loyalty
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