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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Anyone here get their ecu reflashed at speed innovations?I would like to know what you thought of it/them?was it worth it?Did it make a big differance?would you do it again?thanks.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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or powerchip.I talked to ben at powerchip and he said it would add 20hp/22tq and cost 499.00. Speed innovation, I talked to jessie and he said it would add 18hp/24tq and cost 799.00.Your thoughts,thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Not bad... 20hp for $500 with outa real "mod"... keep us posted sry i cant say if its a good idea or not have no experiance with mod chips.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Does speetuningusa have a ECU flash for your C? He did my CLK and I am very happy with the performance upgrade.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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or powerchip.I talked to ben at powerchip and he said it would add 20hp/22tq and cost 499.00. Speed innovation, I talked to jessie and he said it would add 18hp/24tq and cost 799.00.Your thoughts,thanks
Was that based on the C300 or C350?
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Thanks!

$25 per HP, not too bad for an upgrade. Certainly cheaper than the other ones I looked at.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Can u post the number for the powerchip? I want to see how much for a 300. Good price easy install, what more can u ask?
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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Anyone here get their ecu reflashed at speed innovations?I would like to know what you thought of it/them?was it worth it?Did it make a big differance?would you do it again?thanks.
i will do the mode when MKB is ready they are finalising some upgrades within the ecu at the moment when they are ready i will go for it.
http://www.mkb-power.de/content/en/p...prod_gruppe=11
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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i will do the mode when MKB is ready they are finalising some upgrades within the ecu at the moment when they are ready i will go for it.
http://www.mkb-power.de/content/en/p...prod_gruppe=11

Are these available in the US?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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or powerchip.I talked to ben at powerchip and he said it would add 20hp/22tq and cost 499.00. Speed innovation, I talked to jessie and he said it would add 18hp/24tq and cost 799.00.Your thoughts,thanks
I will wait the W204 is to new so that mean more $$$$$ for MODS
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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I'm getting my SI ECU flash done this saturday!!!!!! (same M272 engine as the W204)
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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are you sure POWERCHIP got an ECU upgrade for the W204 model? doesn't seem it is ready based on the information i found on their website....
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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i was talking to PowerChip a while back...here is the last email correspondence i had with them...

This is a follow-up to my earlier email with the link to the performance datasheet for your Mercedes-Benz C300 3.0 (PDF file*). In case you didn?t see it, here it is again: http://www.powerchipgroup.com/datasheets/2/Mer0386.pdf

We also have a corporate brochure available for download which explains our development process and other interesting information. There is both a .pdf and also an E-book version that are just over 2Mb in file size. To download a copy, follow this link: http://www.powerchipgroup.com/interact/brochure.asp

I reviewed the information you sent about your car, your local octane ratings and your driving style. I recommend Powerchip's Gold 93 upgrade. It's the best choice for your needs.

It's easy to add this performance enhancing technology to your car. Click here to start the process https://www.powerchipgroup.com/produ...sp?pid=Mer0386 Your order is RISK-FREE and backed by a FULL warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee. (If ordering link is unavailable, please send an email withy your contact details and one of our Power Consultants will contact you!)

To help you decide, answers to frequently asked questions from people just like you are here: http://www.powerchipgroup.com/faq/faq/index.asp

Do you have a question related to your C300 3.0. Feel free to call or reply to this email. But please make your question specific to the Powerchip, rather than other modifications. This will help me get back to you faster

Thank you for your interest in Powerchip!

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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i checked. they don't have one for C350 yet.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Wow, I haven't heard the name speed tuning USA in a long time. They did the chip for my turbo S beetle when it first came out. Good people to deal with.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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I'll be working with http://www.letmotorsports.com/ later this Fall(maybe sooner) to create a tune if they don't have one by then.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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hey

hey i got my ecu flashed by speedinnovations its good alot of mid end and high end..you will definetly fell the difference on the car..its worth the money go for it bro...im actually asking my contact if they can flash my car again for my new MODS
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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I just found out that Speed Innovation guy used to work with EuroRev. He started his own company, but they are still working closely together. I had my W211 done there before. It's not bad.
Price is fair. I would suggest going to them.
I do have one question... will mod ECU void the warranty?
My old dealer never really detected the mod when i had my W211.
My new dealer is very **** about aftermarket parts. They alreardy gave me shxt about H&R spring and wheels...
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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really interested on this...........pm let motorsports and vrp about somethings let everyone try to keep everyone posted trying to get to 380-400hp range
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Powerchip software is in fact available.

$690 retail.

Power: 268 stock / 278 91 Octane / 284 93+ Octane

I have a data sheet that I can email anyone who is interested.

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BTW, VRP as well as many other tuners do not tune, they resell Powerchip or another software provider..
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