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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Brabus Kleemann or Vath Tune ?
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Whatever makes YOU happy, it's YOUR car....

Should I go to Walmart or target???
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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So how abt the power gain from these tune?
Which one is more popular and reputable?
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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So how abt the power gain from these tune?
Which one is more popular and reputable?
Power gains are pretty much the same for all brands you mentioned. Popularity is partially based on pricing and the ppl who buy them. They are all reputable though Vath is newer to me than Brabus and Kleeman. Brabus also offers an upgrade tune kit which includes a better intercooler.

You can pretty much find the information you need all over the internet. Just take some time search, also try visiting other sub-forums and see what other Benz owners are using like the AMG crowd.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Thanks Knightmare69

i been doing research and call up Kleemann and Vath.
As for Brabus , their service seems not very responsive.
Or maybe my ride is just a c250.

Btw they are selling demo car:
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Try to find a Brabus dealer in your area, that's probably the best way to get any info you want. I got quicker responses that way.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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Thats the way i was treated last time.
bad exp
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:03 AM
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Honestly Brabus and Kleeman are quite expensive anyways, Vath is better priced but from another member, they told me Vath customer service after sales wasn't that good either.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:07 AM
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Just found a tune shop in Spore.
The offer Ecutech + Throttle control unit + K&N drop in filter.
price very reasonable around 1100 usd.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Knightmare69
Honestly Brabus and Kleeman are quite expensive anyways, Vath is better priced but from another member, they told me Vath customer service after sales wasn't that good either.

Just call up Vath but nobody answer.
Drop a message but nobody reply.
Maybe your right. i remember saw the same remark too.
After sales service is very important!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 03:46 AM
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I haven't heard anything good about Vath's customer support (although I've never tried first hand). I've had better personal experience with Brabus and Renntech here in the USA.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:13 AM
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Lucky I never go there.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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I haven't heard anything good about Vath's customer support (although I've never tried first hand). I've had better personal experience with Brabus and Renntech here in the USA.
Ur right man! Many ppl go for tune which doesn't burn our pocket.
we can use thst money for other mod.
Btw , Nice ride you have xxGenericSNxx
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Ur right man! Many ppl go for tune which doesn't burn our pocket.
we can use thst money for other mod.
Btw , Nice ride you have xxGenericSNxx
Yes it's more common to add style to the car before adding performance!

Best of luck and thank you!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by xxGenericSNxx
Yes it's more common to add style to the car before adding performance!

Best of luck and thank you!
Just browse through ur thread while ago.
True heart and sweat , wish to have a thread like urs too!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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Carbon sterring , parts sent to taiwan for customs carbon , how u manage to survive the waits

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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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which is better body mod ?
stock C300 AMG style or C63 AMG style.

Stock means example Azn Mike's c300.
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If you do any style it will have to be C63. Doing a regular "sport model" IMO is doing things half ***. Like why bother modifying if not going all the way?

What does the car look like right now?
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xxGenericSNxx
If you do any style it will have to be C63. Doing a regular "sport model" IMO is doing things half ***. Like why bother modifying if not going all the way?

What does the car look like right now?
Its a stock luxury ver.
Pathetic situation
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Im thinking of these....
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Project C
Just found a tune shop in Spore.
The offer Ecutech + Throttle control unit + K&N drop in filter.
price very reasonable around 1100 usd.
It didn't look like ecuteck tuned the C250:

http://www.ecutek.com/Products/ProEC...rted-ECUs.aspx

This thread discussed ecu tuning options for the C250:

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ning-c250.html

The Kleeman appeared to be a good choice:

http://www.kleemann.dk/Performance/E...I_M271EVO.aspx


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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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Maybe i was not clear and guys were misunderstood

Should be this :
http://www.ecutechtuning.com/index.php/picture-gallery
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 02:02 AM
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Azn optic Led Rock

First pic was the best in Johor area i can find. a bit blue in real but extreme bright. doubt the durability of the bulb.

second Azn 8000K led. really cool white in real and goes well with my factory HID 4300K. upgrade soon to 6000K.
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Nicenice.

Yes of course go with the 63 styling. Sport is so boring compared to the true AMG! And besides, isn't labor over there cheap?
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:22 AM
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Nicenice.

Yes of course go with the 63 styling. Sport is so boring compared to the true AMG! And besides, isn't labor over there cheap?
True the labor is cheaper but the cost of shipping oem C63 bumper and fender to msia is $$$
usually from what i know is more than the bumper itself.
But if get replica c63 style bumper for w204, it might look weird to me, sorry just my personal view.
i got a good deal for CF c63 look hood cost 1150 usd in spore.
just want look for front bumper with headlight washer and sensor , fender.
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