C450 AMG tune discussion and recommendations
11-05-2016, 07:47 PM
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C450 AMG tune discussion and recommendations
Hey guys,,
I just bought a C450 and I am going to put WEISTEC DPs, bmc filters and tune.
Questions I have are about tunes and here is what I understand,, please comment and correct me if I am wrong...
OE, Eurocharged, AMR and other companies require you to take your ECU out and ship it to them for a tune,, that is an option that I would like to avoid, (not that I don't trust the companies but I'd rather something plug and play)...I had a C63 amg and all was used to tune it was a my genius device and you just plug it and download a tune file and that's it
is this something I could do for the new C450? Like a hand held (my genius) flasher?
Also for the piggy back systems I have seen things like VR and BMS which seems a good solution but the power isn't near as what the other guys (who tune your ecu unit) in terms of hp and tq gains and also vivid racing has at least 30 hp over what BMS has to offer and they all piggy back systems,, it is also worth mentioning that BMS's tune is the cheapest (I think) in the market and their reputation is sky high and all I hear is good stuff about them and most tuners really
so my questions are,,
1. Can I get a hand held tuner like the my genius to use on my car (C450)?
2. If you had to choose between VR and BMS which one would you go with? have you tried any of them?
3. any other recommendations in terms of parts to go with the tunes other than intake/downpipes?
Thanks guys
Sam
I just bought a C450 and I am going to put WEISTEC DPs, bmc filters and tune.
Questions I have are about tunes and here is what I understand,, please comment and correct me if I am wrong...
OE, Eurocharged, AMR and other companies require you to take your ECU out and ship it to them for a tune,, that is an option that I would like to avoid, (not that I don't trust the companies but I'd rather something plug and play)...I had a C63 amg and all was used to tune it was a my genius device and you just plug it and download a tune file and that's it
is this something I could do for the new C450? Like a hand held (my genius) flasher? Also for the piggy back systems I have seen things like VR and BMS which seems a good solution but the power isn't near as what the other guys (who tune your ecu unit) in terms of hp and tq gains and also vivid racing has at least 30 hp over what BMS has to offer and they all piggy back systems,, it is also worth mentioning that BMS's tune is the cheapest (I think) in the market and their reputation is sky high and all I hear is good stuff about them and most tuners really
so my questions are,,
1. Can I get a hand held tuner like the my genius to use on my car (C450)?
2. If you had to choose between VR and BMS which one would you go with? have you tried any of them?
3. any other recommendations in terms of parts to go with the tunes other than intake/downpipes?
Thanks guys
Sam
11-06-2016, 11:08 AM
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Hi Sam,
I went with OE Tuning, but I happened to be on a trip in California and I brought them the ECU myself. If you are going with downpipes, they have a tune for it.
Jeremy is great and has always replied to any inquiries promptly.... As for the power difference, all I have to say is WOW! Went from a 13.20 to a 12.20 and that is just with a tune! Nothing else....
As for a hand held, there is none for the W205. I did have a hand held tuner for my old C63, but it was nothing but issues....
Hope that helps.
I went with OE Tuning, but I happened to be on a trip in California and I brought them the ECU myself. If you are going with downpipes, they have a tune for it.
Jeremy is great and has always replied to any inquiries promptly.... As for the power difference, all I have to say is WOW! Went from a 13.20 to a 12.20 and that is just with a tune! Nothing else....
As for a hand held, there is none for the W205. I did have a hand held tuner for my old C63, but it was nothing but issues....
Hope that helps.
11-06-2016, 11:44 AM
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[QUOTE=uptownman;6962318]Hi Sam,
I went with OE Tuning, but I happened to be on a trip in California and I brought them the ECU myself. If you are going with downpipes, they have a tune for it.
Jeremy is great and has always replied to any inquiries promptly.... As for the power difference, all I have to say is WOW! Went from a 13.20 to a 12.20 and that is just with a tune! Nothing else....
As for a hand held, there is none for the W205. I did have a hand held tuner for my old C63, but it was nothing but issues....
Hope that helps.[/QUOTE
OE are great people no doubt
Have you had any issues taking your car to the dealership for service ?
I still have 3 1/2 years of warranty left And don't want to ruin that lol
But I also don't want to have it tuned after three years that's why I was
Asking about the hand held tunes so I can reflash back to stock before I take it in for service. The piggy back systems seems the only option for me now. I have a good relationship with my local dealer but I don't know if they'll Tolerate a tune
I went with OE Tuning, but I happened to be on a trip in California and I brought them the ECU myself. If you are going with downpipes, they have a tune for it.
Jeremy is great and has always replied to any inquiries promptly.... As for the power difference, all I have to say is WOW! Went from a 13.20 to a 12.20 and that is just with a tune! Nothing else....
As for a hand held, there is none for the W205. I did have a hand held tuner for my old C63, but it was nothing but issues....
Hope that helps.
[/QUOTEOE are great people no doubt
Have you had any issues taking your car to the dealership for service ?
I still have 3 1/2 years of warranty left And don't want to ruin that lol
But I also don't want to have it tuned after three years that's why I was
Asking about the hand held tunes so I can reflash back to stock before I take it in for service. The piggy back systems seems the only option for me now. I have a good relationship with my local dealer but I don't know if they'll Tolerate a tune
