C55 change TCU
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C55 change TCU
Any experience changing the TCU of a 2006 C55 AMG?
I would like the changes to happen faster with the paddle.
I am watching this https://www.weistec.com/722-6-tcu-upgrade.html
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I would like the changes to happen faster with the paddle.
I am watching this https://www.weistec.com/722-6-tcu-upgrade.html
Thank
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Vtech Georgia makes a great TCU for our cars. Gives you more rpms to play with and shifts incredibly quicker than stock. I tried the DTK one as well and wasn't too pleased with the upshifts (downshifts were crazy though).
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You have first hand experience with Vtech Georgia TCU programming?
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Thanks. So does he send you a programmed TCU or do you have to mail him yours? You say Vtech is better than the DTK you tried, but there's been some accounts out there that they are actually the same people. You say they dyno tuned your C55, does that mean you are local to them in Georgia?
In any case, do you notice faster/smoother/harsher shifting in normal auto and paddle shifting? Are shift points raised? Would appreciate your feedback. There's not much out there as far as real world experience with the Vtech TCU.
In any case, do you notice faster/smoother/harsher shifting in normal auto and paddle shifting? Are shift points raised? Would appreciate your feedback. There's not much out there as far as real world experience with the Vtech TCU.
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https://vtech.ge/en/products-en/14-m...u-tune-12.html
https://www.weistec.com/722-6-tcu-upgrade.html
I have not decided yet when to buy, but I want the changes to pass faster, Vtech is much cheaper
https://www.weistec.com/722-6-tcu-upgrade.html
I have not decided yet when to buy, but I want the changes to pass faster, Vtech is much cheaper
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Thanks. So does he send you a programmed TCU or do you have to mail him yours? You say Vtech is better than the DTK you tried, but there's been some accounts out there that they are actually the same people. You say they dyno tuned your C55, does that mean you are local to them in Georgia?
In any case, do you notice faster/smoother/harsher shifting in normal auto and paddle shifting? Are shift points raised? Would appreciate your feedback. There's not much out there as far as real world experience with the Vtech TCU.
In any case, do you notice faster/smoother/harsher shifting in normal auto and paddle shifting? Are shift points raised? Would appreciate your feedback. There's not much out there as far as real world experience with the Vtech TCU.
I’ve been running the Vtech TCU for a couple months now. Shifts are more aggressive with driving normally and can be jerky at times. If using the paddle shifters, it lets you use up until 7k rpms (I’d shift earlier personally and so you can avoid the car bogging). Downshifts are also pretty aggressive (DTK is more aggressive though).
With the DTK TCU (I haven’t ran it in a couple months so this is off of my memory) I don’t recall noticing any harshness when driving normally. It doesn’t give you more RPMS and isn’t too much faster than stock. It was very aggressive downshifts and whenever I was on backroads I loved it personally.
Summary: I’d say the DTK is for the person who daily drives their C55 and wants the occasional fun. If you’re serious about going fast though, go with the Vtech TCU. It’s still very fun but I’d say the DTK one was slightly more fun. This is just my personal opinion though.
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Now that some cooperate with comment on Weistec TCU https://www.weistec.com/722-6-tcu-upgrade.html
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I’ve never heard of DTK and Vtech being the same person lol. I’ve talked with both of them and I think it’s fair to say that they’re 2 different companies.
I’ve been running the Vtech TCU for a couple months now. Shifts are more aggressive with driving normally and can be jerky at times. If using the paddle shifters, it lets you use up until 7k rpms (I’d shift earlier personally and so you can avoid the car bogging). Downshifts are also pretty aggressive (DTK is more aggressive though).
With the DTK TCU (I haven’t ran it in a couple months so this is off of my memory) I don’t recall noticing any harshness when driving normally. It doesn’t give you more RPMS and isn’t too much faster than stock. It was very aggressive downshifts and whenever I was on backroads I loved it personally.
Summary: I’d say the DTK is for the person who daily drives their C55 and wants the occasional fun. If you’re serious about going fast though, go with the Vtech TCU. It’s still very fun but I’d say the DTK one was slightly more fun. This is just my personal opinion though.
I’ve been running the Vtech TCU for a couple months now. Shifts are more aggressive with driving normally and can be jerky at times. If using the paddle shifters, it lets you use up until 7k rpms (I’d shift earlier personally and so you can avoid the car bogging). Downshifts are also pretty aggressive (DTK is more aggressive though).
With the DTK TCU (I haven’t ran it in a couple months so this is off of my memory) I don’t recall noticing any harshness when driving normally. It doesn’t give you more RPMS and isn’t too much faster than stock. It was very aggressive downshifts and whenever I was on backroads I loved it personally.
Summary: I’d say the DTK is for the person who daily drives their C55 and wants the occasional fun. If you’re serious about going fast though, go with the Vtech TCU. It’s still very fun but I’d say the DTK one was slightly more fun. This is just my personal opinion though.
Also, on FB DTK states they only work on cars with the 55k motor, yet they provided you with a TCU for your C55?
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I really don't see why you would be interested in Weistec's TCU. You can buy Vtech and DTK's TCU and still have about $100 to spare for the cost of the Weistec one. I honestly didn't know they made one for our cars.
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By aggressive, do you mean faster and/or more abrupt/harsh? Sounds like when either DTK/Vtech shift more "aggressive," the shifts perhaps aren't very smooth. I would want faster yet still smooth up and downshifts, particularly when manual button shifting. That second and a half or so delay when button shifting is no good.
Also, on FB DTK states they only work on cars with the 55k motor, yet they provided you with a TCU for your C55?
Also, on FB DTK states they only work on cars with the 55k motor, yet they provided you with a TCU for your C55?
DTK doesn't publicly list that they make a C55 TCU, but if you ask them they do. At the end of the day we all share the 722.6 transmission.
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I just want the changes to happen faster
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Understandable, I'd love to hear what people have to say about the Weistec one. If your primary concern is faster upshifts I think you'll be satisfied with Vtech. It's not DCT fast by any means but it's a definite improvement over OEM.
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A question, is it plug and play or is it necessary to record the VIN?
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It is plug and play, not locked to VIN.
TCU install is also quite easy. Firstly, remove the front passenger floor mat. Then pull back the carpeting and you'll see a foam movable piece along with a silver piece that is bolted in. Simply unbolt the four bolts that hold it in (can be a little hard to do but shouldn't take more than 5 minutes). If you push it back you'll see the TCU.
TCU install is also quite easy. Firstly, remove the front passenger floor mat. Then pull back the carpeting and you'll see a foam movable piece along with a silver piece that is bolted in. Simply unbolt the four bolts that hold it in (can be a little hard to do but shouldn't take more than 5 minutes). If you push it back you'll see the TCU.
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It is plug and play, not locked to VIN.
TCU install is also quite easy. Firstly, remove the front passenger floor mat. Then pull back the carpeting and you'll see a foam movable piece along with a silver piece that is bolted in. Simply unbolt the four bolts that hold it in (can be a little hard to do but shouldn't take more than 5 minutes). If you push it back you'll see the TCU.
TCU install is also quite easy. Firstly, remove the front passenger floor mat. Then pull back the carpeting and you'll see a foam movable piece along with a silver piece that is bolted in. Simply unbolt the four bolts that hold it in (can be a little hard to do but shouldn't take more than 5 minutes). If you push it back you'll see the TCU.
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