Base line dyno run for C43
01-23-2012, 09:21 PM
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Hey 503, is this the only part you got from Jerry? I was looking at their tunes and just wanted to be sure you weren't required to get the EuroTuner V2.0 box in order to receive the free reflashes. You just call him up and set up a time, and connect the OBDII to a laptop (PC I presume) and your off, yeah?
01-23-2012, 11:16 PM
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Hey 503, is this the only part you got from Jerry? I was looking at their tunes and just wanted to be sure you weren't required to get the EuroTuner V2.0 box in order to receive the free reflashes. You just call him up and set up a time, and connect the OBDII to a laptop (PC I presume) and your off, yeah?
You would get a custom tuned file during the dyno so you can check result right away or what?
I did not think that it was possible to reflash mercedes through obd2
do you know what parameters can be modified such as timing, injector pulse etc..?
how much does this cable thingy reflash cost?
01-24-2012, 02:21 AM
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Not sure about the Euro cars but in the US we have the OBDII port just under the dash, real easy to access
Unfortunately the Eurotuner doesn't work with the C43 (or the C36 for that matter) so we have to get the OBDII cable or you can send in your ECU to get tuned. The free reflashes come with the tune, pay for a tune from Eurocharged and get free reflashes for life! Set up a time with Jerry connect your laptop to the internet (you need to have a program installed which Jerry will outline for you when you contact him) and Jerry takes care of the rest. You will need a battery charger as the entire tune process takes about 1 hour.
You could do a dyno tune where he tunes the file and then you do a run and send him the results and you continue this until you get the max power. Of course you will need to rent a dyno on your end which can be $$$$$$ I am just having a ready made tune flashed and then I am running a dyno to capture the gains. You can flash through the OBDII but you need to jump some pins in the ECU, Jerry can let you know which ones they are. As far as the parameters I am unsure, I am no tune guru which is why I leave that up to the masters at Eurocharged. I know you can adjust fuel, air, shift points, and top speed limiter. I am sure there is more to adjust but again I am no expert. The cable costs $100
Eurocharged will reflash for free, add a performance part and let them know, they will adjust the tune for the part and reflash. If I had known this it would have been one of the first mods I did but since I knew I was getting the Kleemann headers and other mods I wanted to wait to take full advantage of the tune. I wish I had installed it a while ago but hind sight is 20/20.
Hey 503, is this the only part you got from Jerry? I was looking at their tunes and just wanted to be sure you weren't required to get the EuroTuner V2.0 box in order to receive the free reflashes. You just call him up and set up a time, and connect the OBDII to a laptop (PC I presume) and your off, yeah?
Hmm so how exactly would this work?
You would get a custom tuned file during the dyno so you can check result right away or what?
I did not think that it was possible to reflash mercedes through obd2
do you know what parameters can be modified such as timing, injector pulse etc..?
how much does this cable thingy reflash cost?
You would get a custom tuned file during the dyno so you can check result right away or what?
I did not think that it was possible to reflash mercedes through obd2
do you know what parameters can be modified such as timing, injector pulse etc..?
how much does this cable thingy reflash cost?
Eurocharged will reflash for free, add a performance part and let them know, they will adjust the tune for the part and reflash. If I had known this it would have been one of the first mods I did but since I knew I was getting the Kleemann headers and other mods I wanted to wait to take full advantage of the tune. I wish I had installed it a while ago but hind sight is 20/20.
01-25-2012, 02:20 AM
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01-25-2012, 02:10 PM
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[QUOTE=503C43 ////AMG;5020828]Yes, tune price + $100 for the cable.[/QUOTE]
......http://www.amazon.com/ELM327-OBDII-C.../dp/B005FEGP7I
......http://www.amazon.com/ELM327-OBDII-C.../dp/B005FEGP7I
01-25-2012, 02:21 PM
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[quote=C43AMG;5021538]
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!! I made the mistake of buying one of those, made by the same exact manufacturer. Needless to say, it doesn't work. It just sits on my shelf unused, you get what you pay for.
Yes, tune price + $100 for the cable.[/QUOTE]
......http://www.amazon.com/ELM327-OBDII-C.../dp/B005FEGP7I
......http://www.amazon.com/ELM327-OBDII-C.../dp/B005FEGP7ILOLOLOLOLOLOL!!! I made the mistake of buying one of those, made by the same exact manufacturer. Needless to say, it doesn't work. It just sits on my shelf unused, you get what you pay for.
01-26-2012, 01:48 PM
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[QUOTE=503C43 ////AMG;5021556]Google around....no way that cable is worth $100 , $50 ,or even $25..that was just a example.My question would be prior to the tune what did you need the cable for ?
01-26-2012, 04:05 PM
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Prior to the tune I had purchased a cable like that to do some data logging with a program on my laptop.
I am unsure how familiar you are with cables and pinouts but I would imagine the cable you linked (and the cable I had bought prior to the eurocharged cable) doesn't have the proper pin out to send info through the OBDII port, only receive info. I would imagine this had something to do with the cost, either way we are talking $100 not $1000...
I am unsure how familiar you are with cables and pinouts but I would imagine the cable you linked (and the cable I had bought prior to the eurocharged cable) doesn't have the proper pin out to send info through the OBDII port, only receive info. I would imagine this had something to do with the cost, either way we are talking $100 not $1000...
01-26-2012, 05:07 PM
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[QUOTE=503C43 ////AMG;5023422]
Prior to the tune I had purchased a cable like that to do some data logging with a program on my laptop.
I am unsure how familiar you are with cables and pinouts but I would imagine the cable you linked (and the cable I had bought prior to the eurocharged cable) doesn't have the proper pin out to send info through the OBDII port, only receive info. I would imagine this had something to do with the cost, either way we are talking $100 not $1000...
our cable interfaces with our software to tune the car remotely. The above cable will not work. I would not trust a unproven cable with a very expensive ecu. Chances of bricking it are very high...
Prior to the tune I had purchased a cable like that to do some data logging with a program on my laptop.
I am unsure how familiar you are with cables and pinouts but I would imagine the cable you linked (and the cable I had bought prior to the eurocharged cable) doesn't have the proper pin out to send info through the OBDII port, only receive info. I would imagine this had something to do with the cost, either way we are talking $100 not $1000...
01-27-2012, 02:28 AM
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02-05-2012, 01:02 PM
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UPDATE:
It looks like I may be forgoing the pre dyno for the tune as it is becoming a headache to schedule the dyno. I am still waiting to hear back from Jerry/Adam at Eurocharged about setting up the tuning of my ECU.
there was some issue with the delivery of my headers to Swain and so there will be some delays with getting my headers coated (they should have been back by now
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I am currently working on getting the Renntech CF air box and have made an offer on one from a member on this forum (if anyone has one for sale PM me)
I am looking to source the 300 cell Metal' cats, if anyone knows a good place to get them please let me know.
It looks like I may be forgoing the pre dyno for the tune as it is becoming a headache to schedule the dyno. I am still waiting to hear back from Jerry/Adam at Eurocharged about setting up the tuning of my ECU.
there was some issue with the delivery of my headers to Swain and so there will be some delays with getting my headers coated (they should have been back by now
)I am currently working on getting the Renntech CF air box and have made an offer on one from a member on this forum (if anyone has one for sale PM me)
I am looking to source the 300 cell Metal' cats, if anyone knows a good place to get them please let me know.
02-05-2012, 03:09 PM
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Sorry to hear about the recent complications, but I just wanted to let you know that this has been such a great thread to read! Keep it coming!
02-05-2012, 04:02 PM
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It is the story of my life so I am not surprised...
Thanks for the positive feedback, I will continue to post the progress in this thread.
I did just get back from a nice drive and it is crazy that my C43 still has the capability to surprise me with handling and power. I can't wait to feel the difference once the rest of my power mods are installed, a couple more months and I should be pretty much done.
02-06-2012, 01:33 AM
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Great info as usual MarcusF
Interesting to note that Castrol SRF had the highest dry temp rating, but it also has the highest wet rating too. It's true that the price is something you have to factor in considering:
Interesting to note that Castrol SRF had the highest dry temp rating, but it also has the highest wet rating too. It's true that the price is something you have to factor in considering:
02-06-2012, 04:02 PM
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02-10-2012, 01:14 AM
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UPDATE:
Finally got my ECU tune scheduled for Monday. I gave up on the pre dyno due to scheduling issues but I will definitely be getting a post dyno to capture the gains.
Finally got my ECU tune scheduled for Monday. I gave up on the pre dyno due to scheduling issues but I will definitely be getting a post dyno to capture the gains.
02-10-2012, 07:27 AM
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Holly crap! I am so glad to see the forum still alive and well! I can't wait to jump back in here bext month and start monding again!! I also can't wait to see the post duno runs with this kit. I'll buy them on the stop if they show number gains!!! Thanks for taking all your time and documenting it here! You are making others lives so much easier...
02-13-2012, 07:35 PM
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02-18-2012, 04:17 PM
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UPDATE:
I was just contacted by swain coating saying they need another 3 weeks with my headers as somehow mine missed the last batch.
I told them to forget it and send my headers back. After thinking about it I have decided to forgo the coating as I truly don't need it and it will be about $350 less that I will have to spend on my exhaust.
As soon as I receive my headers I am taking them in to be installed, it has been FAR too long.
I was just contacted by swain coating saying they need another 3 weeks with my headers as somehow mine missed the last batch.
I told them to forget it and send my headers back. After thinking about it I have decided to forgo the coating as I truly don't need it and it will be about $350 less that I will have to spend on my exhaust.
As soon as I receive my headers I am taking them in to be installed, it has been FAR too long.
