Racechip GTS Black installation help
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W205 C43 AMG
Hi all,
New C43 Estate Owner here from the UK.
Considering the racechip and have a couple of questions if I may:-
1. What are the warranty implications for using the race chip? As it's essentially a piggyback module I have been lead to believe these can be removed from the car when servicing, and leave no trace that any modification exists should an issue arise. Is this accurate?
2. How does this module compare with the brabus eco powerxtra b30-410, is that essentially the same (other than the Brabus name) but at a significant price hike or is it somehow different? It looks just like a tuning box similar to the racechip...
Thanks,
Chris.
New C43 Estate Owner here from the UK.
Considering the racechip and have a couple of questions if I may:-
1. What are the warranty implications for using the race chip? As it's essentially a piggyback module I have been lead to believe these can be removed from the car when servicing, and leave no trace that any modification exists should an issue arise. Is this accurate?
2. How does this module compare with the brabus eco powerxtra b30-410, is that essentially the same (other than the Brabus name) but at a significant price hike or is it somehow different? It looks just like a tuning box similar to the racechip...
Thanks,
Chris.
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CLS
Hi all,
New C43 Estate Owner here from the UK.
Considering the racechip and have a couple of questions if I may:-
1. What are the warranty implications for using the race chip? As it's essentially a piggyback module I have been lead to believe these can be removed from the car when servicing, and leave no trace that any modification exists should an issue arise. Is this accurate?
2. How does this module compare with the brabus eco powerxtra b30-410, is that essentially the same (other than the Brabus name) but at a significant price hike or is it somehow different? It looks just like a tuning box similar to the racechip...
Thanks,
Chris.
New C43 Estate Owner here from the UK.
Considering the racechip and have a couple of questions if I may:-
1. What are the warranty implications for using the race chip? As it's essentially a piggyback module I have been lead to believe these can be removed from the car when servicing, and leave no trace that any modification exists should an issue arise. Is this accurate?
2. How does this module compare with the brabus eco powerxtra b30-410, is that essentially the same (other than the Brabus name) but at a significant price hike or is it somehow different? It looks just like a tuning box similar to the racechip...
Thanks,
Chris.
1. It takes no more than five minutes to remove but whether it leaves a trace, who knows, I don’t.
2. As for the Brabus thingy, I’ve no experience with other chips except the Dinan Sport which did nothing for my C450.
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Joined: Dec 2017
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From: Calabasas, CA
2021 Mercedes E450 coupe
I have an 2018 E400 and use the GTS Black. I have the setting at 7 with no issues. Fabulous acceleration. I run the car mostly in Sport which is exhilarating.
What a difference! Only 2 spots for sensor connections, not 3 as with the E43 engine and received pictures with the exact placement. The folks at RaceChip
are very responsive and helpful.
What a difference! Only 2 spots for sensor connections, not 3 as with the E43 engine and received pictures with the exact placement. The folks at RaceChip
are very responsive and helpful.
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W205 C400
Hi all,
New C43 Estate Owner here from the UK.
Considering the racechip and have a couple of questions if I may:-
1. What are the warranty implications for using the race chip? As it's essentially a piggyback module I have been lead to believe these can be removed from the car when servicing, and leave no trace that any modification exists should an issue arise. Is this accurate?
2. How does this module compare with the brabus eco powerxtra b30-410, is that essentially the same (other than the Brabus name) but at a significant price hike or is it somehow different? It looks just like a tuning box similar to the racechip...
Thanks,
Chris.
New C43 Estate Owner here from the UK.
Considering the racechip and have a couple of questions if I may:-
1. What are the warranty implications for using the race chip? As it's essentially a piggyback module I have been lead to believe these can be removed from the car when servicing, and leave no trace that any modification exists should an issue arise. Is this accurate?
2. How does this module compare with the brabus eco powerxtra b30-410, is that essentially the same (other than the Brabus name) but at a significant price hike or is it somehow different? It looks just like a tuning box similar to the racechip...
Thanks,
Chris.
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AMG GLC43
Just installed mi e in my GLC43 and initial impression is well worth the money. Curious, does the Racechip override the stock settings (do the stock c, s and s+ still function the same when you are in one of the Race Chip modes)?
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From: Calabasas, CA
2021 Mercedes E450 coupe
Toogecko,
All transmission settings, chassis settings, etc remain active (C, S, & S+). I enjoy driving in S in the city and C on the freeway where not much more than a crawl mostly.
I don't know about the Racechip settings in the app as I didn't get that. My adjustment at the Racechip ECU is set at 6. At 7, the highest setting, I had some engine light issues and occassional roughness.
All transmission settings, chassis settings, etc remain active (C, S, & S+). I enjoy driving in S in the city and C on the freeway where not much more than a crawl mostly.
I don't know about the Racechip settings in the app as I didn't get that. My adjustment at the Racechip ECU is set at 6. At 7, the highest setting, I had some engine light issues and occassional roughness.
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AMG GLC43
I appreciate the response. I got everything hooked up yesterday and took it out for a test drive after activating the Bluetooth app. Need to check today under the hood what the default setting is and whether I need to tweak. My first impression was much more power and acceleration and whenI put it in Sport+ and Race, the power was much more immediate and smooth. I have observed that Sport+ as it exists bone stock, shifted a bit jerky, not smooth. Though not an ECU tune, this appears to be a great compromise of power vs. warranty concern. Once I get the wire loom tucked up like I want, I expect it will be a 5 min. off and on installation. Very well made product, only improvement I would like to see is at the sensor connection. I think the folks at Racechip could continue to refine this to give a more stock-like installation by making the wire loom a more custom fit for each vehicle. Given the length on the connections, I suspect it is more of a one size fits many approach ( which I get from an economics of manufacture standpoint).
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