Eurocharged Stage 2 worth it?
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Eurocharged Stage 2 worth it?
So far I'm pleased with my Eurocharge Stage 1 tune. I'm contemplating getting downpipes and Stage 2 tune. Is it worth it? Anybody have some 1/4 mile results to share? Recommendations on downpipes? Money better spent on Logos Engineering intercooler?
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A fellow member just made a good point. I currently have a JB4 also and have played with the idea of doing a custom map 6 on track days and map 0 the rest of the time. Anybody else have luck stacking a jb4 on a stage 1 tune?
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personally I don’t think it’s worth it. Downpipes cost 1000$ another 500$-1000$ for labor and a retune from eurocharged because you’ve change Back-pressure for 20 hp. (Unless you want to change sound)
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Thanks for the reply. I've been playing with the idea of getting a 2015 Camaro ZL1 or possibly a Mustang Gt. I'm just less than impressed with the lack of aftermarket options for this car and I feel like it's already tapped out at a stage 1 tune. Was hoping for just a little more power before switching platforms.
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I have the stage 2 and a few mods on my car and they really take the c43 up a notch. The main difference is power comes on a little quicker and you will notice the boost holds longer when doing anything more than a 0-60 run. The boost holding higher and longer into the revs is what makes the stage 2 better than the stage 1 Even with the stage 2 tune there is more left in the car; you just run into other issues that you need to address, cooling, fueling tranny tune...
As for getting the most out of the car that is another question. I noticed there are not a lot of people that mod there cars and they "give advice" on something they don't own. I had the stage 1, have the stage 2 and have mods; tune, 200 cell logos engineering cats, Modal air intakes and performance exhaust. I would say about 5000 grand in mods. I am considering a Logos engineering intercooler and upgraded hpfp, but at that point you have to wonder what will I get vs what I pay. I have not bought it because I feel the car is missing some simple things that kia's have now.... so I am in a delima now as well. Kia's come with DCT, Race mode, and Launch control. Then new c43 doesn't come with any of that and if I want a benz to have those I min have to get c63 or an older E class. I would love to have the 4matic plus, e-diff, dct, launch control and that lovely v8 twin turbo, but with benz you have to pay to play.
As for getting the most out of the car that is another question. I noticed there are not a lot of people that mod there cars and they "give advice" on something they don't own. I had the stage 1, have the stage 2 and have mods; tune, 200 cell logos engineering cats, Modal air intakes and performance exhaust. I would say about 5000 grand in mods. I am considering a Logos engineering intercooler and upgraded hpfp, but at that point you have to wonder what will I get vs what I pay. I have not bought it because I feel the car is missing some simple things that kia's have now.... so I am in a delima now as well. Kia's come with DCT, Race mode, and Launch control. Then new c43 doesn't come with any of that and if I want a benz to have those I min have to get c63 or an older E class. I would love to have the 4matic plus, e-diff, dct, launch control and that lovely v8 twin turbo, but with benz you have to pay to play.
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I have the stage 2 and a few mods on my car and they really take the c43 up a notch. The main difference is power comes on a little quicker and you will notice the boost holds longer when doing anything more than a 0-60 run. The boost holding higher and longer into the revs is what makes the stage 2 better than the stage 1 Even with the stage 2 tune there is more left in the car; you just run into other issues that you need to address, cooling, fueling tranny tune...
As for getting the most out of the car that is another question. I noticed there are not a lot of people that mod there cars and they "give advice" on something they don't own. I had the stage 1, have the stage 2 and have mods; tune, 200 cell logos engineering cats, Modal air intakes and performance exhaust. I would say about 5000 grand in mods. I am considering a Logos engineering intercooler and upgraded hpfp, but at that point you have to wonder what will I get vs what I pay. I have not bought it because I feel the car is missing some simple things that kia's have now.... so I am in a delima now as well. Kia's come with DCT, Race mode, and Launch control. Then new c43 doesn't come with any of that and if I want a benz to have those I min have to get c63 or an older E class. I would love to have the 4matic plus, e-diff, dct, launch control and that lovely v8 twin turbo, but with benz you have to pay to play.
As for getting the most out of the car that is another question. I noticed there are not a lot of people that mod there cars and they "give advice" on something they don't own. I had the stage 1, have the stage 2 and have mods; tune, 200 cell logos engineering cats, Modal air intakes and performance exhaust. I would say about 5000 grand in mods. I am considering a Logos engineering intercooler and upgraded hpfp, but at that point you have to wonder what will I get vs what I pay. I have not bought it because I feel the car is missing some simple things that kia's have now.... so I am in a delima now as well. Kia's come with DCT, Race mode, and Launch control. Then new c43 doesn't come with any of that and if I want a benz to have those I min have to get c63 or an older E class. I would love to have the 4matic plus, e-diff, dct, launch control and that lovely v8 twin turbo, but with benz you have to pay to play.
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What do you run right now? The guys that have really tried to tweak their cars have topped out in the 10.8's with a tune and mods, or 11.1 with a JB4 and mods. If those times aren't fast enough, I don't think I would be looking to Kia. It may have some features the C43 doesn't, but in terms of anything other than straight-line speed, there isn't a comparison. If a big aftermarket is what you're looking for, the M340i, or even an M3 or M4 would be staying in the same class of car.
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What do you run right now? The guys that have really tried to tweak their cars have topped out in the 10.8's with a tune and mods, or 11.1 with a JB4 and mods. If those times aren't fast enough, I don't think I would be looking to Kia. It may have some features the C43 doesn't, but in terms of anything other than straight-line speed, there isn't a comparison. If a big aftermarket is what you're looking for, the M340i, or even an M3 or M4 would be staying in the same class of car.
Its capable of a little more with a flat road. Currently have Eurocharged stage 1 tune, logos FAI, and JB4 on map 0. I truly think this car is quick but its hard not looking at other cars in this price range and feel a little shorted by the potential. Absolutely love the car and would love to own a CLS63S or C63 but not much to choose from north of seattle at the moment.
also, 0-60 on this run was 3.98 seconds.
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