New owner, couple questions for new upgrades!
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2018 C63S
New owner, couple questions for new upgrades!
Hey guys, I recently bought a 2018 C63S a week or two ago: https://imgur.com/a/RUYNBfK
Have a couple questions regarding upgrades.
1) Does the OBDII lowering module actually work to lower my ride up to 32mm? I've seen discussion on it, but it seems too easy. Also, does it need to stay in the OBDII port, or is it a set and forget?
2) Which is the best ecu tune? I've seen RENNtech ($2,980) for +66 HP/ +107TQ and the Velos Design Works Sponsor here that's +109HP and +141TQ (price unknown?). Are these reliable power sources that can be left in the car, or do we need to switch back and forth between factory tune and upgrade?
3) Are there Carbon Fiber Hood/Hatch options anywhere? I can't find any.
Thanks for your help, I appreciate the answers.
Have a couple questions regarding upgrades.
1) Does the OBDII lowering module actually work to lower my ride up to 32mm? I've seen discussion on it, but it seems too easy. Also, does it need to stay in the OBDII port, or is it a set and forget?
2) Which is the best ecu tune? I've seen RENNtech ($2,980) for +66 HP/ +107TQ and the Velos Design Works Sponsor here that's +109HP and +141TQ (price unknown?). Are these reliable power sources that can be left in the car, or do we need to switch back and forth between factory tune and upgrade?
3) Are there Carbon Fiber Hood/Hatch options anywhere? I can't find any.
Thanks for your help, I appreciate the answers.
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C63 Amg coupe 2018
Hey guys, I recently bought a 2018 C63S a week or two ago: https://imgur.com/a/RUYNBfK
Have a couple questions regarding upgrades.
1) Does the OBDII lowering module actually work to lower my ride up to 32mm? I've seen discussion on it, but it seems too easy. Also, does it need to stay in the OBDII port, or is it a set and forget?
2) Which is the best ecu tune? I've seen RENNtech ($2,980) for +66 HP/ +107TQ and the Velos Design Works Sponsor here that's +109HP and +141TQ (price unknown?). Are these reliable power sources that can be left in the car, or do we need to switch back and forth between factory tune and upgrade?
3) Are there Carbon Fiber Hood/Hatch options anywhere? I can't find any.
Thanks for your help, I appreciate the answers.
Have a couple questions regarding upgrades.
1) Does the OBDII lowering module actually work to lower my ride up to 32mm? I've seen discussion on it, but it seems too easy. Also, does it need to stay in the OBDII port, or is it a set and forget?
2) Which is the best ecu tune? I've seen RENNtech ($2,980) for +66 HP/ +107TQ and the Velos Design Works Sponsor here that's +109HP and +141TQ (price unknown?). Are these reliable power sources that can be left in the car, or do we need to switch back and forth between factory tune and upgrade?
3) Are there Carbon Fiber Hood/Hatch options anywhere? I can't find any.
Thanks for your help, I appreciate the answers.
Last edited by Jaydavid93; Feb 24, 2019 at 04:17 PM.
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Mercedes C63S AMG (W205)
Hey guys, I recently bought a 2018 C63S a week or two ago: https://imgur.com/a/RUYNBfK
Have a couple questions regarding upgrades.
1) Does the OBDII lowering module actually work to lower my ride up to 32mm? I've seen discussion on it, but it seems too easy. Also, does it need to stay in the OBDII port, or is it a set and forget?
2) Which is the best ecu tune? I've seen RENNtech ($2,980) for +66 HP/ +107TQ and the Velos Design Works Sponsor here that's +109HP and +141TQ (price unknown?). Are these reliable power sources that can be left in the car, or do we need to switch back and forth between factory tune and upgrade?
3) Are there Carbon Fiber Hood/Hatch options anywhere? I can't find any.
Thanks for your help, I appreciate the answers.
Have a couple questions regarding upgrades.
1) Does the OBDII lowering module actually work to lower my ride up to 32mm? I've seen discussion on it, but it seems too easy. Also, does it need to stay in the OBDII port, or is it a set and forget?
2) Which is the best ecu tune? I've seen RENNtech ($2,980) for +66 HP/ +107TQ and the Velos Design Works Sponsor here that's +109HP and +141TQ (price unknown?). Are these reliable power sources that can be left in the car, or do we need to switch back and forth between factory tune and upgrade?
3) Are there Carbon Fiber Hood/Hatch options anywhere? I can't find any.
Thanks for your help, I appreciate the answers.
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2019 S560
First, congrats and that car is gorgeous! Very nice! Love the color.
Second, I don't know much about the mods, but will tell you that I personally inquired with my mercedes dealer about doing a renntech ECU mod as I was told by someone that MB endorses Renntech. Well, I spoke to the GM at the dealer who phoned MB personally for me. He said any ECU tune can easily be detected by the inhouse diagnostic computers and can void your warranty. He told me unless you don't care about money, don't do it. He said if the ECU tune was to damage the engine, a new AMG engine in our cars is $45k + labor. It's risky, but up to you.....just FYI.
Second, I don't know much about the mods, but will tell you that I personally inquired with my mercedes dealer about doing a renntech ECU mod as I was told by someone that MB endorses Renntech. Well, I spoke to the GM at the dealer who phoned MB personally for me. He said any ECU tune can easily be detected by the inhouse diagnostic computers and can void your warranty. He told me unless you don't care about money, don't do it. He said if the ECU tune was to damage the engine, a new AMG engine in our cars is $45k + labor. It's risky, but up to you.....just FYI.
