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A couple weeks ago I traded my 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo on a 2018 AMG C63s coupe. I'm a DIY type of person so this forum will be a source for maintenence operations on my new C63s (those operations that aren't so highly specialized that they require the dealers service.) My Macan Turbo was was peformance modified in the following manner: open air boxes, k&ns, Remus exhaust, and a CobbPro Tune flash of the ECU. The ProTune was custom created from data logs written by the Cobb module. The Macan produced close to 490 hp from the stock 400 hp 3.6 V6.
Why did I trade it?
The Macan had 42,000 miles
Expensive service costs (Porsche seems even more expensive to service than Mercedes)
No matter how much I modified it, it will never be in the same performance league as the C63s
A good price on the year old C63s with only 4500 miles.
Already factory engineered to be a performance beast.
Low end torque of the AMG V8 as opposed to the higher rpm torque of the Macan V6.
C63s handling is incredible compared to the Macan (SUV.) My next step would have been to lower the Macan with an air suspension module but still not close to C63 handling.
Looks incredible, especially in the Coupe body.
The AMG exhaust sound is incredible. My Remus Macan system sounded good but not like this.
What will I miss?
The Porsche PDK transmission.
The versatility of the Macan (like a do-all swiss army knife - cargo space, highly adjustable ride heigth, more like a versatile fast back rather than a SUV.
Reading over a lot of old posts here to familiarize myself with member topics. Maybe I haven't read enough but I'm surprised that most ECU mods are piggyback style. In my experience this never came close to the Cobb module, flashing new maps to the ECU, or in my case data logging through the Cobb module to crerate a custom map. All for around $1500. Does any manufacturer with a good track record offer this kind of service for C63 owners?
Why did I trade it?
The Macan had 42,000 miles
Expensive service costs (Porsche seems even more expensive to service than Mercedes)
No matter how much I modified it, it will never be in the same performance league as the C63s
A good price on the year old C63s with only 4500 miles.
Already factory engineered to be a performance beast.
Low end torque of the AMG V8 as opposed to the higher rpm torque of the Macan V6.
C63s handling is incredible compared to the Macan (SUV.) My next step would have been to lower the Macan with an air suspension module but still not close to C63 handling.
Looks incredible, especially in the Coupe body.
The AMG exhaust sound is incredible. My Remus Macan system sounded good but not like this.
What will I miss?
The Porsche PDK transmission.
The versatility of the Macan (like a do-all swiss army knife - cargo space, highly adjustable ride heigth, more like a versatile fast back rather than a SUV.
Reading over a lot of old posts here to familiarize myself with member topics. Maybe I haven't read enough but I'm surprised that most ECU mods are piggyback style. In my experience this never came close to the Cobb module, flashing new maps to the ECU, or in my case data logging through the Cobb module to crerate a custom map. All for around $1500. Does any manufacturer with a good track record offer this kind of service for C63 owners?
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Sounds like you made a good trade. Most the tunes are bench flash and flash loader style and we can either for you. Downpipes and our cold air intake, all easy bolt on mods.
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E63 Biturbo, UPD Cold Air induction kit, UPD performance crank pulley and UPD adjustable rear suspension with ride height adjustment.
CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
www.ultimatepd.com
instagram @ultimate_pd
facebook.com/ultimatepd
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