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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 03:41 PM
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Value your opinions on various tunes

Hi all,

I had posted this in the "Performance & Tuning" section the other day, but haven't had any intel as yet (so I apologize for re-posting in this forum). I purchased a "new to me" 2018 AMG C63 (coupe) and looking to hear about some real world feedback on tunes you have in/on your cars. I've researched the various forum postings but want to know what you think about your tune. What tune did you purchase, ease of install, customer service, cost, problems, performance, updates available, ease of switching between stock/performance mode, piggyback vs ECU update, pros and cons, etc. These are the companies that I've heard about or reached out to (and I know that there are others out there):Need to learn about this so that I can make an informed decision.

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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 03:59 PM
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I think we have discussed this before...

Renntech and Eurocharged have the best warranties.

LabWorx and AMR seem to have the most power.

I would really do my research before I picked the other's listed.
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg
I think we have discussed this before...

Renntech and Eurocharged have the best warranties.

LabWorx and AMR seem to have the most power.

I would really do my research before I picked the other's listed.
Yes we did
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 10:27 PM
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OE is quick to sell you the tune but customer support is non existent.
Their Stage 1 is good, Stage 2 is absolute crap.
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 12:23 AM
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My AMR handheld tuner is for sale if you’re interested. Loaded with Stage 1 and stage 2 in either 93 or 91 octane. Plus a stock tune mode and valet mode - in a small touchscreen that switches via OBD port.
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by NYCSoiL
OE is quick to sell you the tune but customer support is non existent.
Their Stage 1 is good, Stage 2 is absolute crap.
Definitely good information to know, thank you
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 01:42 AM
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My AMR handheld tuner is for sale if you’re interested. Loaded with Stage 1 and stage 2 in either 93 or 91 octane. Plus a stock tune mode and valet mode - in a small touchscreen that switches via OBD port.
"Inquiring minds" PM sent
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 02:25 AM
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I am considering Velos tune once they release obd handheld tune for 2020 c63s.
I like that that they do not jack up the boost really high in low rpm range like a lot of other tuners out there.
Their tune seems to favor more of linear power delivery.
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 10:24 AM
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Isn't that VIN locked? Plus why would he want a tune based off of your stock file?
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg
Isn't that VIN locked? Plus why would he want a tune based off of your stock file?

It is only VIN locked until it is programmed to stock and uninstalled. AMR Performance offers the only handheld that can be uninstalled and re-sold to a new user.
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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It is only VIN locked until it is programmed to stock and uninstalled. AMR Performance offers the only handheld that can be uninstalled and re-sold to a new user.
Got it
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:24 PM
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Im installing carbahn tomorrow, ill let you know
i didnt know others offer a warranty?
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Erik Apple
Im installing carbahn tomorrow, ill let you know
i didnt know others offer a warranty?
Good luck.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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My Carbahn tune is going to be installed today as well. I'm looking forward to it.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Momstmg
My Carbahn tune is going to be installed today as well. I'm looking forward to it.
how big was the stock file u sent them? Mine seemed small
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 10:15 AM
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I didn't have to send them one. What year is yours?
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 10:42 AM
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curious to see what you guys think of the Carbahn tune.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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If I get an improvement to mid and upper rpm, I'll be happy. I'm not looking for max performance but more of a set it and forget it tune.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 11:03 AM
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Would love to throw our name in the mix as well. We have tuned over 60,000 cars, have locations all over the world, and even have our own warranty!
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by AMG82
I am considering Velos tune once they release obd handheld tune for 2020 c63s.
I like that that they do not jack up the boost really high in low rpm range like a lot of other tuners out there.
Their tune seems to favor more of linear power delivery.
they rebrand a Dimsport device as a FYI. It will be a good amount of time for the 2020 on dim
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by loungn14
Would love to throw our name in the mix as well. We have tuned over 60,000 cars, have locations all over the world, and even have our own warranty!
I am running a EC tune and an intake only and have 0-60 times in the 3.2's while spinning like mad. If I will ever put my new tires on, I bet I am looking at high 2's.

According to Dragy, this make my GLC the 25th fastest CLC in the world and EC has a great warranty and are fast and efficient on their process and easy to get a hold of at all times.
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 09:15 PM
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Erik Apple, how did the tune install go? What's your first impressions of the tune?
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 09:30 PM
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Erik Apple, how did the tune install go? What's your first impressions of the tune?
Just did a little 5 minute test drive so far, everything went very quicly, it only took 5 mins to upload my tune which worried me, but Carbahn said that was fine

The tune is supposed to be all mid and high HP gains, if it was more low end I would just spin the tires all day


Def seems to pull more and it doesnt stop. I went up to 135 on PCH by my house before or I got out of the throttle, but it would have kept going......
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 09:40 AM
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I got to take mine out for a test drive also but couldn't really get on it much since the temps are in the 30's where I'm at.

My first impressions are: the low rpm character has changed ( not as rowdy, most likely from torque management) and and I can hear the turbos now in the mid and upper rpm range ( have never heard the turbos before).

I feel like I got exactly what I was looking for. I was looking for more performance in the mid to upper rpm range.
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Erik Apple
Just did a little 5 minute test drive so far, everything went very quicly, it only took 5 mins to upload my tune which worried me, but Carbahn said that was fine

The tune is supposed to be all mid and high HP gains, if it was more low end I would just spin the tires all day


Def seems to pull more and it doesnt stop. I went up to 135 on PCH by my house before or I got out of the throttle, but it would have kept going......
Damn ! 135 on pch is gnarly , becareful with cops lol .
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