PowerChip, Renntech or ASE ECU upgrade owners for CLK55 please respond.
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PowerChip, Renntech or ASE ECU upgrade owners for CLK55 please respond.
I am going to get a chip upgrade for my 2001 CLK55. I have spoken to both ASE, Renntech and Powerchip. I honestly felt a little more excited about dealing with Powerchip. They seem to want to work with you a little more. That does not in any way mean they are better.
I would like to know everyone's success or failure stories with these companies.
I know it may be difficult to be non-biased here, but please try.
Every car is different, so I would really like to hear from members with a CLK55 or E55.
Thanks.
I would like to know everyone's success or failure stories with these companies.
I know it may be difficult to be non-biased here, but please try.
Every car is different, so I would really like to hear from members with a CLK55 or E55.
Thanks.
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From: Randolph, New Jersey
2002 C32 AMG
Power Chip 94
I have heard nothing but good things about this chip and the company behind it. My brother has a friend with a M5 who perofmr the chip upgrade and so far so good. I also wanted to invest in the 94 - I will have to wait (thanks to the Market) - Obtaining 94 Octane is no problem SUNOCO has the ultra 94 everywhere. Good luck and keep us posted...
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From: Gold Coast
BMW M5
Powerchip are the Real Deal.
Powerchip have the most advanced operating systems bar none.
They have some wiz bang 3D mapping that is generations ahead of the other guys. They are great to deal with as well.
Hey Jame55, we have talked on other Boards. I wonder how long it will be until you recognise me. No hints.
They have some wiz bang 3D mapping that is generations ahead of the other guys. They are great to deal with as well.
Hey Jame55, we have talked on other Boards. I wonder how long it will be until you recognise me. No hints.
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From: WOT somewhere in the Bay Area
1951 Caterpiller D6
I have a Powerchip in my car and love it. I took a chance with the 93 Octane version even though high octane fuel is hard to get in CA. I don't have problems running 91 most days but when it's really hot, the engine runs like crap at high RPM.
Measuring with my GTech before and after, I went from 5.2 down to 4.9. The power increase in the midrange was noticable instantly. During 2-1 downshifts, the car will now break traction.
The thing I liked most about Powerchips was the impression they gave me that they were building this chip for me and my car and not just giving me some off the shelf programming. They asked the most questions about how I drive, what other modifications I performed, etc.
Measuring with my GTech before and after, I went from 5.2 down to 4.9. The power increase in the midrange was noticable instantly. During 2-1 downshifts, the car will now break traction.
The thing I liked most about Powerchips was the impression they gave me that they were building this chip for me and my car and not just giving me some off the shelf programming. They asked the most questions about how I drive, what other modifications I performed, etc.
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Re: Powerchip are the Real Deal.
Originally posted by Ronin37
Hey Jame55, we have talked on other Boards. I wonder how long it will be until you recognise me. No hints.
Hey Jame55, we have talked on other Boards. I wonder how long it will be until you recognise me. No hints.
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Re: Power Chip 94
Originally posted by 5439cc
I have heard nothing but good things about this chip and the company behind it. My brother has a friend with a M5 who perofmr the chip upgrade and so far so good. I also wanted to invest in the 94 - I will have to wait (thanks to the Market) - Obtaining 94 Octane is no problem SUNOCO has the ultra 94 everywhere. Good luck and keep us posted...
I have heard nothing but good things about this chip and the company behind it. My brother has a friend with a M5 who perofmr the chip upgrade and so far so good. I also wanted to invest in the 94 - I will have to wait (thanks to the Market) - Obtaining 94 Octane is no problem SUNOCO has the ultra 94 everywhere. Good luck and keep us posted...
How much for the power chip, I think there is a dealer nearby (I'm in VA near Wash. DC).
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Re: Re: Powerchip are the Real Deal.
Originally posted by JamE55
HHmmm ok i know you're on the M5 board. But who???
HHmmm ok i know you're on the M5 board. But who???
I'm being lured to the Darkside. I'm not happy the banglization.
I have always loved the look of the CLK, and the new E55 are georgeous and have the punch as well.
I could be a fallen Jedi, influenced by the Darkside.
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Re: Re: Re: Powerchip are the Real Deal.
Originally posted by Ronin37
I could be a fallen Jedi, influenced by the Darkside.
I could be a fallen Jedi, influenced by the Darkside.
