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Old 02-18-2022, 01:51 PM
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MWM Tune vs. Weistec Tune

Newbie here and I am trying to decide which Stage 1 Tune to add to my CLS550 and was previously going to go with Weistec.

However, while researching lowering modules, I came across Most Wanted Mods (MWM) who also offer a Stage 1 Tune, but for 30% less.
https://mwmods.com/index.php/product...1-w218-cls500/

Now, I know there is a slight HP difference but is 13hp really worth the extra $500 to go with Weistec?

If anyone has any experience with the MWM Stage 1 Tune, please chime in.
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Never heard of this company before. I personally would choose Weistec out of the two because they're a really big name in the tuning world.
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Never heard of this company before. I personally would choose Weistec out of the two because they're a really big name in the tuning world.
I haven't heard anything about it either, but yes you don't need Weistec or some other "big name" to do your stage1 tuning. For example my tuner in Finland is quite small company Motorbit and it have done excellent job for my car from stage1 to full custom ECU tune and TCU tune for bigger turbos where im now.
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Once again, I remind you to consider OE Tuning! My Genius Handheld OBDII device that makes changing back and forth easy. They are professional, economical and get the job done. I've had my stage 1 tune for almost 3 years and no hiccups at all. www.oetuning.com
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I can testify to the awesomeness of the Weistec 540/715 tune. Great drivability and incredible thrust when needed.
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Once again, I remind you to consider OE Tuning! My Genius Handheld OBDII device that makes changing back and forth easy. They are professional, economical and get the job done. I've had my stage 1 tune for almost 3 years and no hiccups at all. www.oetuning.com
While not the numbers of Weistec, OE tuning provides 500 HP and 580 TQ for a whole lot less cash. Want a race car go with Weistec, want a streetable fast car for 1/2 the price, go with OE Tuning. Your driving style, your choice.

The more HP/Torque you have the more chance of mechanical problems!!!

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Thanks for the recommendation… but after seeing the price, it’s not far off from Weistec, so I’d rather go Weistec. What would be the argument for OE over Weistec.
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OE will have a sale starting around Memorial day. The End of Year price was $800 including the hand held. Give Jeremy a call and tell him Marv from CO recommended them and maybe he'll give you the sale price. They are closed Fri-Sun. Marv
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Thanks for the info… this def makes me think twice now.
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While not the numbers of Weistec, OE tuning provides 500 HP and 580 TQ for a whole lot less cash. Want a race car go with Weistec, want a streetable fast car for 1/2 the price, go with OE Tuning. Your driving style, your choice.

The more HP/Torque you have the more chance of mechanical problems!!!
Hi. Would be interesting to see Dragy results between Weistec vs. OE tuning.. When comparing tuners marketing numbers you can't be sure what's true etc. different dynos, different power/torque curves etc.

In my opinion In stage1 level you can't broke your car if you really don't want to do it in purpose. It doesn't matter if you have OE, Weistec, RENNtech or what ever tuner.

Good luck what ever you chose.
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I got the Weistec tune not too long ago and I love it. I also like the fact that they're in SoCal so you can just go by there. My tune has been perfect, zero problems and always puts a smile on my face every time I start the car.
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Originally Posted by DigitalDisaster
I can testify to the awesomeness of the Weistec 540/715 tune. Great drivability and incredible thrust when needed.
do you need a tcu tune with a stage 1 tune
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Originally Posted by Ebutts26
do you need a tcu tune with a stage 1 tune
No
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do you need a tcu tune with a stage 1 tune
If you want to make faster starts, or race 0-60mph or 1/4 mile then its a must.
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I ended up going with the Weistec tune and love it so far. I kind of drive like a grandpa and my wife asked me why I needed to spend $1500 for the extra HP that I would probably never use... my response was, "Because I can."

So, I ended up getting it and the difference is night and day. The first time I stepped on the gas (right outside their cul-de-sac), I actually got a little scared of the pull. But the trepidation quickly turned into joy as I sped past people on the freeway on the drive back home. Ricky from Weistec was just flat-out awesome. I highly recommend them.


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I so want those wheels...
I second that, I'm gonna need a link to those wheels my guy hahaha.
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I'm going to get a Weistec ECU tune on my S550 Coupe..I was also considering the TCU tune as I feel even in sport mode the tranny shifts gears too soon, also the car will not stay in manual mode like the S63 does.
Has anyone here had the TCU software loaded?

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Once again, I remind you to consider OE Tuning! My Genius Handheld OBDII device that makes changing back and forth easy. They are professional, economical and get the job done. I've had my stage 1 tune for almost 3 years and no hiccups at all. www.oetuning.com
I agree. My experience with OE Tuning was first rate. They load the Stage 2 tune (race fuel only) tune in the My Genius as well. Incredible power change, while staying perfectly streetable.
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Originally Posted by sharkbait6614
Newbie here and I am trying to decide which Stage 1 Tune to add to my CLS550 and was previously going to go with Weistec.

However, while researching lowering modules, I came across Most Wanted Mods (MWM) who also offer a Stage 1 Tune, but for 30% less.
https://mwmods.com/index.php/product...1-w218-cls500/

Now, I know there is a slight HP difference but is 13hp really worth the extra $500 to go with Weistec?

If anyone has any experience with the MWM Stage 1 Tune, please chime in.
I used Mwm Stage 1 Tune for my 2022 gle 63s coupe and it was big difference also used the lowering module they good and have good customer support
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I used Mwm Stage 1 Tune for my 2022 gle 63s coupe and it was big difference also used the lowering module they good and have good customer support
thank you so much for your feedback! Maybe you took some measurements?
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I have a 2017 CLS550 and was thinking of a tune just for the heck of it. I'm an old guy and what I have is plenty powerful for me but a little more might be fun once in a while. I have 57,000 miles on the car and it is in excellent condition. I would like to take it somewhere and have them do it, even if I have to spend a night in a hotel. I don't know much about this except that the car will have more power. I live 100 miles east of Dallas and 100 miles west of Shreveport, La. If I decide to do this, does anyone know of a good place where I could take it in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area or Shreveport, La.? Or anywhere in Texas for that matter?


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