Any Interest to Pursue a 'Group Buy' for a Tune?
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2016 AMG GTS Edition 1, 2007 Alpina B7, 1987 560SL, 2011 E350 Wagon, Ural Patrol
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Blows my mind that Renntech (or anyone using the same box tune) still tries to justify 3-4x.
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2016 AMG GTS Edition 1, 2007 Alpina B7, 1987 560SL, 2011 E350 Wagon, Ural Patrol
Took my newly 'tuned' GTS for a first drive last night. Tune was apparent as soon as I backed out of the garage. No more throttle lag which previously made the tight squeeze a cautionary one. Worth the price of admission right there.
Beyond that, it virtually eliminates (already minimal) turbo lag. Upshifts are crisp as expected but it's now nearly impossible to differentiate this from a NA engine. Don't need to be a track junky to appreciate the result. Even the Comfort setting feels smoother.
So far so good!
Beyond that, it virtually eliminates (already minimal) turbo lag. Upshifts are crisp as expected but it's now nearly impossible to differentiate this from a NA engine. Don't need to be a track junky to appreciate the result. Even the Comfort setting feels smoother.
So far so good!
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A blind man can do it. Slide levers to free harnesses. Gently wiggle harnesses to remove. Lift ECU from it's four rubber mounts. Write your name and contact info a piece of tape and attach. Put it in a box. Mail. Reverse upon return. On a scale of 1-10, this is a 1.
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Took my newly 'tuned' GTS for a first drive last night. Tune was apparent as soon as I backed out of the garage. No more throttle lag which previously made the tight squeeze a cautionary one. Worth the price of admission right there.
Beyond that, it virtually eliminates (already minimal) turbo lag. Upshifts are crisp as expected but it's now nearly impossible to differentiate this from a NA engine. Don't need to be a track junky to appreciate the result. Even the Comfort setting feels smoother.
So far so good!
Beyond that, it virtually eliminates (already minimal) turbo lag. Upshifts are crisp as expected but it's now nearly impossible to differentiate this from a NA engine. Don't need to be a track junky to appreciate the result. Even the Comfort setting feels smoother.
So far so good!
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In the meantime, a tuned GT/S is no slouch. Stock is quick. Tuned is....shorts soiling....in a good way.
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Just ordered mine today! Cant Wait. 
The group buy is still going on as of today. I pre-paid so I can send it in whenever I want.
They overnight back to you. So downtime is minimal. As soon as they receive it they may even get it back out same day!
The group buy is still going on as of today. I pre-paid so I can send it in whenever I want.
They overnight back to you. So downtime is minimal. As soon as they receive it they may even get it back out same day!
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out of the 20k tunes we have done we have yet to see a car get flagged and blacklisted, but im sure anything is possible.
You can also send the ecu back to flash stock for dealer maintenance and warranty work We only charge $35 for reflashes plus shipping
You can also send the ecu back to flash stock for dealer maintenance and warranty work We only charge $35 for reflashes plus shipping
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I am interested in road racing with 91 octane fuel as 93 or 94 is not available close to Mosport unless you drive far or pay the crazy price at the track, and also not availabel at Calabogie track near Ottawa. Also would like to know if car will overheat on track with the extra power if run continuously for 30 minute fast sessions in hot weather. Currently my GT-S does not overheat at all on track.
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How much extra over the $1100 to get a dyno run or tune at your Toronto facility?
I am interested in road racing with 91 octane fuel as 93 or 94 is not available close to Mosport unless you drive far or pay the crazy price at the track, and also not availabel at Calabogie track near Ottawa. Also would like to know if car will overheat on track with the extra power if run continuously for 30 minute fast sessions in hot weather. Currently my GT-S does not overheat at all on track.
I am interested in road racing with 91 octane fuel as 93 or 94 is not available close to Mosport unless you drive far or pay the crazy price at the track, and also not availabel at Calabogie track near Ottawa. Also would like to know if car will overheat on track with the extra power if run continuously for 30 minute fast sessions in hot weather. Currently my GT-S does not overheat at all on track.
we haven't seen any tuned cars overheat
