New 2020 software upgrade for my GTC roadster
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New 2020 software upgrade for my GTC roadster
My AMG dealer updated the software on my 2018 AMG GTC roadster at the recent service.
I have to say the suspension settings have made the car distinctly better in C mode, especially in the rain.
The exhaust roar - particularly the crackle and pops do appear to have come down a bit - but not sure this is just me
Anyone else running the new software?
[Oh and a free map upgrade too!
I have to say the suspension settings have made the car distinctly better in C mode, especially in the rain.
The exhaust roar - particularly the crackle and pops do appear to have come down a bit - but not sure this is just me
Anyone else running the new software?
[Oh and a free map upgrade too!
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I had the update done on my base gt. I can tell you the engine response seemed to be a lot sharper even in C mode, after the update.
I'm curious what others have to say about this, maybe it's just in my head
I'm curious what others have to say about this, maybe it's just in my head
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So on my GTC, this has noticeably improved suspension settings (presume this is for cars with the AMG Dynamic package) and
Meanwhile, reset my transmission (adaptive blah blah) and it feels like a new car. Must do this every six months.
Meanwhile, reset my transmission (adaptive blah blah) and it feels like a new car. Must do this every six months.
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I had an ECU & TCU update done by my
local MB dealer on my GT R recently and can definitely feel the points you guys mentioned above.
Throttle response is better, feels more immediate than before even in C mode.
suspension is noticeably more supple in C mode.
Exhaust sounds exactly the same, no loss in any pops & crackles on the overrun.
I’ve actually ran the car on the dyno in April prior to
the MB ECU& TCU updates and I’ve recently done another run after the updates on the same dyno just to see if they’ve changed anything in regards to power delivery and it’s actually almost identical.
I say almost as I seem to have gained 6whp and 9wtq but that could just be down to weather (7c cooler)
Was 526whp now 533whp
local MB dealer on my GT R recently and can definitely feel the points you guys mentioned above.
Throttle response is better, feels more immediate than before even in C mode.
suspension is noticeably more supple in C mode.
Exhaust sounds exactly the same, no loss in any pops & crackles on the overrun.
I’ve actually ran the car on the dyno in April prior to
the MB ECU& TCU updates and I’ve recently done another run after the updates on the same dyno just to see if they’ve changed anything in regards to power delivery and it’s actually almost identical.
I say almost as I seem to have gained 6whp and 9wtq but that could just be down to weather (7c cooler)
Was 526whp now 533whp
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That's awesome man. Was yours an ECU and TCU update or just ECU? Do you have any bulletin numbers / reference numbers you're able to share so I have that info handy when I call the dealership?
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Hey all - any more updates on this 2020 software change? Having acquired my 2019 GTC roadster a bit over a month ago, would love Comfort suspension mode to actually have some better ride quality. My GTC is a bit stiffer in "C" mode than my McLaren 570S was in "Normal" mode (the softest settings on both).
