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Old Jul 31, 2021 | 02:38 AM
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iS IT A SCAM OR HAND HELD TUNERS WORK?

So a Renntech, weisetech, or DME tune will come you 2 or 3k, but this tuner promises 100hp (like DME) and only costs 700?
got to be a scam right? or anyone used it and dyno it after?

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Old Jul 31, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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Why not just do a search of the forum? Plenty of threads on the topic, some even showing draggy differences. Also plenty of YouTube videos of tuned cars.
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Old Jul 31, 2021 | 01:18 PM
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Not sure exactly what you are talking about and I didn't research JB4 as it applies to GTs. But in the BMW world JB4 is a piggyback. Should cost in that price range and produce that type result. But it's not a reflash for the ECU. Seems from the threads I've read that eurocharged is the way to go.
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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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I use a handheld programmer on my GTS and my GL63 with Stage 1 mapping from OE Tuning. Have not had any issues. I have not had the cars dynoed but can tell a big difference from stock on both vehicles. The ability to change to OEM Mapping and back to Tuned is easy and takes a few minutes to do.
I have used Renntech in the past and yes they are expensive and great and all that. In this day and age of technology i dont think sending someone my ECM for a tune is necessary.
Just my 0.2.5 cents (adjusted for inflation)


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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by asaddd
So a Renntech, weisetech, or DME tune will come you 2 or 3k, but this tuner promises 100hp (like DME) and only costs 700?
got to be a scam right? or anyone used it and dyno it after?

BMS JB4 Beta For Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS

Does this module alow to add/extend pops and crackles? for AMG GTS
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Old Aug 3, 2021 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by asaddd
Does this module alow to add/extend pops and crackles? for AMG GTS

Thats a question that the Tuner will have to answer.
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Old Aug 3, 2021 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by asaddd
Does this module alow to add/extend pops and crackles? for AMG GTS
In a word YES, eurocharged did mine and the car has more pops and crackles just ask them for the "burble" version of the tune I believe
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