TCU tune for 2014 coupe
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TCU tune for 2014 coupe
I have a 2014 C207 with about 10,000 miles. I drive it in S mode most of the time but also a fair amount of time in M mode.
In M mode, the up shift and down shifts are not very crisp, at least not as crisp as an M3 or C4. Do I need to get the TCU remapped or tuned to get quicker shifting?
In M mode, the up shift and down shifts are not very crisp, at least not as crisp as an M3 or C4. Do I need to get the TCU remapped or tuned to get quicker shifting?
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2015 E550 Coupe
Hi c4dgb97,
Good to hear you're enjoying your coupe. MB coupes, in any version, are pretty rare to see on most roads. While you could certainly try a TCU remap to improve shifting responsiveness , getting to the same feel of a M3, which is designed to be more of a true sports car, might be a challenge. Still it might be worth a try.
Good to hear you're enjoying your coupe. MB coupes, in any version, are pretty rare to see on most roads. While you could certainly try a TCU remap to improve shifting responsiveness , getting to the same feel of a M3, which is designed to be more of a true sports car, might be a challenge. Still it might be worth a try.
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2000 c230 kompressor special edition, 2012 E550 coupe (sold), 2017 C63 sedan (sold), 2018 C63S Coupe
Hello,
I just got a 2012 550C and am loving it too. Our cars are fitted with standard automatic transmissions, meaning a torque converter, and will therefore never really feel as crisp as a dual clutch unit like the m3's (or even the mct units found in the amg cars). A tcu tune might make for a little faster shifting and will maybe hold revs for longer, but software can only do so much. Unfortunately this is a case of hardware limitation.
I just got a 2012 550C and am loving it too. Our cars are fitted with standard automatic transmissions, meaning a torque converter, and will therefore never really feel as crisp as a dual clutch unit like the m3's (or even the mct units found in the amg cars). A tcu tune might make for a little faster shifting and will maybe hold revs for longer, but software can only do so much. Unfortunately this is a case of hardware limitation.
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2015 E550 Coupe
Hello,
I just got a 2012 550C and am loving it too. Our cars are fitted with standard automatic transmissions, meaning a torque converter, and will therefore never really feel as crisp as a dual clutch unit like the m3's (or even the mct units found in the amg cars). A tcu tune might make for a little faster shifting and will maybe hold revs for longer, but software can only do so much. Unfortunately this is a case of hardware limitation.
I just got a 2012 550C and am loving it too. Our cars are fitted with standard automatic transmissions, meaning a torque converter, and will therefore never really feel as crisp as a dual clutch unit like the m3's (or even the mct units found in the amg cars). A tcu tune might make for a little faster shifting and will maybe hold revs for longer, but software can only do so much. Unfortunately this is a case of hardware limitation.
That's not to say that what we drive are dogs. Far from it. What we drive are incredibly responsive and powerful luxury sports vehicles, that can hold their own against quite a number of cars on the road very easily. That's one of the things I like about the E550. It is a true sleeper car that can leave people wondering what just flew by them.
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2012 E550 Sport Coupe, Capri Blue w/Almond Leather; 2005 Lexus IS300; 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL
Have the dealer reflash the TCU to original factory spec. Then go to a remote straight road and punch it hard for 35-40 cycles shifts in both "C" and "S" modes (they have separate memories). The adaptive transmission will reset itself to that kind of hard driving.
My '09 C350 sport (purchased used) was apparently driven by a grandma and used to shift into 3rd gear at 20 mph. Drove me nuts! I read the forums and went back to the dealer and executed the above process. Took me about a half hour. Worked great and the car sung sweetly ever after.
My '09 C350 sport (purchased used) was apparently driven by a grandma and used to shift into 3rd gear at 20 mph. Drove me nuts! I read the forums and went back to the dealer and executed the above process. Took me about a half hour. Worked great and the car sung sweetly ever after.
