New guy, M278 tuning options
07-18-2021, 09:20 PM
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New guy, M278 tuning options
Hello MB people,
I recently acquired a 2013 e550 coupe. It is in excellent shape, I love it so far. I have been trying to find out anything and everything I can regarding engine, suspension, perhaps rear diff options, for performance reasons. I have been tracking (not racing, just instructing and track days) a BMW since the early 2000’s and I do mostly all of my work. I have no such intentions in terms of tracking the E550, but obviously it is very difficult to not explore the tuning options that come with a twin turbo. I’m not ready for hardware changes like downpipes and the rest of the exhaust, but I wanted to get your thoughts on the latest offerings for ECU tune. It may be a contentious subject I know, but any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I recently acquired a 2013 e550 coupe. It is in excellent shape, I love it so far. I have been trying to find out anything and everything I can regarding engine, suspension, perhaps rear diff options, for performance reasons. I have been tracking (not racing, just instructing and track days) a BMW since the early 2000’s and I do mostly all of my work. I have no such intentions in terms of tracking the E550, but obviously it is very difficult to not explore the tuning options that come with a twin turbo. I’m not ready for hardware changes like downpipes and the rest of the exhaust, but I wanted to get your thoughts on the latest offerings for ECU tune. It may be a contentious subject I know, but any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks!
07-19-2021, 01:33 PM
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E550 Coupe Tuning
Hello MB people,
I recently acquired a 2013 e550 coupe. It is in excellent shape, I love it so far. I have been trying to find out anything and everything I can regarding engine, suspension, perhaps rear diff options, for performance reasons. I have been tracking (not racing, just instructing and track days) a BMW since the early 2000’s and I do mostly all of my work. I have no such intentions in terms of tracking the E550, but obviously it is very difficult to not explore the tuning options that come with a twin turbo. I’m not ready for hardware changes like downpipes and the rest of the exhaust, but I wanted to get your thoughts on the latest offerings for ECU tune. It may be a contentious subject I know, but any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I recently acquired a 2013 e550 coupe. It is in excellent shape, I love it so far. I have been trying to find out anything and everything I can regarding engine, suspension, perhaps rear diff options, for performance reasons. I have been tracking (not racing, just instructing and track days) a BMW since the early 2000’s and I do mostly all of my work. I have no such intentions in terms of tracking the E550, but obviously it is very difficult to not explore the tuning options that come with a twin turbo. I’m not ready for hardware changes like downpipes and the rest of the exhaust, but I wanted to get your thoughts on the latest offerings for ECU tune. It may be a contentious subject I know, but any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks!
$800 - M278 550 V8 Bi-Turbo - Stage 1 or Stage 2 Tune - including MyGenius OBD2 Flash Loader
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07-19-2021, 01:42 PM
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We are currently offering great deals during July.
$800 - M278 550 V8 Bi-Turbo - Stage 1 or Stage 2 Tune - including MyGenius OBD2 Flash Loader
As you are not receiving PMs at present, please email sales@oetuning.com for more details.
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$800 - M278 550 V8 Bi-Turbo - Stage 1 or Stage 2 Tune - including MyGenius OBD2 Flash Loader
As you are not receiving PMs at present, please email sales@oetuning.com for more details.
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07-20-2021, 11:17 AM
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07-27-2021, 08:05 PM
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Thanks for the feedback people. I just installed the OE stage 1 in my 550. I am very pleased with it, the change is dramatic, I definitely need more tire now, the torque can just overwhelm the stock setup I have now.
I acquired (with option to buy) some 19” from a 2008-2010 CLS63 9.5 wide offset 28 in the rear. They are gorgeous but from my math they may stick out from the fender too far though. I guess that’s fodder for yet another tire fitment thread, if anyone want to know what the outcome of that is let me know, I will know soon.
I acquired (with option to buy) some 19” from a 2008-2010 CLS63 9.5 wide offset 28 in the rear. They are gorgeous but from my math they may stick out from the fender too far though. I guess that’s fodder for yet another tire fitment thread, if anyone want to know what the outcome of that is let me know, I will know soon.
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07-28-2021, 01:34 PM
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Thanks for the feedback people. I just installed the OE stage 1 in my 550. I am very pleased with it, the change is dramatic, I definitely need more tire now, the torque can just overwhelm the stock setup I have now.
I acquired (with option to buy) some 19” from a 2008-2010 CLS63 9.5 wide offset 28 in the rear. They are gorgeous but from my math they may stick out from the fender too far though. I guess that’s fodder for yet another tire fitment thread, if anyone want to know what the outcome of that is let me know, I will know soon.
I acquired (with option to buy) some 19” from a 2008-2010 CLS63 9.5 wide offset 28 in the rear. They are gorgeous but from my math they may stick out from the fender too far though. I guess that’s fodder for yet another tire fitment thread, if anyone want to know what the outcome of that is let me know, I will know soon.
08-04-2021, 04:31 PM
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Thanks for the feedback people. I just installed the OE stage 1 in my 550. I am very pleased with it, the change is dramatic, I definitely need more tire now, the torque can just overwhelm the stock setup I have now.
I acquired (with option to buy) some 19” from a 2008-2010 CLS63 9.5 wide offset 28 in the rear. They are gorgeous but from my math they may stick out from the fender too far though. I guess that’s fodder for yet another tire fitment thread, if anyone want to know what the outcome of that is let me know, I will know soon.
I acquired (with option to buy) some 19” from a 2008-2010 CLS63 9.5 wide offset 28 in the rear. They are gorgeous but from my math they may stick out from the fender too far though. I guess that’s fodder for yet another tire fitment thread, if anyone want to know what the outcome of that is let me know, I will know soon.
08-04-2021, 09:41 PM
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It is a no-go for the offsets. The rear rim edge extends about 0.5” beyond the outside edge of the fender. It may be possible to make it work, but I have no way to determine if there would be rubbing. I gave up on these wheels. In this process I created a table with offset numbers for different diameter wheels that would be flush with the fender outside edge for front and rear, along with a set of tire sizes and their dimensions for comparison. I can post it when I clean it up a little.
11-13-2021, 05:17 PM
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2014 Mercedes CLS 550 custom DME Stage 2 540 whp 719 wtq , Brembo Brake Kit
I sent you a message today regarding your stage 1 tune for my 2014 CLS 550 non 4 matic. Thanks in advance for you help.
Best Regards,
Tim
Best Regards,
Tim
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11-15-2021, 07:15 PM
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