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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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What setting do you have your KD-Box?
I have just received the KD-Box. The dealer suggested that i should set this on 5 for the ML, although the manual suggests 7. What setting do you guys have it on?
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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I have just received the KD-Box. The dealer suggested that i should set this on 5 for the ML, although the manual suggests 7. What setting do you guys have it on?
8-9 on my 420 cdi
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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I had it on setting 5 mine and I took it off, now its just sitting in my desk draw. Its for sale if anyone is interested.
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AR.Shah: Why did you take it off?
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AR.Shah: Why did you take it off?
I took it off because it felt as if it pushed the engine beyond its limits, my warranty also ran out and I don´t feel like taking the risk. Fuel efficiency was also ridiculous with the KD box. My new Audi S3 provides the all the speed kicks that i need
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Originally Posted by AR.Shah
I took it off because it felt as if it pushed the engine beyond its limits, my warranty also ran out and I don´t feel like taking the risk. Fuel efficiency was also ridiculous with the KD box. My new Audi S3 provides the all the speed kicks that i need
I keep mine on 5 as suggested by the manufacturer.Beware 9 goes only for the 420cdi.
It does not feel like the car is pushed beyond its limits in my opinion.Fuel efficiency is slightly worst just beacuse my driving style had change since i install the kid.
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sorry to bump but can someone tell me what each number/letter is for on the box?

i just received mine and i wanna know what would be the best settings for power

i have C200CDI

(2.2 4cyl)
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