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Old May 18, 2026 | 10:01 AM
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has anyone done an engine tune on the S560? if so, what were the results and were you satisfied with the performance?
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Old May 18, 2026 | 10:58 AM
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Speak with Peter. https://benzninja.com/
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Old May 18, 2026 | 02:55 PM
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BenzNinja does coding , not tuning. He changes the car's settings and optional features, but is not involved with high-performance engine tuning (boost) mods.
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Old May 18, 2026 | 03:13 PM
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BenzNinja offers engine tuning now as well.

I had my 550 tuned by Weistec and am happy with the results.
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Old May 18, 2026 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleDown
BenzNinja does coding , not tuning. He changes the car's settings and optional features, but is not involved with high-performance engine tuning (boost) mods.
WRONG. But thanks for playing.
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Old May 18, 2026 | 09:38 PM
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Lighten up Francis.
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Old May 18, 2026 | 11:43 PM
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Sgt. Hulka?
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Old May 19, 2026 | 12:38 AM
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Friend of mine gave his ‘19 S63 coupe Peter’s tune. He describes acceleration as “Like a Plaid.”

My S-65 got Peter’s tune. Really woke it up.
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Old May 19, 2026 | 12:48 PM
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For those not familiar with tuning, make sure you save the factory tune. That way if you go to the dealer, you can put the factory tune back in so they don't void anything. It's easy to go back and forth between tunes too. Hope you guys love it
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Old May 19, 2026 | 02:47 PM
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When I talked to BenzNinja on the phone he offered to tune my S560 engine. So I definitely think he does tuning. I'm not a tuned engine guy so I declined.
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Old May 19, 2026 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by vacs550
has anyone done an engine tune on the S560? if so, what were the results and were you satisfied with the performance?
I have a RENNtech tune on mine. Seems to work great. I don't push it often but when I need to move it responds.

They have the name and reputation so no guessing when I was looking. Plus it was super easy.

https://store.renntechmercedes.com/p...bo-m176-my2018

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Old May 20, 2026 | 10:18 AM
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Slav @ ECC Toronto tuned my S550 4matic remotely for both 93 and E50. Super happy with the tune and the customer service!!
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Old May 20, 2026 | 12:28 PM
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are you saying the tune was done remotely, i.e. not having to take your car in to the shop?
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Old May 20, 2026 | 01:46 PM
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Yes! It will be a very safe tune and very noticeable improvement.

If you want it really dialed in, Slav can instruct you how to acquire some data whilst you drive, then email him and he will refine the tune and send you another file to flash into your ECU.
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Old May 21, 2026 | 11:03 AM
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Good to see options out there.

If interested Renntech is having a Memorial Day sale, 10% off.
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Originally Posted by JohnLane
Friend of mine gave his ‘19 S63 coupe Peter’s tune. He describes acceleration as “Like a Plaid.”
Your friend has clearly never driven a Plaid then lol
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Old May 23, 2026 | 11:27 PM
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Your friend has clearly never driven a Plaid then lol
Nor have I. From what I have heard of Plaid it changes how one looks at acceleration.
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Old May 24, 2026 | 10:57 AM
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I have never understood the draw of the Plaid, I guess it is cool but seems like it is cheating. I could cook a Tenderloin steak in my Microwave much faster than on my DCS Grill out on the patio, but I will take the grill every time. I am just an old geezer though, what do I know.
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My brother owns a Plaid. Yes, it's very quick. But most everything else on the car is sub-par. The doors don't line up properly, so the car shakes violently and rattles every time you slam a door. The car feels heavy and un-athletic. It feels unsafe to go fast because you don't have confidence that the car has the handling or braking to compliment the power. It's basically a turd on wheels with an iPad in the dash and a crazy fast electric motor.
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Neighbor has a Model S ludicrous and the ludicrous part is the ride. The smallest cracks in the pavement jolt you like decent sized potholes and the car has zero character.

Some people love em but it's definitely not a car for me.
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Originally Posted by JohnLane
Nor have I. From what I have heard of Plaid it changes how one looks at acceleration.
It is astonishing.

Originally Posted by subterFUSE
My brother owns a Plaid. Yes, it's very quick. But most everything else on the car is sub-par. The doors don't line up properly, so the car shakes violently and rattles every time you slam a door. The car feels heavy and un-athletic. It feels unsafe to go fast because you don't have confidence that the car has the handling or braking to compliment the power. It's basically a turd on wheels with an iPad in the dash and a crazy fast electric motor.
I wouldn't go quite that far but build quality is not its strong suit, no.
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Even if an electric car can accelerate a bit faster than my Z06 doesn't make it a better car. How many people drool at teslas driving by? ZERO.
How many give my Z06 thumbs up when i take it out? All of them!! Literally.
Picture says it all.

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Z06 looks great!

I'm not sure I can even tell the difference between the Plaid and a Model S.
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Z06 looks great!

I'm not sure I can even tell the difference between the Plaid and a Model S.
Exactly!! All the hype is only about one thing, acceleration. Period. And since it's been out a while, that hype is dying out too. But a McClaren, a Z06, a Shelby? Timeless and always will be.
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Don't forget the CTS-V.

Only say that because I replaced mine with the S Class.

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