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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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S600 Tune or not to tune.

I want to have my S600 re mapped to give another 50bhp.
Will my engine at 52K be able to handle it?

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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Yes, you will be OK, my S600 with 72K miles loves it.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Thanks, you look like you have had a bit more than re-mapping.
What have you had done, I wouldn't mind buying the kit from the States and have them fitted in the UK. I know a few tuning companies who could do
the work.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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You gain 100 hp from a BiTurbo tune, not 50 .
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Hey any idea what a S55 would pick up stock with a tune?
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Here is a dyno from my car. It is 60-70HP at the wheels. The tune is $2490 and takes one day to do.

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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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The answer to your question is... tune
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I am also thinking of doing a tune on my S600, but I might rethink because of my recent stealership experience, I would not want to give them any extra reason to void my warranty.

I got a price from Andy @ MHP of 6k for an ecu/tcu tune on my S600. I think I am going to hold off until after MIR and I get a chance to talk to others that have had thier cars tuned by the varrious vendors.
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There's no going back to stock after a tune... I highly recommend it.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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There's no going back to stock after a tune... I highly recommend it.
The trouble is your car looks better than a S65, so you definately need
the extra power to go with the looks.

Mine is nice looking but doesn't look threatening, not sure where this could end!!!!


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