SL/R129: Compy reprogramming
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1992 500SL & 1974 Porsche 914
Compy reprogramming
Hi fellas.
Okay, so I just purchased a '92 500SL. Now I haven't taken it to it's 155 mph limit (speed) and of course I don't plan on it but, you never know if there will be a nuclear exchange with "Iran" and should I need to outrun a shockwave... I would like to have that ability... just in case.![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
How can I or is there anyone in the San Francisco bay area who could remove the speed limiter on my car as what is it capable of? 180 something?
Muchos garcias!
Chop
Okay, so I just purchased a '92 500SL. Now I haven't taken it to it's 155 mph limit (speed) and of course I don't plan on it but, you never know if there will be a nuclear exchange with "Iran" and should I need to outrun a shockwave... I would like to have that ability... just in case.
![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
How can I or is there anyone in the San Francisco bay area who could remove the speed limiter on my car as what is it capable of? 180 something?
Muchos garcias!
Chop
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R129 SL500's are capable of getting up into the 170+ range when delimited. Any reputable ECU upgrade removes the speed limiter. Shoot them an email and see if they offer a chip for the '92 model.
http://speedtuningusa.com/products/mb.htm
http://speedtuningusa.com/products/mb.htm
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R129 SL500's are capable of getting up into the 170+ range when delimited. Any reputable ECU upgrade removes the speed limiter. Shoot them an email and see if they offer a chip for the '92 model.
http://speedtuningusa.com/products/mb.htm
http://speedtuningusa.com/products/mb.htm
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I haven't. Read some very positive reviews about them though. I don't see why ECU tuning is expensive ($900 for a Power Chip) for these older cars. It is literally plug and play by swapping out two chips, unlike the modern Merc's which require re-flashing. SpeedTuning at least offers a more manageable price. If I didn't have to replace my effin' cats and starter module, I would have had a nice budget for some upgrades. Guess I'll have to settle with just 400 bhp. ![Stick Out Tongue](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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What year is your car? I just got a letter in the mail from MBUSA telling me they got sued for defective manufacturing on the SL600 cats, and are now extending the factory warranty on them to 10yrs/100k. My car is a 2001, and the letter states it covers 1999 or 2000 through 2002. I can scan and send it to you if you want.
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