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Old 02-05-2019, 05:16 PM
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Faster Shifting Advice Please?
Hello all,

I am looking for a way to make my 06 SL55 shift faster and more firm. I do not have a tranny tune yet and I assume that would make some difference.
Just wondering if there is any info already out there. I have seen the VRP shift Kit and solenoids that they offer but not really too much info about how they help.

Would love to make this beast a little more snappy.

I look forward to the help if you can!!
-Mason
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Old 02-06-2019, 07:37 PM
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About all you can do and it is noticeable is the tranny tune. DTK is popular, cheap, and great reviews.
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I just got a Eurocharged TCU tune on my 2003 E500 with 5 speed 722.6 automatic transmission and it made a world of difference. Shifts are much quicker and smoother with the driveability greatly enhanced. This is how my car should have been set up from the factory.
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Any downsides to doing a TCU tune..?

Harshness, abruptness with sport / D (non-manual) modes...?
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No downside from my experience. You can also tune the torque limits out too. The 5 speed is limited and is really slow compared to the newer trannys.
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Originally Posted by MitchB
Any downsides to doing a TCU tune..?

Harshness, abruptness with sport / D (non-manual) modes...?
Unless you have a P030 there is no sport mode for the transmission. It is either (S)tandard, (W)et, or (M)anual.
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I actually do have P030 I have S, C, M options.

S downshifts itself and holds gears longer to get to higher RPMs.
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Originally Posted by MON55TER
I actually do have P030 I have S, C, M options.

S downshifts itself and holds gears longer to get to higher RPMs.
those shift options don’t denote the 030 package. We all have it
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