1fly55

I am considering getting the evosport evolution1 and 2 power package. Any comments on this system would be appreciated

Jakpro1

Have not heard of ONE person that has not LOVED the systems. My advice is to spend the extra cash and go EVO Stage 2. Get it all done at once....although, you should also get the cooling package then, so that would be another 2-3K. You can run without it with no problems, but you will have some extra heat in the motor for sure.

vraa

Do it, you won't regret it! It's a no brainer! I don't understand why AMG didn't do all the mods in the first place.

e55 baller

if you do it in stages add the pulley LAST!! Its the heat creator.

lbE55

What he said.

Vic55

I have all three packages and have zero complaints. Great product, great service and good value too. Call Simon at 714-901-3100 x60. The mods are definitely noticeable- if you think your E55 is fast now- wait till after you get the mods done.

brt3

This may be stupidly obvious, but what is the factory's attitude towards these mods? I have to assume that any significant engine problems would not be covered under warranty on a modded car.

What modifications would least compromise your warranty coverage? I assume headers, exhaust, and the Evosport intercooler package would all be OK, and that the pulley and chip mods would be verboten -- does anyone have experience in this area? I'd like to improve my car but would like to keep the warranty intact.

Finally, what are the implications from an insurance standpoint. Yeah, yeah -- I know -- what they don't see won't hurt 'em. That being the case, this is the ONLY new car where the insurance agent asked me up front if I had modified the car...

vraa

Doesn't matter what you do, the dealer will try to find a way out of it, no matter what mod.

Dude, on my X5, my rear air suspension module started smoking. I have no mods, and they tried to blame the damn thing on me lowering the car.
I lowered my car?!

You have to be smart, and rough. If your suspension goes out, they can't blame it on the headers if your suspension is stock. If your headers create a fire, then that's your fault. Be honest yet be tough. It's how dealers get work done, and what not.

I know I'm talking about a few things at once, but right now everythings just spilling out

brt3

I completely agree; that is what I've assumed all along, that they can only deny items that have a possible link to the modification. I'm just trying to carefully plan out my mods, and am not sure I want to abandon warranty at this point (my car is brand new).

I wonder if they would try and hammer me if I have a brake or rotor claim and have 19" wheels installed? Can't believe a dealer tried to nail you like that on your X5...

vraa

Start the modifications slowly and follow the stages as Evosport has set them out to. It gives the best bang for the buck and lets you add upgrades that compliment each other.

Also, nothing should go wrong because so many folks have done these. They are tried and tested parts. If something does go wrong, it shouldn't be anything related to the modifications, and due to the Moss Magsun (I'll link that later, I know I spelled it wrong) Act, the dealer isn't really allowed to nail you on it.

I think I just got stuck with a ****ty advisor, I bought the car in Dallas as well. Why would they care for me since I didn't purchase from them

brt3

I think it's the Moss-Magnuson act...

vraa

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...s/warranty.htm

There's the link.

http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/magnusonmoss.htm

I can't spell.

brt3

I can spell but I still got it backwards...

vraa

When our powers combine, I am Captain Planet!

Wait, I got it backwards too. :o

houston

Include the rotors and it's FOUR

Vic55

I stand corrected :p :p even though I still have the factory calipers.

1fly55

thanks for the help....i will surely upgrade the beast now.

medici78

There is another thread that states many owners are experiencing an intermittent momentary lack of power. I noticed most of the people experiencing this have modded their cars.

dgussin1

I picked up 4mph in the 1/8th mile in worse conditions with the Stage 3 evo mods. That is all HP right there. As for bang for your buck, I picked up 15mph in the 1/8th in my cobra for a lot less than I spent on the benz. Take that for what it's worth. I would probably mod the benz again, but I really think for what you're getting it's too expensive. You are basically paying "1 off" prices for a semi mass produced product.

M5KILLR

no one has an evo 3, that includes slr type intercoolers and is like 15k. its just evo2++.

DocStone

Have EVO3+. They are currently working on several things to get even more power. Service and quality of parts is top notch. They handle any issues that come up with no questions. Increase in feel and power is substantial. Highly recommend. Have not had problems with dealer service.

medici78

I still can't figure out why so many people with mods have posted about intermittent power losses in other threads, yet not on this one.

Teej55

Better R & D maybe