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I just got this update from POWERCHIP. Has anybody tried it?
It is still a very expensive ECU tune up, for the gains offered. It costs USD 1500 in America and USD 1900 in Australia. Yet another case of an Aussie company ripping off their own, but having different pricing in the face of serious competition!
They warranty the CHIP but not the engine, if it detonates due to running lean on the track.
POWERCHIPNEWS August - 2006
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The widely acclaimed success of Powerchip's Gold98 upgrade for the AMG E55 has now gone one step further. Powerchip's R&D Department has just rolled out Serial Programming (also known as 'flash tuning') for the E55.
This means that in order to upgrade these unique AMGs with Powerchip technology, a laptop simply needs to be plugged into the diagnostic port under the steering wheel.
With the upgrade dropping the acceleration times of the E55 to Ferrari 360-beating results (as well as removing the speed-limiter) this Powerchip Gold98 has been designed with genuine driving enthusiasts in mind.
The installation is performed with cords on loan from Powerchip, rather than having the ECU sent overnight. The difference goes from three days turn-around time to 10 minutes of programming, directly to the ECU. All that is needed is a laptop and access to the internet (Powerchip can supply a laptop on request.)
If you would like any more information on the upgrade, then please call your Mercedes-Benz Power Consultant on (03) 9681 6888.
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It is still a very expensive ECU tune up, for the gains offered. It costs USD 1500 in America and USD 1900 in Australia. Yet another case of an Aussie company ripping off their own, but having different pricing in the face of serious competition!
They warranty the CHIP but not the engine, if it detonates due to running lean on the track.
POWERCHIPNEWS August - 2006
Subscriber Newsletter - Australia
Shooting Stars
The widely acclaimed success of Powerchip's Gold98 upgrade for the AMG E55 has now gone one step further. Powerchip's R&D Department has just rolled out Serial Programming (also known as 'flash tuning') for the E55.
This means that in order to upgrade these unique AMGs with Powerchip technology, a laptop simply needs to be plugged into the diagnostic port under the steering wheel.
With the upgrade dropping the acceleration times of the E55 to Ferrari 360-beating results (as well as removing the speed-limiter) this Powerchip Gold98 has been designed with genuine driving enthusiasts in mind.
The installation is performed with cords on loan from Powerchip, rather than having the ECU sent overnight. The difference goes from three days turn-around time to 10 minutes of programming, directly to the ECU. All that is needed is a laptop and access to the internet (Powerchip can supply a laptop on request.)
If you would like any more information on the upgrade, then please call your Mercedes-Benz Power Consultant on (03) 9681 6888.
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Originally Posted by Rafal
I just got this update from POWERCHIP. Has anybody tried it?
It is still a very expensive ECU tune up, for the gains offered. It costs USD 1100 in America and USD 1900 in Australia. Yet another case of an Aussie company ripping off their own, but having different pricing in the face of serious competition!
They warranty the CHIP but not the engine, if it detonates due to running lean on the track.
POWERCHIPNEWS August - 2006
Subscriber Newsletter - Australia
Shooting Stars
The widely acclaimed success of Powerchip's Gold98 upgrade for the AMG E55 has now gone one step further. Powerchip's R&D Department has just rolled out Serial Programming (also known as 'flash tuning') for the E55.
This means that in order to upgrade these unique AMGs with Powerchip technology, a laptop simply needs to be plugged into the diagnostic port under the steering wheel.
With the upgrade dropping the acceleration times of the E55 to Ferrari 360-beating results (as well as removing the speed-limiter) this Powerchip Gold98 has been designed with genuine driving enthusiasts in mind.
The installation is performed with cords on loan from Powerchip, rather than having the ECU sent overnight. The difference goes from three days turn-around time to 10 minutes of programming, directly to the ECU. All that is needed is a laptop and access to the internet (Powerchip can supply a laptop on request.)
If you would like any more information on the upgrade, then please call your Mercedes-Benz Power Consultant on (03) 9681 6888.
© Copyright Powerchip 2006 All rights reserved Disclaimer Your Privacy is Our Priority
Phone: (03) 9681 6888
Fax: (03) 9681 6777
email: sales@powerchipgroup.com
website: http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
unsubscribe: unsubscribe@powerchipgroup.com
It is still a very expensive ECU tune up, for the gains offered. It costs USD 1100 in America and USD 1900 in Australia. Yet another case of an Aussie company ripping off their own, but having different pricing in the face of serious competition!
They warranty the CHIP but not the engine, if it detonates due to running lean on the track.
POWERCHIPNEWS August - 2006
Subscriber Newsletter - Australia
Shooting Stars
The widely acclaimed success of Powerchip's Gold98 upgrade for the AMG E55 has now gone one step further. Powerchip's R&D Department has just rolled out Serial Programming (also known as 'flash tuning') for the E55.
This means that in order to upgrade these unique AMGs with Powerchip technology, a laptop simply needs to be plugged into the diagnostic port under the steering wheel.
With the upgrade dropping the acceleration times of the E55 to Ferrari 360-beating results (as well as removing the speed-limiter) this Powerchip Gold98 has been designed with genuine driving enthusiasts in mind.
The installation is performed with cords on loan from Powerchip, rather than having the ECU sent overnight. The difference goes from three days turn-around time to 10 minutes of programming, directly to the ECU. All that is needed is a laptop and access to the internet (Powerchip can supply a laptop on request.)
If you would like any more information on the upgrade, then please call your Mercedes-Benz Power Consultant on (03) 9681 6888.
© Copyright Powerchip 2006 All rights reserved Disclaimer Your Privacy is Our Priority
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Fax: (03) 9681 6777
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What are the gains? Do you know......? I got the darn ECU reflash by MB and now my car runs like a slug! SO i am seriously interested!
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
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Wow, if I understand this correctly, we can even tune our cars on a dyno using a laptop. Who would think a popular method used by many Imports tuners will evolve to the MB world??? Very nice indeed.
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Originally Posted by Rafal
It's all listed in their website.
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
I see the website but dont see the product that is advertised above... SOrry I am a bit confused....
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Originally Posted by Rafal
I just got this update from POWERCHIP. Has anybody tried it?
It is still a very expensive ECU tune up, for the gains offered. It costs USD 1500 in America and USD 1900 in Australia. Yet another case of an Aussie company ripping off their own, but having different pricing in the face of serious competition!
They warranty the CHIP but not the engine, if it detonates due to running lean on the track.
POWERCHIPNEWS August - 2006
Subscriber Newsletter - Australia
Shooting Stars
The widely acclaimed success of Powerchip's Gold98 upgrade for the AMG E55 has now gone one step further. Powerchip's R&D Department has just rolled out Serial Programming (also known as 'flash tuning') for the E55.
This means that in order to upgrade these unique AMGs with Powerchip technology, a laptop simply needs to be plugged into the diagnostic port under the steering wheel.
With the upgrade dropping the acceleration times of the E55 to Ferrari 360-beating results (as well as removing the speed-limiter) this Powerchip Gold98 has been designed with genuine driving enthusiasts in mind.
The installation is performed with cords on loan from Powerchip, rather than having the ECU sent overnight. The difference goes from three days turn-around time to 10 minutes of programming, directly to the ECU. All that is needed is a laptop and access to the internet (Powerchip can supply a laptop on request.)
If you would like any more information on the upgrade, then please call your Mercedes-Benz Power Consultant on (03) 9681 6888.
© Copyright Powerchip 2006 All rights reserved Disclaimer Your Privacy is Our Priority
Phone: (03) 9681 6888
Fax: (03) 9681 6777
email: sales@powerchipgroup.com
website: http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
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It is still a very expensive ECU tune up, for the gains offered. It costs USD 1500 in America and USD 1900 in Australia. Yet another case of an Aussie company ripping off their own, but having different pricing in the face of serious competition!
They warranty the CHIP but not the engine, if it detonates due to running lean on the track.
POWERCHIPNEWS August - 2006
Subscriber Newsletter - Australia
Shooting Stars
The widely acclaimed success of Powerchip's Gold98 upgrade for the AMG E55 has now gone one step further. Powerchip's R&D Department has just rolled out Serial Programming (also known as 'flash tuning') for the E55.
This means that in order to upgrade these unique AMGs with Powerchip technology, a laptop simply needs to be plugged into the diagnostic port under the steering wheel.
With the upgrade dropping the acceleration times of the E55 to Ferrari 360-beating results (as well as removing the speed-limiter) this Powerchip Gold98 has been designed with genuine driving enthusiasts in mind.
The installation is performed with cords on loan from Powerchip, rather than having the ECU sent overnight. The difference goes from three days turn-around time to 10 minutes of programming, directly to the ECU. All that is needed is a laptop and access to the internet (Powerchip can supply a laptop on request.)
If you would like any more information on the upgrade, then please call your Mercedes-Benz Power Consultant on (03) 9681 6888.
© Copyright Powerchip 2006 All rights reserved Disclaimer Your Privacy is Our Priority
Phone: (03) 9681 6888
Fax: (03) 9681 6777
email: sales@powerchipgroup.com
website: http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
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You are correct, sir. 360's don't stand a chance, I was going to say something and then I figured it was just general knowledge.
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I see the website but dont see the product that is advertised above... SOrry I am a bit confused....
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Wow, if I understand this correctly, we can even tune our cars on a dyno using a laptop. Who would think a popular method used by many Imports tuners will evolve to the MB world??? Very nice indeed.
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If you are right, then what's the point for Powerchip in doing this? It's only 3 days downtime for the customer. If the 55 is your daily vehicle, then those vacation/sick days come in handy. Seriously, I rather have the ECU sent out and get it flashed the right way, rather than flashing it myself. I know there would be idiots out there trying to do this temselves and screw it all up then blame it all on Powerchip.
If you are right, then what's the point for Powerchip in doing this? It's only 3 days downtime for the customer. If the 55 is your daily vehicle, then those vacation/sick days come in handy. Seriously, I rather have the ECU sent out and get it flashed the right way, rather than flashing it myself. I know there would be idiots out there trying to do this temselves and screw it all up then blame it all on Powerchip.
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Only kink in this is that some ECU's need to be soldered in order to be flashed.
My 03 does for sure. Cor from Klee did it right in front of me.
He made it look easy, but I would butcher it for sure.
Make sure you double check before going through all the time.
My 03 does for sure. Cor from Klee did it right in front of me.
He made it look easy, but I would butcher it for sure.
Make sure you double check before going through all the time.