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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Hello E55 owners,

I have a 2004 E55 that I'm getting ready to do some mods to. I have a rather technical question. Can 04 E55's Speedometers be swapped for 06 E55s as I know the car is capable of going well above 160, as it reads on my current speedometer? If so, what would be the best way to achieve this installation through MB dealer or private? The rev limiter would be removed...

Any advise or help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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you will be able to swap it out. you will need to reprogram the new one via STAR
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Thanks, shardul...
What is STAR and is that only through the MB dealership?
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Any ideas on removing the factory rev limiter?
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sbmc096
Any ideas on removing the factory rev limiter?
Yes, get your ECU tuned by any of the tuners.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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What about a E63 cluster??
Just with a reprograming via STAR and can it work?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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I was under the impression that you can swap clusters, as long as the second cluster is:

1) New, or
2) Used, but less than 2000 miles difference between the two clusters.

Rev limit increase, top speed limiter removal, timing and fueling adjustments are the basis for aftermarket tunes. Please feel free to contact us at www.LETmotorsports.com for any performance-related info.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sbmc096
Thanks, shardul...
What is STAR and is that only through the MB dealership?
STAR/DAS is the Mercedes diagnostic computer system. This is the machine that the dealer plugs into your car to retrieve the service history and to make changes to the ECU/TCU in your vehicle.

Once only available at the dealer, STAR services have been cropping up at private Euro shops and tuners as they have become more available. Hacked versions of varying quality are available on FleaBay.

LET has a unit, as do several members of the forum here.
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i have CLS63 cluster that shows 200mph
ask MBenzNL...

u can remove speed limiter either via SDS or ECU tune...
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Originally Posted by MJ50
i have CLS63 cluster that shows 200mph
ask MBenzNL...

u can remove speed limiter either via SDS or ECU tune...
Ditto, and if memory serves, there was a specific reason to use the CLS63 in terms of adapting it to current mileage.
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