OE Tuning tuned my stock W212 E63 at Gintani!

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Sep 9, 2010 | 01:21 PM
  #26  
I got nearly the same results from Gintani/OE Tuning on my W212 E63 a just over a week ago. The gains are very apparent as soon as you give it some throttle, wheel spin is much easier to achieve now (w/o LSD) and its even possible to override the E diff/ignition cut issue with the added power/torque since both wheels are spinning when its sideways.

Here's my dyno:

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Sep 11, 2010 | 02:46 AM
  #27  
Nice. I am thinking of getting my BMW tuned by OETuning. I am glad I read that thread on that other company power-something and it sucks they damaged that guys ECU board and forgot to put the screws in. I'm very **** retentive (as I'm sure a lot of you are) and I could never stand for that kind of work! Props on the tune OP!
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Sep 11, 2010 | 03:44 AM
  #28  
Wow! what signifant gains for both you vic and racer M. OK. i'm going down next month when I get some time. :-)

Racer M, starting to like your benz more now? :-)
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Sep 11, 2010 | 12:16 PM
  #29  
Good stuff Vic.
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Sep 11, 2010 | 12:47 PM
  #30  
Quote: Wow! what signifant gains for both you vic and racer M. OK. i'm going down next month when I get some time. :-)

Racer M, starting to like your benz more now? :-)
The added power and torque is very nice, and like I said it is able to break both wheels loose now like never before with a good stab of the throttle. I'm not a mechanic but I think since both wheels are rear wheels are spinning close to the same speed it doesn't upset the E diff and makes it possible now to powerslide the car. I haven't had much time to drive it since I got the tune but these are my impressions so far. I also found out there is a LSD available from AMG that is plug and play so I'm thinking of doing that with headers and x pipe soon. I'm hoping then it will become a real grocery getting beast.

To answer your question, yes I am liking my car more, and I'm stuck with it so I'm gonna do what I can to enjoy as much as I can. The nav still sucks though
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Sep 11, 2010 | 01:18 PM
  #31  
Quote: The added power and torque is very nice, and like I said it is able to break both wheels loose now like never before with a good stab of the throttle. I'm not a mechanic but I think since both wheels are rear wheels are spinning close to the same speed it doesn't upset the E diff and makes it possible now to powerslide the car. I haven't had much time to drive it since I got the tune but these are my impressions so far. I also found out there is a LSD available from AMG that is plug and play so I'm thinking of doing that with headers and x pipe soon. I'm hoping then it will become a real grocery getting beast.

To answer your question, yes I am liking my car more, and I'm stuck with it so I'm gonna do what I can to enjoy as much as I can. The nav still sucks though
LT headers!!!!!!!!! are you gonna be the test mule??
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Sep 11, 2010 | 11:41 PM
  #32  
Quote: LT headers!!!!!!!!! are you gonna be the test mule??
Lol, Only if i can beat you to it... I was thinking guinea pig!
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Sep 13, 2010 | 01:33 AM
  #33  
Quote: I also found out there is a LSD available from AMG that is plug and play so I'm thinking of doing that with headers and x pipe soon.
LSD from AMG? Really? Please share more details.

And yes, if you get the LT headers, I think I speak for everyone, when I say, please share as well when or if you do.
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Sep 13, 2010 | 09:55 AM
  #34  
Quote: LSD from AMG? Really? Please share more details.

And yes, if you get the LT headers, I think I speak for everyone, when I say, please share as well when or if you do.
I nominate racer m to be the LT header test mule

The LSD is available on the Performance Package too so Im sure you can find a way to buy the part if you like. I had the AMG LSD on my W211 E55.
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Sep 13, 2010 | 07:46 PM
  #35  
Got tuned today at TT Motorsports. Will keep you guys updated once I get to take the car out for a few hours
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Sep 13, 2010 | 08:21 PM
  #36  
Quote: Got tuned today at TT Motorsports. Will keep you guys updated once I get to take the car out for a few hours
Nice!
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Sep 14, 2010 | 09:30 AM
  #37  
My E63 W212 just got tuned yesterday as well at TTmotorsports. I took my car out to Ocean Pkwy (Jone Beach) and did some runs. Results are very, very noticeable, espeically past 4500RPM the car pulls like a train all the way through, especially up top. The exhaust note changed slightly, not sure why. Jeremy told me about it, but I was not quite sure what he did to change it, it is not better or worse it is just different. I gotta ask him about it.

So overall I am very happy with the mod. Jeremy and Bruce were very helpful and full of information. Very cool guys. In addition to the ECU, I had Bruce's airbox mod, charcoal delete and K&N filters.

So far, no warning lights, no overheating, no problems and I ran close to 250 aggressive miles since yesterday. One thing to note is it is much more difficult to get traction especially with ESC SPORT with 1/2 gear change, tires just get loose and ESP kicks in, where is previously I had no problems. Maybe it is time for me to get fatter sticker tires.

Albert,
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Sep 16, 2010 | 08:44 PM
  #38  
you forgot to mention that you met ME!!! Jeez, that was the most important part.

The dyno is painful, but given the way this thing reads, I am VERY happy with my gains as well. I went after you, and it only got hotter. I looked it up, and yep: Record Heat on that day (106 F)... You car looks great VIC!

Im not cool enough to have a digital copy of the dyno sheet. (You may notice a *little* heat soak....)

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Sep 16, 2010 | 11:44 PM
  #39  
Geez guys, I can't get a response out of OE Tuning for the life of me. they responded once to my request form i filled out online, but after that made 2 calls and 2 emails, which I have not heard back from AT ALL! I even told them in my email and voicemail, please respond, I'm ready to do the tune ASAP.

Am I missing something here or what magic word do I have to tell them?
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Sep 16, 2010 | 11:52 PM
  #40  
Jeremy is on the East Coast for 2 weeks. If you tried recently, thats why. They are also getting ready to move into a new shop, so I think things are a little hectic. I believe Jeremy gets back nect Monday... You may want to try then. I think it is worth it

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...13th-14th.html

maybe one more week based on that thread...
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Sep 17, 2010 | 12:09 AM
  #41  
Thank! :-) I see! I'll sit tight and continue waiting patiently.

Sometimes it's hard, once you've finally decided to take the dive, waiting suddenly becomes unfathomable. :-)
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Sep 17, 2010 | 08:56 AM
  #42  
Waiting is almost impossible.. I know. I waited 6 weeks (i needed to get my mods on) and I was going CRAZY... Every day pacing the floor, looking at watch, cold water on the face. Then FINALLY, I got it done. Now, I am back to square one (need a few more mods).. I need to go pace now...
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Sep 17, 2010 | 09:33 AM
  #43  
Quote: Waiting is almost impossible.. I know. I waited 6 weeks (i needed to get my mods on) and I was going CRAZY... Every day pacing the floor, looking at watch, cold water on the face. Then FINALLY, I got it done. Now, I am back to square one (need a few more mods).. I need to go pace now...
lol good post to start the day!
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Sep 17, 2010 | 11:39 AM
  #44  
Vic, what's your impression of the gearbox? Is it more responsive than the 7G auto, or is that what it is still? I read conflicting things about what the W212 was going to house and since I wasn't in the market didn't figure out what they finally went with. I did read they could have done better but would like your impressions.
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Sep 17, 2010 | 06:07 PM
  #45  
Great thread, guys. I'm also thinking of giving Jeremy a call when he gets back to CA.

Quick question: What is the AFR for a stock E63? And what is the AFR with the OE tune?
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Sep 18, 2010 | 05:04 AM
  #46  
Quote: Great thread, guys. I'm also thinking of giving Jeremy a call when he gets back to CA.

Quick question: What is the AFR for a stock E63? And what is the AFR with the OE tune?
great question. i should have asked. I actually asked instead for the tune what aspects it affected, A/F ratio, ignition timing, shift points, etc.

Seems like they only play around with ignition and AF ratio. which is good, because I would hate to loose my drive-ability.
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Sep 20, 2010 | 04:48 PM
  #47  
Quote: great question. i should have asked. I actually asked instead for the tune what aspects it affected, A/F ratio, ignition timing, shift points, etc.

Seems like they only play around with ignition and AF ratio. which is good, because I would hate to loose my drive-ability.
I agree, driveability is the most important thing for a tune. Power is great, but when there are little hiccups in the tune, especially low-speed driveability, it just ruins the experience.

Any updates on the AFR questions?
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Sep 20, 2010 | 05:34 PM
  #48  
Quote: I agree, driveability is the most important thing for a tune. Power is great, but when there are little hiccups in the tune, especially low-speed driveability, it just ruins the experience.

Any updates on the AFR questions?
I dont have my AFR numbers; I do remember Jeremy left me in a safe range though. When he is back from NY Ill get them and post.
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Sep 26, 2010 | 07:16 PM
  #49  
Quote: I dont have my AFR numbers; I do remember Jeremy left me in a safe range though. When he is back from NY Ill get them and post.
That would be great, thanks.
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Sep 26, 2010 | 08:21 PM
  #50  
racer M, are you stock? If so, this provides some insight into the heat issues we experienced on 9/4. Your graphs look identical, except your starting and ending numbers are 35hp / 41hp better - stock and tuned. I would like to see VICs car on the dyno on a decent day. I would expect his would look like this as well.


Quote: I got nearly the same results from Gintani/OE Tuning on my W212 E63 a just over a week ago. The gains are very apparent as soon as you give it some throttle, wheel spin is much easier to achieve now (w/o LSD) and its even possible to override the E diff/ignition cut issue with the added power/torque since both wheels are spinning when its sideways.

Here's my dyno:

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