P30 or not P30?
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P30 or not P30?
Afternoon,
Can anyone offer thoughts on both sides of this option (having it and not having it). Does the $10k offer bang-for-the-buck while owning the car and when it comes time to sell? Is there any special maintenance needed?
Thanks in advance!
Can anyone offer thoughts on both sides of this option (having it and not having it). Does the $10k offer bang-for-the-buck while owning the car and when it comes time to sell? Is there any special maintenance needed?
Thanks in advance!
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I'd say it depends. If you are going to get a tune then no as the power is the same with or without the performance package. People seem to be pretty happy with the KW suspension set up so I would think it would be at least as good as the factory performance package. The limited slip can now be ordered outside the package. So the only time I would say yes is if you want the extra power without getting an aftermarket tune.
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yes for bragging rights, LOL, but really.....
you'll be happier and you won't lose sleep
wondering about a tune and your warranty
and plus the stock reds and other things like the engine cover are with that too right?
you'll be happier and you won't lose sleep
wondering about a tune and your warranty
and plus the stock reds and other things like the engine cover are with that too right?
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Thanks to all for the input. I'm looking at a 2010 with the P30 pkg so the red calipers are out. Does the factory P30 tune bump the hp and improve tranny shifts as well? What does the aftermarket tune cost?
Again, thanks!!
Again, thanks!!
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you also get upgraded brakes and suspention right?
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I believe the brakes are the same. I will still vote for yes due to the improved suspension and better handling. Moreover, it will not void the warranty like outside tune. Better yet, also get the LSD. Personally, I don't care for cosmetic things like the red brake caliper and CF engine cover.
Google Vic's response to the P30. I think there is a recent link in the CLS63 forum.
Google Vic's response to the P30. I think there is a recent link in the CLS63 forum.
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I think P30 is the ordering code and PP is for performance package......right?
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to me the reason to buy the performance package is not for the power increase (which is easily achievable with tune), its for the upgraded brakes and suspension that AMG has decided are needed to handle the extra power... sure you could piece all that together separately, but in the end you wont be that far off the package price and I prefer the OEM warrantied version
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I did have 2012 E63. HP was the same with or without pp. I did do the ECU tune and the power gain was there but limited. Most improvement was from better response curve from gas paddle to engine output.
I am now driving 2012 E63 wagon. With ECU tune, This one will certainly see significant Increase on hp (70-80) and torque (100 plus). Since end tuning result will be the same, I opt to take a non-pp version. I am arranging ECU tune at the moment. She is already one fast and pretty responsive (due to torque ready at low rpm) wagon. I am really looking forward to the after tuned new her.
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digging up old thread here, as after searching extensively the E63 boards this was the closest to my question (but in the process learned a ton about the E63 from all the great info you guys post!).
I'm in the market to buy a 2012/2013 E63 and assumed the P30 perf package (550hp, 590tq i believe) is good to have if you can find it on a used E63 in addition to getting one with the LSD option.
My questions:
Would an aftermarket tune (renntech or AMS or others) remove or "erase" the P30 factory option with their tune OR would you get the full benefit of the aftermarket tune power that is in addition to what the P30 provides?
i've read several posts stating if you plan to tune then *dont* waste the money on the P30 option but am interested in opinions.
thx
I'm in the market to buy a 2012/2013 E63 and assumed the P30 perf package (550hp, 590tq i believe) is good to have if you can find it on a used E63 in addition to getting one with the LSD option.
My questions:
Would an aftermarket tune (renntech or AMS or others) remove or "erase" the P30 factory option with their tune OR would you get the full benefit of the aftermarket tune power that is in addition to what the P30 provides?
i've read several posts stating if you plan to tune then *dont* waste the money on the P30 option but am interested in opinions.
thx
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digging up old thread here, as after searching extensively the E63 boards this was the closest to my question (but in the process learned a ton about the E63 from all the great info you guys post!).
I'm in the market to buy a 2012/2013 E63 and assumed the P30 perf package (550hp, 590tq i believe) is good to have if you can find it on a used E63 in addition to getting one with the LSD option.
My questions:
Would an aftermarket tune (renntech or AMS or others) remove or "erase" the P30 factory option with their tune OR would you get the full benefit of the aftermarket tune power that is in addition to what the P30 provides?
i've read several posts stating if you plan to tune then *dont* waste the money on the P30 option but am interested in opinions.
thx
I'm in the market to buy a 2012/2013 E63 and assumed the P30 perf package (550hp, 590tq i believe) is good to have if you can find it on a used E63 in addition to getting one with the LSD option.
My questions:
Would an aftermarket tune (renntech or AMS or others) remove or "erase" the P30 factory option with their tune OR would you get the full benefit of the aftermarket tune power that is in addition to what the P30 provides?
i've read several posts stating if you plan to tune then *dont* waste the money on the P30 option but am interested in opinions.
thx
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If you did a tune on non PP model I'd think you'd almost have to upgrade the rear end to LSD as without it and a tune I'd think it would be pretty scary with one wheel spinning. My 2012 has the PP option.
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