Tcu tuned!
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2014 AMG E63S and 2020 AMG GTC
Having looked at the data, I'm starting to think a TCU tune is the biggest bang for buck for daily driving, then followed by a ECU tune for improved ET's at the track.
Whats even better is the fact the TCU tune is completely transparent... it doesn't get flagged in the ME. This should help alleviate some concerns for people still rocking warranties...
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E63 SL55 996TT C5Z06
Look in this space for an update on a TCU tune only E63S running stock ECU.
Having looked at the data, I'm starting to think a TCU tune is the biggest bang for buck for daily driving, then followed by a ECU tune for improved ET's at the track.
Whats even better is the fact the TCU tune is completely transparent... it doesn't get flagged in the ME. This should help alleviate some concerns for people still rocking warranties...
Having looked at the data, I'm starting to think a TCU tune is the biggest bang for buck for daily driving, then followed by a ECU tune for improved ET's at the track.
Whats even better is the fact the TCU tune is completely transparent... it doesn't get flagged in the ME. This should help alleviate some concerns for people still rocking warranties...
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93' 500E, 95' Corolla
We can tune for whatever you want - but doesn't really make sense to leave the tq limits low... Just get a tire on the car and you'll be fine 
Thanks!
Dave
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Brutus - hey totally agree and another appeal of the TCU tune is if you blow up the trans its maybe $6-8k to replace compared to the motor at $25k from an ECU tune gone bad.... so to me the TCU seems like a no brainer!!! Are they coming to Chicago/Milwaukee area anytime soon to do a group TCU session? Think we could get 10+ for sure in Chicago to step up and do the TCU.
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m157 SL63
what are the stock default torque limitations by gear for the rwd m157?
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There's a lot of interest coming out of Chicago! Y'all need to just go to the website and sign up! If you're "In" just put down the deposit, you literally have nothing to loose, as it will be refunded if we don't end up making it. The only way we will make the trip is if we have the roster filled
Chicago session will be in Addison, at Pinnacle Motorwerks
Form for that location is live on the website, so go sign up.www.eurochargedatx.info - 722.9 ****** TCU Tuning ******
Thanks!
Dave
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93' 500E, 95' Corolla
Most of the Northeast is gonna be handled by @5soko - Get in tough with him and I think he can work it out with you
Thanks!
Dave
Thanks!
Dave
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2014 E63S, 2018 GLC 300
Can someone please explain what is happening on the 2-3 gear change in the video posted in the link above? There is like a swing of 500 rpm after the shift. Someone mentioned boost limitation because of a lack of a DV or blow off. Thanks!
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2014 AMG E63S and 2020 AMG GTC
That video was graciously provided by Cifdig the weekend following his TCU tune.
We all saw and commented on the video. There were a couple of ideas thrown about. Another idea was wheel spin may have caused it.
Truth is we don't know.
I defer to Cifdig to answer with his experiences post TCU tune. He's probably done 20 launches or more if his draggy activity is any indication..
Hopefully he can come into the thread to provide some insight.
We all saw and commented on the video. There were a couple of ideas thrown about. Another idea was wheel spin may have caused it.
Truth is we don't know.
I defer to Cifdig to answer with his experiences post TCU tune. He's probably done 20 launches or more if his draggy activity is any indication.
. Hopefully he can come into the thread to provide some insight.
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AMG
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Without muddying this thread... here's a link to a EC ATX world record pass of a stock turbo W212 2014 E63S...
It benefited greatly from a TCU tune and an Ethanol E70 Tune....
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...0-1-136-a.html
It benefited greatly from a TCU tune and an Ethanol E70 Tune....
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...0-1-136-a.html
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2014 AMG E63S and 2020 AMG GTC
Stock turned TCU's will show throttle closure to restrict boost in the lower gears. Modified TCU's running this tune will allow for full boost in the lower gears. 5soko created a post around this....
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I can't wait!
OMAHA NEBRASKA just added to the list of cities/regions to get the TCU tune.
SLM Auto Care...sign up here
It doesn't get any more centrally located than this.
Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado... Its a team sport, and I need your help.
OMAHA NEBRASKA just added to the list of cities/regions to get the TCU tune.
SLM Auto Care...sign up here
It doesn't get any more centrally located than this.
Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado... Its a team sport, and I need your help.
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goes for most tune only ecu tunes out there for resale.
Many dont know their used car is tuned until they either datalog or they opt for a new tune, and this case, if your car is hooked up for a TCU tune, the tuner would be able to see it has been applied and save you the trouble
