Tcu tuned!
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2007 e350 sport. 2010 350 4matic sport. Worlds first W212 E63R self built.
Tcu tuned!
Updated personal best
Finally was able lock in and get a tcu tune . I’ll leave it to the person that helped get the tune state side to decide if he wants everyone to know. But I just wanted to share results
ec high octane race tune
red Star catless downpipes
edok stage 1 tcu tune
These runs I had to drop my brake boost down to 1500 rpm and I still spun second gear. But managed my best time even on my second try.
Finally was able lock in and get a tcu tune . I’ll leave it to the person that helped get the tune state side to decide if he wants everyone to know. But I just wanted to share results
ec high octane race tune
red Star catless downpipes
edok stage 1 tcu tune
These runs I had to drop my brake boost down to 1500 rpm and I still spun second gear. But managed my best time even on my second try.
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2007 e350 sport. 2010 350 4matic sport. Worlds first W212 E63R self built.
My previous best runs. Anyone who has seen my drags knows I post a lot and this is by far the best runs I’ve ever had no other things changed since my 10.92 but the tcu which was installed today
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So.... before 0-60 (1ft) = 2.99 sec
after 0-60 (1ft) = 2.71 sec
before 60ft = 1.77s
after 60ft = 1.70s
before quarter mile 10.92 @ 130.43
after quarter mile 10.81 @ 129.57
I guess its safe to say you've seen an improvement. The numbers don't lie.
Congrats on the tune. I expect to see even better times if this was only your second pass with the TCU tune..
after 0-60 (1ft) = 2.71 sec
before 60ft = 1.77s
after 60ft = 1.70s
before quarter mile 10.92 @ 130.43
after quarter mile 10.81 @ 129.57
I guess its safe to say you've seen an improvement. The numbers don't lie.
Congrats on the tune. I expect to see even better times if this was only your second pass with the TCU tune..
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Logic would suggest MB pushed it’s tranny to the limits where it could still live to see it’s 5th birthday. I don’t why they would engineer a large buffer given the HP and 0-60 wars with BMW, Cadillac and the like.
If this is correct, then a TCU tune is really setting up an early driveline failure. If incorrect, then MB are poor marketers and this tune makes all the sense in the world.
Hopefully the early adopters and their pocketbooks will shed some light on this!
If this is correct, then a TCU tune is really setting up an early driveline failure. If incorrect, then MB are poor marketers and this tune makes all the sense in the world.
Hopefully the early adopters and their pocketbooks will shed some light on this!
#7
Finally was able lock in and get a tcu tune . I’ll leave it to the person that helped get the tune state side to decide if he wants everyone to know. But I just wanted to share results
ec high octane race tune
red Star catless downpipes
edok stage 1 tcu tune
These runs I had to drop my brake boost down to 1500 rpm and I still spun second gear. But managed my best time even on my second try.
ec high octane race tune
red Star catless downpipes
edok stage 1 tcu tune
These runs I had to drop my brake boost down to 1500 rpm and I still spun second gear. But managed my best time even on my second try.
From what I can gather drag slicks or Michelin SS at the minimum if full boost braking is to be attained. To hear that tires are braking loose on a AWD M157 brings joy to my heart!!!
I have always believed their is no replacement for displacement and there is more on the table to extract more to follow..
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Finally was able lock in and get a tcu tune . I’ll leave it to the person that helped get the tune state side to decide if he wants everyone to know. But I just wanted to share results
ec high octane race tune
red Star catless downpipes
edok stage 1 tcu tune
These runs I had to drop my brake boost down to 1500 rpm and I still spun second gear. But managed my best time even on my second try.
ec high octane race tune
red Star catless downpipes
edok stage 1 tcu tune
These runs I had to drop my brake boost down to 1500 rpm and I still spun second gear. But managed my best time even on my second try.
From what I can gather drag slicks or Michelin SS at the minimum if full boost braking is to be attained. To hear that tires are braking loose on a AWD M157 brings joy to my heart!!!
I have always believed their is no replacement for displacement and there is more on the table to extract more to follow..
#9
Logic would suggest MB pushed it’s tranny to the limits where it could still live to see it’s 5th birthday. I don’t why they would engineer a large buffer given the HP and 0-60 wars with BMW, Cadillac and the like.
If this is correct, then a TCU tune is really setting up an early driveline failure. If incorrect, then MB are poor marketers and this tune makes all the sense in the world.
Hopefully the early adopters and their pocketbooks will shed some light on this!
If this is correct, then a TCU tune is really setting up an early driveline failure. If incorrect, then MB are poor marketers and this tune makes all the sense in the world.
Hopefully the early adopters and their pocketbooks will shed some light on this!
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2007 e350 sport. 2010 350 4matic sport. Worlds first W212 E63R self built.
With anything the harder you push a car something will break. But then why does anyone even tune a car? More boost more heat the quicker the engine may fail or cause issues. I’m sure my clutch will eventually bite the dust or I may snap an input shaft. And if so I’ll fix it. But this is showing the potential this car has without upgrading turbos
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With anything the harder you push a car something will break. But then why does anyone even tune a car? More boost more heat the quicker the engine may fail or cause issues. I’m sure my clutch will eventually bite the dust or I may snap an input shaft. And if so I’ll fix it. But this is showing the potential this car has without upgrading turbos
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#12
Maybe I am overthinking, but it came up in a discussion with a tuner when I was vetting which way to go.
Scott
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Another question is this - are the torque limitations in the TCU there to help prevent wheel hop to any extent? Now wheel hop can happen due to a variety of setups/circumstances, I wonder when that may be an issue at the rear of this car?
Maybe I am overthinking, but it came up in a discussion with a tuner when I was vetting which way to go.
Scott
Maybe I am overthinking, but it came up in a discussion with a tuner when I was vetting which way to go.
Scott
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Logic would suggest MB pushed it’s tranny to the limits where it could still live to see it’s 5th birthday. I don’t why they would engineer a large buffer given the HP and 0-60 wars with BMW, Cadillac and the like.
If this is correct, then a TCU tune is really setting up an early driveline failure. If incorrect, then MB are poor marketers and this tune makes all the sense in the world.
Hopefully the early adopters and their pocketbooks will shed some light on this!
If this is correct, then a TCU tune is really setting up an early driveline failure. If incorrect, then MB are poor marketers and this tune makes all the sense in the world.
Hopefully the early adopters and their pocketbooks will shed some light on this!
The creator of this tune has the ability to tweak the parameters up to and including complete removal of the limitations. There is still torque management occurring in the lower gears.
This tune has been installed on many vehicles in Europe and the Middle East.
The only people having issues appear to be the enthusiasts in the Middle East running these platforms flat out with torque management disabled.
Looking at Efrain's run, I'm amazed he got the time he got running Continental Contacts... throw some Michelin PSS's on there and I fully expect 10.7... safely.
I didn't bring this tune into the US, but I'm familiar with its parameters... that honor goes to another..
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When I was running my modded 4g63 (DSM) it was an exercise of increasing HP, breaking the weakest link in the drivetrain (clutch was first), spending $$ to upgrade that part, increasing HP again, breaking the next weakest part (the rear drive axles), spending $$ to upgrade that part, etc etc.
I’m sure that’s the normal sequence of any build, but those parts were relatively cheap to replace and some of the more expensive components were over-engineered to an extent. I guess my own fear with the W212 is that we’ll find out the weak links are really damn expensive to upgrade and now we go from a daily driver with a few tweaks to an expensive track monster money pit. Not sure about you guys but I’m not some Saudi oil tycoon that can blow up a car on YouTube and laugh about it! I’ll be the guy weeping on the side of the road as his car is getting hauled away on the flat bed!
I’m sure that’s the normal sequence of any build, but those parts were relatively cheap to replace and some of the more expensive components were over-engineered to an extent. I guess my own fear with the W212 is that we’ll find out the weak links are really damn expensive to upgrade and now we go from a daily driver with a few tweaks to an expensive track monster money pit. Not sure about you guys but I’m not some Saudi oil tycoon that can blow up a car on YouTube and laugh about it! I’ll be the guy weeping on the side of the road as his car is getting hauled away on the flat bed!
#17
The TCU tune presented to the guys in NY yesterday is from a tuner in Germany with many tunes under his belt. This is his "safe tune" which increases the torque limits and works in concert with the ECU torque parameters - assuming the ECU is reporting correct torque values.
The creator of this tune has the ability to tweak the parameters up to and including complete removal of the limitations. There is still torque management occurring in the lower gears.
This tune has been installed on many vehicles in Europe and the Middle East.
The only people having issues appear to be the enthusiasts in the Middle East running these platforms flat out with torque management disabled.
Looking at Efrain's run, I'm amazed he got the time he got running Continental Contacts... throw some Michelin PSS's on there and I fully expect 10.7... safely.
I didn't bring this tune into the US, but I'm familiar with its parameters... that honor goes to another..
The creator of this tune has the ability to tweak the parameters up to and including complete removal of the limitations. There is still torque management occurring in the lower gears.
This tune has been installed on many vehicles in Europe and the Middle East.
The only people having issues appear to be the enthusiasts in the Middle East running these platforms flat out with torque management disabled.
Looking at Efrain's run, I'm amazed he got the time he got running Continental Contacts... throw some Michelin PSS's on there and I fully expect 10.7... safely.
I didn't bring this tune into the US, but I'm familiar with its parameters... that honor goes to another..
Do you know how much the tq parameters were reduced? Like 50% in first and 75% in second? Also I've heard rumors that eurocharged will be licensing this tcu tune. Anyone know an ETA on that?
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With respect to a EC tune, I too heard those rumors and was told to expect something in one month... regardless, exciting times. First the flex fuel tune for the top end, now an accompanying TCU tune for the hole shot.
A lot has changed in the last 6 months to push this platform forward.
We are now knocking on the door of a 10.7 at 130 with tune only.
The next few months are going to be exciting.
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I don't know if EC is licensing this tune or a different one, or if in fact they are going it themselves.
With respect to a EC tune, I too heard those rumors and was told to expect something in one month... regardless, exciting times. First the flex fuel tune for the top end, now an accompanying TCU tune for the hole shot.
A lot has changed in the last 6 months to push this platform forward.
We are now knocking on the door of a 10.7 at 130 with tune only.
The next few months are going to be exciting.
With respect to a EC tune, I too heard those rumors and was told to expect something in one month... regardless, exciting times. First the flex fuel tune for the top end, now an accompanying TCU tune for the hole shot.
A lot has changed in the last 6 months to push this platform forward.
We are now knocking on the door of a 10.7 at 130 with tune only.
The next few months are going to be exciting.
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