Anyone try the new Renntech ECu
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Yes this looks interesting. My X6M had a HHT from Velos designwerks, and it was great. It made it easy to go back and forth from tuned to stock. Here is the link for the Renn:
Cheers,
https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...13-e63s-detail
Yes this looks interesting. My X6M had a HHT from Velos designwerks, and it was great. It made it easy to go back and forth from tuned to stock. Here is the link for the Renn:
Cheers,
https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...13-e63s-detail
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Interested in the Renntech ECU also but wondering if any other reputable shops provide a cheaper alternative with similar performance. Also, since I'm in California and don't have access to octane higher than 91, is getting a tune basically a waste of money?
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So when you receive the tuner, it's ready to go. No need to download a software to your computer, load the tuner, etc.
When you receive the module, make sure the toggle switch is set to tuned, car in key position 2 and then plug the module in your OBD2 port.
The little LED turns red and starts loading. After about 2 minutes the LED turns green and the process is done.
You can now unplug the module and you're good to go.
If you decide you want to go back, just repeat the process with the toggle switch moved to stock. You can switch between tuned and stock as often as you like.
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So I just noticed the 93+ octane - It's almost impossible to find anything higher than 91 in Utah ( unless you go to a race gas center, and that is a P.I.T.A.) wonder if that is an issue for the tune.. detonation?
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We still can do customization. But if not noted/discussed directly, it will be our highest power ECU Upgrade.
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Well I got the new Renntech handheld ECU downloaded and WoW! That thing wakes the sleeping giant. Just for fun, I did a launch control to 60 and did 2.88 .. keep in mind that is on 91 octane and at 5000 feet above sea-level. Happy Customer
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In the process of choosing a tune as well. What made you choose Renntech vs the other tunes out there? AMR, OETuning, etc??
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Hello,
Yes this looks interesting. My X6M had a HHT from Velos designwerks, and it was great. It made it easy to go back and forth from tuned to stock. Here is the link for the Renn:
Cheers,
https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...13-e63s-detail
Yes this looks interesting. My X6M had a HHT from Velos designwerks, and it was great. It made it easy to go back and forth from tuned to stock. Here is the link for the Renn:
Cheers,
https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...13-e63s-detail
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Eurocharged is currently offering their tune for $1500 vs Renntech's that is close to $4000. Is tuning pretty much cookie cutter now or is there any real benefit left to visiting a local tuning shop with a dyno? Are any tunes open source in that the customer can see what actually was changed vs just seeing the end result? Does Renntech have some secret sauce in their tune or are they just more expensive due to their higher marketing and overhead costs?
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Eurocharged is currently offering their tune for $1500 vs Renntech's that is close to $4000. Is tuning pretty much cookie cutter now or is there any real benefit left to visiting a local tuning shop with a dyno? Are any tunes open source in that the customer can see what actually was changed vs just seeing the end result? Does Renntech have some secret sauce in their tune or are they just more expensive due to their higher marketing and overhead costs?
I got my OETuning tune for $1,300 all in with the device. Is there a Eurocharges/Renntech tune out there with 25hp more? Probably...
