I got killed by E55 TUned car. What do I need to TUne?
07-17-2008, 10:23 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5 Black/Black/Silver trim. Idrive, navigation, Active Seats, HUD, SMG, that plastic Key... and every option except the Active Cruise Control. I asked for everything and dealer forgot Active Cruise.....
Last weekend, I was killed by E55AMG tuned car on a drag race(street). I am not sure of exact tuning specification of the E55 but, he definitely had a exhaust and he claimed his car was de-limited. I got overly upset over the loss and I am now looking for my options. I know it sounds childish but thats the way it was that day.
My budget is about $5000 for exhaust and ECU. What can I get and how much improvement can I expect from it?
Let me know....
My budget is about $5000 for exhaust and ECU. What can I get and how much improvement can I expect from it?
Let me know....
07-17-2008, 10:31 PM
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That car has some mad torque compared to ours. At stock, it's 469 HP, 516 ftlb torque and is already quicker than the M5, so imagine what it was tuned? It's no surprise you got beat by that ride. Many of newer AMG Mercs are fire-breathing beasts!
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury..._e55/index.html
Just remember....some AMG's might be faster, but see if they'll keep up with you through the twisties.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury..._e55/index.html
Just remember....some AMG's might be faster, but see if they'll keep up with you through the twisties.
07-18-2008, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='627104' date='Jul 18 2008, 07:31 AM
That car has some mad torque compared to ours. At stock, it's 469 HP, 516 ftlb torque and is already quicker than the M5, so imagine what it was tuned? It's no surprise you got beat by that ride. Many of newer AMG Mercs are fire-breathing beasts!
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury..._e55/index.html
Just remember....some AMG's might be faster, but see if they'll keep up with you through the twisties.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury..._e55/index.html
Just remember....some AMG's might be faster, but see if they'll keep up with you through the twisties.
very true!!!
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those SuperCharged v8s definately are crazy fast.
I love the sound of the engines....
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07-18-2008, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by walterr5' post='627103' date='Jul 17 2008, 11:23 PM
Last weekend, I was killed by E55AMG tuned car on a drag race(street). I am not sure of exact tuning specification of the E55 but, he definitely had a exhaust and he claimed his car was de-limited. I got overly upset over the loss and I am now looking for my options. I know it sounds childish but thats the way it was that day.
My budget is about $5000 for exhaust and ECU. What can I get and how much improvement can I expect from it?
Let me know....
My budget is about $5000 for exhaust and ECU. What can I get and how much improvement can I expect from it?
Let me know....
To help out with the torque disadvantage, you can get the 3.91 differential. Exhaust is not going to be much of a difference maker unless you get a headers-back exhaust system. ECU tune will only help so much as well. To reiterate, challenge the E55 from a roll and make sure you are in the "meat" of your powerband. Be safe.
07-18-2008, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Grouch' post='627404' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:47 AM
Put taller gears in and you will be able to smoke that cat from the line.
A shorter gear ratio will rotate more at a given engine speed (rpm) and a taller gear ratio rotates less. Think of it this way... It's ideal to use 1st gear (a shorter ratio) to accelerate from a stop than using 7th (a taller ratio).