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Old 11-08-2010, 05:51 PM
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POWERCHIP GROUPBUY - Let's get in on this ASAP!!

What's up guys...I missed the GB last month on this so I contacted Matt Bekam, VP of Operations over at Powerchip Group, Inc and he told me that to get the $350 price, we have to get at least 10 people in on it. I'm in, so that's only 9 needed to get this done.

Please reply ASAP so we can get in on this.

1. Alex T. 08 C300
2. thepinoc
3. Klinh 2006 Clk 500.
4. Castr0 (filcastro@comcast.net) C300
5. fredfromny
6. rb23lb 2008 c350
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9.
10.

Here is his information so that if you have specific questions, you can contact him directly:

Matt Bekam
VP of Operations

986 W 17th st
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
949.646.1026
fax 949.646.1238
matt@powerchipgroup.com
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/

PS:

Standby regarding payment instructions. I'm going to ask him if he requires paypal in advance or if we can pay when we show up. (for the locals).

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Old 11-08-2010, 06:20 PM
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i'm down for this, if they'll work on all benz!
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i'm down for this, if they'll work on all benz!


Yeah me too. Mine is 2006 Clk 500.
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Is this a flash remap or does it require physical modifications to the ECU?
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Is this a flash remap or does it require physical modifications to the ECU?
I'll get Matt Bekam (VP of Oper) to answer this asap). Hang in there.
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Here's some more info from Matt Bekam:


We tune every model benz you can think of but the $350 price will only be for the cars with V6's and 4cylinders. Basically the 300's, 350's, 230's, etc.

For the 500 and 550 benz's we normally charge $990, but we'll do those for $500 to help you fill up that list.

Thank You,
Powerchip Group, Inc.

Matt Bekam
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986 W 17th st
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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I'm interested as well... does the $500 price includes NA V8 AMG engines? What gains are we expecting from this setup?
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Also is the speed limiter removed with the SLK 55 tuning program?
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Couldn't edit the OP so here's another added to the list:

1. Alex T. 08 C300
2. thepinoc
3. Klinh 2006 Clk 500.
4. Castr0 (filcastro@comcast.net) C300
5. fredfromny
6. rb23lb 2008 c350
7. rwong
8. AlfatoSLK
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10.

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I have a few newb questions about a Powerchip tune for a 55AMG N/A motor:
1) I'm assuming the cars are individually tuned on a dyno?
2) Will the tune affect our cars when they get smogged? In other words, can it be detected as illegal?
3) Does it remove the top speed limiter?
4) Are there any down sides to doing this? ie: engine wear, running too rich or lean
5) Is this offer only available in Southern California?
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Originally Posted by chucknorris
I have a few newb questions about a Powerchip tune for a 55AMG N/A motor:
1) I'm assuming the cars are individually tuned on a dyno?
2) Will the tune affect our cars when they get smogged? In other words, can it be detected as illegal?
3) Does it remove the top speed limiter?
4) Are there any down sides to doing this? ie: engine wear, running too rich or lean
5) Is this offer only available in Southern California?
I'm just organizing the GB. Please ask Matt B...

Matt Bekam
VP of Operations

986 W 17th st
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
949.646.1026
fax 949.646.1238
matt@powerchipgroup.com
http://www.powerchipgroup.com/
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Originally Posted by B AS IN BENZ
Couldn't edit the OP so here's another added to the list:

1. Alex T. 08 C300
2. thepinoc
3. Klinh 2006 Clk 500.
4. Castr0 (filcastro@comcast.net) C300
5. fredfromny
6. rb23lb 2008 c350
7. rwong
8. AlfatoSLK
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and me! i would like details though like most people here.
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I talked to matt and we are good for the group buy. I am going in on monday morning to have mine done. If you have any questions regarding setting up an appointment or payment, please call matt at the number shown above.
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Hi guys,

Just wanted to follow up, we still have a week until the group buy is over, I just wanted to answer some questions that you guys posted here.

Yes we do remove the speed limiter, so your car will reach its "natural" top speed. The tune is not detectable by a dealership and therefor your warranty will remain in tact. We have never had any customers fail smog due to an ecu upgrade.

The NA 55 engine is often overlooked as the red headed step child because they don't have the supercharger attached. That doesn't mean there isn't power to be had on the NA version, they are very impressive cars from the factory and within the compact chasis of the R171, truly can be a beast with the help of a software upgrade.

We see a 15-20hp gain on the NA 55 engine, and have a 14 day moneyback guarantee. If you for any reason aren't blown away by the PC upgrade, we can simply return you to stock and refund you the purchase price ($500 for the remainder of the group buy time limit) minus any shipping fees.

For better throttle response, more power and a low price there isn't much out there that you can do to make a comparable difference in your cars performance.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Matt B
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Originally Posted by Powerchip
Hi guys,

Just wanted to follow up, we still have a week until the group buy is over, I just wanted to answer some questions that you guys posted here.

Yes we do remove the speed limiter, so your car will reach its "natural" top speed. The tune is not detectable by a dealership and therefor your warranty will remain in tact. We have never had any customers fail smog due to an ecu upgrade.

The NA 55 engine is often overlooked as the red headed step child because they don't have the supercharger attached. That doesn't mean there isn't power to be had on the NA version, they are very impressive cars from the factory and within the compact chasis of the R171, truly can be a beast with the help of a software upgrade.

We see a 15-20hp gain on the NA 55 engine, and have a 14 day moneyback guarantee. If you for any reason aren't blown away by the PC upgrade, we can simply return you to stock and refund you the purchase price ($500 for the remainder of the group buy time limit) minus any shipping fees.

For better throttle response, more power and a low price there isn't much out there that you can do to make a comparable difference in your cars performance.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Matt B
matt@powerchipgroup.com
949-646-1026

Thanks Matt, but after reading the C63 thread regarding Powerchip's reputation and customer service... I've decided not to proceed on with the group buy. Best of luck!
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