Hi again..
I just want to know about chip modification for my 97e420.
Is it safe for the engine? Will it damage the engine? Or maybe any disadvantages? I am in Los Angeles right now, and I just got a catalogue from beverly hills motoring in LA. Inside the catalogue, they offered modification for the bosch computer module.It says that it will improve 0-60 time and remove the top speed limiter. You can check it out right here, the price is 850 bucks. http://www.bhma.com/bhmastore/1509789033/Product/View/MBCHIP&2D1. There are many nice goods inside there, though. There are also AMG accessories. I need ur advice about the chip and the price.
Thanks again

Thanks again

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Donny
97 E420

Donny,
I'm familiar with that page/mod/product. The chip shouldn't hurt anything. The only problem you might get into is emission standards of California. Just swap back to stock when you get it tested, then swap back to modified mode after you pass. Since you are getting the full "brain box" and it is tuned by AMG the price is not out of line. Renntech chargest that much for a damn Eprom! To change the brain box you will need a special tool. (I forget what part # number but I will look it up if you want) It basically aides in the seating/alignment of the computer module. A normal "chip" should run about $400-$500 but for a complete computer upgrade $850 is reasonable enough. I would assume some kind of warranty applies... Also since it is AMG you would think the price would be doubled. If the box is tuned by AMG then you know it shouldnt cause any problems. They basically work by enriching the fuel/air mix and advincing the ignition timing. My only criticism is that they might not offer the most aggressive program out there. Given California emission laws that might be a good thing... When you do get it let me know how it works for you...thanks.

Enjoy....Lee

The 1997 E420 has a system called "DAS"(driver authorization system) the Fuel computer becomes "married to the infrared locking computer (das). I don't think that you can even buy a computer for this model car w/o suppling the VIN.

Hii
Thanks again Lee...
You had given me plenty of informations.
Hmm so I must gave him my VIN number? Let me think about it then. I thought they just modified my existing software not buying a new software. Hmmm let me check it out then
Thanks M.B.Doc




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Donny
97 E420