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    Harsh 1st-2nd shift after Brabus D6 install 7G Tronic

    Yes still got it, but on holiday at the moment. Back 1st Sept and you can come for it then?
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    Brabus D6 III for OM642 V6

    I have a spare Brabus Tuning box for sale. As far as I know these are all the same and will fit anything with the 211 PS OM642 V6 I bought this one on ebay but have not tested it myself. I've run one of these in my S211 for a year or so now and they are great. £100 + delivery cost
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    Harsh 1st-2nd shift after Brabus D6 install 7G Tronic

    Update on this - I changed the mount, it was easily wiggle-able by hand compared the new one. All seems to be fixed now. Another win for the forum!
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    R 350 CDI, black smoke, jerky at low revs, soot on exhaust, occasional limp mode

    I had similar symptoms and it was the EGR valve. I cleaned it as best I could but was only fixed with a replacement. Codes were not obvious this was the way to go to diagnose either. As above, it could be many other issues also.
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    Harsh 1st-2nd shift after Brabus D6 install 7G Tronic

    This is actually a very good shout, would explain a lot, especially how it feels. I suppose the torque through the driveline is a lot worse than for 2nd to 3rd. I've had the engine mounts replaced though but definitely could be gearbox mounts. Would explain why it didn't happen when I went out...
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    Harsh 1st-2nd shift after Brabus D6 install 7G Tronic

    How do you do that? I did a relearn on the 1st-2nd adaptation and seems fine now, but I also couldn't provoke it into any bad shifting behaviour so it's either intermittent or I've fixed it.
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    Harsh 1st-2nd shift after Brabus D6 install 7G Tronic

    After installing the tuning box (and admittedly after doing some before and after launches) I know have harsh 1st-2nd shifts in my S211 320 CDI. If I gently tickle the throttle in 1st until it shifts, it is only just noticeable. When getting some 0-60 numbers I did some very mild brake torquing...
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    Brabus D6 III power kit for OM642 V6 320 CDI models

    Always a popular upgrade, fits all 320 CDI vehicles to 2009 or so. Looking for £250 delivered. This one says it is for E320 4-matic but as far as I know they are all the same. Same part number and the instructions (included) are common for all models.
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    Brabus D6 III compatibility with E350 CDI 231bhp

    Just on the trip, but as I posted in the other forum, I've almost never seen 40mpg on it, after fitting had 44mpg on a 50 mile motorway run the other day. Normally, same driving, same conditions would be 38mpg indicated.
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    Brabus D6 III compatibility with E350 CDI 231bhp

    I did before and after 0-60 (just with an android app) and it was 1s faster after I fitted the box. Also seen 15% economy improvement (obviously not that the same time as performance testing).
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    Brabus D6 III fuel economy

    Old news but just a recommendation. I bought a D6 box on eBay for a W164 gambling it would be fine in my S211. Confirmed - they are all the same (for 320 CDI at least). Shaved 1s off my not scientific 0-60 and has big pull at illegal speeds. Best news is the fuel economy bump. I have almost...
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    Aftermarket Batwing

    You can't buy the MAFs separately. You can get them out and clean them though yes. Recon MB batwing: Genuine Mercedes-Benz OM642 Engine Turbo Air Intake With Air Mass A642090823780 758198039509 | eBay This is an easy DIY to change as long as you have the torx sockets to get one of the airboxes...
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    Aftermarket Batwing

    Update - bought a real recon MB batwing on ebay. All codes and CEL gone away and stay away after reset. Going to try and send back the China copy one.
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    Aftermarket Batwing

    Bumping this thread instead of starting my own - I had a MAF code and my batwing was disintegrating anyway so I bought one of the China copy ones from eBay after cleaning my MAFs with specialist cleaning spray didn't resolve it. I fitted it and the car ran fine. We're just back from France...
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    S211 Towbar electrics

    Yep, bit of fluid and a 13mm spanner got the mechanism free and now have a 7 pin plug emerging from below the bumper. Thanks both.
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