Hi,
I've been wanting to try out the RaceChip XLR because I've always thought the throttle response on my CLK350 wasn't very immediate. Getting it through Quidco got £20 off so around £170 including postage from Germany.
It took 3 days to arrive by FedEx.
The kit comes with clear, easy to follow instructions which, unusually, I decided to follow. The product looks to be well made and sturdy. The controller wheel is a lot smaller than the manufacturer's website would suggest, which is a good thing in my view. It's 3.5cm in diameter. Fitment was very easy with only a tiny bit of swearing whilst positioning the throttle pedal assembly for refitting. I reckon it took around 30 minutes to fit and tidy away the cables.
So, is it any good? In a word, yes.
There are 7 levels of response to be had and all have a noticeable effect on throttle response. N is the neutral position, so stock throttle response. Then there is S,S+,R and R+ in order of throttle response speed. All are discernible to me. The driving experience becomes a more pleasurable experience if I want to 'push on a bit'. R+ is more for track I would suggest.
There are also 2 throttle settings, E and E+, which reduce the throttle response from stock. I guess if you're stuck in traffic they may be useful....or if you have maxed your points on your license.
I've yet to see what it does regarding MPG...I suspect there will be a hit. We'll see.
Summary: Well made, easy to fit and does what the RaceChip says it will.
Cheers,
Chaz
I've been wanting to try out the RaceChip XLR because I've always thought the throttle response on my CLK350 wasn't very immediate. Getting it through Quidco got £20 off so around £170 including postage from Germany.
It took 3 days to arrive by FedEx.
The kit comes with clear, easy to follow instructions which, unusually, I decided to follow. The product looks to be well made and sturdy. The controller wheel is a lot smaller than the manufacturer's website would suggest, which is a good thing in my view. It's 3.5cm in diameter. Fitment was very easy with only a tiny bit of swearing whilst positioning the throttle pedal assembly for refitting. I reckon it took around 30 minutes to fit and tidy away the cables.
So, is it any good? In a word, yes.
There are 7 levels of response to be had and all have a noticeable effect on throttle response. N is the neutral position, so stock throttle response. Then there is S,S+,R and R+ in order of throttle response speed. All are discernible to me. The driving experience becomes a more pleasurable experience if I want to 'push on a bit'. R+ is more for track I would suggest.
There are also 2 throttle settings, E and E+, which reduce the throttle response from stock. I guess if you're stuck in traffic they may be useful....or if you have maxed your points on your license.
I've yet to see what it does regarding MPG...I suspect there will be a hit. We'll see.
Summary: Well made, easy to fit and does what the RaceChip says it will.
Cheers,
Chaz