Originally Posted by Steve - UK
Hi Frank,
Startech tuning is no longer doing engine tuning or indeed any Crossfire mods, they have moved on to doing stuff for the 300c. However there are lots of Mercedes specialists who can offer super chips and remaps for the W170 and these suit the standard Crossy. A couple of years ago we had a club member who could do the re maps at the meets from his laptop. We find here that the folks who want more ooomph just go and buy SRT's!
The problem we have with importing from USA is the duty we have to pay at this side of the pond which can make it non competitive.
I was trying not to be sarcastic or political but for me it is hard. Startec is also quite pricey.
Import duties, for all the reasons we hate them, are useful. Iffor no other reason that to raise revenues on items purchased by choice.
You are choosing home grown sources. A good thing.
Most Benz dealers won' let their guys touchour cars. So we are happy to work with tunershops and thos "import" car places. I find that funny since almost no car in the country is built here in the USA, especialy the GM, FORD,and Chrysler products.
Assmbled, uh,,,,, OK. But the components and many sub assys are from Mexico, Asia and Canada.