Exhaust remote control Mansory for Mercedes-AMG S63E
Mansory Exhaust Remote Control for Mercedes-AMG S63E
The exhaust remote control is a small handheld unit and a paired receiver module that together let the driver override the valve state of the Mansory performance exhaust independently of the OEM AMG sound-mode selector. With the OEM Comfort/Sport/Sport+/Race sound-mode hierarchy, the AMG biturbo V8's exhaust voice steps progressively louder, but the driver cannot open the valve fully without entering Race mode — and Race mode also re-tunes throttle response, gearshift logic, and damper firmness. The remote separates valve state from sound-mode selection: a button press opens the valve fully while the rest of the chassis stays in Comfort or Sport. For owners who want the louder track-register voice without the engaged-throttle behaviour of Race mode, this is the answer. The S 63 E PERFORMANCE chassis context — 802 hp / 1430 Nm AMG V8 PHEV, 4MATIC+ AWD, MCT 9-speed, AIRMATIC, AMG quad-tip — is preserved. It is part of the parent Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for Mercedes-AMG S63E.
Construction & Materials
The handheld is small, robust, and styled to coordinate with the cabin's carbon-and-leather palette. The paired receiver lives in the rear-bumper area near the exhaust valve actuator and is sealed to OEM IP-rating standards.
- Handheld housing: machined aluminium with a carbon-trim insert on the upper face
- Buttons: low-travel tactile switches, illuminated when the receiver is paired and the valve state is open
- Power: 3 V coin cell, replaceable, 12-month typical lifespan with regular use
- Wireless protocol: 433 MHz rolling-code, paired uniquely to its receiver at production
- Receiver module: aluminium-bodied, IP67-rated, sealed potted electronics
- 12 V supply: piggyback to the OEM rear-bumper harness, no cutting of OEM wires
- Valve actuator interface: vacuum-line override valve with OEM-pattern fitting
- Storage: handheld ships in a small leather sleeve with an automotive-grade lanyard
Design & Visual Function
The handheld carries one primary button (valve toggle) and one secondary button (programmable for either sound-mode override or for a second-receiver pair, depending on owner preference). The carbon-trim insert on the upper face is sized so the unit reads as a small object from the cabin palette rather than as an aftermarket gadget — the intent is that an owner can leave the remote on the centre console without it looking out of place.
Functionally the remote interacts with the OEM AMG sound-mode logic by overriding the vacuum line at the valve actuator. When the remote is in the off-state, the OEM AMG sound-mode selector controls the valve in OEM-specification behaviour — Comfort closed, Sport partially open, Sport+ more open, Race fully open. When the remote is in the on-state, the valve overrides to fully open regardless of selected sound mode, but the remaining chassis behaviour (throttle map, gearshift logic, damper firmness) stays in whatever sound mode is currently selected. The override does not generate any ECU warning because the vacuum override sits between the OEM solenoid and the valve actuator — the OEM signal continues but the valve state is forced.
The illuminated button confirms valve state at a glance, which is useful in dynamic driving — the driver does not need to count exhaust note to know whether the valve is open, just glance at the remote.
Compatibility & Fitment
Engineered for Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE (W223), 2023+, saloon, in conjunction with the Mansory Mafflers exhaust system. The remote does not function on cars with stock OEM AMG exhaust unless the OEM exhaust is fitted with the Mansory valve actuator separately. AMG Night Package and AMG Carbon Package cars are supported. The OEM AMG sound-mode selector continues to function in OEM specification when the remote is in off-state; when active, the remote overrides only the valve, not other chassis behaviour. The remote receiver does not interfere with the OEM AMG keyfob's reception range, the rear-camera signal path, or the rear-bumper parking-sensor cluster — its 433 MHz band sits well clear of those frequencies.
Installation & Reversibility
Plan 60–90 minutes. Required tools: 8/10 mm sockets for rear-bumper trim release, plastic trim picks, isopropyl alcohol, a vacuum-line splitter for the OEM valve-actuator harness, a 12 V test lamp. Workflow: release the rear-bumper trim to expose the OEM valve-actuator and OEM rear-bumper harness, install the receiver module on a clean surface using OEM-pattern adhesive plus a single hidden M5 screw for security, splice the vacuum override line between the OEM solenoid and the OEM actuator, piggyback the 12 V supply, refit the rear-bumper trim, pair the handheld to the receiver using a documented short-button-press sequence. Reversibility is full — pull the receiver, restore the OEM vacuum line and 12 V harness, and the OEM AMG behaviour returns to specification.
Pairing within the Mansory Mercedes-AMG S63E programme
Most often combined with the Mafflers performance exhaust (which the remote depends on for its valve-actuator hardware), with the Downpipe for an end-to-end exhaust upgrade, and with the Diffuser with race brake light for a coordinated track-oriented rear-fascia treatment.
Maintenance & Durability
The handheld lives in the cabin and only sees normal cabin temperatures and humidity; expect 5+ years of use before any wear becomes noticeable on the buttons. Replace the coin cell at the OEM-pattern interval — typically once a year for moderate use, more often if the remote is operated on every drive. The receiver module lives in the rear-bumper area and is IP67 sealed; it is rated for the OEM vehicle service interval. The vacuum override line should be inspected annually for any visible kinking or splice-wear. Keep the handheld out of direct sunlight on the dashboard for long parking sessions — UV will fade the carbon-trim insert over months. Cabin solvents (interior cleaners, alcohol wipes) are safe; brake cleaner and oil-mist contamination are not.
Lead Time & Warranty
Production turnaround: 3–5 weeks. The handheld and receiver are paired at production using a unique rolling-code sequence; ordered as a pair, they ship pre-paired. Custom button labelling or carbon-trim finish (matte, satin, forged-look) on the handheld extends by roughly one week. Warranty: 12 months against manufacturing defects — handheld button function, receiver vacuum-override behaviour, IP-rating integrity, rolling-code stability — running from delivery date. Outside warranty: water damage to the handheld from immersion, physical damage to either unit, and damage from incorrect installation of the vacuum override. The handheld and receiver each ship in a small individually-foamed tray inside the parent shipping carton, with the leather sleeve and lanyard pre-fitted to the handheld and the spare coin-cell battery bagged separately for transit.
FAQ
Q: Does the remote work without the Mansory exhaust?
A: No. The remote relies on the Mansory valve actuator's vacuum override interface. Cars with the OEM AMG exhaust would need the Mansory valve actuator fitted separately, which would mean fitting the Mansory exhaust as well in practice.
Q: Does it generate any ECU warning?
A: No. The vacuum override sits between the OEM solenoid and the valve actuator; the OEM signal still flows, just the valve state is forced. The OEM ECU sees expected solenoid state.
Q: Will the OEM AMG sound-mode selector still work?
A: Yes. When the remote is off, OEM behaviour is fully restored. When the remote is on, only the valve state is overridden; throttle, gearshift, and damper logic continue to follow the OEM sound-mode selector.
Q: Is the remote weatherproof?
A: No — the handheld is cabin-rated only. The receiver in the rear-bumper area is IP67 sealed.
Q: How long does the handheld coin-cell battery last?
A: Roughly 12 months with regular use; up to 18 months with light use.
Q: Can the handheld be paired to a second receiver — for instance on a second car?
A: Yes, with the secondary button programmed at production. Specify two-receiver pairing on order if required.
Q: Does the remote work in tunnels or in EV-only mode at low speed?
A: Yes. The valve override is entirely vacuum-mechanical — it does not depend on engine running, so the remote can be activated at any time including under HV-battery EV propulsion at urban speeds.
Q: Does the remote affect cold-start lambda compensation or the OEM emissions-test cycle?
A: No. The valve sits aft of the catalytic converter block; opening the valve has no effect on the closed-loop fuel calibration or the OEM emissions-test cycle behaviour.
Pair the remote with the Mansory exhaust and downpipe for a complete track-oriented exhaust system with on-the-fly valve control. To configure your build, message WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or write to [email protected].
