Renewed Software
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daverichardson
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Hi Caldy
Nothing is ever straight forward is it?
I went to Falcon Engineering this morning and the place was in darkness and shutters down etc. So I was concerned.
Anyway I jhave just been on the blower to them and they have been closed for a speed festival and are presently in doing paperwork and all is well.
So I asked a few Q's on your behalf. Yes they do have SD2 or equivalent.
Yes they can read the software presently installed
Yes they 'probably' would be able to change it but they need more time to talk to software engineers etc and could have a proposal by Monday if I gave the go ahead.
He asked for your Reg - which I did not have and he suggested you call him to discuss further so it looks hopeful from where I stand.
Their 'phone number is 01642469732. See their Facebook based website.
My memory is terrible - I think he is called Steve. Anyway it is probably worth you having a chat with him and mention my name Dave Richardson owner of a Quattroporte and he will know what we are talking about.
Good luck let us know how you get on
Nothing is ever straight forward is it?
I went to Falcon Engineering this morning and the place was in darkness and shutters down etc. So I was concerned.
Anyway I jhave just been on the blower to them and they have been closed for a speed festival and are presently in doing paperwork and all is well.
So I asked a few Q's on your behalf. Yes they do have SD2 or equivalent.
Yes they can read the software presently installed
Yes they 'probably' would be able to change it but they need more time to talk to software engineers etc and could have a proposal by Monday if I gave the go ahead.
He asked for your Reg - which I did not have and he suggested you call him to discuss further so it looks hopeful from where I stand.
Their 'phone number is 01642469732. See their Facebook based website.
My memory is terrible - I think he is called Steve. Anyway it is probably worth you having a chat with him and mention my name Dave Richardson owner of a Quattroporte and he will know what we are talking about.
Good luck let us know how you get on
Moz1000
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Yes, as discussed, I have used TCUs loaded with the original software and the upgrade, in my 4200. To start with I had the original software, and I didn't know whether to upgrade or not. Emblem told me that the upgrade was not reversible and I may not like it. So Maverick loaned me his TCU and I fitted it in my 4200 and had Emblem load the clutch readings etc. I must admit now that when I drove the car following this, I didn't pay enough attention to the differences. Anyway, I plumped for the upgrade.
Then, after driving the car and having numerous PIS adjustments at Emblem (sorry Myles), I concluded I didn't like it, and yearned for the original again. Note that my car was a 2002/03 model. For me, the gear change was too slow and gentle, and pulling away fast from standstill was difficult (the car would start rolling, there would be a lull, and then a rush). The original software had it's own issues when pulling away (it was easy to kangaroo) but the changes were much more satisfying (I'd even describe them as brutal when flooring it).
So I set about trying to find a secondhand TCU with the original software again. In many cases what I purchased off Ebay was unknown in terms of software version (you can't rely on the labels to tell you), but eventually I found one. I installed it, had Emblem set the parameters again, and I was off - fantastic. Thumping gear changes, downshift blips, park assist, kangaroo starts, were all back.
On the point about the downshift blip - I had Larini back boxes and sports cats on my car, so the blips were obvious. They may not be so obvious on a car with standard exhaust components.
I had the 4200 for just over 4 years and when it was time to sell, I popped the upgraded TCU back in and let Maverick have the one with the original software which he is still running.
Dave
Then, after driving the car and having numerous PIS adjustments at Emblem (sorry Myles), I concluded I didn't like it, and yearned for the original again. Note that my car was a 2002/03 model. For me, the gear change was too slow and gentle, and pulling away fast from standstill was difficult (the car would start rolling, there would be a lull, and then a rush). The original software had it's own issues when pulling away (it was easy to kangaroo) but the changes were much more satisfying (I'd even describe them as brutal when flooring it).
So I set about trying to find a secondhand TCU with the original software again. In many cases what I purchased off Ebay was unknown in terms of software version (you can't rely on the labels to tell you), but eventually I found one. I installed it, had Emblem set the parameters again, and I was off - fantastic. Thumping gear changes, downshift blips, park assist, kangaroo starts, were all back.
On the point about the downshift blip - I had Larini back boxes and sports cats on my car, so the blips were obvious. They may not be so obvious on a car with standard exhaust components.
I had the 4200 for just over 4 years and when it was time to sell, I popped the upgraded TCU back in and let Maverick have the one with the original software which he is still running.
Dave