Software Update - No more crackles and burbles :(

Maybe we could petition Ferrari to bring back the crackles and burbles. I thought my 360 with Tubi sounded better than the 458 (more a scream) and the 355 sounded better yet, but when I got a 2010 458 I loved the backoff sound. I'd rather not lose that sound.

 

Same thing happened to my car,i chose 2010 model just for the crackles and they are gone now
But so many good things came with the software
-better driveability
-faster acceleration
-better handling and comfort
-transmission in 1st gear is way more easy to engage

 

Bummer, I can attest to the drama of John's Italia's crackles and pops when he had them!
John: can't the dealer revert the ecu to pre-update settings?

 

This really sucks, I wish someone would make a workaround for this. I love the way the 2010's and early 2011's sound. It would be great if we could get the same sound in 2012+ cars. I would pay good money for it.

 

My capristo, especially when keep flaps open crackles like mad. Can only imagine what it was like before.

 

I have told the dealer not to install ECU updates. The way I put it was, "If you install updates and the crackles and burbles go away, you can keep the car." So far, so good.

 

I did the same thing on my 11. They left alone, and have all the nice crackles and over run. No update for me.

 

Same thing happened to me. Software update lost all the crackle and pops. Took me 4 months of back and forth arguing with the factory back in Italy but they finally reverted the software to how it was!

Reason for the update was because of emissions. Second interesting thing to note is a change to the valves in the engines on 2012+ Models. They changed to ball bearings or some **** like that so they open and close immediately. There is no software on 12+ models to make them crackle and pops

This is what my dealer told me anyway.

 

Are you serious when you say 10times louder?! Do you have a cat at all? Do you blow flames?

 

Yes he is serious, not cats and at least 10 times louder even than my Italia: I witnessed it!!
Meanest sounding 458 EVER!!!!!

 

Wow! I want to see and hear a video. I bet she sounds like a straight race car.

 

Here you go my friend: turn up the volume!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yXz4sDQPd0&list=UUOQAprztP2SF6_mLUiNeeOA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt0qdJz75uA

Stevenb filmed this one (I was there too )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3uBK1yPaQ&list=UUOQAprztP2SF6_mLUiNeeOA

 

Sounds soooo good! He is NOT joking when he said it sounds like a machine gun. It literally sounds like a fully automatic AK-47 in the cabin of the car.

 

That sounds amazing, nice combo of exhaust components:

"fabspeed racing headers, test pipes and novitec racing exhaust"

I would be pissed about no snap crackle pop on overrun and downshifts...but it sounds like you can have the software reset to the old in that regard...go for it!

I would have liked to hear/see that car around Orinda...but never did and I moved out last year after 17 years. Miss that town!

 

I can hear some on my late 2012 EU spec with sport exhaust and capristo valve control, definitely not like the 2011 I drove before.

 

Way to go! The car may even be worth more in the future

 

Noble words!!

PS Mine is a May 2010 build so it's Rice Krispies all the way

 

Wow! Your 458 sounds amazing!! Race car indeed. Congrats. Love it!!

 

Haven't seen you around lately. You've passed by my office on Ventura a few times and it's a pleasure to look out and hear each throttle blip up to a block away.

 

Thanks, but that's the OP's (John's) car!
Mine is Rosso C. and much more slammed

 

Have been out of town... and Encino has finally regained silence
BUT NOT FOR LONG

pm sent

 

This topic came up before. I like the way my 2010 458 sounds and do not want it changed. So when the dealer changes oil I request no software changes. I am sure it helps or Ferrari would not make the changes I just want the sound.

I am still upset with Ferrari for dropping the manual transmission. This is why I have not bought a new Ferrari and most likely will not. I love my Ferrari dealer in Orlando Florida.

Lee

 

I took my car to the dealer because the CEL came on (2010 458). It was an O2 sensor issue and the software was updated. I agree that emissions are the reason.

The crackles and pops when lifting aggressively off the throttle are now gone. However, the car drives SO MUCH BETTER. It is smoother and less twitchy. Easier to drive. Like others have said, driving in 1st and 2nd gear is now possible and not jerky. Shifting is also less jerky. Besides the exhaust, I like the update; I'm glad it was done. For those who miss the old exhaust sound, the Ferrari sport exhaust or aftermarket ones are options.