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430 Scud Ing Smart F1 relay - how many have it and is it worth it?

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  1. RRD

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    #1 RRD, Apr 9, 2024
    Hi guys,
    This is probably a great product based on past forum discussions, but how many of you have actually installed it and felt it proactively and accurately detected impending issues?

    I have a 2006 F430 (F1) with 15K miles on it and am thinking of getting it. I installed the Scud Ing E-diff bypass a couple of months back, mainly as a preventive measure to not have to deal with future E-diff issues and also get better hydraulic performance on the F1 pump. The car transformed for the better. Smoother shifts and ride for sure. So very happy with the product.

    I am on the fence on the smart relay though. Seems to me replacing my 50 amp F1 relay every couple of years should suffice vs putting the smart relay in. I also worry about false positives resulting in needless trips to the mechanic. I average about 1K miles a year (pure weekend pleasure road trips) and never track my car.

    Worth upgrading to the smart relay?

    Thanks for any insights!
    RRD.


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  2. AandSC

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    #2 AandSC, Apr 9, 2024
    I’ve had mine installed for about four years and wouldn’t be without it. I like being able to monitor the F1 pump run time and I’ve had no false indications.
     
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  3. RRD

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    #3 RRD, Apr 9, 2024
    Thanks AandSC. Is the maintenance mode easy to configure? I imagine you need to set it up, especially for F1 maintenance like F1 fluid flush. Do you always set up maintenance mode during all services?


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  4. flash32

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    #4 flash32, Apr 9, 2024
    IMHO..both marketing gimmick..not necessary and just silly ..sorry just my opinion..one to cover up a problem that someone refuses to fix and the other a very expensive toy

    And that's coming from somebody who knows a little bit about the F1 and Ediff systems..,[emoji1]
     
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  5. RRD

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    #5 RRD, Apr 9, 2024
    Thanks for your frank opinion flash32. Care to elaborate? [emoji4] What is the problem getting covered up and which one is the expensive toy? Personally I liked how the car felt after installing the E- Diff bypass. And I don’t track the car so felt I don’t need the E- Diff anyways, so best to keep it disabled and have one less moving part in the system to worry about.


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  6. flash32

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    #6 flash32, Apr 9, 2024
    I'll be more than happy to elaborate over the phone please send me a PM with your number and I'll call you like I said it's my opinion but an educated opinion

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    #7 kestrou, Apr 10, 2024
    When f32 talks… I listen… closely! :)

    Kevin
     
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    #8 02360spider, Apr 10, 2024
    I have it on mine. I just got the solid state relay for peice of mind

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    #9 GogglesPisano, Apr 10, 2024
    I have one on mine as well. Mainly for the reliability of the solid state relay. I wouldn't discount anything flash32 says either. He's very knowledgeable. Realistically, any issues could probably be staved off just by replacing the relay with a fresh one every so often. I just like gadgets. You'll get a ton of differing views on your ediff delete module. I have one I bought but never installed. I keep it on the shelf in case something fails and I need a quick work around until I get it repaired. Like what was mentioned, if you notice a difference by installing it, then something likely was not right and needed to be fixed.
     
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  10. RRD

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    #10 RRD, Apr 10, 2024
    Thank you so much flash32 for the long discussion today on all things F430! I really appreciate all the information on the F1 and E-Diff systems and also your guidance on general maintenance of the car, things to watch for, manifold options etc. Truly appreciate your patience with all my questions! I will keep you posted on the simple tests to guage the health of my F1 system.
    Best regards,
    RRD.
     
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  11. flash32

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    #11 flash32, Apr 10, 2024
    Truly my pleasure ! It was great speaking to you

    Sounds like you have a good mechanic

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