Valeo Registry

Well Rob, first off - I don't buy what he is saying (BTW, Valeo is a system - not a transmission). But, there is a truth in that "the cost of repairs" will be in perfect harmony with the glaring lack of knowledge of the tech (or the owner's establishment) attempting to do the repair.

"All Owners" ???? I've been an owner for over seven years !! I've had one $16.00 relay go bad. But yes, there is this one very unfortunate fact. In the world of big money and exotic cars, "replacement replaces the function (knowledge) of "fixing" - and as regards the Valeo system, understanding how electronics and computers function, would save untold tears. Unfortunately, that is all too often, not the case. The Valeo System is a rarity, the White Lion, if you will. To deal with it, one must understand so much more than what is required for solving "shifting problems" in a Mondial t or a 348.

I know folks that have taken their VW to the wrong "tech", and have cursed that day..... It's way more critical when it involves a Ferrari - especially, a rare model "It's fun being the King"

Remember this: For two years straight, Lancia enjoyed wearing the crown of the world's off road rally championships, driving cars with the very first Valeo systems employed. They had no (ZERO) break downs - - but they did have a good bit of the bubbly !!!

I just finished driving Rachel all over the San Fernando Valley - I'm now going to have some bubbly too

Sorry for the long rant - but,,,,,,,,,, Cheers, Hank

 

Hi Wade,

Yes - and it sits on my library shelf, knowing full well that it will get pulled from that shelf, three to four times more that 90% of my other Ferrari books. In modern day "speak", it's the "Google" of Ferrari Vin #s & Vital Info !!!

And here's something worth checking out: http://www.finecars.cc/en/detail/car/22543/index.html

Cheers, Hank

 

Right - Rachel is a 92, and is Vin numbered 93123 - - so the black one (92354) must be one of the very first few. Now this I find surprising, it's not listed in "the book" as being a Valeo car. That one slipped by the Rabb Files (978 pages) !!!

Cheers, Hank

 

Wade, your January 2011 post was in regards to Vin #93501 which was David C's Valeo car, with close to 45k on the clock - - different car. #82354 is the 89.......... #92354 is the low mileage Valeo car.

Cheers, Hank

 

OK - What are we talking about here? I need a glass of good Cab! Grab one and join me

Cheers, Hank

 

Bump - for the sake of enlightenment

Cheers, Hank

 

Let me just add this to the pot - - there is so much more than just "the major", that must be considered when attempting to determine the "true value" of one of these cars. There can be so many hidden thousands of dollars that one car needs spent to make a really great car, while another doesn't have that requirement - - all while both may due for "THE MAJOR".

Cheers, Hank

 

Hi Rob,

#1 Clean the contacts of the relay next to the Valeo ECU (in the back).

#2 Fix the stuff that goes bad - just like on any other Ferrari (02 sensors, ECUs, brakes, shocks, window motors etc). What I'm getting at is: there really isn't much difference as regards maintenance. The difference lies in the driving experience (Best Of Both Worlds) !!

Cheers, Hank

 

Congrats Greg,

I was told by a chap who was a Ferrari dealership salesman back in the day, that only seven Valeo equipped Cabs with sticker prices of about $112,000, made it to our shores.

Now, grab your camera and take some pics for this thread. Also, please list your VIN # for our archives - and do drive her in the best of health.

Oh .......... scoop up a June issue of FORZA magazine - - - there's a nice article on a sweet Valeo Cab.

Cheers, Hank

 

Hi db,

"high rpms (ever)" ????? You've had your Valeo t for 18 months, and you've just now been able to experience the true performance of a 3.4 Ferrari engine coupled with a two pedal shift system that simply defies description??? My God, mon - well, you may have missed the appetizer, but now finally, you're seated at the table for the main course and a truly ongoing desert !!! (maybe some dancing girls as well)

Have fun with your Valeo - - it's bulletproof -- Mind you, I'm speaking of the "Valeo system", that electronic system that takes the place of your leg and the clutch pedal. Let's call it the first half of of the Formula 1 System. It was melded with the standard shift gate operation of normal "standard shift" gear changes.

As for the factory single disc clutch, the standard transmission and its synchros, it's all factory standard. Bottom line: if you must "blip" and downshift every time you approach a stop sign - like a street racer that was suppressed, repressed and depressed as a child, suffice to say, you will pay the price - while the Valeo system will simply sit back, watch & laugh.

David, you and I and a limited few others, have these truly amazing treasures - these Valeo cars. And they are capable of bringing a uniquely "knowing" smile to one's face while driving one . What fun !

Cheers, Hank