575 Shock Control Module

Being new to Ferrari ownership, 2 years, I continue to learn. My car had the 201674 module and after reading threads here I started to look for a stiffer version. PA roads have many peaks and dips, not good for floating suspension. I found one from a salvage car used on eBay but that was junk and was returned. I called the local Ferrari dealer and they quoted $6000 plus. I waited some months and look again at the aftermarket parts suppliers and saw that Europarts had them(not really) for 1700 pounds. I emailed to confirm that they had it on the shelf. They did not but they said that they just confirmed with Ferrari that it was ready to ship from them. I ordered it on the Europarts website. I then received an email from Europarts stating that I needed to pay an additional 1700 pounds as a "surcharge" which is better described in the US parts world as a core charge. Core charge I understand but surcharge didn't sound good, doubling the price. The 205619 they sold me is listed as new and it certainly looks new with no sign that it was ever installed before. Odd that a new part has a core charge but I guess that is what Ferrari does in this case. Europarts shipped the part not long after and all was good, until the US Customs Homeland Security decided that I was an "Importer" with a capital I and demanded either an EIN or my Social Security number be provided to FedEx. I am not usually a person that gives out my SSN to a potentially nonsecure office. Ultimately I had to to get the part. I am probably on all the terror alert lists now. I think Europarts did a good job and I just need to get used to the Ferrari parts world.

The good news is that the 205619 is a major improvement. Test driving it in the snow was "fun" but even then the difference was dramatic. I own lightweight sports cars and I don't care to make the 575 into a track day go kart but I didn't like it cresting hills like a Buick either.

Next project: my very experienced Ferrari mechanic says that my AC is fine but I doubt that the anemic output of mine is ok. How good is the AC in your 575?

 

My car has the Fiorano suspension and came with the 201674. Testing in the snow(dusting really) is more than a little bit limiting but I was able to crest some rises and hit some dips at enough speed that would previously make the car float, I think. Wednesday is supposed to be clear and warm so I will thrash it a little on dry roads.

I chose the 205619 based on your posts mentioning reduced float which was my only complaint. PA roads are crude compared to most states and what you do not want is harshness but neither do you want floating while cresting blind hills. We will see.

 

You are of course correct, I had the 201673. My car is AN 51620 and has Fiorano suspension.

Your previous post:
"Bruce- Yup, you need shock ECU 201674, 205618, or 205619. All should fix the float. Even though the parts catalog says 201674 and 205619 are for RHD, it makes no difference and both work for LHD or RHD. Mine has 201674 and is LHD. Five minute job for your tech to change it out under the passenger side cheek panel carpet."
is correct based on the short test drive I have done. I see why you questioned me saying that there was a difference 201674 vs 205619. Sorry for the confusion.

 

Thanks!

 

Thank you.

 

They return the core charge amount when they receive your old part back(hopefully). I mailed mine Monday so I do expect a credit when they get it.

 

The new one that I received had never been installed. The area under the mounting nuts was absolutely virgin. It makes you wonder what is being done with the cores they are collecting since I have not seen a source for rebuilt units.