CS F1 computer

Good picture Damian! I guess that's why having top-tier diagnostic tools (like an SD3 or ST05) is becoming a necessity for independent shops as more and more late-model cars pull into you door.

The TCU's we get now from SpA are an even later software version and usually dated in late 2003. The one currently on the shelf has a software date of 8-25-2003. (the overlay sticker suggests it was a Marelli reflash of an early physical box) Honestly, I don't know what the software revisions are... but it was substantial enough for Ferrari to issue a part supersession and the item is now listed as 196986.
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Daniel,

TCU 197263 which Ferrari-tech showed supercedes to 211023 for non-CS 360s ;-)
You showed the CS TCU, but your question regarding use of the latest correct
TCU is certainly still valid.

Regarding calibration with SD2/SD3, I expected all along that a recalibration
is needed to get it right. I've had the TCU in my MY01 recalibrated a few times
in the 3 yrs I've had the car as the clutch wears in. Each time there was an
improvement, but the most dramatic improvement was when FoW met me at VIR and did
it in the paddock for me. Great service.

As for the latte, get the fatty version and live a little ;-) You've helped me multiple
times with parts and great delivery, so I'll gladly buy you one (fatty or low-fat)
next time we meet up. Hey, if you loan me that CS TCU for a few weeks to
experiment, I'll step it up to a somewhat more expensive drink ;-)



Lou

 

I'm fine with that deal. I'll take any classified growth Bordeaux at the Angus Barn, thank you very much.

Seriously, as long as you don't cook it and promise to give lots of feedback, come get it. You could take it down to Roebling... that'd be sweet. Give me a ring today.

With regard to the part numbers, the normal 360 TCU's seem to get updated more frequently than I change underwear. The CS one however, does not have nearly the same number of revisions. What's even more interesting is that normal 360 TCU's are actually more expensive than the CS one. Go figure.

 

Wow, terrific offer! I need to find someone with an SD2 who is willing to do the calibration here in NC, and I need to think about how we measure and prove the improvement. I'll post back after I've done some checking. Thanks!


Lou

 

Dan, can I clarify? in layman's terms. If I have a 2000 360 F1, updating the TCU is a must. The CS TCS would be the best bet over the updated 360 version?

After reading this thread, I would come to the conclusion that the CS TCU

1) Properly calibrated, shifts faster in sport more and rev matches better on down shifts.
2) Shifts smoother in normal mode and improves on clutch wear.

Is there any merit to updating with the 2002+ TCU?

 

If I already have an 02 360, can I just flash it or reprogram it to be smoother/faster? Is the software updateable?

 

Quick update on this. I have a shop lined up to calibrate the TCU. I've also been looking at ways to measure the
resulting change. Spoke to Lolaman and he thinks I can do it with my Traqmate. Since the FCA SE region
Savannah event is just around the corner, and I have yet another business trip between now and then,
I'm going to delay this work for a couple of weeks.


Lou

 

Do you know what was involved with getting this to work? I have my car at Ferrari of Atlanta and they say the car will not self learn because the TCU appears to be searching for some things that don't exist in a 360. Do you know what in particular got recalibrated after the TCU was installed?

 

I got off the phone with FOA a while back and they said they're thinking there's a problem with the unit now.

 

Just got my 02 360 back from Competizione after new clutch and CS F1 computer upgrade. All I can say is wow, what a difference! The shifts are lightning quick, blips on up and down. This is the single best upgrade I've done to date.