Leonardo Diagnostic tool Clinic/demonstrartion

Is the Clinete tool locked down by VIN or will it work if one buys another car of the same model?

 

nick should be in politics...he talks a lot about the cliente tool but never answers any specific questions about it, like costs and availability.

 

How does the ST5 fit into the mix?

 

Different tool. Last time I looked around $10-15K.
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Thanks Taz. Perhaps a better question or two: Is anyone here using an ST5 and how does it compare to an SD2?

 

Yes, Please!

 

David- From what I have read, it does not perform all the functions of an SD2, and some pros like it and some considered it a waste of money, big money.

 

That was my understanding, as well...but was hoping for any new light to be shed on this subject. I've got an SD2 in my sights but just wanted to investigate all other possibilities, first. Thanks.

 

David- Two problems with the SD2 are the price and learning how to use it. If you can cover those, nothing better for a 360 or 575.

 

What's an SD2 cost?

 

$20-25K if you can find one. Easier to find an SD3, but for the earlier cars, most pros prefer the SD2.

 

the sd2 is excellent, not that difficult to use once you get the hang of it.

 

The SD2 works like a dos system but is near indestructible
I have heard of them in the 13,000 range but when you add cables,laptop discs keys etc I feel closer to the 20 25 number. Not all sd2 are up to date.. Thinking of starting a kickstart funding for the rental on scan tools. Want to raise capital to exspand to last tool and create protection coverage for the daily weekly rental. Please feel free to email me your 2c . [email protected]

 

Along the same lines, I look at tate ~$25K cost for SD2 against the $5K cost for Cliente and wonder why five guys wouldn't buy an SD2, Leonardo (or whatever) and share it instead.... Or to put it another way, how does the Cliente seller argue that it's worth 1/5th as much as the alternatives? Or in the case of an ST5.....

 

I just purchased one today. A NOS find, with all of the goodies for a sweet price. We'll now be able to offer SD2 service to all of our New England friends.

 

David- Congratulations. A big step up for your customers and for your shop.

 

Thank you, Taz. As you very well know, these are just so hard to find...I'm very excited to have such a gem on hand as my comfort level with these "more modern" cars will greatly increase.

 

Taz, would an ST5 suit a 360challenge and 430Gt3

 

Jackson- I really do not know. The outputs I show are for cars designed for the SD1 and SD2 (Motronic 2.7, 5.2, 7.3, and early 7.1.1), 360, 575M and Enzo latest, and I am not sure if it was updated for SD3 cars like the F430.

Nick sold them at one time, so he might be the best one to ask.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q/84577-st05-ferrari-diagnostic-tool.html

 

So, three months later..... what the status of the Cliente tool?

 

Yes, we're waiting for Aston Martin capability! Wil

 

any more word on the Leonardo? does it dialog properly with Ferrari/Maserati?

 

It does Maserati extremely well. You just have to know how to use it. Its a bit of a learning curve, but as you use it more and more, it becomes second nature. It has become an invaluable tool in our shop.

 

I asked the same thing back in Jan. and also about a year ago...this tool is way beyond "behind schedule"