Will Software updates ever be offered?
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Will Software updates ever be offered?
As a model progresses through it's life cycle, there are often updates that improve the performance of the engine or transmission in subsequent models. In some cases these updates could be passed down to older models with little or no adjustment to the program file. Many discussions I have had with other owners on this topic indicate that most believe that the manufacturer's use this as a way to lure them to the newer model, buy the newer model year and you get the better performance.
Example: The paddle shifting speed of the 2009 6 speed auto was significantly improved over the 2008 (and better yet in 2010). All of the improvement was gained through adjustments to the transmission programming tables.
I'm not talking about safety or warranty type downloads, which I know already happen on occasion.
My Question:
Do you think there will ever be a time when performance updates will be offered on non-current models, either at a charge to the owner or for free?
Example: The paddle shifting speed of the 2009 6 speed auto was significantly improved over the 2008 (and better yet in 2010). All of the improvement was gained through adjustments to the transmission programming tables.
I'm not talking about safety or warranty type downloads, which I know already happen on occasion.
My Question:
Do you think there will ever be a time when performance updates will be offered on non-current models, either at a charge to the owner or for free?
Last edited by Hot Rod Todd; Feb 3, 2015 at 09:08 AM. Reason: spell
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We really need to do this. This could be something that would benefit all of us as improvements are made down the road. I think maybe some people don't realize how much of a benefit it would be if they decided to do this.
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I really don't think people are going to like his response, and I'm not sure it's worth wasting the week's question on.