Hot Rod Todd

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?

badhabit_wb

That's a good idea, especially with a new model that's having some performance issues.

jvp

This question was added to the poll for the week ending 6 February. Vote here!

SHM

That would be great if engine drivability and other improvements could be updated for the older models via updates. It's too late for me to vote, but, I would've voted for this question.

badhabit_wb

Maybe it will get on this weeks poll. That would help a lot of us!

abrimberry

I vote for this question.

jvp

Add to the poll.

mdiiulio

I would love to see where this one goes

abrimberry

Would like to see this one get another chance. Thanks.

jvp

Added to the poll!

badhabit_wb

Hopefully this is something that will get some attention.

jvp

I honestly don't know what folks are expecting. If we do end up sending this question to Tadge, I don't think folks are going to like the answer. Just a guess though.

Dutch08

Yes another vote here. (TCM update would be great!)

IslandZ06

Yep, vote here.

jvp

Added to the poll.

badhabit_wb

This is a good question. It could help us all out down the road if they start doing this.

LincolnUSA

i vote for this one!

Dutch08

Lets get out the vote people

badhabit_wb

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.

jvp

And again, I don't know what folks are expecting. If you're expecting Tadge to say, "Sure, we'll change the tune in your C5 or C6," you're wasting your time. He's not going to say that. And as for the C7 or any future Corvette: it's just as unlikely given how tight the tune is WRT warranty, emissions, fuel economy, etc.

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.