Range Afm?
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Burning Brakes
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Range Afm?
Just acquired a 2019 GS with an August 2019 build date. Tsb shows cars with build date after 2/19 have updated tranny fluid. My cars A8 is smooth as silk so far. Do you really need a Deactivation device like the Range device. Any thoughts on this before I drop 200 on the device.
Drifting
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
Just acquired a 2019 GS with an August 2019 build date. Tsb shows cars with build date after 2/19 have updated tranny fluid. My cars A8 is smooth as silk so far. Do you really need a Deactivation device like the Range device. Any thoughts on this before I drop 200 on the device.
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Just acquired a 2019 GS with an August 2019 build date. Tsb shows cars with build date after 2/19 have updated tranny fluid. My cars A8 is smooth as silk so far. Do you really need a Deactivation device like the Range device. Any thoughts on this before I drop 200 on the device.
Today, IF I were to do it again, probably leave it alone or get the Diablo with a program to increase the throttle tip in and maybe add a little performance while I am at it. At least with the Diablo, I don't have to mess around with a throttle controller to fool the ECM since I have a better programmed throttle tip in.
Drifting
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OP - The Range device does exactly what it says - engine stays in V8 mode all the time. I previously used one on my 19 GS and saw a 2 mpg lose in mileage over approx. a 1K miles of use. I decided the loss of mileage was not worth it to me, so I sold the Range device. I now have 57K miles on my 19 and do not mind it when the engine drops into V4 mode (I do not notice it the vast majority of the time). I accept the idea that my lifters may grenade at some point, but I could drop dead tomorrow too. Good luck with your 19.
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OP - The Range device does exactly what it says - engine stays in V8 mode all the time. I previously used one on my 19 GS and saw a 2 mpg lose in mileage over approx. a 1K miles of use. I decided the loss of mileage was not worth it to me, so I sold the Range device. I now have 57K miles on my 19 and do not mind it when the engine drops into V4 mode (I do not notice it the vast majority of the time). I accept the idea that my lifters may grenade at some point, but I could drop dead tomorrow too. Good luck with your 19.
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I saw the $200 “Range” device version on Amazon. Then I saw a $50 version of a “Disabler“ and bought that instead. No issues, no complaints. Does exactly what it says.
Don’t see the need to spend $200 on something that’s not worth $200. Paying more for something doesn’t mean it’s better.
Don’t see the need to spend $200 on something that’s not worth $200. Paying more for something doesn’t mean it’s better.
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From: Hartford WI
I saw the $200 “Range” device version on Amazon. Then I saw a $50 version of a “Disabler“ and bought that instead. No issues, no complaints. Does exactly what it says.
Don’t see the need to spend $200 on something that’s not worth $200. Paying more for something doesn’t mean it’s better.
Don’t see the need to spend $200 on something that’s not worth $200. Paying more for something doesn’t mean it’s better.
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Mine has a little LED light that seems to always remain on. When the car is running, there are two lights. That could be the drainage problem right there. Letting it go too long in between driving it or putting it on a tender. I never let mine go more than a week without doing at least something with it. If the weather is good, I’ll drive it. If it’s winter, I’ll plug it in.
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I heard about the battery draining situation. Mine is a very recent purchase and I do keep an eye on it and have a tender so shouldn’t have any issues down the road.
Mine has a little LED light that seems to always remain on. When the car is running, there are two lights. That could be the drainage problem right there. Letting it go too long in between driving it or putting it on a tender. I never let mine go more than a week without doing at least something with it. If the weather is good, I’ll drive it. If it’s winter, I’ll plug it in.
Mine has a little LED light that seems to always remain on. When the car is running, there are two lights. That could be the drainage problem right there. Letting it go too long in between driving it or putting it on a tender. I never let mine go more than a week without doing at least something with it. If the weather is good, I’ll drive it. If it’s winter, I’ll plug it in.
