Most performance buffs get 3rd party kits (ie..APS Ph3..etc) fitted to their cars and tuned according to what owners want out of their car (nothing new !), but here's an idea that I thought of when mucking around with my Premium Sound system (in my XR6T) on the way to work this morning...
How about a CD player in all Falcons that also reads data CDs (ie..CD-R), and re-programs the car's ECU/PCM for new and updated software. This would allow new (maybe more efficient) versions or running software and programs which can be customised more closely to a driver's requirements. ie..if fuel efficiency is a priority, then adopt a program which runs the engine lean and adopt faster transimssion changes (for auto's). Or if you want to maximise performance, then run the engine 'rich' ..etc
Also, a PC program can be developed which can run on owners PC's which allows config files to be generated. These config files can then be burnt to a CD, which can then be read by the car's CD player.
Obviously a fixed number of config's (or something equivalent) would be required so that people dont puch the car's engine/transmission system too far ....
Imagine the possibilties ????????????
FORD .. HOW ABOUT IT ?????????????????????????
This would be a world first ! ..haven't heard anything like this from any Manufacturer . please prove me wrong if you know or have heard of something ....)
How about a CD player in all Falcons that also reads data CDs (ie..CD-R), and re-programs the car's ECU/PCM for new and updated software. This would allow new (maybe more efficient) versions or running software and programs which can be customised more closely to a driver's requirements. ie..if fuel efficiency is a priority, then adopt a program which runs the engine lean and adopt faster transimssion changes (for auto's). Or if you want to maximise performance, then run the engine 'rich' ..etc
Also, a PC program can be developed which can run on owners PC's which allows config files to be generated. These config files can then be burnt to a CD, which can then be read by the car's CD player.
Obviously a fixed number of config's (or something equivalent) would be required so that people dont puch the car's engine/transmission system too far ....
Imagine the possibilties ????????????
FORD .. HOW ABOUT IT ?????????????????????????
This would be a world first ! ..haven't heard anything like this from any Manufacturer . please prove me wrong if you know or have heard of something ....)