[Updated]: 11.0@128 so far for GT500 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

[Darkane]

So someone commented (that attended this event) that the CFTP cars have a more aggressive shift strategy than the Base cars - direct from Ford. I hope someone inquired as to whether a Base car can be reflashed using the factory CFTP files given that the hardware between the two is identical (for the transmission anyway).

Yes, I also saw that. Stangmode has a base vs track video where they talk about it.

Basically, they said the CFTP will intuitively downshift and be prepared in auto doing track work.

They didn’t say it, but it sounds like the CFTP has more of a “PDK” tune than the base model. Anyone who has driven a Porsche or seen PDK track review will understand.

And hopefully it’s true! Sucks for the base case though.

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[Epiphany]

My point is that I believe this is a simple "upgrade" that would use the factory shift strategy. All you should need is a CFTP VIN and the files can be accessed on Ford's Service portal or from their Motorcraft website. In a perfect world it would be a simple Forscan mod but I think it'll require a flash of the transmission control module and/or possibly the engine pcm.

 

[Epiphany]

If you're going to be there, ask if you can. And a technical response would be greatly appreciated over Jimmy saying Tony told Mike it might work.

 

[Tomster]

PS. Think im ready, or need more data collection equipment?

If they let you use it....
Another thought... are you going to have a 170# sack of potatoes in the seat next to you or do they let you out there solo?

 

[JT1]

So someone commented (that attended this event) that the CFTP cars have a more aggressive shift strategy than the Base cars - direct from Ford. I hope someone inquired as to whether a Base car can be reflashed using the factory CFTP files given that the hardware between the two is identical (for the transmission anyway).

It's a major fail if the base car can't shift the same.

Who designed this car, the Keystone Kops"? WTF....

 

[V00D00]

If you're going to be there, ask if you can. And a technical response would be greatly appreciated over Jimmy saying Tony told Mike it might work.

What is the exact question you would like me.to.ask?

If they let you use it....
Another thought... are you going to have a 170# sack of potatoes in the seat next to you or do they let you out there solo?

No idea, the others i know that are there brought a lot of the same, but everyone refuses to speak on anything

 

[1stMustang-GT500]

Lolol. Doesn't even make sense.

But i see your a "Thank me for my service " type lolol.



I believe owens or one of the others lightly touched in this before.
Basically track and drag .odes are calibrated different. Ie drag mode isnt neccesarily at max rpm.
Which is something i intend to test tomorrow if i have time..
But i di get tour saying on a whole, the cftp and base have different calibrations



In time it should be easy ro do with FORscan.. or so i would believe


PS. Think im ready, or need more data collection equipment?

You look prepared and I have that same countertop.
Enjoy your trip and the DRIVING!!

 

[Epiphany]

What is the exact question you would like me.to.ask?

Assuming the hardware between the CFTP and the Base DCT is identical (transmission, fluid/capacity, lines, coolers, etc) can the CFTP shift calibration strategy be flashed to the Base car? If it would necessitate reflashes elsewhere - where? Because again, the hardware should be exactly the same.

 

[obspsd]

 

[Epiphany]

What'd they turn the sign off?

 

[obspsd]

What'd they turn the sign off?

Well, when you have people leaking stuff.

 

[JR369]

Wow that 1st 60 ft was painful to watch but damn it did get after it down the stretch.

 

[obspsd]

 

[V00D00]

Assuming the hardware between the CFTP and the Base DCT is identical (transmission, fluid/capacity, lines, coolers, etc) can the CFTP shift calibration strategy be flashed to the Base car? If it would necessitate reflashes elsewhere - where? Because again, the hardware should be exactly the same.

Ill do my best. Ill try and get it out of the way in the brief

What'd they turn the sign off?

To stop what weve been talking about in here lol.

 

[Epiphany]

Oh I know why they would have done it...

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