LITCHFIELD MOTORS now looking after Mclarens
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MAC 720S said:
You are probably correct.
Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
In the 80’s we as a third-party computer maintenance company had an issue with IBM who decided to deny us access to microcode from their Montpellier centre which was required to support BA and BAA. IBM backed down on legal challenge because it was anti-competitive; I suspect McLaren are similarly open to legal challenge on their practice.Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
gtsralph said:
MAC 720S said:
You are probably correct.
Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
In the 80’s we as a third-party computer maintenance company had an issue with IBM who decided to deny us access to microcode from their Montpellier centre which was required to support BA and BAA. IBM backed down on legal challenge because it was anti-competitive; I suspect McLaren are similarly open to legal challenge on their practice.Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
jakesmith said:
AndM said:
Any chance they could get round to getting one anywhere on the entire island of Ireland?
Utterly ludicrous that you have to take a ferry to get to a dealer. Not to mention the amount of sales they are excluding.
I’ll certainly ask the question Utterly ludicrous that you have to take a ferry to get to a dealer. Not to mention the amount of sales they are excluding.
Edited by AndM on Monday 24th August 01:10
gtsralph said:
MAC 720S said:
You are probably correct.
Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
In the 80’s we as a third-party computer maintenance company had an issue with IBM who decided to deny us access to microcode from their Montpellier centre which was required to support BA and BAA. IBM backed down on legal challenge because it was anti-competitive; I suspect McLaren are similarly open to legal challenge on their practice.Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
I was Honeywell CFO in the 80's and our maintenance business would have been marginal for third-parties. Later, when I went to turn-around a third-party maintenance business, it had far more interesting and larger accounts taken from OEMs, but I digress.
Also with motor vehicles there is EU block exemption so I don't see how McLaren can legally prevent or frustrate third-party maintenance particularly during the factory warranty period. But Litchfield looking after McLaren can only be good news, they are a very impressive engineering-based company.
Also with motor vehicles there is EU block exemption so I don't see how McLaren can legally prevent or frustrate third-party maintenance particularly during the factory warranty period. But Litchfield looking after McLaren can only be good news, they are a very impressive engineering-based company.
gtsralph said:
I was Honeywell CFO in the 80's and our maintenance business would have been marginal for third-parties. Later, when I went to turn-around a third-party maintenance business, it had far more interesting and larger accounts taken from OEMs, but I digress.
It’s a small world. I owned a third party maintenance business specialising in Bull and Honeywell kit, specifically DPS6 Super-mini’s for the nuclear industry and HMG. Good solid over-engineered kit, and even today, I know of one Nuclear Power Station still running on 1980’s DPS6. 
I was their last Friday for a service in the gtr. As professional as ever always happy to trust them with the car and their service. I find them very easy to talk to and they are always willing to explain anything you want and show you things to watch out for etc
Noticed on instagram they have been the ring in their 650bhp 570gt and have a list of various improvements they will make over time. It's going to be fun to see it evolve.
I know mclaren have their own software/updates and I'm sure in time Litchfield will be able to offer their versions
Noticed on instagram they have been the ring in their 650bhp 570gt and have a list of various improvements they will make over time. It's going to be fun to see it evolve.
I know mclaren have their own software/updates and I'm sure in time Litchfield will be able to offer their versions
Litchfield use EcuTek Technologies Ltd for their ECU tuning. I currently have it on my MY17 GTR. I would think that they will be the company to be involved with the McLaren ECU. The EcuTek plug in OBD2 module links via bluetooth to your phone where an app allows you to customize numerous parameters like launch control, valet mode, reset engine lights etc.....
MAC 720S said:
gtsralph said:
MAC 720S said:
You are probably correct.
Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
In the 80’s we as a third-party computer maintenance company had an issue with IBM who decided to deny us access to microcode from their Montpellier centre which was required to support BA and BAA. IBM backed down on legal challenge because it was anti-competitive; I suspect McLaren are similarly open to legal challenge on their practice.Interesting to find out how they update the software levels as part of the annual/mileage service. It’s a default of the service schedule carried out by authorised dealers. AFAIK, only authorised dealers have access to the latest software via an internet connection direct to McHQ.
Modifying the Mclaren 570 is a fairly well trodden path now.
Look to the US for anything power wise, they are way ahead of us with performance tuning and are upgrading turbos and fuelling rather than just remapping. Whether the car needs anymore power is arguable, the car is no slouch and if it invalidates the Warranty then its a gamble for the owner.
The suspension mods available are limited to springs and range from H&R, Swift, KW etc. Again apart from aesthetics the benefits are unproven.
Lots of aero stuff available too, some proven and some not.
They really are superb cars to drive out of the box.
Here is my Track Pack plus....
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Look to the US for anything power wise, they are way ahead of us with performance tuning and are upgrading turbos and fuelling rather than just remapping. Whether the car needs anymore power is arguable, the car is no slouch and if it invalidates the Warranty then its a gamble for the owner.
The suspension mods available are limited to springs and range from H&R, Swift, KW etc. Again apart from aesthetics the benefits are unproven.
Lots of aero stuff available too, some proven and some not.
They really are superb cars to drive out of the box.
Here is my Track Pack plus....
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GT Two said:
Modifying the Mclaren 570 is a fairly well trodden path now.
Look to the US for anything power wise, they are way ahead of us with performance tuning and are upgrading turbos and fuelling rather than just remapping. Whether the car needs anymore power is arguable, the car is no slouch and if it invalidates the Warranty then its a gamble for the owner.
The suspension mods available are limited to springs and range from H&R, Swift, KW etc. Again apart from aesthetics the benefits are unproven.
Lots of aero stuff available too, some proven and some not.
They really are superb cars to drive out of the box.
Here is my Track Pack plus....
620R vibes on this!
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Look to the US for anything power wise, they are way ahead of us with performance tuning and are upgrading turbos and fuelling rather than just remapping. Whether the car needs anymore power is arguable, the car is no slouch and if it invalidates the Warranty then its a gamble for the owner.
The suspension mods available are limited to springs and range from H&R, Swift, KW etc. Again apart from aesthetics the benefits are unproven.
Lots of aero stuff available too, some proven and some not.
They really are superb cars to drive out of the box.
Here is my Track Pack plus....
620R vibes on this!
.RSbandit said:
620R vibes on this!
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.When I started to out I spoke to Tolman racing and one of the motorsport guys at Mclaren and the 620r wasn't even a thing, I just wanted to build a road going version of the GT4 car. Something louder, a bit more extreme that looked like a race car version of the 570s.
GT Two said:
Yes indeed.
When I started to out I spoke to Tolman racing and one of the motorsport guys at Mclaren and the 620r wasn't even a thing, I just wanted to build a road going version of the GT4 car. Something louder, a bit more extreme that looked like a race car version of the 570s.
Where did you get the sunstrip from please? When I started to out I spoke to Tolman racing and one of the motorsport guys at Mclaren and the 620r wasn't even a thing, I just wanted to build a road going version of the GT4 car. Something louder, a bit more extreme that looked like a race car version of the 570s.
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