question, simonspider
Discussion
cayman-black said:
simon ,what happened with the 360 modena gearbox, and is it sorted? thanks for the info.
Its not good. They changed the sensors, the clutch and cleared the ECU of faults. Then it broke down again with the same problem. Nothing but neutral and a bleeping with the gearbox warning light showing on the dash. They cleared the ECU of faults again and so far so good but the warning light is now on the dash again. Apparently it could be 3 other things including a gearbox pump? each of which is £700 so I'm not happy. I know its going to go again but don't want to spend £2100 finally fixing it.The SD2/1 won't narrow the fault down to just one of the 3 parts. Anyway Rick has it this month so it'll probably go again before I get it. Thanks for asking
steve f said:
just proves my comments on all newish cars to many electronic gadgets on them even boats [MASTERCRAFT] are going the same way full of computerised parts and parked up in water all week with a cover on them sweating inside cant beat the old way plugs/points/condenser/coil/leads
Couldn't agree more Steve. There's so much more stuff to go wronf with e-gear's/paddleshifts plus you have not as much control over the clutch wear either.
simonspider said:
steve f said:
just proves my comments on all newish cars to many electronic gadgets on them even boats [MASTERCRAFT] are going the same way full of computerised parts and parked up in water all week with a cover on them sweating inside cant beat the old way plugs/points/condenser/coil/leads
Couldn't agree more Steve. There's so much more stuff to go wronf with e-gear's/paddleshifts plus you have not as much control over the clutch wear either.
Simon - I'd take it your LP640 will be a manual then!
dealmaker said:
simonspider said:
steve f said:
just proves my comments on all newish cars to many electronic gadgets on them even boats [MASTERCRAFT] are going the same way full of computerised parts and parked up in water all week with a cover on them sweating inside cant beat the old way plugs/points/condenser/coil/leads
Couldn't agree more Steve. There's so much more stuff to go wronf with e-gear's/paddleshifts plus you have not as much control over the clutch wear either.
Simon - I'd take it your LP640 will be a manual then!
Erm yes! Actually the factory are making very small numbers of manuals until next year. Only e-gears are available over here. I've gone 50/50 with the LP640 with Andy (cummingsa). It works really well the car sharing thing. After all you can only drive one at a time.
Hows your Murcie running anyway? Havn't heard from you in ages
simonspider said:
dealmaker said:
simonspider said:
steve f said:
just proves my comments on all newish cars to many electronic gadgets on them even boats [MASTERCRAFT] are going the same way full of computerised parts and parked up in water all week with a cover on them sweating inside cant beat the old way plugs/points/condenser/coil/leads
Couldn't agree more Steve. There's so much more stuff to go wronf with e-gear's/paddleshifts plus you have not as much control over the clutch wear either.
Simon - I'd take it your LP640 will be a manual then!
Erm yes! Actually the factory are making very small numbers of manuals until next year. Only e-gears are available over here. I've gone 50/50 with the LP640 with Andy (cummingsa). It works really well the car sharing thing. After all you can only drive one at a time.
Hows your Murcie running anyway? Havn't heard from you in ages
Simon,
Running like a dream (touches wood!) - I have a flashing error light on the suspension - so i probably have one defective electronic control unit (GRRR ...excatly what's been said above!) - so I'm deciding wether to get it looked at or wait unitl next spring.
Personally I'm not sure if an LP640 is the right "next" move or whether to wait for the all new car - and keep putting miles on the Murcie until then!
Anjum/Jason
Send me a PM, Richmond isnt a very big place so it would be good to meet up and have a few beers. I have secure off street parking but for a super car id want to leave it in a garage.
Roger,
599 Great choice, any idea how long you would need to wait for one? I work in central London.
Send me a PM, Richmond isnt a very big place so it would be good to meet up and have a few beers. I have secure off street parking but for a super car id want to leave it in a garage.
Roger,
599 Great choice, any idea how long you would need to wait for one? I work in central London.
steve f said:
just proves my comments on all newish cars to many electronic gadgets on them even boats [MASTERCRAFT] are going the same way full of computerised parts and parked up in water all week with a cover on them sweating inside cant beat the old way plugs/points/condenser/coil/leads
Totally agree - have thought for many years that it's a conspiracy by manufacturers. More electric problems equals more aftersales. From Mercs to Ferraris, I've yet to purchase a car newer that 1990. My ideal cars are the ones that keep moving along the road.
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