Latest 111R Firmware

[Bada Bing!]

I had some issues with the engine cutting out and going into 4000rpm mode, along with some overheating issues, and put the car into get fixed after it pished all its water out for the second time in a fortnight.

The latest firmware for the 2ZZ engine came up from Lotus the other day, so mine was the first to get it. The engine so far sounds a bit more aggressive, and smoother on acceleration. The big difference I've noticed is absolutely no kangarooing on startup - something I took for granted as a "feature" of the car.

Anyone else had a car serviced recently and got it?

Edited by Bada Bing! on Tuesday 6th November 23:37

[Beachbum]

Mine received it on Thursday last week. Know what you mean about seeming more agressive, also go the wholes drilling in the tray(?) around the fan to stop water build up.
Supposedly both are Lotus enhancements

[Gooby]

Beachbum said:

Mine received it on Thursday last week. Know what you mean about seeming more agressive, also go the wholes drilling in the tray(?) around the fan to stop water build up.
Supposedly both are Lotus enhancements

Who did the upgrade?

[Beachbum]

Westovers, whilst it was in getting is Geo sorted for the 2nd time, after they didnt get it all done correctly after my latest crunch.
3 front clams in less than 3yrs....Must be a record.

[riwiho]

Bada Bing! said:

I had some issues with the engine cutting out and going into 4000rpm mode, along with some overheating issues, and put the car into get fixed after it pished all its water out for the second time in a fortnight.

The latest firmware for the 2ZZ engine came up from Lotus the other day, so mine was the first to get it. The engine so far sounds a bit more aggressive, and smoother on acceleration. The big difference I've noticed is absolutely no kangarooing on startup - something I took for granted as a "feature" of the car.

Anyone else had a car serviced recently and got it?

Edited by Bada Bing! on Tuesday 6th November 23:37

I have not yet had this done. Does it have to be done on a service or can I just call my local dealer and say I would like the latest firmware for the car?

I too get the kangarooing after start up from time to time, its a feature I wish it did not have as its not very confidence inspiring

[S9AJE]

i thought that kangarooing was a feature of the car too.....

warranty runs out in March - lotus enhancements here we come

[Stu_00]

Can you get this under Warranty ?

[S9AJE]

mmmmmm i've assumed so simply because if its a lotus enhancement blah blah blah.

anyone know either way for sure??

[Beachbum]

My upgrade was done as part of some completely unrelated work, so not sure its even a Warranty issue. Maybe be classified as a recall piece of work or such like

[Bada Bing!]

Stu_00 said:

Can you get this under Warranty ?

Certainly as part of a service, but not sure if you could request it to be done FOC without first reporting some "kangarooing" or "MIL problems".

[Bada Bing!]

Definitely no kangarooing now,after some experimenting today after work. I could never bash the throttle on idle just after startup. It would always cough and splutter, and almost stall. Now it feel like a proper engine.

I can't believe the difference!

[LivinLaVidaLotus]

Mmmm, might have to have a word with CN about that then, I just put it down to starting it on cold days (was always worse when really cold).

[Frimley111R]

I had this done to mine by B&C. It is a recall (I'm fairly sure) and cost nothing. They updated the software making the engine smoother, drilled 4 holes around the heater matrix (or something like that) to stop condensation causing corrosion and also enlarged drain holes in the rear arches to stop debris clogging the holes.....so two of my recall work activities were drilling holes!

[111Robin]

Should Lotus not inform owners if it's a recall ?. What build dates are affected ?

[Stu_00]

Frimley111R said:

I had this done to mine by B&C. It is a recall (I'm fairly sure) and cost nothing. They updated the software making the engine smoother, drilled 4 holes around the heater matrix (or something like that) to stop condensation causing corrosion and also enlarged drain holes in the rear arches to stop debris clogging the holes.....so two of my recall work activities were drilling holes!

Love it - British Enginnering at its best - Drilling holes! But I suppose they have also reduced the weight!

Cannot imagine a VW Garage taking that Initiative

Love it !