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This only applies to 4200 coupe pre-face lift model only
Skyhook ECU part number 195840 was superseded by 206233.
I picked up one of the latter PNs from a breaker used and fitted it today. I believe there is a slight yet noticeable difference in the performance of the skyhook mostly during high speed cornering, heavy breaking and acceleration
I have a FD sway bar kit fitted which increases the amount of grip and stability so this could be exaggerating minor improvements in the skyhook software.
I did switch the ECUs over and the car felt like it was a little softer and inclined to body roll on the older PN. It is early days of testing this as I only did a 30 minute loop with each version but my initial thoughts are that the dampers feel somewhat firmer but perhaps around 10% difference. Likewise SPORTS felt more firm and balanced than before.
Worth noting my rear tyres are close to the legal limit on the inner edge and 6 years old (getting new tyres fitted in 2 weeks) but the car felt more stable on the newer PN where is was tending to do body roll over steer with the old PN
Do not try to swap in a post face lift or GS Skyhook ECU as they are not compatible with the older cars, I know this as I tried it and it did not work
Finally the information on ES regarding this part is bogus their info is massively misleading - Scuderia parts have the correct info if you wish to research this for yourself.
Skyhook ECU part number 195840 was superseded by 206233.
I picked up one of the latter PNs from a breaker used and fitted it today. I believe there is a slight yet noticeable difference in the performance of the skyhook mostly during high speed cornering, heavy breaking and acceleration
I have a FD sway bar kit fitted which increases the amount of grip and stability so this could be exaggerating minor improvements in the skyhook software.
I did switch the ECUs over and the car felt like it was a little softer and inclined to body roll on the older PN. It is early days of testing this as I only did a 30 minute loop with each version but my initial thoughts are that the dampers feel somewhat firmer but perhaps around 10% difference. Likewise SPORTS felt more firm and balanced than before.
Worth noting my rear tyres are close to the legal limit on the inner edge and 6 years old (getting new tyres fitted in 2 weeks) but the car felt more stable on the newer PN where is was tending to do body roll over steer with the old PN
Do not try to swap in a post face lift or GS Skyhook ECU as they are not compatible with the older cars, I know this as I tried it and it did not work
Finally the information on ES regarding this part is bogus their info is massively misleading - Scuderia parts have the correct info if you wish to research this for yourself.
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