TracKey is here! Those that are installing - please post!
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Impressions?
I'm scheduled for an install on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Most folks seem to agree that there is a noticeable change in engine braking, throttle response and exhaust sound. Is drivability improved? How about the dreaded 1 - 4 skip shift feature that is disabled, does it make for smoother shifting all the time?
I'm scheduled for an install on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Most folks seem to agree that there is a noticeable change in engine braking, throttle response and exhaust sound. Is drivability improved? How about the dreaded 1 - 4 skip shift feature that is disabled, does it make for smoother shifting all the time?
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Wow.... I feel great now as my dealer is charging $116 for the install, $302 for it and then the "freight" to ship it to the dealer...... are you kidding me??? But whatever, I'm excited and will be able to get it done tomorrow morning. Hopefully they do it right this time.
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My impressions after a 1 hr drive around.
1) Big difference in pulling power, seems to come on faster, like the tune added torque down low.
2) When driving around a parking lot or slow traffic, what you will notice when letting off the gas, is that the front of the car seems to drop down as it abruptly comes down in RPM.
3) When cruising and letting off gas you get even more burbling and popping when decelerating.
4>) Didnt try the 2 stage launch.
5) Car is defiantly louder idleing
6) Lopey idle is non existant to me except the car will bounce around when at a redlight, but to the ear, I dont hear anything even if I stand in back or at sides.
Summary: It cost me $431.00 after tax. ( % 8.75)
Do I feel it was worth it? Yes, the torque is amazing, and I am sure when on a track it will help considerbly.
1) Big difference in pulling power, seems to come on faster, like the tune added torque down low.
2) When driving around a parking lot or slow traffic, what you will notice when letting off the gas, is that the front of the car seems to drop down as it abruptly comes down in RPM.
3) When cruising and letting off gas you get even more burbling and popping when decelerating.
4>) Didnt try the 2 stage launch.
5) Car is defiantly louder idleing
6) Lopey idle is non existant to me except the car will bounce around when at a redlight, but to the ear, I dont hear anything even if I stand in back or at sides.
Summary: It cost me $431.00 after tax. ( % 8.75)
Do I feel it was worth it? Yes, the torque is amazing, and I am sure when on a track it will help considerbly.
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I have been barking up that tree for months to just find out what exactly sport mode changes in the Advancedtrack settings. I have written Ford, asked the reps at shows, had the guys at the dealer try to ask about it and have heard back nothing. Not holding my breath on this ....
You are not alone, while I plan on getting it I have spoke to two people down here that really wanted Trackey and are opting out now
You are not alone, while I plan on getting it I have spoke to two people down here that really wanted Trackey and are opting out now
you may already know this but, sport mode makes the car allow wheel spin in a straight line without traction control activating. if it senses the car get sideways a hair, it will then step in and kill the fun. Normal TC will shut you down the second it feels any spin. I've messed around and forgot to turn TC off at the track a few times and wondered for 10 minutes why the car won't rotate.
i have run more with sport mode on than anything and i have only felt it activate once and i was pushing hard at the time, or at least hard for my level of experience. sport mode will allow the car to rotate normally and if you frack up really quickly it wont save you. ive not gone off the track in any of my track days, but ive gone in too hot and lost steering and been sideways enough to pucker a sphincter without sport mode stepping in
I run w everything off now.
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Thanks Deysha,
However, I wasn't asking if installing TracKey is a problem. I am talking about actually using it. Meaning specifically, using TracKey implies taking the car on the track. If anything happens to the car (let's say a wheel bearing or a suspension failure), is the failure covered under warranty? It's not likely that TracKey would be the direct cause.
However, I wasn't asking if installing TracKey is a problem. I am talking about actually using it. Meaning specifically, using TracKey implies taking the car on the track. If anything happens to the car (let's say a wheel bearing or a suspension failure), is the failure covered under warranty? It's not likely that TracKey would be the direct cause.
Only when TracKey is deemed responsible for the damage will it fall under the reduced warranty, and all other concerns are covered under the original warranty. Basically, if the problem is caused by the TracKey it will only be covered under the 3yr/36k warranty. Everything else remains the same. Also, here is where you can find FRPP dealers in your area.
Deysha
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Deysha coming through again in the clutch.
On a side note, if anyone can help me, my dealer just called me and said they were locked out of the programming and thus can not program the key tomorrow morning. They said they will give me a call when they figure it out but I honestly don't think they'll get it right. What can I do to help them, help me?
It is worth noting that I attempted to install it on Weds but it was taking significantly longer than the supposed 1 hour of install and I needed my Boss to make a meeting thus I got them to give me the car back. I've read that they might have to re-download everything, so if someone could confirm so I can send them down the right track, it'd be much appreciated.
On a side note, if anyone can help me, my dealer just called me and said they were locked out of the programming and thus can not program the key tomorrow morning. They said they will give me a call when they figure it out but I honestly don't think they'll get it right. What can I do to help them, help me?
It is worth noting that I attempted to install it on Weds but it was taking significantly longer than the supposed 1 hour of install and I needed my Boss to make a meeting thus I got them to give me the car back. I've read that they might have to re-download everything, so if someone could confirm so I can send them down the right track, it'd be much appreciated.
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My impressions after a 1 hr drive around.
1) Big difference in pulling power, seems to come on faster, like the tune added torque down low.
3) When cruising and letting off gas you get even more burbling and popping when decelerating.
5) Car is defiantly louder idleing
6) Lopey idle is non existant to me except the car will bounce around when at a redlight, but to the ear, I dont hear anything even if I stand in back or at sides.
1) Big difference in pulling power, seems to come on faster, like the tune added torque down low.
3) When cruising and letting off gas you get even more burbling and popping when decelerating.
5) Car is defiantly louder idleing
6) Lopey idle is non existant to me except the car will bounce around when at a redlight, but to the ear, I dont hear anything even if I stand in back or at sides.
I feel a snappier throttle response. One thing is for sure - I will load the car up using the black key.
I think the loudness comes more from the extra 100 RPM idle then anything else.
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I feel a snappier throttle response. One thing is for sure - I will load the car up using the black key.[/QUOTE]
Different form of Launch Control
2012 yellow boss, UnrealFord - Actually Ford does advertise more low end torque so your seat of pants experience ain't lying.
I feel a snappier throttle response. One thing is for sure - I will load the car up using the black key.
[/QUOTE]Different form of Launch Control
2012 yellow boss, UnrealFord - Actually Ford does advertise more low end torque so your seat of pants experience ain't lying.
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But Crossroads in Cary is charging $75 for labor + 302 + tax. I will take it there if I decide to have it done.
What club discount allows 10%?
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Hey PTRocks and members,
Only when TracKey is deemed responsible for the damage will it fall under the reduced warranty, and all other concerns are covered under the original warranty. Basically, if the problem is caused by the TracKey it will only be covered under the 3yr/36k warranty. Everything else remains the same. Also, here is where you can find FRPP dealers in your area.
Deysha
Only when TracKey is deemed responsible for the damage will it fall under the reduced warranty, and all other concerns are covered under the original warranty. Basically, if the problem is caused by the TracKey it will only be covered under the 3yr/36k warranty. Everything else remains the same. Also, here is where you can find FRPP dealers in your area.
Deysha
How will ford know if Trackey causes any powertrain failures? I assume if you have the car programmed you are automatically covered under 3yr/ 36K regardless. I doubt there is any way to detect if Trackey is the culprit should there be a powertrain issue.
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Picked my car back up today. Somewhat underwhelmed and disappointed by the idle. And if the change is because of CARB, they screwed up as I putting more pollution in the air waiting for everything to warm up to blip the throttle and engage it. As for more pops and burbles, my car was already exceptional in that area so no change noted there. I did notice the snappier throttle response and engine braking. On another not there is an unpleasant harmonic buzz from the exhaust under hard acceleration. I suspect the dealer may have damaged the side exhaust when hoisting the car as this happened at another dealer. I'll check it out under day light and report any other things I notice.