Engine&Tranny control mod software update

[bosscobra]

Anyone in the U.S. have this done? Did you notice any difference? What was the change you most noticed? Thanks!!

[offroad911]

Anyone in the U.S. have this done? Did you notice any difference? What was the change you most noticed? Thanks!!

Having mine done this week. Will post up after the update.

[bosscobra]

Thanks John!!
Let me know how it went!!

[pw78]

Is this update to fix an issue, or just another version release?

[offroad911]

Is this update to fix an issue, or just another version release?

Customer Satisfaction Campaign JW
2008 Model Year Audi R8
Engine & Transmission Control Module Software Update

Dear Audi R8 Owner:

As you know, the Audi R8 is truly the ultimate execution of Audi engineering. In the context of our efforts to continuously improve our customer satisfaction, we have developed several updates for your R8 that we would like to install. We are making this available to you to ensure that you continue to drive the very best in Audi product quality and performance. As a valued customer, your satisfaction is our utmost priority.

What Will Audi Do
Based on market driven customer feedback, and in order to increase the satisfaction of your driving experience, we would like to offer an update to the Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module. This service will take about one day and is complimentary.

What We Would Like You To Do
Working with your dealer, Audi of America will make this effort as convenient as possible so that you can enjoy the unmatched performance and design of your Audi R8, uninterrupted. Your Audi R8 Customer CARE specialist will be contacting you to assist with the arrangements concerning servicing your vehicle. It would be our pleasure to provide you with a pick up and delivery service or a courtesy car while your vehicle is being serviced. If you prefer to work directly with your dealer, please contact your authorized Audi R8 dealer and arrange for an appointment.

[jet]

Mine is scheduled also to be done. But, I still have not heard from anyone what this really means--Audi just says an update. Any explaination as to what and why? jet

[young-nyc]

probably smoother/ better acceleration from 1st gear and smoother shifting from gear to gear.
this is usually the norm on most shift paddle updates.
Ferrari's F1 paddles (f430) actually had to updated because it would stall on 1st gear.
and there were many updates for lambo's e-gear regarding engaging to 1st and accelerating slowly

[offroad911]

Just returned from the Update/recall for the R8. There were eight items included in the campagin. The major item is the update of the engine & transmission management software. In addition, a number of other items were address including servicing and updating the filler panels on the small side windows (noise related), servicing the side blades (noise related), Servicing upper trim (noise related), servicing the radio (noise related, install cushion), replacing a breather hose and a couple of other service related items.

RESULTS: The R-Tronic shifts even better than it did before it went in. Smoother shifts both up and down. Launch power is slightly reduced making the R8 move even quicker through reduced cluth slippage. This new software is a winner in my book!

The wind noise items didn't bother me, but must have generated significant customer input because the cabin is now void of any wind noise. Usually a recall is something that one does not realize a benefit from. This one is pronounced in its benefit to the consumer. Kudos to the AoA R8 team!

[mstams]

Excellent. Hearing about such improvements and attention to customer feedback is at least encouraging for the many of us who have to wait.

[Tritone]

It will be curious to see what if anything the ECM update does for a manual rather than R-Tronic....

Likewise, we had no noise issues (or sound system - never turned it on yet!).

Tritone