computer chip 147 learning curve

[quios]

Just a quick question but something I wouldn't mind a second opinion on ....

A salesman has told a friend of mine collecting her 147 today that in order to end up with a responsive car, she
was to drive it hard for the first while, something about a computerised
system that monitors the style of driving and reacts accordingly.

Has anyone else here been given this advice?

[proteus147]

Yes, I've been told the same thing about the ECU 'learning' the driver's style of driving. I think its true, because after a year of driving my 147 2.0, other owners have commented that I seem to have a revvier unit. :-]

I guess by pushing it hard, it 'learns' the required throttle respose of the driver. The other owners did not push their cars as hard, so I guess the ECU gives them a more 'relaxed ' response. I'll try to get more feedback from the other owners, and post it for your info.

Rgds.

[oic]

sorry but I think it is bullshit.
There is no such learning chip, and it looks like ridiculous.
After a few thousand of kilometers all the cars start responding a little bit faster than when they are newer.
You can't say that if your car looks like having more response
sinc eyou bought it then there were a learning chip larning your guide.
Then I would like to know all what you say where did it come from ?
Did you try to measure the time from 0-100Kph when you bought it and now after a few thousand Km ? is there any difference ?
Did u try top speed ?
Another thing to say is thats when you buy an Alfa nowdays a special oil is put in the engine this oil will last the first 20.000 Km,
then you change it, after 20.000Km you can notice a little difference in the performances such as the car being more responsive as you said.