@BUSA, I agree that manufacturers try to cut cost in whatever way they can. But they also cater to segment that requires better performance with higher end models, Fiesta 1.6/1.4, Aveo 1.6/ 1.4, Getz 1.3/1.1 in the below 10 lakhs bracket. If remaping the ECU can make a great difference in performance with better fuel efficiency as an addon (very important for indian market), why would they not do that?
More power can be dangerous in the hands of anyone. If car manufacturers thought only from this point of view we would still be driving only M800. When Hyundai introduced Getz CRDI (which cannot be compared to Getz 1.3 in terms of power), they did not changed the entire suspension setup. They worked on the suspension to suit the higher power. The guys here are using the increased power on Petefied cars without any change to the suspension. That is testimony to the fact that if used rationally, stock suspension set up can handle the power.
I am not against Petes product and would seriously consider a Petefied car. |