Alfa Romeo 4C Alfa Works Stage 1 ECU Install and Initial Review

[@john4c419]

Awesome video, Larry. Ironically I’ve had the Christmas tree that then vanishes after an ECU swap as well. If you have a OBD tool you can typically clear the codes without restarting the car. You may want to check in case you have any codes in the cache still. Even a cheap iPhone app/Bluetooth job will clear them. You don’t need the serious OBD tool (Foxwell) for those type of codes. Keep the 4C videos coming 👍🏻

[@roytrevisan3491]

I have the same tune, I had some exhaust code issues. I contacted Alfa works, took a picture of my ehgine in the exhaust area sent it to England they new exactly what to do, shipped back had back within the same week and never had an issue again with any code. I think when starting first time yo just turn on the power and let the ecu sync for about 30 seconds turn off then restart no Christmas tree. I agree the performance is heightened and the exhaust note is taken up a notch. Cheers

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Thanks for the info for others to read! Enjoy that 4C!

[@RaffaelMaresca-e6g]

You’re not meant to pull the key out, when turning on/off 3x.

[@maggimarcotte7072]

I just took off the ground side

[@danielthomas8507]

This is the only car i'd have over my supercharged Miata....both would be good.

[@toyotahontas9296]

I just got a 4C. The throttle response is so touchy that I cannot glide along smoothly on secondary roads unless I lug it under 2000 RPM. It throbs/lunges constantly. Even a bump on the road will cause it. And I'm not a pedal-stabber. It's way too touchy. Maybe this Stage 1 will smooth it out?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

The 4c is a learning curve. I personally feel A mode is the smoothest out of all of them. I like the tune and I do feel the car responds better. Try it, I’m sure you will like it! Good luck with the 4C, it’s an amazing car.

[@toyotahontas9296]

@@TodayIWorkOn I'm not surprised that A is the smoothest, but I want to have my cake and eat it too. I want the performance of D mode but not the chug-chug-chug on Main Street USA at 40mph in third gear.

[@maggimarcotte7072]

Your suppose to just turn the key on and let the ecu read the new system

[@MB-zt9eo]

Very nice👍👍

[@WilliamsMickey]

Does anyone know if this available for the Stelvio?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Not sure. Reach out to Alfaworks. I bet they do.

[@maggimarcotte7072]

I have stage 3

[@daoud1256]

Doesnt this void warranty? Worth it ?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

I’m 2 years out of warranty. lol. It does but I didn’t when warranty was up.

[@155stw]

Is there a hybrid turbo option?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

Engine was only 1 option, the 1.75L Turbo. Only 2000 were made in North America from 2015-2021.

[@iMANTlS]

Would the ECU void the warranty ?

[@TodayIWorkOn]

If you pulled into the dealership with the Alfaworks ecu, YES, it would void warranty. If you swap the OEM ECU in, you would be fine.