New '06 4.8is owner: basic questions: trans, 2wd conversion, ecu tuning

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Hi guys,

Well after being a member for about a year I finally bought one. Imola red of course.

I have a few questions before I even receive the car:

1. Do the 4.8is transmissions have the same iffy issues as the earlier 4.4 & 4.6's do?

2. I'll never do any off-roading nor ice/snow driving: has anyone done/recommend a 2wd conversion as my buddy's do on their Twin turbo Lambos & 996TT's??

3. Since for the most part it'll be a daily driver, what do people use to tune/program the engines for better mileage or power?

Thanks!!