Damn impressive Marketing Julian... you guys are good.

 

From the Racelogic FAQ:
"Customer:- I have driven some modern cars with factory installed Traction Control systems and they slow the car down quite significantly impairing performance. I am concerned that the Racelogic system might do the same?"
"The Racelogic system is unlike any other Traction Control system available in that it always enhances performance. Manufacturer's systems have to work in all conditions without any input from the driver, therefore you are effectively driving around with very safe snow & ice settings on your system at all times. In making the system in-****pit adjustable, we believe the customer has enough intelligence to set the system to whatever condition prevails, therefore maximizing the performance of the car."

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Mark
'00 Lightning
'79+ Corvette

 

Julian

I talked to you a couple of months ago about my A-Mod race car. I am now the proud owner of a Lightning tow vehical. I am told that the pickup for rear tire speed/abs is not by reluctor rings on each rear tire. I assume that Ford somehow picks up speed from the trasmission and averages wheel spin thru the dif. The abs appears to be a 3 channel.

Hope this helps

Andy

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Andy Whittle
White 2000
#2482 of 4966
DOB 04/17/00
My other car http://www.ncs-stl.com/images/beast.jpg

 

There is an electrical connector on the differential, just to the left side if I remember correctly. Could this be the ABS rear-wheel speed detector?

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Mark
'00 Lightning
'79+ Corvette

 

Dang, you guys beat me to it, I would have gladly been the guinea pig. Like Mark, I'm interested in a possible GP.
And Julian, I'm wondering what the launch control system does that the standard system doesn't. I would think that if you set the system to 10% wheel slip you'd get pretty close to optimal accelleration, wouldn't you? And do you have any recommended installers in my area? And any idea what they might charge to install?

 

Damn, too late... If you need a third person- Mark: inteum_mark@hotmail.com

At any rate, I'm very interested in a GP on these.

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Mark
'00 Lightning
'79+ Corvette

 

Alpha: Launch control would not be used by us. It is only for manual transmissions... it is simply an adjustable rev limiter to help launching a stick shift. So you set your optimal launch rpm, and you can go full throttle as you are letting the clutch out, without too many revs and thus controlling power and eliminating wheel-spin until the clutch is all the way out - and then "regular" traction control takes over.

Since we have an auto... "regular" traction control should work right off the line.

 

Whew, thats a relief. I thought I was going to have to spend a bunch of extra bucks on "launch control". I can't even lunch control. Have they selected the guinea pig yet? Anxiously awaiting test result.
Sleepless in Ventura.

 

Hey Julian, anyone picked yet????

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Jim
Jim@FordMotor.cc

Black 00, #1008 of 4966, 4.10's, SuperChip/R9, JL’s Ram Air,
AIM 2" drop, AutoMeter Boost and A/F Gauges, chrome wheels,
Cobra Throttle Body, Mobile1 w/FilterMag
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette, 1949 Plymouth Coupe

 

The system is designed to improve performance, as it controls the wheelspin instead of eliminating wheelspin altogether, this works on the same principal as the traction control systems currently being re-introduced into Formula One, ie. A fuel cut responding to ABS sensor inputs.

The optimum setting for acceleration is around 10% slip, more for off road, and less for snow / ice.

We only have one installer in the US at the moment, and he is dealing mainly with BMW and Porsche, so it would have to be fitted by an auto-electrician or keen diy guy.

The system can be set to work with just three ABS sensors.

I will contact the guyıs who expressed an interested in an initial system by email and keep you posted.

Julian Thomas
Racelogic

 

Today is my birthday, is there a chance to get in on the deal as a test truck. It would be a killer birthday present at half price.

Tt

 

What warranty issues could we encounter with this device???????