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·Yesterday I got my Racelogic traction control system up and running in my 1997 TT. This was something I got several weeks ago during a group buy offered by Racelogic a while back. The system I ordered consisted of the basic traction control system, externally adjustable slip, launch control, and an adjustable shift light. The device itself is contained in a box slightly smaller than the OE trac ecu, so it fits nicely in the same location. The adjustable slip/launch control is housed in a small black metal box that can be mounted on the dash or elsewhere. I modified my dash so that the unit could be mounted approximately where the TRAC switch was mounted.
As far as operation, I am very satisfied. For the launch control, the system holds engine RPM at a user selected value so you just hold the throttle wide open, wait a moment, and release the clutch normally. During this process, boost builds up a few psi before launch then jumps up as soon as the clutch is released, which gives a very quick and smooth launch. Wheelspin after launching depends on the amount of slip selected, I seemed to get the hardest launch with about 10%. This feature is great fun and I tried it over and over again, it makes the start so easy compared to stock. Just watch out for police who respond to the action! Anyway, on to the general operation. I evaluated the unit a little during fast cornering, wheel spin was controlled (again, the amount of spin depends on the % slip selected) and I was able to use full throttle on some right turn exits that would have put me backwards or in the SNOW mode before. Acceleration was very quick out of these turns. The only glitch I have encountered is with the shift light, which also functions as a diagnostic lamp. This lamp flickers briefly every 10 sec or so right now, I’m hoping Racelogic can help me here. The upshift light is something that is good to have with this system, since you can essentially drive WOT and not worry about wheel spin, it is very easy to overrev.
I have a few pics of the setup, if anyone would like to see them please email me privately.
Bob
97 6-speed
As far as operation, I am very satisfied. For the launch control, the system holds engine RPM at a user selected value so you just hold the throttle wide open, wait a moment, and release the clutch normally. During this process, boost builds up a few psi before launch then jumps up as soon as the clutch is released, which gives a very quick and smooth launch. Wheelspin after launching depends on the amount of slip selected, I seemed to get the hardest launch with about 10%. This feature is great fun and I tried it over and over again, it makes the start so easy compared to stock. Just watch out for police who respond to the action! Anyway, on to the general operation. I evaluated the unit a little during fast cornering, wheel spin was controlled (again, the amount of spin depends on the % slip selected) and I was able to use full throttle on some right turn exits that would have put me backwards or in the SNOW mode before. Acceleration was very quick out of these turns. The only glitch I have encountered is with the shift light, which also functions as a diagnostic lamp. This lamp flickers briefly every 10 sec or so right now, I’m hoping Racelogic can help me here. The upshift light is something that is good to have with this system, since you can essentially drive WOT and not worry about wheel spin, it is very easy to overrev.
I have a few pics of the setup, if anyone would like to see them please email me privately.
Bob
97 6-speed
