 If you missed the first 5 parts of this FAQ concerning the Racelogic system, please refer to the following posts..
Part 1: Benefits and Features
Part 2: Datalogging Capabilities Part 3: Full Throttle Shift Option Part 4: Launch Control (not out yet, still waiting on some videos) Part 5: Customers' testimonials Racelogic Website
Q: Doesn't a traction control system bog your engine down and decrease performance?
Traction control systems that are standard equipment on luxury and sports cars (for example the Corvette and Supra), DO decrease performance. In fact, most owners pull their traction control fuse to disable the system in their Supras. However, those systems have one setting... maximum traction (i.e. zero wheelspin). Optimum acceleration is obtained with about 10% wheelspin in the dry and 5% wheelspin in wet conditions. The Racelogic system is completely different from those factory systems in that you can adjust how much wheelspin you want. So, if you want maximum acceleration, you can simply set your unit to allow for 5-10% wheelspin! Q: I see that on Racelogic's website, there are 2 ways to reduce power. How does the system for the Z's work? By cutting fuel or reducing spark? The unit selectively cuts fuel to individual cylinders during each cycle. This way, there's no unburnt fuel washing oil off the cylinder walls.
Q: Is cutting fuel dangerous on a turbo car? Won't that cause detonation?
The system cuts fuel to the point where there's not enough fuel in the chamber to support ANY combustion whatsoever. Detonation/preignition/running lean is a very hot combustion caused by a low air to fuel mixture in the cylinder. By cutting fuel beyond this point, it makes it completely safe. I've been using this system on my 532rwhp Z with the boost cranked up to 24psi and I've experienced no problems at all. In fact, the managing director of Racelogic has this system on his RX-7 (cars that are infamous for having catastrophic detonation problems) and it works flawlessly.
Q: Does this system modulate the brakes also to control the car?
No, it only modulates engine power to control traction.
Q: Which system do you recommend?
The basic system will provide all of the safety and performance benefits that any of the other systems have to offer. The only problem with the basic system is you set it at one slip percentage and that's it... you need to make changes by laptop if you want to adjust it. If you like some flexibility, the adjustable system is the way to go. For example, you can have the unit set at 10% slip for maximum acceleration for daily driving, and then if it starts raining, you can simply turn the dial over to 0-5% slip for optimal safety. Or if you'd like to hang the rear end out around a turn in a wild powerslide, simply dial in a little bit more spin with the adjustable system.
Q: Which options do you recommend?
If you do any sort of stoplight to stoplight racing or drag racing, the launch control is great... especially in a turbo car with a manual transmission... being able to build boost before taking off is like a kick in the pants... just like launching with nitrous! Full throttle shift is a nice feature if you do a lot of power or speed-shifting. If you are into auto-crossing or log some time on a real race track, then it's extremely helpful for matched shifts to maintain the composure of the chassis.
Q: It sounds like this is geared towards the turbo car... will it benefit a nonturbo at all?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, it provides all the same benefits as for a turbo car with the exception of building boost at the launch with the launch control. The nonturbo Z is still a powerful rear wheel drive car, which means that it is prone to losing the rear end while going around corners. So, nonturbo owners can still benefit from all of the safety and performance features of the unit.
Q: Can I use this system on an auto-transmission car?
Yes, but you'll only need either the basic or adjustable system. Auto equipped cars can't use the launch control or full throttle shift options.
Q: Will the system interfere with my ALC/AVC-R/EVC/AFC/JWT ECU/abcdefghijklmnop?
Nope. It operates completely independently of almost all aftermarket electronics. All it reads is the 4 ABS wheel sensors (to read wheel speed), the engine RPM, and it controls the fuel injectors. All of the boost controllers, fuel mixture adjusters, automatic transmission controllers out there work just fine.
Q: How difficult is it to install? Can I do it myself
If you know how to solder or crimp one wire to another wire, then you can do this installation in a few hours. Check out the TECH article for highly detailed and complete step by step instructions... Installation Guide
Q: If I have any tech/install problems, can I call you?
Sure, I provide complete tech support for everyone. I've talked some people through almost the entire installation before!
Q: Can you tell me about the 30 day money back guarantee?
Once you receive the unit, you have 30 days to try it out. If you don't think it performs how it was described, think it doesn't match the interior of your Z, think it smells funny, or for ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, send it back for a FULL REFUND (shipping excluded). So, you really have nothing to lose by trying out this unit.
For details on the group buy for these systems, check the following post in the Classified's section...
Group Buy Details
Bernie GROUP BUY FOR RACELOGIC SYSTEMS GOING ON NOW! DEADLINE IS OCT.1 !!
Authorized sales rep for...
Datalogs every run... launches with boost in your 5-speed...
keeps turbos spooled between shifts... enables controlled power slides...
valet mode prevents abuse of your Z... unlike most factory systems, maximizes acceleration!
For more information, pricing, or to purchase a system,
feel free to e-mail me: bhsiao@newssun.med.miami.edu
or visit the website
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