randy Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Hi guys! Very interested in the racelogic TCS. Do many of you chaps in the U.K have it? Appreciate your input on the performance of the system? Does it make a big difference when launching hard? Are your 0-60mph times better? Does it keep the rear from fishtailing when changing gears especially 1st to 2nd? In general are you satisfied with it? Is it worth the buck? P.S. saw a small clip on the racelogic website with a small z3?Any launch video of a BPU Supra? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Have a look on here (i.e. www.mkivsupra.net ) under resources multimedia studio. If you do a search within this BBS for RLTC or Racelogic you will find *hit loads of info and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 One or two of us know a little bit about it. It is good and helps keep the back end under control at WOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Master Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 I wouldn't own a supra without it ;-) Ive got a few kits in stock £619.95 inc vat and del (includes adjustable and launch control) - retail £1050 !!!! Justin 01233 500384 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Metcalfe Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Old Justin never misses the chance of a sale!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 justin looking forward to getting mine fitted,going to get it done at racelogic they charge £160 + vat to install at least i know its done right. have heard nothing but good news on RACELOGIC traction control big cheesy grins when its fitted )))))))))))) justin any news on the strutbars also what electronic boost gauges you got in prefer hks or blitz with playback thanks mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Quote: from MONKEYmark on 9:48 pm on Mar. 4, 2002[br]justin looking forward to getting mine fitted,going to get it done at racelogic they charge £160 + vat to install at least i know its done right. thanks mark The install may be done right, but be interesting to see how they set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Please send me the dat file. I would just love to analyse it. I must get out more. No I have just been out and thrashed everything in site. Come to think of it I have been out thre times and thrashed everyhthing in sight each time. Lovely drift thanks to RL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 hi martin can you give me any idea what you mean.is it the settings the work well on the supra.i just want the install to go right.and think they must know what they are doing as they make the hardware.i know some of you guys have optimised the settings to get the best out of it. would like to meet some of you guys and learn more about it.will go to one of the jap shows,missed em last year,can camp over if its a 2 day show. would like to meet some more supra guys. i met glen warren with gold supra at the cleethorpes car show last year. what do i need to know about RLTC with launch thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Where do you live? I like a bit of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Metcalfe Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 quote Phil:-No I have just been out and thrashed everything in site. Come to think of it I have been out thre times and thrashed everyhthing in sight each time. Lovely drift thanks to RL. I`ll tell Jan!!!LOL!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 phil are you trying to wind me up i want it doing now.sounds like you having fun with it.has it improved your start times and do you feel loads more confident driving. i dare not push it in wet.in dry its good on supra, i will try get mine fitted on the 18th march.i have a floppy disk that came with install is that any good. i have took my 19`s off 235x35x19 and 265x30x19 and put my 17`s back on 235x40x17 and 265x40x17 will it make any difference on settings what you been killing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Quote: from Andy Metcalfe on 10:17 pm on Mar. 4, 2002[br]quote Phil:-No I have just been out and thrashed everything in site. Come to think of it I have been out thre times and thrashed everyhthing in sight each time. Lovely drift thanks to RL. I`ll tell Jan!!!LOL!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Now i know where his haunt is i'm going to be waiting one of these nights :biggrin: :o :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Metcalfe Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 You and me both Martin!!!:cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Monkeymark What Phil and Martin are saying is that although Racelogic will undoubtedly do a great job on the install, the supplied settings file that comes with the RLTC is not suitable really for the Supra. Hopefully RL know this (!) and will install it with suitable settings. The system is only as good as the parameters that it uses ! there are a lot of variables and the key parameters on the settings that come as default with RLTC need amending for a Supra. eg. no. of cylinders, the cut tables, the wheel sizes and no. of ABS sensors per revolution, etc.etc. either way, one of us can check that that you've got good settings on your unit after install. it's very easy to check and change the settings and, although there are quite a few, it all makes sense after referring to the RLTC manual ! hope this helps cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Profile...I know now...not a little trip for me...I have to go to UEA every so often...beware the Green Hornet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 hi Doughie i have been seeing a few posts about the dat file and had an idea of the optimized settings you guys have sorted out.i was mainly concerned it is wired up correctly.and show me the basics of it.or better still get one of you guys to show me what it can do with the right settings. i take it in just wanting to find out a few things while i am waiting. is the launch function quick n easy to set up for drag racing to do 2000 rpm launches in my auto doing power brake is justins car 6 speed or auto and the auto box if i later upgraded the stall convertot/torque convertor it would help on the launches or have i got my wires crossed. i will let you know when i have it fitted thanks for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Yep, it's easy to use the launch function and also easy to change the rpm level at which launch control functions. to change rpm, just press the button twice, hold it in, and rev to the desired level and then let the green button go, and that will set the rpm level for launch. Dry track, high grip tarmac, 4000rpm is about right. dry track, lower grip tarmac, about 3000rpm. Wet track, about 2000rpm is right. If you dial in more rpm than the grip available then you'll sit there spinning wheels. - Ya cannae change the laws of physics, Jim Justin's got an auto. I've got a 6-speed. Phil Wall's got an auto. Martin Fahie's got a 6-speed. (i think) on the auto-box upgrade you'll have to ask someone else on that one, but i believe, yes, it will help cope with big power. (Leon being the ultimate example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Doughie i did not know you could do a big 4k launch i thought limit was 2k i did 2k launch against a scooby and beat him off mark.nice feeling when you set off york strip was greasy could not hold on line,cant wait to see how i do with rltc and my de cat pipe fitted do you do any 1/4 strips whats your best if you have? going to go to a few shows this year have fun ps is justin running big power on an auto and is leon on an autobox too seem to be a lot about heard they are good for 400-500 bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted March 5, 2002 Author Share Posted March 5, 2002 Hey guys! What happened to the numbers? The numbers make the difference to me! How much better does it control wheel spin when launching Vs me/you at on the throttle? No figures 1/4mile 0-60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Quote: from randy on 6:17 am on Mar. 5, 2002[br]Hey guys! What happened to the numbers? The numbers make the difference to me! How much better does it control wheel spin when launching Vs me/you at on the throttle? No figures 1/4mile 0-60? I think that RLTC cars will be appearing on the drag strip when the weather picks up, so figures should start coming in in the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted March 5, 2002 Author Share Posted March 5, 2002 Gavin! you have RLTC on your car dont you? how does it feel driving the car with it on? Also I saw the video of the supra with RL installed it made a strange noise when shifting 1st to 2nd what is that sound? Like rattle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 OK Confession time!!! That was my Supe and me hitting the rev limiter, as i didn't change up quickly enough. Only excuse i can think of is that i hadn't had the car that long. :biggrin: I know, I know, poor excuse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted March 5, 2002 Author Share Posted March 5, 2002 Hey martin! I was wondering what the loud sound was! cause the sound seemed to scare me thinking what? The traction cotrol makes that much noise? But then I played the video of you taking off several times realised there was no sound when you were launching. Anyway how are you finding it? Are your takeoffs quicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 The most impressive advantage I've noticed so far with the RLTC fitted is that you can power out of corners much earlier than before without the back end letting go. All the power is just laid down through the tyres, making the car feel so much quicker and controllable when things get twisty. I had some fun last night following a Scooby on a very bendy section of road, where as before he would have had the advantage, this time I could stick right on the back of him no problem. The other big bonus is less tyre wear, which at £220 per rear tyre it will pay for itself in a couple of years. Can't wait until it rains now so I can give it a real challenge, big BHP, wet roads should be fun seeing how it performs cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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