So little update to this, its in and its running.
Took a lot of time messing about and tbh i wasnt getting anywhere fast with it.
I decided to take it to Romain at racecal, figured if he cant get it working no one can.
Turns out there was a flaw with torque values and TPS, thats been addressed but im still not 100% with it, i got it out on track with the hope of putting it through its paces and off course it rained cats and dogs, so i got some good data and it does work but i really need a dry day to test the speed and response of the downshifts.
some clips of it on track, getting there!
https://youtu.be/b8FtSrrLt5s
2003 Ford Focus RS - sensors question ?
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Jackstrath
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stevieturbo
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Re: 2003 Ford Focus RS - sensors question ?
good to hear it's up and running.
So the base firmware for the DSG does seem to work ok then ?
Upshifts sound quite harsh, or is that just the video/camera ?
DSG/DCT/8HP control really is something they should take fully onboard given how popular swaps are these days
So the base firmware for the DSG does seem to work ok then ?
Upshifts sound quite harsh, or is that just the video/camera ?
DSG/DCT/8HP control really is something they should take fully onboard given how popular swaps are these days
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Jackstrath
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Re: 2003 Ford Focus RS - sensors question ?
Thanks Stevie,
It did but this current fitted box TCU is flashed with a "stage 4" retrofit file from TVS, as the box is fitted with the TVS stage 2 clutches.
They sound very whip like but are not as harsh in real world, they are quick and firm thats for sure, but i could remove the gear cut all together and it will just change gear as quick as the clutch change over will allow.
I agree, the 8hp seems to be getting a lot of support, this is no surprise as the high powered FF cars have always been rare, supply and demand i guess, i do hope there is a revision change or two to come as its so close to being perfect!
Interestingly, i have seen a company in the UAE have just swapped a brand new GR yaris with a DQ250, and the few clips i seen of it working seems to be a jump in the right direction!
It did but this current fitted box TCU is flashed with a "stage 4" retrofit file from TVS, as the box is fitted with the TVS stage 2 clutches.
They sound very whip like but are not as harsh in real world, they are quick and firm thats for sure, but i could remove the gear cut all together and it will just change gear as quick as the clutch change over will allow.
I agree, the 8hp seems to be getting a lot of support, this is no surprise as the high powered FF cars have always been rare, supply and demand i guess, i do hope there is a revision change or two to come as its so close to being perfect!
Interestingly, i have seen a company in the UAE have just swapped a brand new GR yaris with a DQ250, and the few clips i seen of it working seems to be a jump in the right direction!