ECUTEK = Adjustable Traction Control

osbornsm · 09-12-2017, 04:03 PM

ECUTEK = Adjustable Traction Control

Feature
Any of use who enjoy pushing the lateral limits of traction... will appreciate the Ferrari-style adjustment of slip angles available via the Cruise Control adjustment button. Let's you slide the car, without really crashing!
(It has saved me at least once on the track)

Adjustment
Up on the cruise control speed adjuster adds more intervention... down = more sideways. The oil temp gauge us used as a meter to determine your current setting.

For the smart-asses...
I mentioned this in my previous review, but thought the importance of adjustable TCS intervention levels merited its own thread / discussion.

Thoughts and comments welcome,
~ Lateral-Guru

Silly Rabbit · 09-12-2017, 04:14 PM

When was this added? My tune is about 2 yrs old. I have race rom, but I don't think I have this.

Seven Nation · 09-12-2017, 06:12 PM

Are there any other functions that could be adjusted via the Cruise switch with EcuTek?

ihiryu · 09-12-2017, 07:07 PM

It was added a while back, it does have to get dialed in though. ECUtek gives you a "base" for instance. I had to tweak mine after the Stillen SC went on. It's controlled via the Race Rom Controller (RRC)

osbornsm · 09-13-2017, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seven Nation

Are there any other functions that could be adjusted via the Cruise switch with EcuTek?

You can also choose one of 4 tune maps with a long press of the Cancel button, and pick with the cruise up/down button.

gomer_110 · 09-13-2017, 10:39 AM

So is the Ecutek TC good enough that on corner exit you can just stand on the gas and let the car figure out the max throttle to use? If it's really that good then I might have to consider switching to Ecutek.

Elmo370z · 09-13-2017, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

So is the Ecutek TC good enough that on corner exit you can just stand on the gas and let the car figure out the max throttle to use? If it's really that good then I might have to consider switching to Ecutek.

Closest thing you will get to a motec or a similar standalone

osbornsm · 09-13-2017, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

So is the Ecutek TC good enough that on corner exit you can just stand on the gas and let the car figure out the max throttle to use? If it's really that good then I might have to consider switching to Ecutek.

The traction control intervenes more gently than the OEM counterpart. So, turn down the setting to your liking and GO!

Hotrodz · 09-13-2017, 01:07 PM

It very noninvasive! I don't have any issues with exit other than in second gear because the tq comes on way to strong lol. You shouldn't have any issue being NA. Also, it seems deal with the ya sensor and abs as well. I have had no issues with trail braking at the track as well.

Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

gomer_110 · 09-13-2017, 01:19 PM

My question is less about how invasive is it and more does it act like a proper motorsports tc system. ie I can stomp on the gas and the ecu will adjust the throttle to use every bit of traction available without me trying to figure out the exact point between maximum acceleration and spinning.

Jhill · 09-13-2017, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

It very noninvasive! I don't have any issues with exit other than in second gear because the tq comes on way to strong lol. You shouldn't have any issue being NA. Also, it seems deal with the ya sensor and abs as well. I have had no issues with trail braking at the track as well.

Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

I had issue with trail braking last track day as I spun it but that was probably due to tired/sloppy driver trying new line at end of day lol oops.

Jhill · 09-13-2017, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

My question is less about how invasive is it and more does it act like a proper motorsports tc system. ie I can stomp on the gas and the ecu will adjust the throttle to use every bit of traction available without me trying to figure out the exact point between maximum acceleration and spinning.

I don't believe so but can't say for sure as I don't slam full throttle out of turn and haven't had it kick in on the actual track. I have had it kick in on the little skills section (like tight auto x turns) and it is very invasive there even at full minimum. It doesn't seem to work like the motec that just prevents you going over x rpm until traction gained but has a more noticeable fuel cut. It's not useful at all for auto x I would say as it upsets the car balance.

Ventruck · 09-13-2017, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

When was this added? My tune is about 2 yrs old. I have race rom, but I don't think I have this.

I'm not sure if it's exclusive to EcuTek Connect (bluetooth/smartphone interface), but it's surely more accessible via EcuTek Connect

I just got my hardware in. You do have to fork over for the BT module, but if you did it with Seb he'll probably just carry your last tune so it's compatible with the new system's features.

It's hard to swallow if you don't need a new tune, but at the same time for logging and diagnostic purposes it beats the laptop by MILES (well, for me). There are more user settings (throttle, boost, fuel trim, etc) which you have to unlock through your tuner.

Kinda bonkers. I'm not sure if tuners will typically open up all those features to end users because of liability concerns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N-Ia12afKI

Memphis370Z · 09-13-2017, 07:25 PM

Seb added this feature last month when I got re-tuned, but hadn't had a chance to use it until this morning when it was raining. I adjusted the TC and could immediately tell a difference. As Hotrodz mentioned, it kicks in much smoother, and it's nice being able to fine tune it on the fly. It is not exclusive to EcuTek Connect.

Hotrodz · 09-14-2017, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhill

I had issue with trail braking last track day as I spun it but that was probably due to tired/sloppy driver trying new line at end of day lol oops.

The only time I have had this happen is when my rev match was disabled. It was pretty scary to say the least. I don't use very much tc on the track as well, I keep it turned down low.

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ihiryu Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: TX Posts: 141 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	It was added a while back, it does have to get dialed in though. ECUtek gives you a "base" for instance. I had to tweak mine after the Stillen SC went on. It's controlled via the Race Rom Controller (RRC) wideglideleon likes this.

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	So is the Ecutek TC good enough that on corner exit you can just stand on the gas and let the car figure out the max throttle to use? If it's really that good then I might have to consider switching to Ecutek. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	It very noninvasive! I don't have any issues with exit other than in second gear because the tq comes on way to strong lol. You shouldn't have any issue being NA. Also, it seems deal with the ya sensor and abs as well. I have had no issues with trail braking at the track as well. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk JARblue, GaleForce and Rusty like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

09-13-2017, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	My question is less about how invasive is it and more does it act like a proper motorsports tc system. ie I can stomp on the gas and the ecu will adjust the throttle to use every bit of traction available without me trying to figure out the exact point between maximum acceleration and spinning. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

09-13-2017, 07:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Seb added this feature last month when I got re-tuned, but hadn't had a chance to use it until this morning when it was raining. I adjusted the TC and could immediately tell a difference. As Hotrodz mentioned, it kicks in much smoother, and it's nice being able to fine tune it on the fly. It is not exclusive to EcuTek Connect.

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