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Qwimby1 01-08-2022 10:52 PM
ESC Throttle-switch settings
 
Everything is in but the batteries and interior wiring, which I plan to complete Tuesday. I saw a video somewhere recommending the first switch position be at 75% rather than the 60% the instructions I've seen say. So that would be 75 and 90-95. I think I'll aim for 90% rather than 95. I think that would give me a little room to adjust power at close to WOT.

Can any of you who have them offer some input?

WNDSRFR 01-10-2022 01:12 PM
It's really not that big of a deal. It's a PITA mounting the switch to the gas petal but as long as it activates at full throttle everything will be fine. The purpose of the two stage switch is to reduce the shock to the compressor shaft. Once you get the switch mounted you can bend it to activate where you want it to. You really only want it activated at WOT.
I've only almost stalled my engine once by going full throttle at under 2,000 RPM. As long as you don't punch it under 2K you'll be fine.

Let us know what you think about it once you get it running. Looks like there are very few of us ESC owners left on the forum.

Qwimby1 01-10-2022 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR (Post 3495451)
It's really not that big of a deal. It's a PITA mounting the switch to the gas petal but as long as it activates at full throttle everything will be fine. The purpose of the two stage switch is to reduce the shock to the compressor shaft. Once you get the switch mounted you can bend it to activate where you want it to. You really only want it activated at WOT.
I've only almost stalled my engine once by going full throttle at under 2,000 RPM. As long as you don't punch it under 2K you'll be fine.

Let us know what you think about it once you get it running. Looks like there are very few of us ESC owners left on the forum.
I've noticed that and wonder if they've gone out of fashion. It used to be that posts about them got a lot of response. Not much anymore.

Target70 01-10-2022 07:52 PM
I think it s more that they are out of production, rather than out of fashion. Hard to maintain a fanbase when maybe 200 of something exists, and went out of production 8 years ago.

I have the earlier version 1 stage switch, so I didn't think I could really help with your issue.

DAEMANO 01-10-2022 08:00 PM
I actually have two ESC kits (full without batteries), 1 fully functional kit, the other has a malfunctioned controller box, but everything else is ok. Kind of wondering what to do with them. Think I will be upgrading my 2013 FR-S to a 2022 GR86, so not really sure what to do with the ESC kits.

Qwimby1 01-11-2022 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by /DAEMANO (Post 3495576)
I actually have two ESC kits (full without batteries), 1 fully functional kit, the other has a malfunctioned controller box, but everything else is ok. Kind of wondering what to do with them. Think I will be upgrading my 2013 FR-S to a 2022 GR86, so not really sure what to do with the ESC kits.
The one I bought stayed in the classified section for quite a while with no bids. I recall a couple years ago buyers would jump right on them. I was concerned about non-existant replacement parts, but decided to give it a shot after seeing the enthusiasm from those who were running them. I emailed Shiv about a tune last week but haven't heard back yet. Had to postpone my final install till next week anyway.

Qwimby1 01-11-2022 01:45 PM
I just ran into an install problem. Maybe one of you who has these can advise.



There are two mini-plugs off the connector to the controller, one for the throttle switch and the other for the meter, but they're not labeled from PO and I don't know which goes where. I'm pretty sure they're not interchangeable, and I sure don't want to screw everything up. I see the throttle switch has a red-ring label and the meter is plain. Probably the only way to know is with a test probe but I have no idea about the circuitry on that connector.


What to do, what to do?

Qwimby1 01-11-2022 05:37 PM
The install video clearly shows one plug with a red collar. Mine have no markings. The connector has a red wire at one end which I could probably test with a meter to see if I get current at one of the plugs.

mrjj 01-13-2022 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Qwimby1 (Post 3495824)
The install video clearly shows one plug with a red collar. Mine have no markings. The connector has a red wire at one end which I could probably test with a meter to see if I get current at one of the plugs.

Please take some photos of your cables and I'll compare them to mine.

Qwimby1 01-13-2022 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mrjj (Post 3496357)
Please take some photos of your cables and I'll compare them to mine.

OK. Will do shortly. Thanks.

Qwimby1 01-13-2022 12:02 PM
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Qwimby1 01-13-2022 03:40 PM
I guess I'm wondering if anyone knows it won't matter much if I get them wrong, or if it means total destruction.


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