ESC Throttle-switch settings - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Qwimby1 · 01-08-2022, 09:52 PM

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, 12:12 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, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

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, 06:52 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, 07:00 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, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by /DAEMANO

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, 12:45 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, 04:37 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, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

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, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mrjj

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

OK. Will do shortly. Thanks.

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Qwimby1 · 01-13-2022, 02:40 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.

01-08-2022, 09:52 PM	#1
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Target70 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt 6spd Location: Mid GA Posts: 780 Thanks: 259 Thanked 363 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________ Phantom ESC, OFH, OFT, K&N Drop in

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WNDSRFR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FR-S,GTI Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 228 Thanked 823 Times in 419 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

01-11-2022, 12:45 PM	#7
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 559 Thanks: 128 Thanked 140 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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?

01-11-2022, 04:37 PM	#8
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 559 Thanks: 128 Thanked 140 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

01-13-2022, 02:40 PM	#12
Qwimby1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 14 FRS Monogram, 05 Mazdasped Miata Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 559 Thanks: 128 Thanked 140 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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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