brake boosting a TT 350z.
06-22-2007, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
cool! my module should be here soon them, too..........
when are you gonna install it?
when are you gonna install it?
Wish I could do it over the weekend but I'm busy. Hopefuly I'll find some time next week.
06-22-2007, 11:06 AM
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The brake lights and the ECU get their signal from the same wire at the brake pedal. The service manual doesn't show splice locations, so it's not possible to say where you need to tap the wire. Like I said before, if you tap it AT the ECU there is no possibility that the rear brake lights won't work. If you tap it at the brake pedal itself, there is NO WAY that the lights WILL work.
06-22-2007, 11:46 AM
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Yes, they all went out at the same time, via UPS. I get a tracking number from our shipping department if you haven't gotten the module yet. I would guess that you should have it by the end of today.
06-22-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
The brake lights and the ECU get their signal from the same wire at the brake pedal. The service manual doesn't show splice locations, so it's not possible to say where you need to tap the wire. Like I said before, if you tap it AT the ECU there is no possibility that the rear brake lights won't work. If you tap it at the brake pedal itself, there is NO WAY that the lights WILL work.
Looks like the UTEC comes out.
06-22-2007, 12:53 PM
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I would highly recomend installing it the other way around, giving you access to the ECU wiring and the MAP switch of the UTEC. Run a 6' USB cable from the UTEC to the glovebox and make sure the AUX plug is plugged in and the wires are hanging down and you'll never need to access that side of the UTEC.
06-22-2007, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
Yes, they all went out at the same time, via UPS. I get a tracking number from our shipping department if you haven't gotten the module yet. I would guess that you should have it by the end of today.
i just assumed that it went out via USPS...if it went UPS, it'll probably be here by the end of the day......
06-22-2007, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
I would highly recomend installing it the other way around, giving you access to the ECU wiring and the MAP switch of the UTEC. Run a 6' USB cable from the UTEC to the glovebox and make sure the AUX plug is plugged in and the wires are hanging down and you'll never need to access that side of the UTEC.
I couldn't get the UTEC to fit in mine the other way..........
do you have any pics of how you installed yours?
06-22-2007, 08:32 PM
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kevin,
I was reading the posts over again, and it seems like this module won't be vry effective when trying to do a burnout at the track.
for example, if you were to dump the clutch and then step on the brake to hold the car, the ECU will kill the power when it sees the gas and brake pressed together, right?
you'd have to have the brake pedal depressed prior to dumping the clutch for this module to work, right? that could make for some tricky footwork in the burnout box..........
I was reading the posts over again, and it seems like this module won't be vry effective when trying to do a burnout at the track.
for example, if you were to dump the clutch and then step on the brake to hold the car, the ECU will kill the power when it sees the gas and brake pressed together, right?
you'd have to have the brake pedal depressed prior to dumping the clutch for this module to work, right? that could make for some tricky footwork in the burnout box..........
06-23-2007, 07:02 AM
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From my research I have found that the ECU does not cut power, it holds power. So, if you push the brake and gas down together at 3500 RPM the ECU will basically hold the RPM at 3500. The module will output the brake signal for ~1s and then will allow the RPM to rise.
06-23-2007, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by KPierson
From my research I have found that the ECU does not cut power, it holds power. So, if you push the brake and gas down together at 3500 RPM the ECU will basically hold the RPM at 3500. The module will output the brake signal for ~1s and then will allow the RPM to rise.
okay....cool. I'm gonna try to get to the install tomorrow.
06-23-2007, 08:19 AM
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To those testing - could you please check that the cruise cancels as expected when you tap the brakes? And also if ABS engages if you slam on the brakes on a wet surface?
KP - is the final version of this module designed to be "on" all the time? Or is it triggered by an external switch or the VDC switch?
KP - is the final version of this module designed to be "on" all the time? Or is it triggered by an external switch or the VDC switch?
06-23-2007, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rcdash
if ABS engages if you slam on the brakes on a wet surface?
06-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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The ABS computer and the ECU are completely different. I don't forsee an issue there, but I've never tested this.
The cruise control works as normal, this I have tested.
This version is on all the time. The first one I made had a switch input, and an LED output. This code is still in the firmware, but I did not include the hardware.
The cruise control works as normal, this I have tested.
This version is on all the time. The first one I made had a switch input, and an LED output. This code is still in the firmware, but I did not include the hardware.
06-23-2007, 05:50 PM
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I looked up the VDC/ABS information and found that the VDC/ABS does work off of the same wire, but like I assumed the signal is sent directly to the VDC/ABS computer. If the connection is made at the ECU there shouldn't be a problem with the VDC/ABS system.
06-24-2007, 01:50 PM
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Here's an 'official' install manual. Its a .doc, hopefully I can have it converted to a .pdf quickly.
http://www.kptechnologies.com/docs/B...2006_24_07.doc
http://www.kptechnologies.com/docs/B...2006_24_07.doc
06-24-2007, 05:34 PM
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kevin,
I just confirmed that the brake wire for an '05 Revup G35 Sedan is also pink w/ a blue trace.
switched power is white w/blue stripe. be careful, there are 2 of those in the harness, and only one of them is the right one! check it with a test(icle) light.
Ground is the fat black wire.....it is pretty obvious.
I just confirmed that the brake wire for an '05 Revup G35 Sedan is also pink w/ a blue trace.
switched power is white w/blue stripe. be careful, there are 2 of those in the harness, and only one of them is the right one! check it with a test(icle) light.
Ground is the fat black wire.....it is pretty obvious.
Last edited by QuadCam; 06-24-2007 at 07:11 PM.