Traction control, wheel speed sensors... who wants 'em?

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by Max777

I'm gonna ask the big "what" to these.

I saw this and thought about the OEM wheel speed sensors/ trigger wheels. Why not just use those? Seeing they are already designed for the car, bolt right up and dont require modification?

I assume that the factory parts would be a little challenging to find, but didn't every FC with ABS come with wheel speed sensors?

1) Not many FC's came with ABS
2) Going from memory the trigger wheels were $90 each (as opposed to $10)
3) Going from memory the sensors were $190 each (As opposed to $80 wired)
4) The factory sensors are a mag pickup, so to use with an ECU, you most likely need a converter - $118x2
5) IIRC 96 teeth per trigger wheel the the signal gets a little funky around 85 mph
6) Factory parts are nearly impossible to find used. I found the wheels just fine, sensors proved difficult as they like to seize into the hubs making removal difficult.
7) Custom is my way of life
8) TitaniumTT has spoken

Originally Posted by vex

Dbw?

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[Max777]

Thanks for the 411. Aside from availability concerns, the signal clarity issue is something i was looking for as a concern. I think that I would be in on this as well even if it takes a while for me to make use of the parts.