I received my module from Rehagen this morning and installed it this afternoon.
Supposed benefit is increased tolerance for high deceleration rates when using race rubber that might freak out the stock ABS and actually cause a lockup.
Takes about 10 mins to install once I figured out how to disconnect the clips on the lower intake snorkel.
Dash lit up like a christmas tree when I first started the car, messages "Advancetrac Off" (expected) "Service Advancetrac" (semi-expected), and ABS, TCS Off, and TCS Active warning lights all lit.
These all went away once I backed out of the driveway (the ABS system kicks in around 10mph), leaving only the "TCS Off" warning light illuminated. (expected).
Car is now automatically "Advancetrac OFF" and TCS Off at key-on. (expected); steering is locked in Sport mode (semi-expected).
I did a couple runs around the block and got in some moderate braking with no ill effect or adversity on the street. Not sure what it will do in a true panic stop yet but hopefully I don't have to find out on the street.
I have not yet tested this with TracKey but will soon, I don't expect any adverse effects but we shall see.
I won't get to test this on the track with race rubber (R6s) until the tail end of January--so stay tuned for the REAL report then.
My fellow racers have been very impressed with their switch to the FR500S ABS modules (M-2353-A) on their 2006 Mustang race cars; I am hoping to be similarly impressed if I get in over my head.
Supposed benefit is increased tolerance for high deceleration rates when using race rubber that might freak out the stock ABS and actually cause a lockup.
Takes about 10 mins to install once I figured out how to disconnect the clips on the lower intake snorkel.
Dash lit up like a christmas tree when I first started the car, messages "Advancetrac Off" (expected) "Service Advancetrac" (semi-expected), and ABS, TCS Off, and TCS Active warning lights all lit.
These all went away once I backed out of the driveway (the ABS system kicks in around 10mph), leaving only the "TCS Off" warning light illuminated. (expected).
Car is now automatically "Advancetrac OFF" and TCS Off at key-on. (expected); steering is locked in Sport mode (semi-expected).
I did a couple runs around the block and got in some moderate braking with no ill effect or adversity on the street. Not sure what it will do in a true panic stop yet but hopefully I don't have to find out on the street.
I have not yet tested this with TracKey but will soon, I don't expect any adverse effects but we shall see.
I won't get to test this on the track with race rubber (R6s) until the tail end of January--so stay tuned for the REAL report then.
My fellow racers have been very impressed with their switch to the FR500S ABS modules (M-2353-A) on their 2006 Mustang race cars; I am hoping to be similarly impressed if I get in over my head.