Dedicated Track conversion

[spartan]

Installed a differential oil catch can.


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[Black Boss]

I need to figure out how to keep the OEM control function when I install the FP Sparco sterling wheel. Need to be able to switch to track setting since that is not the default setting. Hoping someone can chime in with suggestions.

The OEM controls can be remote mounted on the steering column.

I believe there is control module in the column, so you can't cut/splice there. The OE buttons on the steering wheel use resistance ladder logic. The quick fix is to retain the clock spring and the OE switches and relocate both. The more elegant solution is to trace the clock spring wires and add toggle switches to mimic OE function. The good news is you only need the L/R, U/D, OK and Mode +/- functions.

 

[Black Boss]

Installed a differential oil catch can.


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You may want to relocate to the opposite side. That's very close to the electrical connections to the Body Control Module and Magneride controller. Any leakage/overflow (which many of us have experienced on the S197 rear end) will be problematic.

 

[spartan]

I believe there is control module in the column, so you can't cut/splice there. The OE buttons on the steering wheel use resistance ladder logic. The quick fix is to retain the clock spring and the OE switches and relocate both. The more elegant solution is to trace the clock spring wires and add toggle switches to mimic OE function. The good news is you only need the L/R, U/D, OK and Mode +/- functions.

Thank you for the info. Looks like I will start by using the clock spring and retain the OE controls. Maybe someday trace the wires and make a harness with new button controls.

Will need to weld the quick release in order to retain the use of the clock spring. The Sparco hub interferes with the clock spring.




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[Black Boss]

I think there's enough play in the harness to remove/relocate the clock spring to a fixed location and use the bolt on sparco column adaptor for the race steering wheel.

 

[spartan]

You may want to relocate to the opposite side. That's very close to the electrical connections to the Body Control Module and Magneride controller. Any leakage/overflow (which many of us have experienced on the S197 rear end) will be problematic.

Will do. Should be easy enough to relocate to the drivers side.

Thanks for the tip. Always appreciate your feedback.


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[spartan]

I think there's enough play in the harness to remove/relocate the clock spring to a fixed location and use the bolt on sparco column adaptor for the race steering wheel.

That’s what I did for my initial attempt. The controls did not work. I noticed that the clock spring had a plug that could only be attached/ connected when the clock spring was restored to its original location.

These was no wire. It’s was direct connection plug in to the clock spring.


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[Black Boss]

That’s what I did for my initial attempt. The controls did not work. I noticed that the clock spring had a plug that could only be attached/ connected when the clock spring was restored to its original location.

These was no wire. It’s was direct connection plug in to the clock spring.


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I haven't taken mine apart yet -- that must be the connection to the steering column control module, so the only solution I can think of is to trace the clock spring wires.

 

[spartan]

I haven't taken mine apart yet -- that must be the connection to the steering column control module, so the only solution I can think of is to trace the clock spring wires.

I’m trying to trace but no progress yet

The good thing is that now I know I can mess with some component relocation to allow the OE controls I need to remain functional. Hope I can figure out the wire tracing.


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[Black Boss]

Traced the wires today -- 2 of them, Yellow and Black go to the dash harness, so they are easy, the remainder go to the integrated control module connector. Left my notes at the shop. Will post up tomorrow.

 

[spartan]

Traced the wires today -- 2 of them, Yellow and Black go to the dash harness, so they are easy, the remainder go to the integrated control module connector. Left my notes at the shop. Will post up tomorrow.

AWSOME! Look forward to your schematics. THANKS


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[spartan]

I was going this route until Black Boss traced the steering wheel harness.


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[spartan]

Test fit the new panel. All the OE controls are functional (wipers, turn signal and gauge controls now mounted on the center panel).

Used the clock spring ribbon to relocate the buttons.

New Ford Performance Sparco steering wheel installed. Have to decide where to mount the horn button.

 

[spartan]

For my horn I ordered a Sparco dual button kit and Motec 4 wire coil cord.

Received TMO decals. Will be installing tomorrow.
Thank you @VoodooBoss

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[spartan]

I purchased the FP tow hooks. Can someone share a photo on an open trailer using these. Are they fairly accessible.



The other option is to use these tire straps. Looks easier setup.




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[spartan]

Applied the TMO decals on the front and rear portion of the roof.



Braille stuff finally arrived.

Completed the battery and disconnect solenoid installation.



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[Rimox51]

Good luck with those tire straps. Looks risky to me.

 

[VoodooBoss]

@moto has the wheel straps usage down. Maybe he can help out.

 

[8250RPM]

Good luck with those tire straps. Looks risky to me.

Those wheel straps are exactly what’s used on car transportation trucks. They are rated at 3300 pounds each. They lasso the wheel. Not going anywhere.


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[spartan]

Sparco horn buttons installed.


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