FastG wrote:
I think you could mechanically fit all the components from an existing vehicle. But I don't think you could actually make it work properly. The programming in the specific ESC would be programs to match the original vehicle, it's weight, pitch and yaw characteristics. So you may get it installed and maybe that's enough, to get it to work correctly might be impossible. But your going to need all the stock parts, probably electric power steering, fly by wire throttle, all the sensors and wiring, I huge project. How are they planning on testing the ESC, that might be the secret to your success?
Graham
Thanks Graham for four pointers. I am aware of the complexity of the project. So far all I understand is: a sort of ABS,+traction control based on wheel speed differentials, wheel sensors on 4 wheels, yaw sensor, steering position sensor. A power assisted system (electric of vacuum), a special type of brake master cylinder. I believe that finding a donor as close as possible to the seven (weight/power)will not be easy. Perhaps in Europe. I am not clear as to whether ESC can be an independent computer or whether it has to be part of the ECU.
On Ontario MOT implementation, at this point I have no details. The ruling was made as I said for all new vehicles, meaning mostly production products. It is quite possible that testing any individual vehicle will be too involved and that the Ministry will take the bill of sale of an aftermarket fabricator on face value. That may be good news for guys like me. On calibrating the system, I do hope that the market will eventually offer software that we will be able to set to work with specific non production cars.