The SC300s in the USA used a powered tilt-and-telescope steering column. It is not only physically large because of the motors and other assemblies, but it’s also kind of heavy. When we got the pedal box situated, my shoes were contacting the OEM steering column, so it definitely had to go.
There were some manual column cars in Canada, but trying to find a manual column would’ve been extremely difficult. I could have tried to adapt some manually adjustable column from another vehicle. But, similar to hanging pedals, it would’ve involved fabrication that likely would get tossed in the future anyway.
The “easiest” route was to have Tommy fabricate a new steering shaft setup to attach the steering wheel to. This also allowed us to get the forward-back positioning of the steering wheel into a better place, ergonomically. Tommy also knows what he’s doing, so he built in some adjustability both up-down and fore-aft.
With the pedal box physically set, the seat in the right place, and the steering column sorted, it was time to start plumbing things. And then wiring things. Each bring their own challenges.
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Hi,
Continental who own Teves make a MK100 motor sport ABS system. It’s been around for about 2y now so you can buy new. It also comes with user adjustable software unlike the BOSCH M5
I had found the Continental system when I was poking around. The main challenges with a system like that are things like the dealer network, people’s familiarity with the systems, etc. Bosch has a huge booth at PRI every year. I’ve never seen Continental/Teves. Ed Senf, who is my tuner, is also my Bosch dealer. I don’t know any Continental dealers, and Ed had never seen one of those systems.
Just last week, another system was also announced/introduced: Delta ABS.
Where do you plan on racing this thing? Is it for time attack?
The car is currently built to be compatible with NASA’s SuperTouring ruleset. With its current power-to-weight ratio, it fits into ST2.
I ran one #GRIDLIFE TT with it back at NCM in 2021, I think. I would have run a Global Time Attack at Road Atlanta, but they had a Yokohama tire requirement, and I didn’t want to purchase tires just for that one event, although I think they’ve relaxed that requirement.
Hi Erik,
Great read.
Glad to see you and the car back.
Looking forward to the next update
Glad to be back!
Your documentation and insight into this build has been very valuable in my own SC300 build. I appreciate every one and part 36 was worth the wait.