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 Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:16 am Post subject: 4WD/FWD Handling Aid: Finally, something GOOD for drivers. |
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The handling of today's cars can easily be described by one word... UNDERSTEER 
Yup, it may be safer for Granny... and the average "non-driver"...
but who likes UNDERSTEER all the time 
| Quote: | Even the new, Evo X with its improved handling is still too intrusive sometimes and
occasionally the Super All Wheel Control system can take too much control away
from the driver at the limit of adhesion. |
With current "Electronic Stability Control" systems that link the ABS and ECU
there's nothing that 2nrs/drivers could do about it either... UNTIL NOW! 
Here's the Whiteline BLACKBOX giving driver-adjustable handling "on the fly." 
| Whiteline Suspension Systems wrote: | G�day,
It�s a very exciting time for us as we�re finally able to talk about something that we�ve been working on for over 4 years, the Whiteline suspension Blackbox.
Stability Control systems like DSC and ESP are great safety advances that help the general driver keep the vehicle under control while cornering and changing direction in general. It works in tandem with the ABS system and uses many of the same components. Most new cars sold today have DSC/ESP either standard or as an option and in the US it must be fitted on new vehicles by law from 2011 onward. That�s a great thing for the consumer but it is an issue for race cars or any enthusiasts that race.
Unfortunately the system forces a particular handling or chassis control model on the driver and that generally means understeer, always understeer and sometimes in big amounts regardless of what you do with changing mechanical components. To make matters worse, the ideal �handling model� designed by the electronic boffins at the car company changes from make to make to model so it�s a moving target. Being a good innovation, its built in safety bias means it works with the ABS which makes it difficult to turn off. And don�t be fooled by the fitment of a DSC/ESP off switch on the dash, in most cases it doesn�t actually turn off the DSC, just dumbs it down. But apart from that, DSC/ESP can actually work for you even while racing so what if you could simply tune it........
Enter the Whiteline Blackbox. Our design lets you actually tune the factory DSC/ESP system. Use a simple knob to tune the understeer or overtseer bias in the cabin, program the amount of intervention or simply turn it off completely while leaving the ABS fully functional. This patented, world first is the only way we know to tune the factory stability control system to suit your preference, setup or motorsport event. You can see the system working on this YouTube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO7gLoV-AWE and you can take a look at the attached PDF file to read more about it with current application details. We hope you like it.
The catalogue has also been recently updated to version 3.2 and the latest PDF version is available for download at http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/catalogues/WL_0350.pdf . Apart from showcasing the latest Blackbox applications, it also has a number of additions and updates for new applications like the Golf V and Passat, MY08 WRX and many other small changes.
Again, thanks for your support and we look forward to more Blackbox applications in the new future.
Best regards
Jim and Andrew
Whiteline - Flatout
[email protected]
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Here's BlackBox on the track in some FWD and RWD examples...
Link--> Whiteline Blackbox - Electronic Handling Bias Modifier.
Whiteline's current catalogue: Link--> Catalogue: Current Applications & Pricing
Looks like a decent solution is available for 2nrs/drivers at last...
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