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Installation of Linney AWD Controller

46K views 163 replies 55 participants last post by  fallenangel96734  
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Install is pretty straight forward but I'll post some details for those that may need it.

Pry of the plastic covers by hand to expose the 14mm bolts holding the seats in place. Move the seat forward and back to access the bolts.

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Unplug the harnesses from under the seat. Throw a towel on the door sill for protection and remove the seat.

Cut away the styro foam to access the controller. If you wish, you can take apart the interior to avoid cutting the styro foam but it is clearly recessed for access at that spot.

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Use a 10mm to remove the contoller and a philips to take off the cover of the controller and to remove the board. Put in new board and reverse the procedure. (I would suggest to leave the usb cable plugged in for easier programming in the future rather than pulling the seat again.)

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I went one step further and found a usb adapter and integrated the AWD Controller software on my Ecutek tablet.

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#4 ·
This device raise the game for track dedicated folks like myself. I now have infinite control off all variable in terms of AWD and traction. Flying round Road Atlanta with MAP#4 creates insane grip... (go cart). congrats to Ben Linney for always raising the bar.
 
#5 ·
Got mine installed (w/o tearing through the Styrofoam haha). Definitely notice a difference. I'm still learning everything though, haven't messed with the programming of it, and have yet to really get after it with this installed (due to needing to upgrade my fuel system). But what little I've used it, it's noticeable. I'll post more when my car gets done...
 
#6 ·
Get ready to put your instructions to the test wicked
 
#13 ·
Just curious, what makes this so much better for 1000+whp cars? im not debating whether or not it is, just wondering what feature is a benefit so i can understand. As an ecutek user who has no idea what his tune and TC strategy actually looks like, what does this change that isnt already in the map?
 
#17 ·
Works awesome, spin is a thing of the past now. Crazy grip even with just r888. I'm hooking all of second and almost all of first. I feel like I can even launch in the rain now... Will try once we get some!

Thanks Ben and also thanks a ton to Wicked for installing for me!
 
#21 · (Edited by Moderator)
Nothing to do with ecm. You can run whatever you want, Cobb, ecutek, etc. It's a module that replaces the existing awd module under your passenger seat. You literally swap it out and you're done. It does have a cable to adjust parameters if you want through a program you can install on a laptop, but I haven't done anything other than install it and test it in full awd mode. I also tried the zero awd setting and you're pretty much just spinning the rear tires at that point.
 
#24 ·
Today I drove around with AWD in slot 0 which should be no AWD torque sent to front wheels. I'm not trying to hammer it, just driving it with the flow of traffic. I have to say it's really nice. With no torque going to the front things are a touch smoother. Tight turns don't bind the front tires, gentle take off from a stop are really smooth and the car generally just feels like a nice smooth rear wheel drive.

I also tried map 1 and it also seems decent for daily driver. just a touch of torque sent to front as needed. Map 2 in my mind feels like it is probably closest to stock strategy, and map 3 (full AWD) seems to be the best for maximum traction on the track or for hammering it off the line.

I have some other maps to load and try and will report back, but these are the slots that came with the controller as is, with no modifications. If there is a more technical way to go about this, let me know and I'm happy to capture logs or other data as needed.
 
#33 ·
Sweet! Look forward to seeing what you think.
 
#37 · (Edited by Moderator)
Shit works good. Still have to dial it in to get it perfect, but a porsche 918 ain't no slouch off the line.

 
#40 ·
Thanks boys! I wish they had timing gear at that event, felt like a good run.
 
#41 ·
Here was the 918 against a panigale 1199r. That porsche launches hard like a mofo. Never experienced that in person before.

 
#42 ·
rear view camera vs. 918