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ABS codes sorted: BMW brake switch + fault light
Finished up chasing down the ABS codes today I installed the brake switch from above and it works perfectly. It’s also wired exactly like BMW originally did now instead of through a complicated mess. When I did the original setup I thought it was odd that INPA listed the brake as “on” when the pedal…
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Ice mode on the MK60
Ando said: Mk60 will still go into ice mode? That’s a little disappointing as constant oem abs ice mode engagement was a big part of the reason I sold my C5Z. My admittedly imperfect understanding of the C5 brake system is that it used the abs to electronically reduce rear brake line pressure as…
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First track day on the new setup: radiator hose spin at Autobahn
This weekend was the first day out at a track with all the new stuff- delrin bushings, swaybars f/r, p1 tires, mk60 abs, and probably a few things I’m forgetting. It was a super hot day at Autobahn CC with Revmatch. Probably 90 by early morning and pushing 100 by mid day. First session out…
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First event on the MK60 + Vitour P1s
My first event with the mk60 this weekend. Also brand new Vitour P1’s. The mk60 feels very smooth in comparison to the old oem ABS. I was easily able to use the brakes to help rotate the rear of the car around. The P1’s also ran great. Quick warmup. Similar feel to re71rs I think. …
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First drive: the MK60 works
Last night I got the wheels back on and got to test it for the first time. ABS seems fully functional and I didn’t manage to screw up the rest of the car. The braking feels a lot smoother under ABS than the stock system did. I used to really be able to feel the…
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It’s alive: MK60 powers up + INPA
It’s alive! So tonight I got INPA set up on my laptop. It’s really helpful to have a row of dedicated ‘F’ keys for the software. https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/mikes-easy-bmw-tools-package.879366/ The wheel speed sensors register, the brake sensor looks like it’s inverted. It’s ‘on’ when you are off the brake pedal. That’s normal. mk60e1 wants e87/e90 as the…
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MK60 wiring: day 2
Day 2 of wiring- Yaw sensor I created a yaw sensor mount in fusion 360. I designed it with an angle to match the rear of the center console. I did this with a 15 degree angle, but I think I overshot a bit and might redo it at 12.5 degrees when I make an…
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MK60 wiring: day 1
Day 1 of wiring First Up Red Band – Needs to be connected to 12v power through a fuse. Recommend a 30A fuse. Some users have gotten away with a 20A fuse, but OEM was 30A so that’s what I use. Orange Band – Same as the red banded wire. Needs its own 20-30A fuse.…
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Hydraulic lines finished + routing
Finished up the hydraulic lines also a better pic of routing near the steering shaft
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MK60: mounted + hard lines run
I made some good progress on the mk60 on Saturday. First up was getting the ABS mounted. I got some donut isolators for the mount. If you shape the mount correctly you don't strictly need these, but I wanted to space the mount a little bit further out and it gives you the ability to…