tech: how to rig ABS sensors? (traction control is here)

[treed2@u.washington.edu (T. Reed)]

Scott,

I can confirm in fact that there were euro rocs with ABS. When I was at
Roadstar in 2000, I saw at least one Scirocco (I think it was a '92) with
an ABS warning light as part of the parking brake/seat belt warning light
assembly. Here is my only picture:

http://students.washington.edu/~treed2/abs.jpg

That's all I know, but some of our euro listers may be able to help you. I
would guess that the ABS sensors are probably the same as for other vw's
(model-interchangable parts are tremendous, thanks vw!). I also believe
that ABS is quite rare (and so would be difficult to get ahold of) and
probably only came on '92s.

My only experience with ABS is with my friend's Corrado SLC. The sensors
are black plastic half-of-a-semicircle shaped thingies that are bolted to
the strut assembly IIRC. I didn't care at the time so I didn't get too
good of a look, but I don't think it would be too hard to fab something to
mount sensors from an A2 US dub on an A1.

-Toby

On Sat, 8 Mar 2003, Scott F. Williams wrote:

> Okay, the critical parts to complete my vehicle are almost all here. I just
> took delivery of a (used) Racelogic traction control system (complete with
> launch and driver adjustable slip control upgrades). I forget if I mentioned
> on the list that I was going to run this. Anyway, here are are details if
> anybody is interested in checking it out:
> <http://www.racelogic.co.uk/traction.htm>
>
> This system relies on ABS sensors to determine the rate at which the wheels
> are slipping. The complete ABS system is *not* necessary for setup and
> operation -just the sensors. So, my question is, how do I install them on my
> 'rocco? Were there any A1 chassis dubs supplied with ABS? I'm figuring that
> maybe one of the latest European Scirocco 16vs were. If not, what will it
> take to retrofit something from a later car?
>
> I've never actually seen one of these systems up close, so I'm kind of in
> the dark here. *Any* information will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Scott F. Williams
> NJ Scirocco nut
> '99 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
> Mazda 323 GTX turbo "assaulted" vehicle
> Golf GTI 16v "rollycar"
> ClubVAC: "Roads found. Drivers wanted."
>
>
>
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