2D sensor

[bananaman]

As above, 2D sensor , gen 4, think it fits all models ?

 

[alex]

On the Gen4 you ideally want the 175mm version...but Alpha did an adapter for the 150mm in the end...

 

[bananaman]

Seems Alpha have the rights on these

 

[bmwbadboy]

Seems Alpha have the rights on these

More or less

 

[bananaman]

More or less

More? or less? who else does them ?

 

[bmwbadboy]

More? or less? who else does them ?

Give Dave Carnel at HM Racing a call, he was telling me about alternatives back in days. Not sure if he managed to manufacture one.

Otherwise, you can inquire whether I2M sensor would work with BMW ecu. It's 260gbp

 

[scooby]

any pot sensor will work,you just need the correct end plug for the loom,or just do a bi of splicing. they are very simple in how they work,just like a variable resistor

 

[Monners]

As above, there's no magic with them. Its just the fitting which is nice and convenient with the official one. Its worth mentioning on top of this that whilst being Alpha it is pricey, it's not actually that much more than other brands. The sensor needs to be high quality because of the environment its working in and alternatives are not that much different in price. You can get cheaper ones but they are not likely to last. Take a look at the options on the Aim website for some price comparison. I think both Aim and Alpha get them made by someone else so if you can find who that is or someone similar then you will save some cash but I've not had time or motivation to do that.

 

[scooby]

i suppose once you've taken the price of the fitting kit into consideration theres not much in it if you go the generic route

 

[fast_ryan]

Front Potentiometer

Here are two options...

2D
https://fortisracing.co.uk/products...mm-s-1000-rr-2019?_pos=8&_sid=74e2e1ff9&_ss=r

Fortis Racing
https://fortisracing.co.uk/products/suspension-sensor-front-175mm?_pos=2&_sid=da7b8497e&_ss=r

 

[alex]

Nice, hadn't seen that Fortis have their own version.

 

[bmwbadboy]

Nice, hadn't seen that Fortis have their own version.

That's the Dave Carnel thing I mentioned earlier.

 

[bananaman]

It states for racing loom, I take it it's still plug and play for standard loom.

Waiting for Dave to get back to me

 

[fast_ryan]

2D Sensor

It states for racing loom, I take it it's still plug and play for standard loom.

My 2D potentiometer plugs directly into the OEM wiring loom.

 

[alex]

Re: 2D Sensor

My 2D potentiometer plugs directly into the OEM wiring loom.

Think he's asking in relation to the non-2D

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

 

[bmwbadboy]

Re: 2D Sensor

Think he's asking in relation to the non-2D

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

I would imagine it should just work as well.

Might require calibration tho, and I have no idea how to do it on standard ECU. DDC reset ?

 

[bananaman]

Spoke to Dave @ HM, Fortis version (Motronic) is as 2D, plug and play, no calibration necessary, happy days

 

[bmwbadboy]

Spoke to Dave @ HM, Fortis version (Motronic) is as 2D, plug and play, no calibration necessary, happy days

How cheaper is it vs. Alpha ?

Actually it's above, about 90gbp

 

[fast_ryan]

Front Potentiometer

It?s definitely better value than the 2D sensor.

 

[kev1]

Did you fit the fortis one in the end and was it plug and play with the std ecu and wiring as I?m getting different stories on it.
Thanks