Active Yaw Control (again)

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I have allready searched GTP(:ouch:) so don't suggest it (but if you know were there is info please tell me) Allright, i would like to know what cars can be equiped with AYC controllers.
:nervous: admins and mods: please don't lock this. :nervous:
 
luftrofl
Erm, I thought you could put it on any AWD car...

Nope only Lancers, the VCD can be fitted to any AWD car, but the AYC is a Mitsubishi-only feature and limited to the later Lancer model ranges.

It is after all a real world component that Mitsubishi only fit to later model Lancers.

Regards

Scaff
 
luftrofl
Shows what I know about AWD in GT4 :D

Don't worry about it, as you can only fit it to such a limited range of cars most people forget about its existence.

BTW - its off topic, but kudos on your Japanese bit of your sig, its something I have a big issue with as well. My wifes anglo-indian and I hate it when people use 'slang' terms for anyone.



opendriver19a
Why only lancers?

mitsubitshi is evil!!!!!

Well they did spend a huge amount of money developing the system, so its no big surprise that they are a bit protective of it.

Not so much evil as 'your not playing with our toys'.

Regards

Scaff
 
Out of interest I put this into practice the other day having previously not known that when buying a Mitsubishi Evo that the AYC must be purchased seperately.

I took a brand new Evo 8 MR to the costa de amalfi track and ran laps with the AYC and laps without, Couldnt believe the difference! I reckon its worth about 2 seconds a lap just on a quick play about.

Be handy to know what a rough setting is for a standard car compared to GT4's slider scale which goes upto 130, I used 65 (Halfway) which had the tail sliding out quite nicely....

regards

David
 
i test the evo tommy makinem version with this AYC controler all the way up...
and the car when you brake. and acelerace...
the car looks like a cangoroo... it make some funny jumps...
and the turning is incredible...
 
The AYC allows for many different driving styles. Drifting included. The higher the number on the AYC adjuster the more power on oversteer you will see!👍 Drift away:)
 
Allright, this is pissing me off. For the second time, I've bought a Lancer Evo VII, and couldn't fit it with an AYC. This tie it was the... let me copy from the screen...

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII RS '01. Yes, it's AWD.

Anyone else finding they can't fit AYC to certain Lancer Evo V+'es?

Finally DID get one that takes the AYC, it's the:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GT-A '02.

Will post more no-AYC-EVO's as I come across them.
 
-The RS versions of Evo's don't come with it

-The GSRs, MRs, GT-As do come with it

-AYC is only avalible on Evo 4s or newer

(that pretty much all ya need to know)

As for setup of the AYC, the more you dial in the more oversteer and wheelspin you will get in all situations. To much AYC will also cause a sudden rear open diff action under hard cornering and acceleration. :)
 
Allright, this is pissing me off. For the second time, I've bought a Lancer Evo VII, and couldn't fit it with an AYC. This tie it was the... let me copy from the screen...

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII RS '01. Yes, it's AWD.

Anyone else finding they can't fit AYC to certain Lancer Evo V+'es?

Finally DID get one that takes the AYC, it's the:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GT-A '02.

Will post more no-AYC-EVO's as I come across them.

Not all Lancer version get AYC, as this Wiki piece explains.

(AYC) is an automobile feature designed by Mitsubishi that was introduced in the Japanese Market Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV and has been included in certain models of every generation up to and including the current Evolution IX.

AYC is based on a computer controlled rear differential which can actively split torque based on input from various accelerometers in the vehicle. It accomplishes this via two hydraulic clutches which can limit torque on individual axles. This system should not be confused with stability control systems which utilize the braking system of a vehicle by individually braking certain wheels to rotate and slow the car. AYC is a performance-oriented system which aims to increase cornering speeds. Starting with the Lancer Evolution VIII, AYC became the SAYC (Super-Active Yaw Control) system which utilized a planetary gearset which could support an even greater torque bias than the previous system.

Competition oriented models of the Lancer Evolution do not include the AYC/SAYC system, as it is less durable and heavier than a standard mechanical LSD. Also, in the hands of a professional race driver, the benefits of SAYC are negligible.

US-spec models of the Lancer Evolution have never included SAYC, due to a combination of cost, maintenance, and emissions issues. This has long been a point of heated debate around whether or not the US-spec model of the Lancer Evolution is a true "LanEvo". This argument seems largely moot as the Japanese market has long offered different models of the Lancer Evolution, both with and without the AYC/SAYC system.

As GT4 only allows you to fit the AYC to cars that had it fitted in the real world, you will find that some Lancers can't has it fitted.

The RS is a case in point, the actual reason for this being that the RS models were the homolgation versions for the WRC spec cars, and as such they can't have AYC fitted as its banned by the FIA for WRC competition.

Regards

Scaff
 

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