Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR SEQ 2019 User manual

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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR SEQ User Manual
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR SEQ
User Manual
2019

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1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 VW Golf GTI TCR display ............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Dimensions and weight ............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Body-shell................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Powertrain .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Fuel tank ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Power transmission.................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Chassis......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.8 Wheels ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.9 Electronic units........................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 DRIVER CONTROL......................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Main panel ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Steering wheel module............................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Speed limiter (Pit limiter/Full course yellow/120 limiter)..................................................................................... 12
2.4 Display alarms and shift lights ................................................................................................................................ 13
2.5 Gearbox functioning ................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.6 Standing start procedure (rev limiter mode).......................................................................................................... 16
2.7 Drivers’ tasks ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
3 ELECTRONICS ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 AIM MXG.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 MXG connection schemes........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.3 Data acquisition........................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.4 Fusebox..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Fuel level display ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.6 Auxiliary connectors................................................................................................................................................. 28
3.7 Fire extinguisher ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
4 SETTING ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................................. 33
4.1 Standard set-up........................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.2 Rain Set-up ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.3 Nürburgring Set-up.................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.4 Steering rack centering............................................................................................................................................ 36
4.5 Front camber and toe adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 36
4.6 Rear camber and toe adjustment............................................................................................................................ 37
4.7 Suspension................................................................................................................................................................ 38
4.8 Dampers.................................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.9 Anti-roll bars............................................................................................................................................................. 43
4.10 Kinematics ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
4.11 Brakes .................................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.12 Aero........................................................................................................................................................................ 48
4.13 Driving position..................................................................................................................................................... 49
5 WORKSHOP MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 52
5.1 First roll-out ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
5.2 Check-list.................................................................................................................................................................. 52
5.3 Body-shell and engine identification...................................................................................................................... 53
5.4 Fluids......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.5 Engine ....................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.6 Air filter ..................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.7 Sadev ST82-17 Gearbox........................................................................................................................................... 57
5.8 LSD Limited slip differential .................................................................................................................................... 58
5.9 Fuel tank ................................................................................................................................................................... 59
5.10 Airjack .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
6 Parts mileage / Technical Revision - Check list ........................................................................... 64
7 Notices .......................................................................................................................................... 67

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1. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1.1 VW Golf GTI TCR Display
* depending on BoP
Type
4-cylinder in line 2.0 TFSI
Layout
Transversally mounted in front axle
Cylinder capacity 1984 cm³
Bore and stroke
82,5 mm x 92,8 mm
Maximum power*
350 HP / 6250 rpm
Maximum torque*
410 Nm / 2500 to 5500 rpm
ECU
Continental SIMOS
Exhaust
Twin-end racing catalyst
Power transmission
Transmission
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox
6 speed sequential
Differential Mechanical with external preload adjustment
Clutch
2 plate cerametallic race clutch
Shift control
Paddle-shift on steering wheel
Chassis
Front suspension
McPherson, adjustable in height, toe and camber
Rear suspension
Multi-link adjustable in height, toe and camber
Anti-roll bar
Front and rear adjustable in 6 positions
Front brakes
6-piston calipers, 378 x 34 mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes
272 x 10 mm solid discs
Brake pedal
With brake balance regulation
Hand brake
Hydraulic with mechanical locking
Steering system
Full electrical power steering rack
Rims Motec 10”x18”
ABS
Optional
Body
Roll-cage
Welded steel FIA homologated
Weight
1170 kg
Front width (max)
1950 mm
Rear width (max)
1950 mm
Length
4597 mm
Wheel base
2665 mm
Equipment and safety
Acquisition system
AIM – MXG 60 channels
Diagnostics
Auto-diagnosis OBDII / DiagRA – LE
Speed limiter (Virtual Safety Car)
5 variable speeds
Launch control
available
Airjack system 3 airjacks
Fire extinguisher
OMP
Seat
OMP
Fuel tank FIA FT3 Fuel Tank

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1.2 Dimensions and weight
Dimensions
Measurements
Remarks
Overall length
4597 mm
Rear wing included
Overall bodywork front width
1950 mm
Overall bodywork rear width
1950 mm
Wheel base
2665 mm
Over hang front splitter
900 mm
Over hang front bumper
870 mm
Over hang rear
810 mm
Over hang rear wing
222 mm
From the wing to the bumper
Minimum ground clearance
-
80 mm according to TCR regulations
Weight
Measurements
Total weight in race conditions without fuel
1170 kg **
Car balance
59,2% front <> 40,8% rear
Distribution weight/power
3,34 kg/HP
Notes:
* Measured from the rear bumper to the end of rear wing profile.
** The scrutineering dimensions and minimum weight are the ones on the Technical Form.

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1.3 Body-shell
Part number
Description
Material
01
Bonnet
Steel
02
Left / right front door
Steel
03
Left / right rear door
Steel
04
Roof
Steel
05
Boot lid
Steel
11
Bonnet opening
Carbon
12
Front splitter
Carbon
13
Front bumper
Fiberglass
14
Rear bumper
Fiberglass
15
Left / right side trim
Carbon, Kevlar & Fiberglass
16
Left / right rear door extension
Carbon (painted)
17
Left / right rear fender extension
Carbon (painted)
18
Left / right front fender
Carbon (painted)
21
Windscreen
Glass / optional plastic
22
Left / right front door window
Glass
23
Left / right rear door window
Glass
25
Left / right triangle rear door window
Glass
26
Rear window
Plastic

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1.4 Powertrain
Engine features
Description
Type
2,0 TSI / Turbocharged & direct injection
Engine identification
CJX
Cylinder capacity
1984 cm3
Corrected cylinder capacity
1984x1,7 = 3372,8 cm3
Maximum power
257 kW (350 HP) at 6250 rpm
Maximum torque
410 Nm at 2500 to 5500 rpm
Maximum rpm
6800 rpm
Specific power
175 HP/l
Electronic control unit
CONTINENTAL SIMOS 18.1
Fuel
RON MIN 98 / RON MAX 102
Fuel consumption
0,37 to 0,42 l/km
Exhaust / dB
Twin-end racing catalyzed FIA Homologated / 114 dB
Camshaft drive
Chain (sealed)
Oil system
Wet sump
Water pump
Mechanical water pump + one auxiliary electrical pump
Water thermostat
Electromechanical
Fan range
Operating range 92°C to 87°C

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1.5 Fuel tank
Fuel tank features
Description
Fuel tank type
FIA FT3 homologated fuel tank
Capacity
100 l ±2%
Minimum fuel level before
engine fault
Less than 1 liter
Ventilation valve
FIA homologated roll-over, ventilation and 200 mbar pressure regulator valve
Refueling
Safety FIA plug
1.6 Power transmission
Gearbox features
Description
Transmission
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox
6 speed sequential
Differential
LSD with external preload adjustment
Clutch
2 plate cerametallic race clutch
Shift control
Paddle-shift on steering wheel
Gearbox electronic control unit
GCU placed on EM-Box
Gearbox actuator
Monobloc electromagnetic actuator
Cooling system
Gearbox oil radiator
Downshift over-rev protection
Electronically activated
Gear ratios
Final drive
15
57
0,263
GEAR Z1 Z2 Gear
relation
Total
relation
RPM
3000
GEAR
SHIFT
CUT
6800
DIF RPM
1
12
28
0,429
0,113
42
90
94
2
13
23
0,565
0,149
55
118
124
1644
3
22
31
0,710
0,187
69
149
156
1384
4
21
24
0,875
0,230
85
183
192
1285
5
26
25
1,040
0,274
101
218
228
1079
6
29
24
1,208
0,318
117
265
947

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1.7 Chassis
Suspension features
Description
Remarks
Front damper Bilstein
2 way adjustable / Aluminum body
Clicks: 10 bump / 10 rebound
Eibach springs front and rear
170
-200/60/70-80-90-100-110-120 Eibach ERS-H
Front antiroll-bar
22x2 // 22x3 // 22x4
Adjustable in 6 positions
Rear bumper Bilstein
2 way adjustable / Aluminum body
Clicks: 10 bump / 10 rebound
Rear antiroll-bar
22x2 // 22x3 // 22x4
Adjustable in 6 positions
Front and rear tenders
60/60/2
Brake features
Description
Remarks
Front calliper
AP Racing Monobloc 6 pistons
Special: VW Group
Front disc
378x34 Special: VW Group
Front pump
AP Racing 19,1 mm
Front pads
Pagid RST3
Thick: 25 mm
Rear calliper
AP Racing 2 pistons
Rear disc
272x10
Solid
Rear pump
AP Racing 22,2 mm
Rear pads
Pagid RS 44
Rear press reducer
AP Racing 7 position lever
Brake balance
Tilton balance bar
Hand brake features
Description
Remarks
Hand brake
Hydraulic with mechanical locking
Acting on rear axle
Brake pump
AP Racing 15mm
1.8 Wheels
Wheel features
Description
Rim dimension
10”x18” ET 36
Rim centre lock
5 studs x 112 mm
Maximum tyre dimension recommended
270/660 R18
Tyre temp difference inside/outside
20ºC
Minimum cold pressure recommended
1.3 bar, according the specification of the tire
manufacturer

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1.9 Electronic units
Electronic modules
Remarks
Software
Place
ECU
Continental
Motorsport
Engine bay
GCU
Skynam
Motorsport
Engine bay (EM-Box)
Gearbox actuator
XAP
Motorsport
Engine bay
Low fuel pump control
PWM control module
Series
Roll-cage
Fuel level display
VWMOSP
Motorsport
Cockpit
Electronic steering rack
VW
Motorsport
Front subframe
ABS/ESP unit
Continental
Not active
Cockpit
Gateway
VW
Series adapted
Cockpit
Black box
Audi
Motorsport
Cockpit
MXG display/logger
AIM Motorsport Cockpit
Fuse box
VWMOSP
Motorsport
Cockpit
Steering driver module
VWMOSP Motorsport Cockpit
Modules based in series
Engine
ECU
L
ow
fuel
pump
St
eering
rack
A
BS/ESP
Ga
teway
Specific software/mapping:
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Specific codifications:
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Interchangeable between cars:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Spare part ready for plug and play:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Modification allowed:
No
No
No
No
No
Notes:
- Use always spare parts from VWMS. Although the mentioned parts derive from series cars, the
software and codifications are different and modified by VWMS.
- All series modules used on the car are based in the MQB platform. Through the diagnostic tools
available on the VW Group dealers, it is possibleto diagnostic any malfunction.

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2. DRIVER CONTROL
In this section, it is explained how the driver can handle the different commands and functions of the car
within his range while driving
2.1 Main panel
Notes:
- To start the car, always proceed in this order: Main switch, wait until display has booted (VW logo
disappears), then ignition switch.
- The correct procedure to stop the car is the following:
1. Stop the engine using only the yellow switch (ignitionswitch/KL-15).
2. Wait at least 60 seconds. If the waiting time is lower, the OBD faults memory is not saved.
3. Switch off the car using the red switch (mainswitch/KL-30).
- If this procedure is followed correctly the OBD faults memory is saved and these faults can be
checked with the diagnostics tools at any time thereafter. These faults are saved until the memory is
deleted manually using the diagnostics program.
The diagnostics tool DiagRA-LE is recommended for customers to be able to check the cars.
Function
Remarks
Ignition switch:
It activates the power to all devices. The Main Switch has to be active.
Main switch:
It activates the power supply.
Lights switch:
It activates the low beam. High beam and flash activation buttons are placed on
the steering wheel module.
Turn indicator:
It activates the left and right turn lights. A green alarm on the display appears
showing that the turn light is blinking.
Brake balance:
Turning the balance wheel you can balance the brake pressure from front to back
or vice versa.
Do not press the brake pedal while moving the balance wheel.
Through the driver display you can check the front and rear brake pressure and the
balance in percentage.
Ignition Switch
Lights Switch
Main Switch
Indicator Switch
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2.2 Steering wheel module
The electronic steering wheel module permits activating different functions without removing hands from the
steering wheel. Some buttons have double functionality.
Allows mowing the gear lever without pressing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT: the use of this button is under user responsibility, a bad
use of it may cause fatal damages on the gearbox
No use on cars with sequential gearbox
Only use on DSG cars

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Note: Although it is possible to uncouple completely the steering wheel from the column with the engine
running, it is not advisable (causes fault messages on the OBD).
2.3 Speed limiter (Pit limiter/Full course yellow/120 limiter)
The speed limiter system allows limiting the car speed at a preselected value. There are five possibilities: 40,
50, 60, 80 and 120 km/h. This system is recommended for the pit lane area or Full Course Yellow (FCY)
situations.
Process:
1. Select the desired speeds for each steering wheel button before starting the car and leaving the
pits. Only the FCY and Pit limiter speeds are variable, the 120 limiter cannot be changed. The
selected speeds are shown on the display.
2. Activate the desired speed limiter with the corresponding button. From this moment on throttle
pedal may be fully pressed and the speed will be limited.
3. If the car speed is over the target, the engine torque may be cut. If the speed is below the target,
torque will be applied till the speed is reached.
4. Make a short push on the selected speed limiter button on the steering wheel to deactivate the
function.
Notes:
- The FCY speed can be selected between the following speeds: 40, 50, 60 and 80. The speed can only
be selected with the car stopped following this process: red (+30) switch ON, yellow (+15) switch
OFF, keep FCY button pushed and select the speed using the gear shift paddles. The selected speed
can be seen on the AIM MXG display.
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can only be selected with the car stopped following this process: red (+30) switch ON, yellow (+15)
switch OFF, keep Pit limiter/Starter button pushed and select the speed using the gear shift paddles.
The selected speed can be seen on the AIM MXG display.
- Although it is possible to uncouple completely the steering wheel from the column with the engine
running, it is not advisable (causes fault messages on the OBD).
2.4 Display alarms and shift lights
Alarm
Problem
Info
Safety
LED 1 yellow
Low oil pressure
Check oil level
Continue if no red light
appears
LED 1 green
-
Left turn light is active
-
LED 2 red + pop-up
Very low oil pressure
Big risk to break turbo or engine
Slow down, drive to pitlane
or stop in safe place
LED 3 purple
Low battery voltage
Check alternator and poly-V-
belt
Continue
LED 4 yellow
Low fuel pressure
Check fuel level
Continue
LED 5 yellow
High water temperature
Keep an eye on the values
Continue if no red light
appears
LED 5 green
-
Right turn light is active
-
LED 6 red
Too high water
temperature
Keep an eye on the values Continue; torque
reductions will appear
LED 6 red + pop-up
Critical water
temperature
Big risk to break engine
Slow down, drive to pitlane
or stop in safe place
LED 7 white
High gearbox oil
temperature
Drive out of slipstream, torque
reductions possible
Continue
LED 8 blue
High intake air
temperature
Drive out of slipstream, torque
reductions possible
Keep an eye on the values
and continue
LED 8 white
Steering initialization
needed
Turn steering wheel left and
right, alarm disappears
If alarm stays, problem in
electrical steering rack
LED 1 +LED 5red
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LED1+LED5 yellow
Full Course Yellow is active
LED 1+LED 5 blue
120limiter is active
LED 4+LED 8 green
Handbrake is locked
and engine started
Unlock it before trying to move
the car
LED 4+LED 8 green
+ popup
Handbrake is locked
while you are driving
VWMS recommends
unlocking the handbrake and
entering to the pit-lane to
check if the rear brake
callper have been damaged
Notes:
- It is possible to customize the alarms and shift lights through the RaceStudio3 software installed on a
laptop.
2.5 Gearbox functioning
Gearbox mode State of car Notes
R- reverse mode
-completely stopped
-clutch pedal pressed
In case of clutch pressure sensor
malfunction, it is also possible to use the
Safety brake signal button(P)* on the
steering wheel to put on or take out the R
mode
N- neutral mode
-to enter into this mode:
-clutch pedal pressed (mandatory)
-to exit from this mode:
-completely stopped
-clutch pedal pressed
-possible to
move the car by pushing
externally (pit lane use)
-
also possible entering to and exiting
from this mode using the Safety brake
signal button(P)* on the steering wheel

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D- driving mode
-from N to 1st gear:
-car completely stopped
-clutch pedal pressed
-put on neutral mode:
-at any moment if clutch pedal is
pressed
-moving vehicle:
-use paddle-shift to up- or
downshift
-possible use of Safety brake signal
button(P)* on the steering wheel
-not necessary to use the clutch while
shifting on the track (only to start from
standing position)
-
manual shifting! >6800rpm power is
limited
(to stop the car is necessary to
press the clutch pedal to
avoid engine
stalling)
-
Downshifting is protected preventing
the engine from over-revs. If there is a
down-shift demand at too high revs the
gearbox will not do it. There is no
memory function
Parking mode
-neutral gearbox mode:
-manually lock the hand brake by
using the locking hook
-to unlock the car just remove the
hand brake hook
-gearbox will not be locked (only the car
by rear brake pressure, generated by the
hand brake pump)
-to completely lock the transmission,
stop the car on 1st or R gear
*Important: the use of this button is under user responsibility, a bad use of it may cause fatal damages on the
gearbox!
2.6 Standing start procedure (rev limiter mode)
Launch control system:
This system is automatically and only activated if wheels are absolutely stopped. The throttle pedal can be
fully pressed and engine speed will be limited at 4400 rpm until the car starts moving.
There are many ways to manage standing starts; following the VWMOSP recommendation is explained.
Sequence Process Notes
1.
After grid formation lap:
-stop the car completely on the grid line
-push clutch and brake pedal
-
2. Engage 1st gear
-

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Notes:
- It is possible to start at lower engine speed without using the launch control system, just get the
desired engine speed playing with the throttle pedal. Advisable not bellow of 3500 rpm.
- Take care of the time you are keeping the car preloaded. The clutch and the engine may take
temperature very fast. Recommendation: no more than 6 seconds of start rev limiter use.
- During testing, it is strongly recommended to do two laps between each start to cool down the clutch.
Setup launch control revs:
- Main switch on – ignition off
- Push (P)-Button continuous
- Use shift paddles to adjust revs ±
- Launch control revs possible from 4000 up to 6500
- Value shown on page #2 of dashboard
3.
-Use hand brake to keep car stopped
-release brake pedal
-
4. red starting lights begin:
-maintain on clutch pedal fully pressed
-push gas pedal flat out
-engine will limit at 4200 rpm
-> possible to start at lower engine speed
without using the start rev limiter
-get the desired engine speed playing with
the throttle pedal. Advisable no bellow of
3500 rpm
5.
-preload the car:
-release clutch slowly
-car stopped with hand brake
-Recommendation no more than 6
seconds of start rev limiter use
6.
-red light turn off:
-release hand brake
-control start with clutch and throttle pedals
-once the car starts moving, the rev
limiter will disappear
- be careful to avoid engine stall and
wheel spin

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2.7 Drivers’ tasks
- Learning and memorizing the steering wheel buttons placements and functions will allow drivers a
faster action and will help them to keep focused on the track.
- Warm up the engine before starting. The minimum water temperature recommended before loading
the engine is 80°C.
- Check the brake pedal stiffness when car is stopped or on the acceleration way.
- Warm up tyres before attacking. Without blankets use, the rear tyres may need 2 laps to get warm
and the car is very sensitive to this.
- Shift up gears when shift light indicates. The shifting lights have been optimized taking into account
gear ratios and engine power.
- Shift down gears without stress. If a downshift is required at too high revs it will be electronically
rejected at it will not happen.
- In-laps: cool down brakes and engine water to avoid thermalshocks. Do not stop on the pit lane
pressing the brake pedal when coming from the track.
- There are three different possibilities to show alarms on the display: lateral leds, messages on a red
ribbon in the lower part of the screen and completely screen pop-up messages. If a pop-up message
appears is strongly recommended to stop the car on a safe place. (oil pressure or water temperature
problems).
- If for any reason it is necessary to drop out the car on the track, leave the gearbox in neutral to save
the transmission in case of being towed.
- It is important to bed discs as follows to get their maximum life:
- When possible bed discs with used pads.
- To reduce thermal shock during bedding, the brake ducts may be 50% tapedoff.
- Apply the brakes gently at low speed a few times to ensure a correct installation.
- Apply the brakes moderately, (progressively up to 50% race speed, 25% race pressure), for 10-
20 applications to ensure above 80% pads face contact with disc. The contact with the disc
face is particularly important at the inner swept area. The first time a driver gets used to
bedding discs on a car it is worthwhile getting him to return to the pits to check contact is
sufficient before preceding to the next step.
- Progressively build up to about 70% of race speed and 50% of race pressure. Then apply
brakes for approximately 25 applications. Progressively start reducing again the brake pressure
cooling down the brakes slowly during the in lap. Do not just stop braking because this can
produce a very fast cooling and cause cracks because of thermal shocks.
- When returning to the track, come up progressively to race speed andpressure.

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3. ELECTRONICS
3.1 AIM MXG
MXG is the AIM dash-logger designed to acquire and display in FHD data coming from your ECU, the
internal accelerometer and gyro, as well as from the GPS module, analog/digital inputs and predefined
math channels. Performance and data acquired can also be incremented adding expansion modules.
Using the specific AIM on-board camera SmartyCam it is possible to overlay on videos the data sampled
by the logger.
Downloading data can be done through a data download cable, a memory stick or using the available
Wi-Fi features.
To enable “lap time” it’s necessary to insert the track where you are running. Track load has to be done
by GPS Manager available at the RaceStudio3 software.
RaceStudio3 software, latest MXG firmware and documentation available on AIM website:
http://www.aim-sportline.com/eng/download/index.htm
MXG user guide available on AIM website:
http://www.aim-sportline.com/download/doc/eng/mxs-mxg/MXG_user_guide_101.pdf

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Shift lights and alarms:
1. On the top of the display there are ten gear flash leds that can be freely configured. The rpm value
at which to turn it on and the colour can be defined. Gear dependent lights can be also defined.
2. On both sides of the screen there are eight alarm leds that can be freely configured. The conditions
to turn them on and off and the colour can be defined. Also messages on a red ribbon in the lower
part of the screen and completely screen pop-up messages can be defined.
Notes:
- IMPORTANT: the change of the alarms or shift lights is under user responsibility. Car is delivered with
VWMOSP recommendation. Before changing them it is advisable to do a backup of the standard
configuration.
3.2 MXG connection schemes:
Data-logger standard connection scheme (cardelivery)

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Data-logger connection scheme with Smarty-camand expansion module
Features Remarks
Lap-trigger
The MXG system uses only GPS signal.
Circuit
Through the RaceStudio3 software is possible to activate all the circuits in the
world.
It is also possible to create and load a new circuit.
Extra sensors
In case of adding extra sensors, they have to be connected to an expansion
module. This expansion module has to be connected through the data hub as
shown in the scheme 2.
Notes:
- Channel expansion module and sensors are available through AIM dealers, not VWMOSP.
- If for any reason it is necessary to send data acquisition files to VWMOSP, following data file
extensions must be sent: .drk, .bak, .gpk, .rrk and .xrk.