Weight of 4WS controller - Honda Prelude Forum

Jordan_4WS · 06-08-2002, 10:05 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew how much a 4ws controler (just the computer/contoler) weighs.

Reason I ask, is because I have to relocate it to allow for a rear strut bar. I wanna know if it is of significant weight such that I should relocate it to my spare tire well (stripped trunk), so it is centrally mounted and lowest point of the trunk (better center of gravity). Does it weigh enough to be worthwhile, or is it a complete waste of energy - keeping in mind the 'ever pound here and there helps' philosophy.

-Jordan

Absolut · 06-08-2002, 10:37 PM

I can't imagine it weighs too much, but it does get hot during 'spirited' driving so keeping a good air flow around it's heatsink might be a good idea.
If you mounted it in the spare tire well, a small computer (12v) fan might do the trick. I wonder how long the wires leading from the regulator are?

Brady92/4WS · 06-09-2002, 05:09 PM

your gonna be amazed...

red92s · 06-09-2002, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by Brady92/4WS
your gonna be amazed...

. . .at what?

Demonlude · 06-10-2002, 06:29 AM

I had the same problem when I installed a rear strut brace. The ECU thingy is actually bigger and heavier than you would think. It's a relatively simple job to unbolt it, although there are lots of nuts to undo.
I fitted a 'false floor' to the trunk, made from MDF, and mounted the computer to that. The wiring is quite short, and you just need to make sure that you earth it properly to the car chasis, once you've relocated it.

Jordan_4WS · 06-10-2002, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by Demonlude
I had the same problem when I installed a rear strut brace. The ECU thingy is actually bigger and heavier than you would think. It's a relatively simple job to unbolt it, although there are lots of nuts to undo.
I fitted a 'false floor' to the trunk, made from MDF, and mounted the computer to that. The wiring is quite short, and you just need to make sure that you earth it properly to the car chasis, once you've relocated it.

Do you by any chance have any pictures?

-Jordan

Brady92/4WS · 06-10-2002, 01:25 PM

yeah yeah my ftp went down so the amazingness had to wait a little but here it is

Jordan_4WS · 06-10-2002, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by Brady92/4WS
yeah yeah my ftp went down so the amazingness had to wait a little but here it is

What is so amazing about the bar?

Also where did you relocate the controller to?

-Jordan

Brady92/4WS · 06-10-2002, 04:23 PM

yeah see your so amazed you dont even realize that i didnt relocate the computer its all still there, cmon look closer.

Jordan_4WS · 06-10-2002, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by Brady92/4WS
yeah see your so amazed you dont even realize that i didnt relocate the computer its all still there, cmon look closer.

What is the trick? What kind of bar is it?

MidNKight-lude · 06-10-2002, 08:03 PM

haha hey jordan, i bet he thinks u wanted to add a rear upper strut bar, and not a rear sway bar

Jordan_4WS · 06-10-2002, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by MidNKight-lude
haha hey jordan, i bet he thinks u wanted to add a rear upper strut bar, and not a rear sway bar

What do you mean, I am looking to install a rear strut bar. I think non-ST sway bars fit fine...

His secret was tat he did not relocate his 4ws controler.

-Jordan

cantdrive55 · 06-10-2002, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by Brady92/4WS
yeah see your so amazed you dont even realize that i didnt relocate the computer its all still there, cmon look closer.

Spoon won't fit, it's taller.

MidNKight-lude · 06-10-2002, 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by Jordan_4WS

What do you mean, I am looking to install a rear strut bar. I think non-ST sway bars fit fine...

His secret was tat he did not relocate his 4ws controler.

-Jordan

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my bad u thought u wanted a sway bar.... hmmm strut, where is taht computer located anyway?

Jordan_4WS · 06-10-2002, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by MidNKight-lude
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my bad u thought u wanted a sway bar.... hmmm strut, where is taht computer located anyway?

RIght behind that panel...

Brady92/4WS · 06-10-2002, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by MidNKight-lude
haha hey jordan, i bet he thinks u wanted to add a rear upper strut bar, and not a rear sway bar

Loser, you're trying to like make fun of someone and you dont know ****. Next time keep your dumb comments to your self.

soniclude · 06-10-2002, 11:59 PM

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Originally posted by MidNKight-lude
my bad u thought u wanted a sway bar.... hmmm strut, where is taht computer located anyway?

Hmm. Doesn't look like he was trying to flame you. So why get all worked up?

Demonlude · 06-11-2002, 05:58 AM

The problem lies with the bracket on the brace. On Bradys strut brace, the bracket sits toward the rear of the trunk, therefore the actual brace sits in front of the computer. On my strut brace, the bracket sits the other way round (nearer the rear seat), which means the computer is in the way of the brace.
I haven't got pictures yet, as I'm building a little ice install. I'll take pics of it if you like, but it does look a little messy at the moment!!