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- Page 1 book Engineers Hand Version 1.2 07-12-2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Change Log Camber Adjustment General Information Camber / Toe Relationship Fuel System Toe Adjustment Engine Oil System Corner Spring Rates Engine Coolant System Bump Rubber Rates Transmission System Damper Adjustment Wheel Torques Front Anti Roll Bar Adjustment Engine Run Procedure Rear Anti Roll Bar Adjustment Engine Temps/Pressures Front Heave Element Adjustment... -
Page 3: Change Log
Change Log Version No. Release Date Changes 14/11/2018 Initial Release 07/12/2018 Page size changed to A4 from 16x9, Contents hyperlinks added, Change log added... -
Page 4: General Information
General Information Fuel: Minimum 98 octane petroleum Overall length 4714 mm Overall width 1998 mm Engine Oil: Motul 5W30 Fully synthetic Height 1116 mm Engine Coolant: Clean water + 5% Motul Mocool Additive Front overhang 998 mm Gearbox Oil: Motul Gear 300 LS 75W90 Rear overhang 816 mm Wheelbase... -
Page 5: Fuel System
Fuel System Fuel reset procedure: • Press and hold “Fuel Reset” on steering wheel for session reset Roll-Over Valve External Filter • Continue to hold for total reset • Fuel drain procedure: Pressure Sensor Vent • Connect to Staubli dry break •... -
Page 6: Engine Oil System
Engine Oil System Oil measurement Oil dip procedure: 1. Oil temperature at 75°C (+/- 5°C) 2. Hold engine revs at 4000RPM for 10 seconds 3. Turn off the engine using the STOP button on the switch panel keypad 4. Measure the oil level as quickly as possible after turning off the engine 5. -
Page 7: Engine Coolant System
Engine Coolant System • Do not remove header tank cap with coolant temperature above 30 °C • To set water level, reach inside header tank with one finger. Ensure fingertip is wet • With ignition off, press “Water” on keypad to run water pumps and bleed system •... -
Page 8: Transmission System
Transmission System G58 Build Specification Max engine speed: 6750 RPM Gear / final drive Fraction Ratio 13/37 2.846 13/29 2.308 14/25 1.786 17/25 1.471 16/20 1.250 23/25 1.087 Final drive 11/31 2.818 Drive ramp angle Coast ramp angle Clutch pack preload... -
Page 9: Wheel Torques
Clean threads and pankel mechanism every 1200 km • After cleaning re-grease with ZX1 or Copper grease • For more information refer to Ginetta G58 – Lifing Document • Information given provides an indication for servicing and should not be treated as a guarantee... -
Page 10: Engine Run Procedure
Engine Run Procedure • Ensure car is sat on High stands or Air jack safeties. Skates as a minimum (Not hub stands, wheels or Air jacks) • Install run up hubs. Rear wheels as a minimum • Check engine coolant level •... -
Page 11: Engine Temps/Pressures
Compare “Engine Oil Pressure” with “Engine Oil Pressure Warning Minimum Value” • When minimum value > oil pressure investigate cause • Start with checking correct oil level and dip procedure • If persistent use low rpm through problem area of circuit • Contact Ginetta if unsure about any parameters... -
Page 12: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Radio Flashes high (Non Latching) beam 4 times Drink Press and hold (Non Latching) to shift out of/into neutral with paddles Activates pit lane speed limit (Latching) Alarm cancel/reset Up shift Down shift Resets fuel used value Cycle through display Engine map... -
Page 13: Display Pages
Display Pages Single press PAGE button to cycle through sub level pages Long press PAGE button to cycle through top level pages (Warm Up/Practice/Race) Warm Up Pages Practice Pages Race Pages... -
Page 14: Switch Panel Controls
Switch Panel Controls Switch Function Description Latching? START Starts engine. Release when engine fires. IGNITION Activates engine ignition. Press to turn engine off. This kills the engine , then reinstates ignition after 4s. This saves STOP re- activating ignition after engine stop during a pit stop. Lift pumps continue filling the fuel Y for 4s collector. -
Page 15: Steering Wheel Position
Steering Wheel Position Steering Wheel Height: Steering Wheel Reach: • • Slacken top mount pinch bolt Slacken two grub screws • • Hold steering wheel at desired height Remove one at a time, clean and apply Loctite 243 • • Tighten top mount to 27Nm (6mm hex key + 10mm spanner) -
Page 16: Pedal Box Adjustments
Pedal Box Adjustments Pedal Box Mount Locations: Brake Bias: • Ensure mounting bolts are torqued to 45Nm with 243 Loctite • Factory setting: Front 56% (6mm hex key) • Adjustment: 1 turn clockwise = +1.5% front bias • • 140mm: Front chassis – Master cylinder mounting face (A1) To test bias: •... -
Page 17: Factory Set Up
Factory Set Up Set Up equipment: Item No Part No Description Qty / Car GIN-LMP3-T0107 Tracking Splitter Mount Assembly GIN-LMP3-T0078 Set Up Nose Box Assembly GIN-LMP3-T0079 Rear Tracking Mount Assembly GIN-LMP3-T0098 Front RH Measure Tools Assembly GIN-LMP3-T0099 Rear RH Measure Tools Assembly GIN-LMP3-T0096 Front Set Up Wheel Assembly GIN-LMP3-T0097... -
Page 18: Tyre Information
Tyre Information Minimum cold pressure: 1.00 Bar Target hot pressure: 1.85-1.90 Bar Target temperature spread: 20-25 °C For more data please contact us with your request Manufacture Tyre Type Size Compound Diameter Circumference Michelin Front Slick/Pilot Sport GT 30/65-18 650mm 1.995m Rear Slick/Pilot Sport GT... -
Page 19: Ride Height Adjustment
Ride Height Adjustment Measurement: Adjustment: • • Ride height is defined as the distance between the ground and the Raise car on air jacks (ensure safety's or skates are in place) • cars floor (Not plank) Loosen pinch bolt on pushrod •... -
Page 20: Corner Weight
Corner Weight Measurement: Adjustment: • • Lower car onto corner weight scales Make small changes in ride height and document each change • • Bounce front and rear end simultaneously To increase a given corner weight raise the ride height on that corner •... -
Page 21: Camber Adjustment
Camber Adjustment Measurement: Adjustment: • • Using Set Up Wheel: Camber is adjusted with shims on both front and rear axles • • Remove Toe measuring bar and torque wheel nuts to Ensure car is on air jacks • pound foot/203 newton meter Slacken clevis from upright •... -
Page 22: Camber/Toe Relationship
Camber/Toe Relationship • Front camber and toe are independent of each other • Rear camber and toe are dependent upon each other • We recommend checking the tracking after a camber change Camber Adjustment: • Rear toe changes 1.2mm out when adding a 0.7mm shim Camber Adjustment Toe Correction Required +1 camber shim(0.7mm) / +0.2 deg camber... -
Page 23: Toe Adjustment
Toe Adjustment Front Adjustment: • Toe is adjusted with a thread on the steering rack end • Ensure car is on air jacks • Slacken pinch bolt in steering arm • Rotate rack end until desired toe achieved (9mm spanner) •... -
Page 24: Corner Spring Rates
Corner Springs Rates Front: Rear: Motion ratios (Wheel / Element) Element Front Rear Corner spring 1.09 1.28 Anti-roll bar 1.14 2.03 Heave element 0.56 1.45 Factory Settings Front Rear • Preload is adjusted by rotating the spring platform Free spring length 88 mm (3.5 inch) 102 mm (4 inch) •... -
Page 25: Bump Rubber Rates
Bump Rubber Rates • Springs in parallel �� = �� + �� • • Springs in series Τ • + ൗ ൗ �� �� ��... -
Page 26: Damper Adjustment
Low speed is adjusted using a 3mm hex key • High speed with a 12mm spanner. Low speed bump • (Do not turn large outer hex) (3mm hex key) • Rebound is adjusted by turning the adjuster knob G58 Front Damper Dyno Data G58 Rear Damper Dyno Data... -
Page 27: Front Anti Roll Bar Adjustment
Front Anti Roll Bar Adjustment • There are 6 blade settings for the FARB Blade Settings • To adjust blade position: • Rotate blade to desired detent setting Soft • 10mm socket through front face of chassis • There is a spring detent preventing unwanted blade rotation. -
Page 28: Rear Anti Roll Bar Adjustment
Rear Anti Roll Bar Adjustment Hole Settings • There are 6 settings for the RARB • To adjust hole position: • Remove 2 x M6 bolts from drop links • Move drop link to new position • Replace bolt in new position •... -
Page 29: Front Heave Element Adjustment
Front Heave Element Adjustment • Packer Options Front heave is a pull type bump stop • Adjustment: Part Number Thickness Description • Bump rubber stiffness/stack • GIN-LMP3-C0100-A Adding/removing packers to adjust static gap • Any type of springing method can be employed if the following GIN-LMP3-C0101-A Open requirements are met... -
Page 30: Rear Heave Element Adjustment
Rear Heave Element Adjustment Packer Options Part Number Thickness Description GIN-LMP3-C0100-A GIN-LMP3-C0101-A Open GIN-LMP3-C0102-A 10mm GIN-LMP3-C0112 • Rear heave is a pull type bump stop • GIN-LMP3-C0113 Adjustment: Closed • Bump rubber stiffness/stack GIN-LMP3-C0114 10mm • Adding/removing packers to adjust static gap •... -
Page 31: Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics Front Aero Devices: Ride Height vs Car Cz • Dive planes: • Upper and lower fitted • 3.15-3.2 Lower fitted • Both removed 3.1-3.15 Rear Aero Devices: • 3.05-3.1 Barge boards: • Rear wing: • 3-3.05 Fitted • Do not try to adjust rear flap separately •... -
Page 32: Clutch
• Excess grease should be removed as it is critical that grease does not contact the friction faces • Assembly should be fastened with Ginetta supplied cap screws and plain washers • Tightening torque 25 Nm (6mm hex socket) •... -
Page 33: Brakes
Brakes Temperature Guidelines: • Brake Blanking: • Brake ducts should be taped from the widest section • Brake Calliper: Brake Pad Options: • Temperatures above 210 °C for 30 mins will cause seals to deteriorate. Seal change advised • Temperatures above 188 °C indicated more cooling required •... -
Page 34: Anti-Lock Braking System
• Position 1 is full wet conditions • Position 9 is full dry conditions (Recommended default) • Positions 10 and 11 are Ginetta configured maps • If red alarm light is lit ABS is NON functional Bosch RaceABS: • Select “ABS M4” upon start up •... -
Page 35: Electrical Power Assist Steering
Electronic Power Assist Steering • EPAS supplied by KYB with adjustable assistance: • EPAS Map 1 – Least assistance • EPAS Map 5 – Most assistance • Maps are adjustable via “KYB EPS Tuning Tool eTunes Ver 0.19” • Communicate to the EPAS ECU via “G110H-0063NP.00” connection cable •... -
Page 36: Electrical
Electrical General Layout: Balloon Number Part Description Alternator Battery Battery Isolator Dashboard EPAS EPAS ECU E-Shift External Kill Switch Power Distribution Module Starter Motor Wiper Motor Chassis Loom Supported Accessories: • There are several accessories supported by the chassis loom •... -
Page 37: Air Conditioning
• Standard charge of 450g gas and 150cc oil • For specific re-gas instructions please contact Ginetta for more detail. The Air Conditioning system is only enabled when several requirements are met: Requirements Hysteresis Air Conditioner Enable Throttle Position will Enable when below 100%... -
Page 38: Tightening Torque Values
Tightening Torque Values Component Washer Lubricant Lbs/ft Brake Caliper K nut Plain None (Copper Slip studs) Brake Bleed Nipple (Hot) None None Brake Bleed Nipple (Cold) None None Disc Bell Hardware None 12-13 16-18 Wheel Drive Peg None 2700 Standard Torque Values Lbs/ft Wheel Nut None... -
Page 39: Contact Information
Email: parts@ginetta.com Sam Tomlinson Commercial: (International Sales & Business Development Manager) Telephone: +44 113 385 3850 Mobile: +44 7976 397 536 Email: sam.tomlinson@ginetta.com Mike Simpson (Ginetta Factory Driver) Telephone: +44 113 385 4171 Mobile: +44 7966 843 787 Email: mike.simpson@ginetta.com...
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