Mando ECS10 Installation on Hyundai Kona N
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- My first attempt at making a video like this. There are no english instructions for the Mando install on N cars so I made this video and the very in depth guide below to help. Big thanks to Andy at MOK Racing for sending this over to me to test: www.mokracing.com
Mando ECS10 Installation Instructions for Hyundai Kona N and Veloster N
1. Use a trim tool or flathead screwdriver to pry off the top plastic trim piece on the steering column
2. Turn the steering wheel to remove the 2 philips head screws on either side of the column, then remove the 3rd philips head screw on the bottom piece of the column. Pull down firmly on both sides of the lower trim piece to remove it. It may help to unlatch the steering wheel adjustment lever to make it easier to remove
3. Remove fuse panel cover and side panel of the dash
4. Unplug the smaller yellow connector behind the steering wheel by sliding the white tab away from the wheel and pulling
5. Connect a micro2 fuse tap to the bare red wire end of the red/black Mando power cable and place an included 5-10 amp fuse in the top slot. Plug the other end into the DC input on the Mando unit
6. Plug the yellow Mando cable into the CAN I/F input on the Mando unit on one end, then plug the other end into where you removed the yellow connector
7. Use pliers to pull out the RED 10a fuse to the left of the “OFF” lettering on the fuse panel. This is unused and receives constant 12v. On the fuse panel cover it is marked as tailgate lift. Put the 10a fuse you removed into the bottom slot of the fuse tap, then plug the fuse tap into the empty slot with the wire facing to the right.
8. Slightly loosen the bolt pictured under the trim piece that you removed on the side of the dash. Slide the metal grounding prong on the end of the black wire underneath the bolt and re-tighten
9. The ECS10 is now connected and the green LED should be blinking. Use the Mando SDC app to scan for the unit and establish a connection before putting all of the trim back. You will need to click on the “vehicle information” tab in the settings menu after establishing a connection. This may require more than one try to acquire vehicle info.
10. Feed wires through the steering column and into the fuse panel, use double sided tape to mount Mando unit to the inside of the fuse panel cover
11. Reverse steps for trim removal to put everything back. Your Mando ECS10 is now ready to use!
The Mando SDC app comes with 3 preset modes- Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. Think of these as improved versions of the 3 stock modes. None of them are significantly softer than the stock modes, however there is significantly reduced rebound and bounciness which makes for a more composed ride in all settings. The ECS10 overrides the in-car damper control so to adjust suspension settings you must use the app. You can turn the Mando off in the app to regain in-car control of the dampers. All other drive mode settings change as normal when changing between modes.
There are also 3 custom presets, which allow for detailed adjustments of “Ride” and “Handling” for each axle. “Ride” can be thought of in terms of general ride stiffness over bumps and various road surfaces. “Handling” can be thought of as roll stiffness in corners. The unit reads steering input (from the steering angle sensor module that you plugged the yellow connector into) and speed to dial in the roll stiffness. “Ride” and “handling” can both be adjusted based on speed in the advanced settings.
Generally, you will want to leave “handling” in the 60-90% range for a tight, sporty cornering feel regardless of road surface. Adjust “ride” to taste based on driving surface and application. Don’t hesitate to use low settings, as 0-30% is a more significant difference than 70-100%. It is recommended to use slightly more damping in the rear vs the front, i.e. 20% front and 25% rear. Increasing rear axle ride stiffness relative to the front will induce oversteer, mimicking a stiffer rear sway bar. This can be useful when dialing in settings for the track and autocross. Every driver will want different things based on their driving style and situation so be sure to experiment with different settings!
Link to buy: www.mokracing.com/shop/p/mando-ecs10-suspension-control-for-hyundai-n Head to the description for some in-depth written installation instructions and user guide! Very happy to be testing this for MOK Racing and bringing some more knowledge of this product to the N community. Thanks for watching!
Great first attempt, helpful video and high quality.
thank you being the pioneer for the Kona N platform 🙏 love seeing the progression of the N community with passionate folks!
This is much easier than I anticipated.
So it doesn't make the suspension softer? Damn...i was hoping this was the solution
It does make a difference, but I would say 18" wheels with 235/45 or 245/45 tires do more to soften the ride vs stock. Unless you drastically change spring rates or go with new suspension all together (coilovers), the car is just going to be somewhat stiff no matter what.
Congrats on the channel launch, glad to see more Kona N YT channels up here!
Thanks Gavin! You're the OG when it comes to KN content, always love your stuff! 👊✌
Good work Ben. Would love to have seen the video before I installed mine !
Running this on my EN. Pretty cool let's me run N mode while dialing a softer ride than stock. I also figured a nice taut ride that's better than even when the suspension is on maxx for when I want that connected feeling. I had to get a wiring diagram to make it work for the EN but it was worth the extra effort.
The advance settings are best utilized when you are going to a track with multiple and varying speed corners. For example, 3 high speed corners vs 3 low speed corners - you can set your handlings characteristics based on speed. So, for example, you are taking a low speed corner at 40 MPH but youre not getting the rotation you want -program 40mph to a more oversteer setting and anytime you go through the corner it will be repeatable because the unit has been programmed for a given speed characteristic.
You can do the same thing on the high speed corners so you have a custom profile made for the track verse a generic handling setting of 60/90. 60/90 may be great in an 80mph corner but terrible in a 40mph corner.
You can plot the exact characteristics you need based on speed.
Hope this makes sense.
Yeah this makes sense and is exactly what I was planning to test on track soon. It's not that easy to test these features on the street in any sort of data-driven way. I'm looking forward to a few track sessions in Feb and March where I'll be able to really dig into the advanced settings
Dope!
Hi! Do you have to open the app every time you get in the car or it remembers the last setting that you left it in? Thx
It remembers the previous setting after turning off the car
I hope it's just as easy on the VN. So much want!!!
From your experience, do you think it's worth it? I'm installing swift springs on my Veloster N soon and I'm wondering whether $500+ for this unit will provide any noticeable benefits beyond that.
It really depends on your driving habits and local roads. I live in an area with absolutely awful roads so it does make it easier to live with over big bumps and cracks but it's not like an entirely different car, just less bouncy. I'm also running H&R springs. I will definitely be putting it to use on track where I can see it being even more useful than on the street. The Swift springs will most likely make your car slightly stiffer. I would install the springs and put some miles on them then see how you feel.
Thanks for the video. I wrote a lot on this on veloster forum (handle was @projectveloN)@@TNKonaN . I ran this unit with whiteline springs. How are the H&R Springs - my research was their rates were higher and stiffer.
@apm3rk the shock are the limitations with the Veloster n. MANDO unit doesn’t control fixed high speed damping/rebound rate. The MANDO unit works best on stock height set up springs on any platform. If you lower it and use the MANDO unit then u will have a more composed ride, but not a better ride. Even if you go from 18’s t 19’s. The shocks and their valving are the limitations. I wrote on all this extensively on the Veloster platform.