Just wondering about who'd be interested in coming along for a rolling road day? I am thinking of using the same rolling road that Paul recently made use of when he had his Emerald fitted. They're in Slough and would charge 35 quid a car for 10-15 cars (plus supply tea and biscuits). They use a DynoDynamics load cell which are very accurate and reproducible instruments, but can't measure transmission losses - so are fine for calculating power at the wheels, measuring when you've made changes to specification and comparing otherwise identical cars (tyres/gearbox/geometry differences permitting).
If there are around 15 of us interested, I'll get on and book for us all.
Rolling Road and Z&F MEMS3 re-tune Day?
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Who are they Rob?
I know dyno days are popular with mgf.be do why not here in the uk as well
Us v8 boys had one a while ago at Janspeed and it was a good day out
I know dyno days are popular with mgf.be do why not here in the uk as well
Us v8 boys had one a while ago at Janspeed and it was a good day out
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Could be interested depending on the date Rob.
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Yep, I'm interested, I like tea and biscuits 
As long as I'm in the country, there's a lot of good European events this year.
As long as I'm in the country, there's a lot of good European events this year.
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Yes! Can I have coffee don't like tea...
TF160 - Bilstiens, Mike Satur 4-2-1, Sports Cat, Quad Daytona, Z and F Tuning Phase 2 Remap showing 177Bhp @ Janspeed RR day and a Big Grin 
(oh and a glass rear screen and bits of shiny stuff) 85th suspension bits to fit!
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Colin, sorry, should have said, Paul used Novatech in Slough - viewtopic.php?f=7&t=14279
There's always one coffee drinker isn't there?
Yes, no problem!
Need to think about dates. They can do weekends, which is a relief. When would be good for everyone?
There's always one coffee drinker isn't there?
Yes, no problem!Need to think about dates. They can do weekends, which is a relief. When would be good for everyone?
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
If you don't mind checking the events calendar as a guide Rob, I'm ok for most other days unless we're away for a few days break.
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Hmmm interesting...I've already bought the induction kit (as yet unfitted), hankering after a daytona exhaust and am planning a Z&F remap, so a before and after comparison would be good- plus it'd be good to put faces to names etc too ay?
Most importantly it really comes down to the quality of biscuits on offer
Most importantly it really comes down to the quality of biscuits on offer
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Rob,
Will it simply be a day to get a power figure for your car or will they be able to undertake a little tuning? This might be a strange request, but Jo's Metro could do with a tune up as it pinks a bit and I think a session on a rolling road would be the way to go...
Nigel
Will it simply be a day to get a power figure for your car or will they be able to undertake a little tuning? This might be a strange request, but Jo's Metro could do with a tune up as it pinks a bit and I think a session on a rolling road would be the way to go...
Nigel
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
I cant do Le Mans weekend 22-23 of June or the weekend before, other than that everything is a goer...
TF160 - Bilstiens, Mike Satur 4-2-1, Sports Cat, Quad Daytona, Z and F Tuning Phase 2 Remap showing 177Bhp @ Janspeed RR day and a Big Grin (oh and a glass rear screen and bits of shiny stuff) 85th suspension bits to fit!
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
That's who the V8 Register use as well I believeRob Bell wrote:Colin, sorry, should have said, Paul used Novatech in Slough - viewtopic.php?f=7&t=14279
There's always one coffee drinker isn't there?
Need to think about dates. They can do weekends, which is a relief. When would be good for everyone?
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
nigelandjo wrote:Rob,
Will it simply be a day to get a power figure for your car or will they be able to undertake a little tuning? This might be a strange request, but Jo's Metro could do with a tune up as it pinks a bit and I think a session on a rolling road would be the way to go...
Nigel
Basically yes, it's a power figure day - so good to set a base line before mods, or establish a new baseline after. I've not asked, but I am sure that a quick tune could be accommodated Nigel. I'll drop them an email to see whether this can be done. I am guessing this is an A-Series (MG?) Metro?
Chaps, I'll ensure no clashes with the Register calendar!
So far I count:
1. Me
2. Hainsie
3. Adrian
4. MaddAussie
5. Stuart (I'll buy a packet of Hobknobs for you
)6. Nigel (Metro tuning)
So we're around half way there - Colin, as you planning on joining us?
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Can't commit at all Rob
All depends when. I know what I have so not really a need to go on the rollers really
All depends when. I know what I have so not really a need to go on the rollers really
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
I'd like to come along but the only snag will be my shift pattern as I have to work a lot of weekends, but if this falls on a "rest" day I'll be there .
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Also owner of a V8 4.7 Grand Cherokee , vive la difference
Also owner of a V8 4.7 Grand Cherokee , vive la difference
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
1. Me
2. Hainsie
3. Adrian
4. MaddAussie
5. Stuart
6. Nigel (Metro tuning)
7. c5aliveKarl
Any one else?
2. Hainsie
3. Adrian
4. MaddAussie
5. Stuart
6. Nigel (Metro tuning)
7. c5aliveKarl
Any one else?
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Is it restricted to MG's I have a mate in High Wycombe who might like to come (probably in his Westie or maybe 911)
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
I am interested as long as I am available on what ever date it ends up being. It would be good to see how the old Girl is doing after 17years!
Paul
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Rob,
Yes an MG Metro ~ SU Carb and dizzy (albeit one with no points!).
Nigel
Yes an MG Metro ~ SU Carb and dizzy (albeit one with no points!).
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
Hi Rob,
I'm up for this - BUT it is very date dependant.
I'm up for this - BUT it is very date dependant.
Cheers,
Martin
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Re: Rolling Road Day?
So the list of the "interested" includes:
1. Rob
2. Hainsie
3. Adrian
4. MaddAussie
5. Stuart
6. Nigel (Metro tuning)
7. c5aliveKarl
8. MaddAussie's mate
9. Paul (Bigfootmgf)
10. Martin C
Need a few more in case I can't find a date that suits us all...
1. Rob
2. Hainsie
3. Adrian
4. MaddAussie
5. Stuart
6. Nigel (Metro tuning)
7. c5aliveKarl
8. MaddAussie's mate
9. Paul (Bigfootmgf)
10. Martin C
Need a few more in case I can't find a date that suits us all...