NE Rolling Road Day

[ric325i]

Sorry for not getting more details but been on hols etc...

Ian's been back onto Vsport for descriptions of what we get for our money:-

Basic run is £35 and you will get power and torque (at flywheel) graphs. Gives a good indication of how the engine is running and can show up any possible problems that may not be apparent under normal driving conditions.

Full run is £45 and you will get the same as the basic run plus air/fuel ratio graph and a boost graph (if the car is turbocharged). This is an ideal option for modified engines and can also show where more power can be made and what future mods will compliment the current setup.

Prices quoted depend on the number of cars that turn up.

To get the maximum number of cars in, they have asked for no FWD cars as this means wasting time changing the equipment.

The local guys are meeting at the Lakeside at 1000, which is here:-



Cheers,

Mick

so ten it is?

great big convoy?

[buster]

10 at the lakeside.Ric ,can you pm me your number incase i get lost
then convoy to the place from there as i dont know where that is either

[buster]

not sure which way would be quickest.
I can just follow the A19 all the way up,or should i journey over to the A1 and then off at the A194m ?
I think maybe the a19

[billgatese30]

you could go up the a19 then get to "testo's roundabout" (it should have that on the sign i think, it is the first roundabout you get to on the A19, all the other junctions are sliproads off the carraigeway)

then turn left (filter lane) onto the A184, then take the next exit onto the A194 (right at the roundabout past the shell garage and the lakeside is right at the next roundabout (before you go past the pub)

or alternitavely go up the a1 past washington services untill you hit the fork in the road, take the right hand lane signposted A194M and follow it straight, then go straight over the roundabout with the traffic lights and past the shell garage and then its the same as above

[baur320]

I might just be a spectator.

The new engine's not run in yet (but I am trying!) and the M3's off the road - had a rear tyre blow-out at 100 on the way to Gaydon and the other back tyre's got a staple in the sidewall. I've been onto Goodyear trying to blag a pair of tyres, but they're not biting.

I'll get a list of the local guys and other forums put together tomorrow.

[billgatese30]

jesus mick, bet that was a bit hairy, i assume everyone is ok then (other than the m3's wheels that is)

get it run in, or drop it off here if you like

[baur320]

Chris, everyone's fine, there was no drama - just a bang and smell of rubber so we pulled over. Son was greatly impressed as we got from the fast lane to the hard sholder in seconds! Were VERY lucky though as we were slowing down because of the traffic ahead.

There's a split in the inner sidewall but no obvious contact with the suspension. Showed it to Andy and you can see where the bandings have come out.

Goodyear want a photo sent before I buy new tyres but they're only prepared to pay for remaining tread depth if I've got the receipt - which I haven't. I bought the other back tyre at the same time and told them that I've lost confidence in their product and I won't use the car. Maybe they think I'm trying it on, but this sort of thing shouldn't happen.

Only done around 80 miles on the new engine but still got jobs to - still haven't tightened those engine mount bolts because it's always raining when I'm finished work.

[billgatese30]

get someone to hold your umbrella (make sure you ask nicely though if you don't wish to be impaled with said umbrella)

[ric325i]

umbrella or just stand in the rain all night like i did on tuesday

mick that sounds scary!

i am desperate to come but the exhaust may hold me back? or it could be very load?



glad to hear the 2.7 is running! but with loose engine mounts.......

it took me 45 mins to get mine on....its a tight fit and took some adjustments.

hope to see you guys

07894725709 call me closer to the day andy as right now i still cant make plans.
still want the convoy!

if we can we could hook up with the bearded one etc?

[ric325i]

ok getting closer btu if the car is ready i may be going from newcastle unless Andy Gall is needing a lift?

but Andy (buster), Andy (Gall) lives in Darlington?

i may come back to get Andy (Gall) if he is comming as its only fair he has practically built my car!

i will ask tonight



mick lets have the big list! i want to see which boys are comming from BMW NE.

lets see some M-Cars

[billgatese30]

1. billgates
2. billgates' brother - (12.2 second vw beetle) POSSIBLY
3. mick - 2.7 baur
4. andytouring
5. buster - 13.5 second beast
6. Ric???
7. daved
8. beardymat
brother may or may not be able to make it, he still hasn't had chance to take one of the heads off to makes sure the piston crowns are ok from the last race meeting

[DaveD]

has mat dropped out or have you copied the wrong list...looking forward to Sunday but don't leave the pub without me as I can't seem to find an address for Vsport

[billgatese30]

wrong list...now edited

[DaveD]

Mat and I will be be meeting up on Sunday morning before 8.45am somewhere off the m1 about Leeds anyone else want to convoy up with us and any suggestions as to where we might meet.and again iis there an address for Vsport

[billgatese30]

VSport
Bensham St
Boldon Colliery
NE35 9LN

[DaveD]

ta

[ric325i]

me and Andy have been crafting the exhaust tonight adn we plan to finish it tomorrow

really want to get to this but if i do i wont be there all day and i may have head pains as the exhaust is slightly noisy.

i will keep and eye for the convoy as i may join in when you pass me? unless i come from gateshead?

speculation

[baur320]

The list is looking like:-

1. billgates
2. billgates' brother - (12.2 second vw beetle) POSSIBLY
3. andytouring
4. buster - 13.5 second beast
5. Ric???
6. Andy Gall??
7. daved
8. beardymat
9. Trackpig.. (E36 M3 Evo)
10. ..and his M8 (E30 M3)
11. Scott C (E36 323)
12. Terry M (E34 535is)
13. Ian A (E36 M3)
14. Dale B (E30 318is)
15. Ross M (E46?)
16. Chris D (E36)
17. Alan S (E34 525is)

There's still places for those who haven't signed up, and there's a few coming to watch, so hopefully, we'll get around 25 cars.

Cheers,

Mick

[beardymat]

looking forward to this even though some halfwit good for nothing scum keyed my rear qtr panel whilst i was grafting away at work today

only took it to work to try and clean it before tommorow but the rain stopped that idea. cant wait to move to my new premises away from jealous thieving lowlife. nearly decided not to come when i saw it but then why should i let them ruin my whole weekend

wont cost me anything to put right as i have some leftover paint but i could do without having to do it at the moment, if id have caught em id be locked up right now along with a few of the lads who were inside my unit at the time, they have no idea how lucky they were not to be seen.

still seething...................

[buster]

sorry to hear that mat,i know how it feels.Had my bonnet and roof nitromose'd a few years ago.
See you tomorrow

[ric325i]

right im in!

1. billgates
2. billgates' brother - (12.2 second vw beetle) POSSIBLY
3. andytouring
4. buster - 13.5 second beast
5. Ric
6. Andy Gall??
7. daved
8. beardymat
9. Trackpig.. (E36 M3 Evo)
10. ..and his M8 (E30 M3)
11. Scott C (E36 323)
12. Terry M (E34 535is)
13. Ian A (E36 M3)
14. Dale B (E30 318is)
15. Ross M (E46?)
16. Chris D (E36)
17. Alan S (E34 525is)


andy cant come and i dont know if i wil run?

money and no chip, i gave it to andy as a thank you for all the help.

car works but it ain perfect and i need to do some stuff.
if its done i will get across.

sorry buster i will be coming from newcastle so no convoy

anit staying on the forum as i need to drive the monster to newc........wish me luck

[adamS]

Has someone uninvited me?

[ric325i]

may have been an acident?

just put i back on

[billgatese30]

sorry adam, that might have been my piss poor copy and paste effort

copy and paste the list with your name in again if you wish

[dazleeds]

sorry lads cant make this

gotta try get me engine out the sport tmoro

matt if ya get chance to pop by drop in take a look now she,s more stripped down
see if theres any panels ya wanna change etc


gutted to read some twaaat has keyed the sport mate
Daz

[ric325i]

gutted daz!

but the rain may not be good. im off in the rain now to see if i can get some things done before i go to the rolling road.

see you guys there as i will be late.

driving from yarm this time. what a piss about.

[baur320]

Here's a few pics taken today. I do know that they are supposed to go in a different section, but this saves you looking....

Lakeside carpark:-







VSport:-









Total of 22 cars turned out on a particularly nasty day - thanks for the effort guys

Mick

[buster]

It was a very good day !
Thanks very much to the organisers.

[DaveD]

got more pics ...excellent ...apart from the weather...

[Kos]

any power figures from the cars ??

[billgatese30]

i'll get mine scanned tomorrow if i remeber but it think from memory it was about 140 RWHP and 168 estimated flywheel horsepower for mine

[buster]

mine was down Had a misfire. Only put out 285.
It started mid week then went,but then came back again.It was missing all the way home but then cleared about 10 miles from home.
Going to change the plugs and temp switch.

[reggid]

it would be good if you guys could scan in your charts

[Vsport]

thanks for coming, was a great day for all

however, someone left a nice metabo flask behind, owner had an e30 M3. if they want it sending our, or want to collect it give us a ring on: 0191 5365900.

Dave and Dan
Vsport.

[trackpig]

hi all
that was a good day. some intresting results
my e36 m3 evo knocked out 297.1 bhp and 282 ftlb torque
i would of like some more bhp but iam happy with the torque
does anyone know what the avis blue 3.0l m3 achieved. i would have liked to stayed till the end and watch but i had to go

best noise goes to the tuned e36 325. you could feel the vibrations through the concrete floor!
graph here
http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_p ... 38513&PN=1

vids on youtube