Rolling road day in Luton, date confirmed SAT 24TH NOVEMBER

[Onz]

Hi Guys,

I was just wondering How much will this cost? and will the cars get any tuning done to them?

sorry for the ignorance guys and it has probably been mentioned but I missed it.

[bss325i]

Hi Guys,

I was just wondering How much will this cost? and will the cars get any tuning done to them?

sorry for the ignorance guys and it has probably been mentioned but I missed it.

£40 fella, no tuning done, just enough runs to get a consistent result.

[Pal318is]

Sorry fella, can't make this, as the car's not ready

Pal

[mikeyboy]

Sal, when they are on the rollers how far do you push the revs? never to a rolling road session but would love to find out what my car does, also what tips would you advise on before bringing the car down?

im talking maintenance wise?

iv just done my oil change but anything else you recommend?

maybe best to do this once gearlever has been sorted properly! but your info would help, Luton is only about 45mins-1 hour away from Croydon pending on traffic so easy trip up and £40.00 seems reasonable as long as my car doesnt blow! !

[bss325i]

Sal, when they are on the rollers how far do you push the revs? never to a rolling road session but would love to find out what my car does, also what tips would you advise on before bringing the car down?

im talking maintenance wise?

iv just done my oil change but anything else you recommend?

maybe best to do this once gearlever has been sorted properly! but your info would help, Luton is only about 45mins-1 hour away from Croydon pending on traffic so easy trip up and £40.00 seems reasonable as long as my car doesnt blow! !

If your coming me and another zoner will be driving up from croydon so if you want, drive up with us.
With regards to the maintenance, check all fluid levels and for any leaks. If you have an M20 or M40 engine when was your cam belt last changed? If it needs doing then its not advisable to take an engine to its rev imit.
A slipping clutch is no good either.

Hope this helps.

[mikeyboy]

If your coming me and another zoner will be driving up from croydon so if you want, drive up with us.
With regards to the maintenance, check all fluid levels and for any leaks. If you have an M20 or M40 engine when was your cam belt last changed? If it needs doing then its not advisable to take an engine to its rev imit.
A slipping clutch is no good either.

Hope this helps.[/quote]

Hi Mate, cambelt was changed earlier this year me and the old man dont trust any owner with cambelt and always change them with every car we buy.

fluids are all good! Hmmm..... its tempting, very tempting my clutch is not slipping but i need to get under the car to sort out the gear lever there is too much play in it where the bushes have gone and sometimes first gear is a bit stiff! well i have a week to sort it!

appreciate the offer with the trail down there!!!! I'll see if i can get to Coopers this weekend to fix my car with my old man!

[Ric_Vezza]

1.bss325i tech2 sport
2.Sparx 318is
3. daimlerman (DEPOSIT PAID)
4. Jam172 (forum5 & E30 Zone) E28 528i (DEPOSIT PAID)
5. Andyb (forum5) E28 535ise
6. Sharky (forum5) E28 M535i (SADLY NOW CAN'T MAKE IT)
7. Toby Unna (DEPOSIT PAID)
8. Dog Man (forum5) E28 M535i
9. Oakey 2.7 tech1
10. Steviec (E30 Zone) E30 325i Tourer
11. sideways_king (e30 325i tech2 sport)
12. M535id70 (forum5) E28 M535i
13.Ric_Vezza (320is. carbon airbox and Alpha-N)
14. o22ie (E30 Zone) E30 325i standard engine but with btb manifold and scorpion exhaust

[daimlerman]

Is pacerpete still bringing the sausages?

[Onz]

how many runs do we get? and are they consequitive? or can we do a few runs, change some stuff and do another few?

[Onz]

Ok Lads,

Put me down too please!

1.bss325i tech2 sport
2.Sparx 318is
3. daimlerman (DEPOSIT PAID)
4. Jam172 (forum5 & E30 Zone) E28 528i (DEPOSIT PAID)
5. Andyb (forum5) E28 535ise
6. Sharky (forum5) E28 M535i (SADLY NOW CAN'T MAKE IT)
7. Toby Unna (DEPOSIT PAID)
8. Dog Man (forum5) E28 M535i
9. Oakey 2.7 tech1
10. Steviec (E30 Zone) E30 325i Tourer
11. sideways_king (e30 325i tech2 sport)
12. M535id70 (forum5) E28 M535i
13.Ric_Vezza (320is. carbon airbox and Alpha-N)
14. o22ie (E30 Zone) E30 325i standard engine but with btb manifold and scorpion exhaust
15. Onz (E30 Zone) E30 327i Alpina Engine in Bright Red Touring

[M5pilot]

Nice to see a 10+ list.

We do as many runs as it takes to get a consistent result. Normally this is around 3-4.

We try not to hit the rev limit as peak power and torque fall off way before that anyway.

Each session is going to be around 20-30 mins. We have to allow the intake temps to stabalise, no point running a car with 50 degrees intake temp.

Graphs printed and given out:

Estimated Flywheel power vs Estimated Flywheel Torque

Actual Power at wheels vs Lambda

Tyre pressures are all checked and taken to a level where the tyres will not distort against the rollers. This is normally around 35-40 Psi.

We urge everyone to check their oil levels before handing the car over to us. We also ask everyone to make sure they are getting full throttle.

Once your session is over you'll be taken through your graphs.

Wrap up warm because it's very cold. The colder it is the more we like it!

Oh, and it gets really really loud in there aswell! The fan is a brute.

Look forward to testing the 320iS!

Sal

[daimlerman]

What time is the first run,please?

[Sparkysparks]

If i havnt paid the deposit can i still run on the day?

[M5pilot]

We'll be here from 9am.

We are going to start straight away.

You'll be asked to sign in and then your machines will be put on the dyno.

Sal

[M5pilot]

If i havnt paid the deposit can i still run on the day?

If you pay on the day that's fine.

Sal

[bss325i]

Sal, the 320is sounds awesome! Will be interesting to see what it makes.

[M5pilot]

Don't care what it makes....just want to hear it!

We will have an E30 M3 aswell.

Sal

[oakey]

Is anyone driving down in a group from near me?

[Onz]

not sure if I can make it now guys, I just found out that my valves are leaking oil onto the head! so my car isnt running properly at all.

[oakey]

not sure if I can make it now guys, I just found out that my valves are leaking oil onto the head! so my car isnt running properly at all.

Thats ok! most are! I need new stem seals

[Onz]

i suppose but i would need new plugs and re adjustment of the CO levels. Then I have to wait till next week to put the new head on. If my new head isnt ready ill probably come down just to run it and see what she does :p

[oakey]

At least if its not running too well youve got a good excuse if you get a low reading

[bss325i]

Is anyone driving down in a group from near me?

Me and Ric_Vezza will be driving from jct 8 M25 round then up the M1, Could meet on route?

[oakey]

Is anyone driving down in a group from near me?

Me and Ric_Vezza will be driving from jct 8 M25 round then up the M1, Could meet on route?

Ye mate. What time are you leaving? I'll join at J9. Have you still got my number?

[bss325i]

Is anyone driving down in a group from near me?

Me and Ric_Vezza will be driving from jct 8 M25 round then up the M1, Could meet on route?

Ye mate. What time are you leaving? I'll join at J9. Have you still got my number?

Pm me your number fella, ill ring tomorrow eve to arrange a meet up, will be leaving about 7.30/8

[Onz]

it that a private party or can anyone meet up and drive in. I am really crap with directions around Luton

[bss325i]

it that a private party or can anyone meet up and drive in. I am really crap with directions around Luton

Where are you coming from?

[oakey]

I pm'd you my number barry

[M5pilot]

Hi Guys,

Just another reminder - please check your oil levels and coolant levels.

Don't worry about tyre pressures too much, we will be setting them on the dyno.

See you all tommorrow.

Sal

[oakey]

its going to be -1 degrees at 9am tomorwow

[Toby_Unna]

just driven my e30 home from where i keep it, in prep for tomorrow. christ i hope there's a bit more grip in the morning!

[M5pilot]

The colder the better!

It is extremely cold in the unit - just the way we like it.

Cars should put down some good power.

Wrap up warm!

Sal

[M5pilot]

Just some last min directions:

Get off at Juntion 11 of the M1.

If your coming from the South take the third exit at the roundabout, if your coming from the north take the 1st.

At the traffic lights take a left.

Take the third exit on the rounabout.

Go to the end of the road at take a right.

You'll come to another roundabout with a BP and Mcdonalds on it.

Take the first exit.

Go over two mini roundabouts.

You'll see a speed camera on your left hand side.

Take the first exit into Luton Enterprise Park.

You have arrived.

[Onz]

sorry guys I have just finished work and I need to work again in the morning. So I wont be able to make it tomorrow, Have fun

[bss325i]

Just got back, happy with my results.