rolling road what should i change?

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:38 pm

finaly the day hath commith, iv got the rolling road booked for tomorow, is there anything i should do to prep the engine before it goes on?

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:44 pm

are they gonna let you give it a squirt whilst it is on the rr craig?

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:47 pm

OHHHH YES

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:50 pm

I think in terms of prep it is just a case of having no oil leaks and the cooling system being effective and no bits of trim hanging off. Then just sit back and either be amazed or truly gutted.

Let us know how you get on mate

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:56 pm

Tyre pressures should be correct.

Make sure that viscous is working.

Make sure the air filter (if cone type) has a good outside air feed.

Generally well serviced.

Take a camera and make sure the car is clean.

Take some tissues just incase it puts down 130 bhp.

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:57 pm

what about sticking new plug's in and giving her an oil change?

and yeah im hoping i'll be quite happy with the result, idealy im looking for 270-280 bhp, figers crossed,
and i'll post up the result sheet for all to see

ahhh tyre presure, what's the ideal rate?215/40/17

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:58 pm

would it be beneficial to have rock hard tyre pressures, i.e. 40psi upwards in order to reduce drag,or would this compromise on getting the power down and have it spinning up on the rollers like some turbo nutter jap thing?

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:03 pm

M5pilot wrote:Tyre pressures should be correct.

Make sure that viscous is working. CHECK

Make sure the air filter (if cone type) has a good outside air feed. WILL DO

Generally well serviced. ON THE CASE

Take a camera and make sure the car is clean. GOES WITHOUT SAYING

Take some tissues just incase it puts down 130 bhp. I WILL BE DEVESTATED AND NOBODY WILL SEE THE CAR AGAIN!!

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:23 pm

280 bhp

Andrew

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:24 pm

What you got under the bonnet???

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:32 pm

M5pilot wrote:What you got under the bonnet???

i'd imagine a fettled 2.5 m20 with a 100bhp shot of NOS

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:42 pm

well to start, i have a schricked, ported head, carbon shielded airfilter, wild chip, 6 branch, 3ins straight thru zaust, and oh yeah

this

mooowooohahahaaahahhaaa

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 3:40 pm

215/40/17 tyre pressures should be run at the same as your standard 15" wheels.

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:01 pm

Also go for the highest RON fuel you can - normally 98 from a petrol station, though I've heard of people using high rated fuel - don't know where they got it from, nicked it from the local airport no doubt!

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:04 pm

Also, (sorry forgot to say - forgetting a lot today...

), make sure your AFM is working OK. I took mine along to get the PBV setup properly, knowing she was running lean and thinking I'd get everything sorted together, only to find out she was running lean 'cause the AFM is buggered and we couldn't adjust the CO. Damn, all that work and only +3 bhp more than standard!!!!

Post Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:18 pm

I'd of thought it would be better to keep the old oil in for the run, as long as its not been in for like 6-7K.

Adam

Post Wed Oct 12, 2005 12:05 pm

I hope the RR session went well for you today sir, looking forward to seeing the results... 280bhp????

Post Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:12 pm

garyp_E30_325i wrote:I hope the RR session went well for you today sir, looking forward to seeing the results... 280bhp????

gutted!
the roller's are out of order and the guy has put me off till next week

im gutted, i was getting buterflies and everything on the way there, and i evan put a new shiney TB to AFM rubber boot on as well, so it's just a waiting game now

just watch this space...........................

Post Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:28 pm

hmmm you know what i just figured out what a rolling road is! , its what we call a dyno...i know "what a dumbass"

Post Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:49 pm

don't forget a camcorder/video phone

Post Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:08 pm

the roller's are out of order and the guy has put me off till next week

Och well, at least we've something to look forward to for next week then.

Looking forward to seeing 280bhp dyno print out for an E30

And if you have that video camera / phone with you then I look forward to hearing 280bhp too!

Post Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:01 pm

Just being nosey Craig, but where are you getting it done??
Stuart.

Post Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:50 pm

essbee wrote:Just being nosey Craig, but where are you getting it done??
Stuart.

poke your nose in as much as you want fella
it's getting done at R&P WOODS up in heaton.

Post Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:07 pm

Craig, have you had her on the RR yet?