Midlands Rolling Road Day [Archive]

PhilMorrison

15-01-2003, 15:21

Might be fun, who's up for it? Richseal suggested Aldon Automotive in Dudley.
I don't mind organising it, I just need to know how many are interested, and when u'd prefere to do it :)

Phil

Filmidget

15-01-2003, 15:28

Errr can I bring my Scirocco, 'cos I think the Weber I put on needs re-jetting...

Oh, OK then... is that my coat there on top of that pile?

;):)

Cheers, Phil

Wak

15-01-2003, 15:36

Go on then, you've twisted my arm!

I'd like to know if I'm actually hitting standard power and I assume they'll check the fueling too?

RichSeal

15-01-2003, 15:43

:D cool, I was hoping we could get one going. Anymore for it?

RichSeal

15-01-2003, 16:08

:( Ok - just called them and it don't look too promising.

They need around 15 cars and its £15 if you pay cash, if you want a reciept add the VAT on ;)

The down side is, that the guy who normally does it is off sick and they don't know when they could do a saturday and.....

He claims the rollers they have are only reliable up to 250bhp at the wheels. Any higher than that at the wheels thier rollers don't like it too much and can give in-accurate figures. For most of us that might not be a problem. I know I'm not sticking out that much power at the wheels.

But it is pretty cheap. You will get 1, possibly 2 runs. The guy I spoke to reckons that after that the power will drop off for the car anyway.

So what do you think?

Wak

15-01-2003, 16:19

I'd still go - there's no rush so we could book a saturday a while in advance. £15 sounds right:)

The mitsubishi FTO guys have been down there a few times I think, saw a couple of reports on rr days there on their websites.

I won't get anywhere near 250 so that's not a prob either

PhilMorrison

15-01-2003, 16:54

No use to me really :(

jackadoodledo

15-01-2003, 20:41

will_they_be_able_to_adjust_anything_or_do_they_ju st_tell_you_there_is_something_is_wrong_with_it?

RichSeal

15-01-2003, 22:28

I asked if they could tune the car, but they reckon that there is not much you can alter on a 200sx as its all done in the chip. So no, they wont adjust anything on the day as its just a power run. I would hope they would tell you if something was wrong tho!!

jackadoodledo

15-01-2003, 22:36

only_asked_cause_it_cost_me_90_squid_at_a_rr_to_be told_i_was_overfuelling,_but_they_didn't_know_how_ to_resolve_it___
:mad: :mad:
probably_still_come_though:D ;)

MattyGee

15-01-2003, 22:40

ill probably be up for going :)
whats the plan as far as date and stuff ?

jackadoodledo

20-01-2003, 22:14

is this still going ahead?

MattyGee

20-01-2003, 22:24

if it is me and my brother are def up for going :)

Wak

20-01-2003, 22:42

I'm still up for it

RichSeal

20-01-2003, 23:16

I don't mind arranging it, if we can get enough cars.

so far we have:

RichSeal
MattyGee
and Bro
Wak
Jackadoodledo
jlane
JB

Thats 7 cars now... there must be more who want to go :D

jlane

20-01-2003, 23:26

I'll come along if this goes ahead.

Jody

RichSeal

20-01-2003, 23:29

Originally posted by jlane
I'll come along if this goes ahead.

Jody

updated the list :D

MattyGee

21-01-2003, 06:20

yep, my brother wants to try his civic out on the rollers too :)

RichSeal

21-01-2003, 09:00

:D ttt

21-01-2003, 13:45

A Saturday out in Dudley. Who could resist :rolleyes:

Yeah, I'm up for it as long as it's on a weekend when I'm in the UK. Probably have the least power of anybody but it's something I've always wanted to do :)

Edited cos I forgot something

If we can do 2 runs I'd like to try one with and without the boost restrictor to measure the difference.

RichSeal

21-01-2003, 13:56

ok, we seem to be getting some good interest. Does anyone have any preference for the date? I'll give them a call later to see what dates are available.

Wak

21-01-2003, 14:43

You're right JB, who could resist a day out in Dudlaaayyyy:)
Don't worry you won't be the lowest power there as my car is standard too.

Rich, no preference for dates here as long as it's a weekend

jlane

21-01-2003, 22:57

Yeah, I'm also not bothered about the date as long as it's a weekend. I might be able to get 1 or 2 mates to come aswell if non 200's are allowed.

Jody

RichSeal

22-01-2003, 08:55

Originally posted by jlane
Yeah, I'm also not bothered about the date as long as it's a weekend. I might be able to get 1 or 2 mates to come aswell if non 200's are allowed.

Jody

yeah - non 200's allowed..... as long as they are slower ;)

MattyGee

22-01-2003, 12:55

a weekend would be ace for me also :)

RichSeal

22-01-2003, 15:08

OK - just talked to the guy at Aldon, rr day is no problem - even with just the 7 of us they will do it :D

The bad news is that the guy who usually does is has problems working saturdays right now cos his wife is ill. They can only do the rr day on a sat so it don't mess with usual business. He reckons he will be able to get one set up in the next couple of months tho.

That ok for everyone?

MattyGee

22-01-2003, 17:41

That sounds great Rich, and i much appreciate you putting yourself out sort it mate :) :D

22-01-2003, 18:29

Originally posted by MattyGee
That sounds great Rich, and i much appreciate you putting yourself out sort it mate :) :D

Likewise, cheers matey :D

RichSeal

22-01-2003, 22:46

Originally posted by JB
Likewise, cheers matey :D

:D not a problem.

Anyone else want to go??

jackadoodledo

22-01-2003, 23:07

are the rollers for 2wd only or can they do 4wd?

RichSeal

23-01-2003, 00:26

Originally posted by jackadoodledo
are the rollers for 2wd only or can they do 4wd?

hmm... not sure. I think they are prolly 2wd only, as I would have thought 4wd would be set up to take more power! I'll give them a call tomorrow.

23-01-2003, 08:42

Does anyone know if my car, being an auto, has any bearing on whether the rollers will give a true measure of the cars power?

RichSeal

23-01-2003, 12:24

Just called them, 2wd only.

As for the auto thing, I think they have to "lock" the box in gear so it don't kick down, but I think you'll get ok readings.

Are there only 7 people who want to come to this?????

jlane

23-01-2003, 21:05

I'm definately up for it and possibly 1 mate, the others got a scooby so no good for him. I will let you know about my mate (don't worry his car shouldn't be faster!)

Jody

Simon

23-01-2003, 22:53

Depends on when it is. But i could well be up for it :D

RichSeal

24-01-2003, 08:58

Current list is:

RichSeal
MattyGee
and Bro
Wak
Jackadoodledo
jlane + 1 (poss)
JB
Simon (poss)

So thats 7 definates and 2 possibles :)

RichSeal

24-01-2003, 10:08

Originally posted by RichSeal
Current list is:

RichSeal
MattyGee
and Bro
Wak
Jackadoodledo
jlane + 1 (poss)
JB
Simon (poss)
Dan S13

So thats 8 definates and 2 possibles :)

29-01-2003, 13:06

Any developments on this yet Rich?

RichSeal

29-01-2003, 13:51

not yet - waiting for a call from aldon. If they havn't called by the end of the week, I'll call them and see whats going on.

29-01-2003, 14:47

:cool:

dj1088

30-01-2003, 22:11

can i bring my saxo vtr?

depends when it is, as id need to get time off work....but definitely up for it.

its standard so shoud give a good benchmark.

RichSeal

31-01-2003, 08:46

Originally posted by dj1088
can i bring my saxo vtr?

depends when it is, as id need to get time off work....but definitely up for it.

its standard so shoud give a good benchmark.

Yep - non 2-*****'s are welcome too. It will be on a saturday, hopefully sometime in the next couple of months. As soon as I get some provisional dates I'll post them here.

RichSeal

31-01-2003, 08:47

Current list is:

RichSeal
MattyGee
and Bro
Wak
Jackadoodledo
jlane + 1 (poss)
JB
Simon (poss)
dj1088

So thats 8 definates and 2 possibles :)

31-01-2003, 10:31

Originally posted by dj1088
can i bring my saxo vtr?

Providing you don't mind having the piss taken out of you :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Is it all trevved up?

RichSeal

31-01-2003, 11:53

Originally posted by JB
Providing you don't mind having the piss taken out of you :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Is it all trevved up?

now, now... be nice :D

He might want an sx after the day... we will get another convert :)

Unless there are led washer jets on it :eek: :eek: ;) :p (jk)

dj1088

31-01-2003, 12:48

:p there's nothing wrong with my saxo, just a bit slow...

have every intention of getting a s14a as soon as i can find one that hasnt been round the world a couple of times already.

jackadoodledo

31-01-2003, 12:55

Originally posted by dj1088
:p there's nothing wrong with my saxo, just a bit slow...

have every intention of getting a s14a as soon as i can find one that hasnt been round the world a couple of times already.

mate, when you drive one you'll understand why we drive them so much;) :D

31-01-2003, 13:24

Originally posted by dj1088
:p there's nothing wrong with my saxo, just a bit slow...

Only kidding matey :p

Scrabble, scrabble, scrabble.......

dj1088

31-01-2003, 14:08

driven two already and think they are great fun :D

The first one was too expensive and the second one they had lost the service history....so still trying to find one....hopefully the perfect one will turn up soon and i'll be able to bring that along instead.

jackadoodledo

31-01-2003, 14:15

check out skidz car in the for sale section (260bhp s14a)

dj1088

31-01-2003, 14:39

too many miles for my liking, no offence skidz, looking for one thats done less than 30000miles, and i dont think id be safe going from 90BHP FWD to 260BHP RWD... it'd be just asking for trouble.

MattyGee

31-01-2003, 16:01

very sensible mate :)
they can be a handful when your getting used to them (i had a 205 gti 1.6 before mine)

snake 1

10-02-2003, 22:06

As long as it's a weekend I'm up for going. It would be nice to see what it's really pushing out. I live next to donington park and have no idea how to get there so I'd need some help.

Cheers
Luke

Wak

11-02-2003, 06:46

This has been canned now Snake, the guy who does the rolling roading has left:rolleyes:

RichSeal

11-02-2003, 07:11

Originally posted by Wak
This has been canned now Snake, the guy who does the rolling roading has left:rolleyes:

not canned yet.... sidelined. I'm looking at other places, just incase a few of us can't make it to the rr day at SCA.

mike_s14

11-02-2003, 10:38

Could well be interested in a rr session now I've got a new clutch in :D

Was thinking about going to europarts in SOT but would be better with afew fellow 200's

When and where would it be?

Wak

11-02-2003, 10:39

Originally posted by RichSeal
not canned yet.... sidelined. I'm looking at other places, just incase a few of us can't make it to the rr day at SCA.

Good mate - that's what I wanted to hear. I'm not driving all the way to flippin Norwich!

Wak

11-02-2003, 10:40

Originally posted by mike_s14
Could well be interested in a rr session now I've got a new clutch in :D

Was thinking about going to europarts in SOT but would be better with afew fellow 200's

When and where would it be?

If europarts are any good we could all go there?

mike_s14

11-02-2003, 10:59

OK then, I'll make afew inquiries :D
Saturday mornings are always good

how many do you think would attend?

Wak

11-02-2003, 11:36

Originally posted by mike_s14
OK then, I'll make afew inquiries :D
Saturday mornings are always good

how many do you think would attend?

I would imagine a few people on this thread would attend, might be a bit too far for some of the more southern chaps but a few northeners might travel down to Stoke

I'd come......:D

I suggest you make your enquiries and perhaps start a new thread to guage interst more accurately

RichSeal

11-02-2003, 12:07

Originally posted by mike_s14
OK then, I'll make afew inquiries :D
Saturday mornings are always good

how many do you think would attend?

Cool - where are europarts?

the list we had was:

RichSeal
MattyGee
and Bro
Wak
Jackadoodledo
jlane + 1 (poss)
JB
Simon (poss)
dj1088

I'd come along even if I do go to SCA depending on the price :)

11-02-2003, 12:12

Yep I'm still interested in going to something within reasonable driving distance :)

Wak

11-02-2003, 12:39

Originally posted by RichSeal

I'd come along even if I do go to SCA depending on the price :)

The more power readings you get the more accurate you will be able to get the power figure

snake 1

11-02-2003, 20:19

Stoke sound's good to me. I love that A50 :D

Cheers
Luke

RichSeal

12-02-2003, 06:37

OK, if this europarts thing doesn't work I've got Hamish Lindsey Motorsport who said they would like to do a 200sx day. They need 10 cars and reckon their dyno is good for 375 at the fly. They have never had a 200sx trouble the rr yet, lets see if we can ;) Phatty, you wanna try this??? :D

They are in bromsgrove.

List now is:

RichSeal
MattyGee
and Bro
Wak
Jackadoodledo
jlane + 1 (poss)
JB
Simon (poss)
dj1088
snake1
mike_s14