RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 04:34 PM |
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Rolling road in Essex?
I will need my MBE ecu mapping sorted out very soon (when I finally get my driveshafts  ) I would prefer getting it on a rolling road as I really
don't fancy hooning round some industrial estate to check the map (especially as I havent checked out the brakes properly yet  )
Is there a GOOD rolling road mapper in the area, hopefully with V6 Duratec knowledge?
[Edited on 16-9-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 04:55 PM |
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you could try t&m down white hall
good people,
they sound like they dont want to do it, but they are good !
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:03 PM |
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I know what you mean about their attitude  I took a set of injectors down there to get them tested - I was told they might TRY to fit them in ....
but it would cost me £100 to test them!
I'll give them a call on Monday - I could do with a laugh 
Cheers,
Raz
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Danozeman
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:17 PM |
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If u can get it to ipswich LPS motorspart in martlesham Ipswich are very good.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:19 PM |
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I just Googled and found http://www.engine-advantages.co.uk - has anyone any experience with them?
Trouble is that just about anyone can buy a cheap dyno and a laptop and call themself a tuner. 
Cheers,
Raz
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
If u can get it to ipswich LPS motorspart in martlesham Ipswich are very good.
Thanks for the link - I'll add them to my list of calls. 
Cheers,
Raz
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:31 PM |
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never heard of them but there near by !
i spoke to t&m about rolling road on the blade engine
he said he don't care if he did it or doesn't do it ! !
so asked for a price as said who knows !
also said you tossers with kitcar give me a headache
and i deal with them all the time ,
so called work mates !
they were pissed of a couple of months back cause one of the lads left and now hes earning more money ,
so i told them to do the same thing , but replied they would have to work !!
[Edited on 16/9/06 by ch1ll1]
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:33 PM |
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i might give them a call about mine
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 05:35 PM |
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Try track and road performance in rainham essex.
could be the most local.
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snapper
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 09:24 PM |
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RallyTec. Worth a phone call.
It's here
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 09:46 PM |
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Thanks guys - my list is getting longer so I should be able to find someone from the suggestions offered.
Cheers,
Raz
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forrest
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 10:12 PM |
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Engine advantages is in whitham, Paul Hills is the owner,he is a very acomplished engine builder ( mainly cosworths and turbo's) and has a
rolling road set up to handle 2wd and 4wd up to 650 bhp.
I have used EA loads and have been to countless rolling road days with the Essex RS owners club.
Track and Road is on the old/new a13 interchange just before Purfleet.
Terry is well known for setting up and detailed mapping of race and rally cars. T&R only have a 2wd rolling road and is very long winded,but very
thorough, Terry will spend as much time as is needed to get it spot on, leading to some very late nights.
Hope this has been of some help.
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 10:21 PM |
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Excellent info there forrest
I must admit I am leaning towards EA simply because they specialise in rr tuning so they must have learned a few tricks. I am not sure they will have
any experience of my particular setup but a phone call should clarify that.
My MBE has a base map installed and the engine will run (but very very badly) and I suspect a cockup has been made somewhere (either ecu loom or coil
pack) so I am hoping they will have the neccessary diagnostic prog to sort it out properly.
Cheers,
Raz
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forrest
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 10:27 PM |
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Paul at EA is a nice bloke, very friendly, hope he can sort you out, if you mention me ( Forrest from the Essex RS owners club ) he might sort out a
small discount, every little helps..........
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/9/06 at 10:39 PM |
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Thanks for the tip
Cheers,
Raz
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RazMan
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| posted on 18/9/06 at 10:34 PM |
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Ok here's a dilemma:
I have spoken to Engine Advantages, LPS and another mystery guy down in Rainham. I explained my setup - basically a standard 2.5litre V6 Duratec with
the 'go faster' SVT inlet manifold & larger injectors.
Everyone said 'no problem' and gave me a budget price for complete mapping session on their rolling road.
EA wanted £50 deposit on booking (bit cheeky I thought) and estimated £350 total cost.
Mystery guy said £400 and LPS said £200!
I realise that this is a 'how long is a bit of string' estimation but how can LPS be half the cost? What costs have you guys had in the
past?
[Edited on 18-9-06 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
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procomp
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:39 AM |
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Hi good rolingroads are usualy charging £75 ph. So your £200 pound gets you 2.6 hrs which is far to short a time for mapping an ecu properly.
One other thing to consider is can you actually get your car on to thier roads as lots of people have turned up for rollingroad sesions at various
places only to find thier cars are to low and they ground out when the car is on the rollers and your car looks quite low.
cheers matt
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