RE: On the Rollers

[Pies]

Just a quick question how come the before and after power losses through transmission are different.

What was done to impove these ?

[Podie]

Pies said:

Just a quick question how come the before and after power losses through transmission are different. What was done to impove these ?

Nothing... the explanation that Paul gave me was that the oil in the transmission / diff was warmed up to reach optimum temp...

[Pies]

Intresting

[Tripps]

Podie said:

Nothing... the explanation that Paul gave me was that the oil in the transmission / diff was warmed up to reach optimum temp...

Hmm...

Presumably you could therefore use a less viscous oil to reduce these losses somewhat. Are there racing variants that could be used as an alternative to the standard fluids?

Obviously it would have to cope with the operating temperature and perform the lubrication duties.

[Rozza!!!]

Just as an aside, and I know I have asked before, and if you're willing to answer, what effect did it have on your insurance in th end?

Roy.

[Podie]

Rozza!!! said:

Just as an aside, and I know I have asked before, and if you're willing to answer, what effect did it have on your insurance in th end? Roy.

None..! I was amazed... something to do with the fact that it's no more powerful than TVR "claim"...?!?!

[Rozza!!!]

Result!!!!!!!!!

Roy.

[Podie]

Rozza!!! said:

Result!!!!!!!!! Roy.

Aye!

[woody]

bridgdav said:

After all £564 is a fair amount of money..... Woody - How much did you pay for the R/R.? >> Edited by bridgdav on Tuesday 4th November 11:05

Just checked how much the session cost me. I had 2 hours with them and including a few bits and bob's (new rotor arm + sundries) it cost £101.

Like I said it wasn't an ECU jobbie or anything just wanted to get it on the rollers and see what the problem was - they also checked the compression on the cyclinders etc. The guy did say that if it was de-catted he could get more out of it.

Out of interest has any one else used Aldon for any ECU work - as Austec is a bit out of the way for me being up here in Birmingham.

Chris

[Podie]

woody said:

bridgdav said: After all £564 is a fair amount of money..... Woody - How much did you pay for the R/R.? >> Edited by bridgdav on Tuesday 4th November 11:05 Just checked how much the session cost me. I had 2 hours with them and including a few bits and bob's (new rotor arm + sundries) it cost £101. Like I said it wasn't an ECU jobbie or anything just wanted to get it on the rollers and see what the problem was - they also checked the compression on the cyclinders etc. The guy did say that if it was de-catted he could get more out of it. Out of interest has any one else used Aldon for any ECU work - as Austec is a bit out of the way for me being up here in Birmingham. Chris

Aldon Automotive also have a good reputation from what I know... but never used them myself... but Austec are closer to me!!

[rustoni]

Made good reading and all that extra power for £500+ seems good value to me.

Ian

[S3 Kieran]

Top write up mate - D'Oh, managed to miss it yesterday.

Now I need to catch you to compare both new exhaust and performance!

I know you're not doing the convoy, but will you be going to the Foresters later?

[Podie]

S3 Kieran said:

Top write up mate - D'Oh, managed to miss it yesterday. Now I need to catch you to compare both new exhaust and performance! I know you're not doing the convoy, but will you be going to the Foresters later?

It'll be entirely weather dependent old boy...

Well... maybe hangover related...

[HarryW]

Podie said:

S3 Kieran said: Top write up mate - D'Oh, managed to miss it yesterday. Now I need to catch you to compare both new exhaust and performance! I know you're not doing the convoy, but will you be going to the Foresters later? It'll be entirely weather dependent old boy... Well... maybe hangover related...

So theres a chance you may be 'under the weather' then

Harry

[Podie]

HarryW said:

Podie said: S3 Kieran said: Top write up mate - D'Oh, managed to miss it yesterday. Now I need to catch you to compare both new exhaust and performance! I know you're not doing the convoy, but will you be going to the Foresters later? It'll be entirely weather dependent old boy... Well... maybe hangover related... So theres a chance you may be 'under the weather' then Harry

any more of that sonny, and you're barred!

[andyf007]

Not that I'm interested in having one of those ECU jobbies myself, of course, but when are you next out of the country Podie?

Andy

[Podie]

andyf007 said:

Not that I'm interested in having one of those ECU jobbies myself, of course, but when are you next out of the country Podie? Andy

Keep that bloody angle grinder away from my car!

Bloody tea leaf...

[andyf007]

I'm starting my own firm "TVR Body Chop".

Alternatively you could always mail me the damn thing!

Andy

[Podie]

andyf007 said:

I'm starting my own firm "TVR Body Chop". Alternatively you could always mail me the damn thing! Andy

[andyf007]

Good to see it's having the desired effect. I shall now return to sitting patiently by the letterbox.

Andy

By the way, the torque figures are superb mate, nearly as good as the S2 you didn't buy , and much cheaper than upgrading the engine. Well done.