Rolling Road in/around Aberdeen?

Hello everyone,

I’ve been reading a lot saying that after fitting a GTEC chip the car needs to be checked for fuelling? So over Christmas I was planning on getting her on the rolling road to see if everything is set up as it should be, plus I’d like to know exactly what she’s putting out – everyone asks and I can only give an estimate.

Thing is I live just up the road from a certain garage (am I allowed to say its name?) which I know has a RR, however I've also heard a few dodgy stories about it. A friend of mine recommends one in Ellon; apparently he’s used them a few times and they are clued up. They specialise in Jap cars but would they be able to check mine or is it something best saved for some one with experience with the Coupe?

Sorry if this is a stupid question but just seeing what you all think…….

Cheers in advance

Mike

I know there was a rolling road day at Wallace Performance in Aberdeen a month or so ago. Mattb and Matty attended, think it all went well so could maybe try there?

Hmmm well that was the place I live right next to. Heard some tales about them not being up to much. If Mattb and Matty went and all was well Ill prob just use them....

Heres the thread with the details from their RR

Looks like Fran attended as well..sorry Fran!

I had a few reservations about using the ‘certain garage’ too, but realistically as long as they’re not actually mapping it for you and you set the boost levels so they’re safe then it’s not that far removed from you caning it on the road. Certainly they seemed ok when I was there and they advised Matty he was running a bit lean and wouldn’t allow him to do a second power run. Just make sure your car is in good shape before you take it there and all should be ok. Similarly with the Ellon garage, I’ve heard both good and bad things about them.

I’ll see if Matty can sort something out as I wouldn’t mind running mine again as it’s got the Gtech2 in it now and I know he wanted another go. He knows Gavin quite well.

Well to be honest Im new to the Coupe and as much as I can tell shes running fine. Had a look over her, check the oil levels and that. Any Coupe friendly garages up near here I should go get a check up? If you were planning to go again Id def be up for coming along too, be good to meet to local members.

Mike

get a compression test done!

Yup he'll be fine for a power run and I could be tempted to run again.

As B says there's bad reports for every RR operator it would seem, but if it's just a power run and not mapping it would be fine. They are used to mapping Evo's it would seem which are very high fuelling machines.

^^And as above I would strongly recommend doing a compression test first .

When would this be?

Ross

Good to hear you taking her on the rollers Mike. Nice to here she's in good hands

I'm very interested to see what type of power my old steed is pushing and would be grateful if you would keep me posted?

Dan

Hey Dan, yeah I sure am taking care of her. Just been out cleaning her, god shes purdy!
Im getting round to doing a compression test first and all things being well Ill be taking her for her first(?) RR some time over xmas.

If any of the Aberdeen lot are fancying it in the next month or so it would be a good to meet you all and make a day of it?

Cheers

Mike

Hi Guys, I'd be interested if you're going to a RR in Aberdeen, never had her on the rollers and it would be good meet the local coop owners.

Mark

Just to bring this thread back alive, can we have a possible list of coopsters for a Rolling Road day.

If we get enough numbers, over ten I think it is, we could have Wallace Performance for a Sunday. If necessary I can get some other guys but I'd like it to be as many coops as possible. I'm thinking end of February start of March, any thoughts?

Cheers

Matty

I could very well be interested.

Ross

No yellow coops are allowed.















OK, so:-

Interested

Matty
Ross

Interested

Not for the power side of it, more to check everything is cool with the new engine

Interested

Matty
Ross
Craig

I would be up for that too

Mark

Interested

Matty
Ross
Craig
Mark

Slight issue, Gav is no longer with WP at all now so bang goes my discount...

Not Interested


Me!

Get back to yer boat

It blew away

Im not surprised, its blowing a hooly out here..

Matty - how much is it without your discount?

I'm not too sure loon, I'll need to check but I would guess at around the £30-40 mark.

That doesn't seem to bad, although I have no idea how much these things normally are to be honest anyway

Id be up for it! Count me in.

Mike

Interested

Matty
Ross
Craig
Mark
Mike

Cheers Mike. Anymore takers?

a mate of mine should have his rolling road up and running in the next few months,knows about coops,keeps at me to live map mine with an emulator,one day! anyway hes in braco so fairly central ish,sorry for the hijack,but one to keep in mind for the future!

Oh man that's great news!

as soon as he is gonna be up and running us lot will be the first to know,i know he has already had a nose around here!

Sounds good to me!

Do you know what rollers he's going to be using? Dastek?

pass,will find out though.

just asked him,its a dynojet rolling road.

Excellent, cheers Scott. Well we'll test it for him.

i'll try get something organised when its up and running,maybe a month or 2 yet.

Any news on this yet? I fancy getting my fueling checked some time soon. I don’t think the focus that I covered in a big cloud of smoke and unburnt fuel yesterday appreciated it very much.

Well.....

I used "dashfixer" for my rolling road recently. They have the ability to video the run and also run a live webcast to allow people on the FCCUK or anywhere else to watch.

They usually charge £40 (which is cheap for dastek rollers) but will do us £30 if we get 10 coupes (or otherwise) to attend.

I think this is a pretty good offer. They are based near glasgow airport (but not too close ) so easily accessable.

This do-able?

Ross

Hi there, friend of mine is getting a Dastec rolling road installed in a few weeks time in Dalry Ayrshire if anyone fancies a rolling road day.He's a clever guy. He does performance LPG conversions, along with building mad stuff like supercharged Micra's and Cosworth MX5's. Really nice guy to deal with as well.

Hmmmm, I think I'll bump this back up.

is anyone still interested in the rolling road around aberdeen or has it been switched to the central belt

Give it a few weeks and hopefully Matty should be able to sort us something out.

no probs, would def be interested in going to one in aberdeen as going to fit a gtech1 soon and it would be good to meet some of the coupe club members

OK guys, let's get this moving now. Who's definitely interested, the more the merrier - especially for my prices.

This will include boost and AFR readings, other readings can be set up if need be.

Interested

Matty

Can you do something by Shakespeare?

I shall be there.... any guesstimate on how many beer tokens you require?

I'll be there if Im here (very busy next couple of months with work)..

Don't know if I'll participate but seeing as its right on my doorstep would be rude not to pop along!

Ah pop your car on Craig, would be good just to make sure she's fueling correctly. Don't worry, I'll put det cans on as well if you're worried.

Price, well hopefully about the £30 mark, maybe cheaper if I can get the numbers.

would def be interested, have a gtech chip that i havent fitted yet as i want to fit it and get the fuelling checked staight after

Would be interested Matty but depends on when

Same here hopefully I should have a new turbo and lambda sensor on soon and it would be nice to know if everything is running well .

Baz

Right guys I'm going to lock this and start another thread...