14N Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I may have an opportunity of chucking the Zed on a rolling road this weekend; I've never been to one before so I have all the intention of just spectating. However, if the opportunity arises, is there anything I could or should do to prepare my car for the RR? I might not even get chance as I think all spaces are full, but you never know. There'll be a mixture of cars there, and curiosity may get the better of folk. "Stick yer Zed on it mate, let's see watcha got". Just wanna ensure we're prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Nothing really, just make sure the engine isn't stone cold when they run it. Give it a quick run for a few mins before hand to get it up to operating temp, and leave it running for a few mins before the dyno itself. Other checks as usual, oil, coolant etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Nothing really, just make sure the engine isn't stone cold when they run it. Give it a quick run for a few mins before hand to get it up to operating temp, and leave it running for a few mins before the dyno itself. Other checks as usual, oil, coolant etc. This, I had my 1st one earlier this year, didn't do any prep, just left the car idling for 5mins before I went onto the ramps. If you are lowered at all, may be worth taking some logs to act as ramps etc to help you get on, depending how the roller is setup and located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Tyre pressures as well, too high can make them slip if the car isn't strapped down properly. Very unlikely though, but no harm in making sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Cheers guys, appreciate the response As I say, I'm not sure I'll actually get onto the RR, but it doesn't do any harm to prepare. They're all just routine checks anyway. It's a local RR and essentially it's a car club meet (RenaultSport) but I'm taking the Zed instead of the Clio Will see how the meet goes - might try sort a Zed meet there. 3 runs on the RR are £30 which I didn't think was a bad price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Check all fluids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'd love to take mine to a Dyno but dunno where there is any near me in Scotland (nearish not ...Aberdeen or something lol...for the record im inbtween glasgow/Edinburgh). Would be good to see what shes got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'd love to take mine to a Dyno but dunno where there is any near me in Scotland (nearish not ...Aberdeen or something lol...for the record im inbtween glasgow/Edinburgh). Would be good to see what shes got. You need to go and see the guys at HQ Garage in Fife just over the Forth bridge, they do regular dyno days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Well, I'm booked in, deposit paid. I guess we'll find out tomorrow how 99,000 miles, 10 years, a pop charger and K1 effect a 350Z. Any ideas or thoughts what figures I should expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Well, I'm booked in, deposit paid. I guess we'll find out tomorrow how 99,000 miles, 10 years, a pop charger and K1 effect a 350Z. Any ideas or thoughts what figures I should expect? Anything 258+ is good (Mainly because that is what I got, mine was pretty low ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotic Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Well, I'm booked in, deposit paid. I guess we'll find out tomorrow how 99,000 miles, 10 years, a pop charger and K1 effect a 350Z. Any ideas or thoughts what figures I should expect? Anything 258+ is good (Mainly because that is what I got, mine was pretty low ) With the usual supporting free breathing mods yes but if it's just a pop charger (which is known to rob a horse or two) and a K1 I would expect less than 258 at the wheels Edited August 1, 2014 by Exotic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Just over the bridge? Thats easily doable How much roughly would it be and how many runs do they do? (is it like 3 and they do an average or something?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Not sure mate give them a call and mention us Ewen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Will do, once my Scorpion/Cobra is on next week might be worth having a go. Is their any risk? (i know an engine can go boom, but its an unmodded HR so im assuming quick jaunt up the revs should be ok for it?) ...its nearly on 48K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 If its just a dyno run you won't have anything to worry about if the engines in good nick. If you are looking to get an Up Rev done check this thread out, Mark from Abbey is trying to get some names together to come up and do some http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/85869-trip-to-scotland-to-carry-out-uprev-tuning/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ok, the figures are in.... 215 bhp at the wheels 258 at the flywheel. That's with a Japspped K1, custom Y pipe and a popchsrger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 wow that seems very low mine pulled 264 at the wheels uprev map wasso spacers nismo Short ram cobra cat back incl Ypipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hmm that does seem pretty low. Grundy, was your 258 at the flu or wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Just read this thread and don't feel quite so bad now: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/82735-advice-needed-please-poor-day-on-the-dyno/page__hl__%2Bdyno+%2Bresults For the record, my car's a 2004 UK GT with 99.5k miles. It certainly doesn't feel low on power, but some more would be nice I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 No idea I think that's about right, 2bhp loss per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 maybe abbey lied to me then i was told it was whp mines a 2003 jdm import with 120k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Figures between different dynos on different days by different operators aren't comparable, so don't sweat it too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Important thing is.... I had more bhp than most of the other guys there and my car sounded the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Then that, my friend, is classed as a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thought this may be of interest to you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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