v8jim
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Sept 28, 2011 12:21:07 GMT
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I've never been to a rolling road but you hear all sorts of stories
has anyone used one in or near Kent it would be nice to find somewhere that has a good reputation and comes recommend
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EmDee
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Sept 28, 2011 14:33:50 GMT
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I've been to AmD Essex over in Thurrock many times, they are a nice bunch and their dyno is good. They mostly do VAG/porsche/bini/bmw mapping but I'm sure if you give them a ring they'd oblige. Their number is 01708 861827 Actually having just looked at their website you may want to go to a rolling road day for a car club as it'd save you a bit of cash. For example seatcupra.net is having one there on 23rd october which would get you a RR printout for £35 with a free bbq and tea/coffee too The SCN lot are a nice, accepting bunch, I'll probably go along myself in something non-seat.
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Sept 28, 2011 15:07:15 GMT
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I have used Sanspeed in Bexleyheath for my Escort - www.sanspeed.co.ukVery knowledgable (the guy has a killer rally mk2 himself)
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woodenspatulas
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Sept 28, 2011 15:21:55 GMT
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I've used track and Road in Essex (ok not quite in Kent, but its only just over the river) for years now. the rolling road they use is very accurate and reliable. I took the same car there twice over two years and the result was .1bhp difference! I wouldnt trust my car on another RR thats for sure. We are heading up there for a fun shoot out in November
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Sept 28, 2011 15:50:49 GMT
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track and road have a good rep doesnt really matter how accurate the rr is, as long as the operator knows what they are doing, its the end result from the seat of the pants that matters not figures, or in the case of racers/rallyists, time sheets not bhp numbers!
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woodenspatulas
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Sept 28, 2011 16:08:25 GMT
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track and road have a good rep doesnt really matter how accurate the rr is, as long as the operator knows what they are doing, its the end result from the seat of the pants that matters not figures, or in the case of racers/rallyists, time sheets not bhp numbers! sorry should have said consistant, rather than accurate (although my stock engine is said to have 134bhp and it ran 133 and 133.1) but over a year apart and it gave a consistant result. which means when i took my saab turbo conversion there a few years back and i compare it to when i go this year, I know the improvement in the seat of my pants (and the boost gauge) will be backed up by the new rr result
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Sept 28, 2011 17:05:09 GMT
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Another one for track and road in essex, the 2 steves are simply brilliant guys with great knowledge and sense of humor! trust me you wont be dissapointed if you go track and road and avoid shitspeed I mean sanspeed by all accounts, overpriced, rude cocky service and I have heard many stories (and I know these people who had various work done to their motors by them and their service was as said..) about their appauling service.. Track 'n' Road in essex for the win , not far from the bridge too
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Last Edit: Sept 28, 2011 17:06:24 GMT by slammage
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skinnylew
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rolling road in Kent skinnylew
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Sept 28, 2011 17:12:56 GMT
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I've heard some bad reviews of Sanspeed as well, (Slammage it's all of a few hundred metres from you lol) I've used Northampton Motorsport before, ok not Kent or even close, but really good guys, professional and friendly.
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longman
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Sept 28, 2011 17:17:44 GMT
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Sanspeed was nigh on 60 hp out on a Dyno day when I went , did another at AMD and a winter one up in Wellingborough with the extra 60 horses and 5 hp difference between the two.. Not been to Track n Road , even though its 3 mins from my door
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Sept 28, 2011 17:46:54 GMT
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I've heard some bad reviews of Sanspeed as well, (Slammage it's all of a few hundred metres from you lol) yeah and i go over the bridge to get anything set up ..has to say something about shitspeed... oh and they do rag your car around once set up i seee that old fellow who is ever so kind (sarcasm there..) boot all the cars at around 50mph+ down my road which is a 30 and has speed humps.. i understand they gotta test them...but not on my road like that! just my 2 pence worth here guys .. don't come running on here comlaining when they turn you around and bend you over..
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v8jim
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Sept 28, 2011 17:59:01 GMT
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Thanks for the info guys i will be needing one in the not to distant future i hope but as i've just killed my boring car the Viva is my only form of transport so can't start work just yet.
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Sept 28, 2011 18:20:24 GMT
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i am a big fan of the 2 steves at Road and Track. Been using them for years on official ford projects such as the RS Focus and Fiesta upgrades. Used them on GTs Land Rovers, Morgans, all sorts. Can't recommend them enough
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Sept 28, 2011 21:35:16 GMT
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Wouldn't touch sanspeed with a barge pole. Bobby over at Hayes engineering is pretty good. Best bet is to stick to one rr, then when you go back, your seeing improvements on the same rollers.
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Sept 28, 2011 21:59:10 GMT
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another vote for Hayes Engineering in Erith. its where me and all my mates go
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skinnylew
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rolling road in Kent skinnylew
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Sept 28, 2011 22:19:24 GMT
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there's a rolling road in Erith? I never knew that!! Off of Fraser road as well, I go past there everyday lol
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