SteveP's New Project

[SteveP]

Mainly flow and exhaust valve stuff as that will become the restriction on mine next 

If I can find a spare head then APR can ship it to the states to have it turned into their motosport spec 

[geordie56]

Steve it doesn't look half as sorry as mine pal! Glad you got a bit of good news regarding the cylinder walls, means you do t need to rebore or change the block at least.

[Obese]

Its a never ending when you up the power as you always find the weakest point or a restriction, all part of the fun though. turning into a bit of a weapon

Regarding your airbags and seat sensors, have they all been coded out using vcds? i need to do it with my car but i really dont have a clue when it comes to using vcds

[gillm]

What went wrong then ? Mapping issues ? Mine runs the same set up and has done for nearly 2 years .

[SteveP]

Just running too much power, I had a custom file to help test the limits

[tony_danza]

Less power, more reliability - so what if some sh*tbox passes you? It isn't racing. Nobody is handing out medals. Honestly, don't get sucked into that game, that's for people with sponsors and bottomless pockets.

I'd ditch all notions of stage 47++, and stick in a K04'd lump with linear tune and be happy in the knowledge it'll do 100,000 miles with no drama.

That isn't meant to sound harsh, or anti-whoever is doing the tuning - I just think the whole point of owning a car like this is being forgotten. Just enjoy it.  

[Janner_Sy]

Less power, more reliability - so what if some sh*tbox passes you? It isn't racing. Nobody is handing out medals. Honestly, don't get sucked into that game, that's for people with sponsors and bottomless pockets.

I'd ditch all notions of stage 47++, and stick in a K04'd lump with linear tune and be happy in the knowledge it'll do 100,000 miles with no drama.

That was my plan    I failed as well. Ill be asking for a lower powered map as well though

[RedRobin]

Less power, more reliability - so what if some sh*tbox passes you? It isn't racing. Nobody is handing out medals. Honestly, don't get sucked into that game, that's for people with sponsors and bottomless pockets.

I'd ditch all notions of stage 47++, and stick in a K04'd lump with linear tune and be happy in the knowledge it'll do 100,000 miles with no drama.

That isn't meant to sound harsh, or anti-whoever is doing the tuning - I just think the whole point of owning a car like this is being forgotten. Just enjoy it. 

....I couldn't agree more - Much as I admire their cars I find it sad to read about the sorts of problems Steve and Hurdy have had due to pushing the envelope to the max. But each to their own of course.

[DanGB]

There is nothing wrong with pushing the power if you take the correct precuations such as uprating the weakest points. Its torque that bends rods, so its not had to create a map which will limit the toque.

anyway.. more power 

Will get mine back this week Steve, should have a load more power, but they are just trying to get to the bottom of a cold start problem first.

[gillm]

What power was it running ? Mine runs 340 all day and is plenty for a fwd car on road or track . My map was not cheap , but it pays for its self . I get over 40 mpg on a run too

[MAT ED30]

Just seen your  engine 

Bender 

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

Less power, more reliability - so what if some sh*tbox passes you? It isn't racing. Nobody is handing out medals. Honestly, don't get sucked into that game, that's for people with sponsors and bottomless pockets.

I'd ditch all notions of stage 47++, and stick in a K04'd lump with linear tune and be happy in the knowledge it'll do 100,000 miles with no drama.

That isn't meant to sound harsh, or anti-whoever is doing the tuning - I just think the whole point of owning a car like this is being forgotten. Just enjoy it.  

Good point but for some the Journey is where you're going...

[SteveP]

Less power, more reliability - so what if some sh*tbox passes you? It isn't racing. Nobody is handing out medals. Honestly, don't get sucked into that game, that's for people with sponsors and bottomless pockets.

I'd ditch all notions of stage 47++, and stick in a K04'd lump with linear tune and be happy in the knowledge it'll do 100,000 miles with no drama.

That isn't meant to sound harsh, or anti-whoever is doing the tuning - I just think the whole point of owning a car like this is being forgotten. Just enjoy it. 

Good point but for some the Journey is where you're going...

I see your point Mike but like Dave says I enjoy trying different things and learning for myself what works and what doesn't 

[Creatz]

Less power, more reliability - so what if some sh*tbox passes you? It isn't racing. Nobody is handing out medals. Honestly, don't get sucked into that game, that's for people with sponsors and bottomless pockets.

I'd ditch all notions of stage 47++, and stick in a K04'd lump with linear tune and be happy in the knowledge it'll do 100,000 miles with no drama.

That isn't meant to sound harsh, or anti-whoever is doing the tuning - I just think the whole point of owning a car like this is being forgotten. Just enjoy it. 

Good point but for some the Journey is where you're going...

I see your point Mike but like Dave says I enjoy trying different things and learning for myself what works and what doesn't 

Expensive experiment 

[MAT ED30]

did you look at your mtr or was it not stripped when you went in Steve?