Just thinking about an ECU remap

[AJP]

I thought about the R32 style system but wanted to keep the car looking close to stock as possible. I also love the stock suspension set-up and will not be changing that. At the moment the stock brakes are coping quite well and again I'd like to keep these standard too.

Yes - very excited about next Friday. Can't wait to be honest.

It's good that we are going down similar paths - I don't want to 'over do it' though, hence will stop after this. Only if I think I need more power I may go for the stage 2, but realistically, the way the car is performing and sounding at the moment, I wouldn't want to ruin it.

Any update?

[rashg60]

Firstly thank you for remembering that yesterday was the big R-Tech day! And apologies from me for not posting an update sooner.

My initial expectations were spot on as the car was producing 260bhp with the full exhaust. After Niki did his magic to the car for 2 hours, it was again transformed to another level - this time reaching 273bhp with 344 torque. Obviously this has exceeded all expectations and since the roads were drenched yesterday, the car was spinning in virtually every gear. Even Niki took it for a blast and said I'd have to try it in the dry.

To be honest if it continues like this, then I will have to think of another strategy or detune to around 260bhp, where I was able to drive it.

If it continues to spin, even in the dry, is the clutch replacement the thing to do to resolve this?

[AJP]

Firstly thank you for remembering that yesterday was the big R-Tech day! And apologies from me for not posting an update sooner.

My initial expectations were spot on as the car was producing 260bhp with the full exhaust. After Niki did his magic to the car for 2 hours, it was again transformed to another level - this time reaching 273bhp with 344 torque. Obviously this has exceeded all expectations and since the roads were drenched yesterday, the car was spinning in virtually every gear. Even Niki took it for a blast and said I'd have to try it in the dry.

To be honest if it continues like this, then I will have to think of another strategy or detune to around 260bhp, where I was able to drive it.

If it continues to spin, even in the dry, is the clutch replacement the thing to do to resolve this?

Holy mother!!! That's insane!!!

I expected 260 odd AFTER the map!

Big respect to both @nige bcs and @rtechniki for what their work has achieved here.

Huge gains. I bet that's put a huge smile on your face too.

If your wheels are spinning rather than your clutch slipping it means your clutch is doing its job - you need more grip from your tyres. I'm on Michelin Supersports and get a tiny bit of wheelspin in 2nd in the dry, that's at 296lb/ft. They're an excellent tyre, and loads stickier than the Kumhos I had before.

Once again, brilliant result. Gobsmacked.

[AJP]

So 26bhp and 52lb/ft you've gained with the BCS and map tweak. That's got to be one of the best results the Powervalve and R-Tech combo has seen.

Could you post the graph up?!

I'm going to raid my ISA and get in on this action.

[rashg60]

Yes - definitely impressed with the results. Like I said, didn't expect it to achieve that much! Defo impressed with the BCS and R-Tech once again.

And these results are with only 2 mods:-

K&N panel filter
Full 3inch BCS exhaust

To be honest, with that amount of power, there is no actual need to go any further. The results speak for themselves.

Good point about the tyres. I've still got the Continental Sport used ones I got when I upgraded my wheels. I guess it's time to change them. I was actually waiting for my MOT and service, which are both due in December, and will get them changed just before then.

How much are the Michelin Sports if you don't mind me asking. I have 18inch Monza's.

Would love to post graph and other pics on here but still struggle to upload them - what's the best way to get them on here?

[rashg60]

By the way, I am now officially at stage 2. Anything with a decat/sports cat is a stage 2, as Niki confirmed on Friday. I actually went in thinking I'm just gonna get a stage 1+ upgrade.

HPFP and I/C mod will take it to stage 2+.......but that is a long way away. Not even thinking about that at the moment. Need to sort out tyres and enjoy the car for a while now.

Plus got Eddie-NL coming down next weekend to retrofit Edition 30 interior (heated/electric seats), MFSW, CC etc. Had it for a while now stacked up in my front room - Mrs not too happy about that.

[AJP]

This has just made me want to get up to scratch with the exhaust even more; I knew it'd be good but I never imagined it being quite that good!

I paid 104 a corner for the Michelins I think, 225 40 18, from Oponeo.

As for adding photos, it's pretty simple, just a case of first uploading your photos to a hosting site (eg photobucket), then pasting their url into the forum. Just a case of getting the img tags in the right place.

Oh, I'm picking up an R32 rear tomorrow, so I'm one step closer to that BCS!

[rashg60]

That's not a bad price for the Michelins - gonna definitely have to invest in a set of good tyres sooner rather than later.

Good luck with your bumper tomorrow - have you booked in with Nige yet? Which exhaust have you decided on?

Thanks for the advice on posting pics - will attempt to get these uploaded very soon for your advice/suggestions.

[rashg60]

Finally managed to get my graph up for the Stage 1 - thanks for your assistance AJP 

[rashg60]

[rashg60]

And the crucial stage 2 map stats:-

[AJP]

Midrange looks fantastic. Just where you need it! That torque curve is just perfection.

I'm going for the full system with sports cat (like you, I can't be arsed with mot issues) and 35 degree tips - from what I've seen these follow the angle of the R32 exhaust trim nicely, they just look spot on to me.

I'm not booked in just yet, once I get the R32 rear tomorrow I'll need to book in with my bodyshop for a bit of Tornado, and I'll probably spend a bit of time flatting back the exhaust trim section before it goes in, as I'd like that sprayed gloss black rather than staying with the oem textured look.

No major rush for me to plough ahead just yet, got a few other less exciting priorities to budget for.. but it will be within the next couple of months. Will be worth the wait!

[AJP]

That's the tailpipe option I'm going for. Looks perfect to me!

[rashg60]

It does look sweet actually.

Let us know how you get on with the bumper today.

[AJP]

Cheers mate, will do!