2015 Dyno tuning meet - 1st Aug in Nottinghamshire

[foxdie]

Hi folks!

We've had 2 very popular tuning days (2013 2014) at Area 52 Autosport and we're going back again this year

When

The event will be on Saturday 1st August 2015, starting at roughly 9:30 AM (give or take 30 mins) and going on until mid-late afternoon (5ish)

Where

This event will be at Area 52 Autosport in Nottinghamshire, the full address is as follows;

Area 52 Autosport
Unit 2 Park Court
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 9LE

When driving towards the venue, be sure to obey the speed limit, Nottinghamshire is a for average speed checks and mobile speed traps, we've had members attending previous events issued with fines by the local BIB. Please don't get caught out, it'll ruin your day.

When approaching the industrial estate, this (badly drawn by yours truly) map will show you where to go:



What (is it)

The main focus of the day will be dyno runs and tuning sessions. Most of the dyno runs will be done in the morning and most of the tuning sessions done in the afternoon. This is subject to change as people's requirements change. Attendance list and timetable can be found here: Club VR-4 Area 52 Autosport Timetable

As usual, there's bound to be lots of delicious grub on the go, @Davezj is notorious for bringing some spectacular pastry goods, I'll be bringing lots of treats and no doubt A52 themselves will have snacks and drinks available.

Like previous events, this is a perfect time to get little bits and bobs sorted out with your car, there'll be plenty of members willing to lend a hand with something fixed

Again like last time, anyone want any other events hosted on the day, just shout up

How (much)

Dyno shootouts will be £40 for a best-of-3 run, this will include a printout showing you power, torque, air-fuel ratio and boost. This will also include professional detcan (knock) monitoring as well so it's a great way to get a health check for your cars engine

Tuning session pricing has changed this year as last year we found some cars were misbehaving and needed more time (which ultimately came out of my pocket as I'd quoted prices to people and wanted to keep my word), the new pricing format is now done in blocks of 15 minutes (being rounded up to the nearest block), the pricing of which costing as follows;

Time	Normal rate	Paid members
00:15:00	£80	£70
00:30:00	£130	£120
00:45:00	£180	£160
01:00:00	£240	£210
01:15:00	£290	£250
01:30:00	£340	£280
01:45:00	£390	£320
02:00:00	£450	£360

A full breakdown of the pricing can be found on the Club VR-4 Area 52 Autosport Timetable spreadsheet, along with the schedule. If you're wondering how much time you think you need, 30 minutes was around the sweet spot for a quick power boost, those wanting more complicated tuning (better cruise fuel economy for example) would be looking at around 1 hour. All tuning sessions will include a before-and-after dyno printout too.

What (can we expect)

Quick tunes can typically expect roughly 10-15% gains of power and 15-20% gains in torque, more complicated tunes (particularly those with supporting mods ie. fuelling / decat / filters) may see as much as 15-20% gains in power and 30-40% gains in torque. Actual results may differ as every car is different, for example some have been better maintained than others & some have supporting modifications where others do not.

Please note anyone getting any mapping work done will be required to sign a disclaimer, Area 52 Autosport will also not be responsible for the work being done on the day, they are just leasing their dyno and its operators.

All customer ECU's are backed up before any work is done, if you're not satisfied your backup will be restored free of charge (subject to travel etc).

Other services may be available on the day such as workshop space and auto-electrical work, please ask in advance if you require these and keep in mind its expected to be a busy day

Its also conceivable that N/A "V6 Sport" and INVECS-II Auto-box tuning could be done on the day. Again, please ask in advance.

Who

Attendance list and timetable can be found here: Club VR-4 Area 52 Autosport Timetable

If you wish to be added to the list, reply to this thread stating what service you need, and if tuning is required how much time you need and what modifications you have.

As always, any questions just ask

[giblet]

Can you change my attendance to maybe/unconfirmed please? Got a few bits to sort on the car before I can confirm.

[foxdie]

Can you change my attendance to maybe/unconfirmed please? Got a few bits to sort on the car before I can confirm.

Done mate

[Confused]

As I said in the other thread, I'll pop in for a bit for a chat.

Won't be in the Anglia, unfortunately, as it's still at my dad's!

[Colin Wiltshire]

It would be great if they could fit my knock new sensor, I don't have a spanner big enough (26mm I think) so unable to do it myself. I'm aiming to get there around 9ish.

[Atik]

I'd like to confirm my attendance. Hopefully, I'll have a replacement LPG injector to fit and get Dave to activate.

Also I'd like to get my boost controller tuned to low and high settings correctly. Would that be £40 for the dyno run, plus the normal rate tuning price? So it'd be £120 for me?

[foxdie]

I'd like to confirm my attendance. Hopefully, I'll have a replacement LPG injector to fit and get Dave to activate.

Also I'd like to get my boost controller tuned to low and high settings correctly. Would that be £40 for the dyno run, plus the normal rate tuning price? So it'd be £120 for me?

Depends entirely on how much time you need bud, I've initially put you down for 30 minutes which'll be £130.

[Davezj]

I'd like to confirm my attendance. Hopefully, I'll have a replacement LPG injector to fit and get Dave to activate.

Also I'd like to get my boost controller tuned to low and high settings correctly. Would that be £40 for the dyno run, plus the normal rate tuning price? So it'd be £120 for me?

Yes Adam has filled me in on the requirements, I will be able to swap it out and switch it on.
Just make sure you are on the rollers later on in the day as I seem to be first up on the dyno then it will give me the time to swap it out.

[Atik]

Yes Adam has filled me in on the requirements, I will be able to swap it out and switch it on.
Just make sure you are on the rollers later on in the day as I seem to be first up on the dyno then it will give me the time to swap it out.

I think I'll have it swapped out before I get there as I am aiming to replace my throttle body next week. Get in all in one go I think.

[Davezj]

Just make sure you get the clip on to the T piece that sits directly above the injector in correctly. When the injector is pushed onto the T piece and the joint is compressed slightly the clip will slide in with no effort at all, don't try and force it in. The clip maintains a certain amount of compression between the T and the injector which creates the seal.

[Confused]

As I mentioned in the other thread - there are now Average Speed Cameras on the A38 from the M1 in towards Mansfield, set at 50 MPH, as well as some existing red light cameras.

PLEASE be careful as you come up the A38!!

[adamc90]

Il confirm attendance now mines back on the road...

[foxdie]

Il confirm attendance now mines back on the road...

Hi Adam,

What do you want? Attendee only, dyno run or tuning?

[Davezj]

Can you change my attendance to maybe/unconfirmed please? Got a few bits to sort on the car before I can confirm.

Gib @giblet are going to this event as I have a rear bumper and some tail light for you that I can bring down.
Or do you want to leave it until you go to Adam next.

[giblet]

Gib @giblet are going to this event as I have a rear bumper and some tail light for you that I can bring down.
Or do you want to leave it until you go to Adam next.

Sadly I can't make it, need to get my brakes changed this weekend as they are pretty much dead.

[Davezj]

Sadly I can't make it, need to get my brakes changed this weekend as they are pretty much dead.

well at least i know i don't have to bring it with me.
you can pick it up from adams when you are next over.

[giblet]

well at least i know i don't have to bring it with me.
you can pick it up from adams when you are next over.

Cheers, I'll drop you a message once I have confirmed when I will be going to Adam's. I still owe you for the injector kit and I need to bring those lifters down for you.

[Colin Wiltshire]

Thought I'd better post here, that there is a chance I may not be able to make this, as my car is dead at the moment. hope to get it going soon, even left a message with Ben at Eurospec, then maybe RAC.

[foxdie]

Hoping you can make it Colin, really looking forward to tuning your car

Also just a mini-update, Cheryl says she'll be sorting us all out some bacon sarnies for lunch

[Davezj]

Cheers, I'll drop you a message once I have confirmed when I will be going to Adam's. I still owe you for the injector kit and I need to bring those lifters down for you.

no probs mate see you when we see you.