Rolling Road Day
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Topic: Rolling Road Day
Posted By: Stevo
Subject: Rolling Road Day
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 16:10
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As Promised I've been in contact with Joanna @ Westward Eng. in Enfield and here's the low down . They've got too dates in April free for us , Saturday the 9th and Saturday the 23rd . The cost per car is EU60 (payable on the day) and this includes tea/coffee/light refreshments . You will also receive a full printout of bhp and torque levels .
What i now need to do is find out the preferred date and obviously how many want to take part . 
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 17:17
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Stevo Either date looks OK to me and I am interested. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 17:33
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Stevo Would like to make it but can't confirm yet - put me down as a strong possible if thats any use. ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln 
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Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 08-March-2005 at 20:02
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I'm up for it Stevo, it's been a while since i was at westward but the bird that worked was pretty damn fine, don't know if her name was Joanna though, ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: mikerd4
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 02:37
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Would prefer the 23rd myself since Im on a pre marriage course on the 9th ------------- 
All about the sounds:- Source:-Alpine 9833R Comps:-Phoenix Gold Ti6 Elites, Sub:- 2 x Focal Polyglass V2, Amps:- Arc Audio XK4150 & Soundstream Van Gogh All in a custom boot build |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 02:54
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23rd for me too. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 04:03
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23rd for me ------------- |
Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 04:32
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I'd be interested in the 23rd April. Hope I have better luck getting there this time. Had a bad coolant leak last year, only got as far as the Renmore Service Station! ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:04
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Ok . The 23rd it is . So far i've 7 on the list . We need to get a few more on board if it's going to worth it . I'm gonna email Westward and book the 23rd of April anyway but i'll need to give them definate numbers eventually .
Me Dergside Robbie Eamo Kevin Ravenelli Seanf www.westwardeng.com http://www.westwardeng.com - www.westwardeng.com |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:09
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I think that's the gaffers wife, so hands off mate ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Robbie Bradford wrote:Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:19
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a stag being possibly changed to the 23rd gave me cause to check my diary... when I discovered I've a wedding on that weekend too! So I'm totally screwed for going to the rolling road. Had the 525 done & was anxious to get the 328 done. Sorry about that lads....
------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:26
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Surely theres a place that does it down your neck of the woods T.J. You and all the Rebels can have your own meet. Save you alot of mileage. When I was in getting mine dyno'd 3 weeks ago, Martin in Westward told me that there are a few places doing that type of work around the country. What about Ears in Fermoy ?. I know they do alot of tuning parts and upgrades. If they dont do it themselves, they'll know where to get it tested. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:30
| No bother TJ . You're off the list . |
Posted By: mikerd4
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:33
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Stevo put me as a maybe for now will confirm nearer the time, Im not in work I know that but something to do with the wedding may pop up as usual! -------------
All about the sounds:- Source:-Alpine 9833R Comps:-Phoenix Gold Ti6 Elites, Sub:- 2 x Focal Polyglass V2, Amps:- Arc Audio XK4150 & Soundstream Van Gogh All in a custom boot build |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 10:47
@ Ado - I hear ya, but miles are fun! And I had some ball going up the last time to the club R.R. day.... well under 3hrs door to door  and the roads around Edenderry were alot of craic too.------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 11:22
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T.J. Let the fun continue. Roll on Mondello. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 12:56
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I'm in Stevo! ------------- |
Posted By: Úbermensch
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 13:25
Last time I was at Westward only made 370 brake on the panzer Limiter cut in around 1000rpm too early for some unknown reason..? confused dsc and running 140mph while stationary or something  Seriously, you'd wanna have zero mechanical sympathy at those things.. |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 09-March-2005 at 17:04
| Good man Sebastian , my regards to all the screws at Oswald . Geoff , you're in . |
Posted By: seanf
Date Posted: 10-March-2005 at 19:38
Id be up 4that, would love 2c wot da cars puttin out!no places n galway... yeah put me on da list ------------- 
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Posted By: mikerd4
Date Posted: 11-March-2005 at 03:41
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count me out for the 23rd, made a big mistake, its my stag weekend so
unless i jack that in i wont be there! bugger! Think I may ruing
trackday down in wicklow and book onto their setup
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All about the sounds:- Source:-Alpine 9833R Comps:-Phoenix Gold Ti6 Elites, Sub:- 2 x Focal Polyglass V2, Amps:- Arc Audio XK4150 & Soundstream Van Gogh All in a custom boot build |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 11-March-2005 at 15:16
| No Bother Mike . Sean , you're on the list |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 12-March-2005 at 07:23
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Why not combine the 2; get your friends to come along? We did that for a friends stag weekend and went Quad biking in Kilkenny! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 11:46
| OK guys , 23rd is booked . We need at least 15 cars to run this day succesfully . All cars are asked to be present by 9.30 and ready to run for 10 . |
Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 12:02
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Count me in for definite! ------------- |
Posted By: BM Fan
Date Posted: 14-March-2005 at 12:59
Stevo - sorry but you'll have to count me out I'm in Moscow that weekend, I'll just have to take comfort in some Vodka!!!! ------------- Martin In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!) Previous Models 2001 E39 520i Auto 1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual 1996 E36 328i Coupe 1997 E36 318i Conv 1992 E36 316i Sln
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 18:58
| No worries Martin . |
Posted By: jrafferty
Date Posted: 28-March-2005 at 17:35
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you can count me in and id say you can count stuartbyrne in too..thats the two 323i baurs counted in.gonna need directions to the place though.
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Posted By: jrafferty
Date Posted: 28-March-2005 at 17:41
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will they give advice on how to get your car running right as mine hasnt been going too well since i got it.car is idling a bit rough,smells to be a bit rich,and most importantly my rev limiter is at 5500rpm which seems 1000rpm too soon.(you may have heard the bangs of the limiter when i was at mondello)just seems as if it should rev up to about 6500rpm.maybe im wrong just feels that way.
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 28-March-2005 at 17:47
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Stevo count me in also want to see if the exhaust system has increased or decreased power and an excuse for another day out Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: seanf
Date Posted: 29-March-2005 at 19:13
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stevo, dya tink we'll reach the target on the no. of cars?? -------------
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 29-March-2005 at 19:33
Westward are just off the main street in Enfield (see red star). On the Galway side of the town there is a turn North towards Trim / Rathmoylan (on left if coming from Galway). Take this turn. Westward are the 1st right turn off this road - its signposted. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 31-March-2005 at 16:23
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WE should hit the target Sean ,for 15 but it's not a problem if we don't (price remains the same) . It's just that the more cars that show up , the more it'll be like an actual BMWCC event . Also , if we get more than 15 , it's also cool .
John , there's nothing actually definate regarding advice on your motor , but Martin is very professional at what he does and he will give you a few pointers on what to look at as way of improving the running of your car . To refresh on the list of members to attend so far: My good self Dergside Robbie Eamo Kevin Ravenelli John Rafferty Stuart Byrne Topazman Graham Stanley ------------- 
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Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 02-April-2005 at 09:32
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You can count me in too.... Def up for it, only got my 318is a few months ago and it is meant to have a 25 brake Superchip in her so i would like to see how much of a difference it makes.... See ya there Stevo Stan ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 02-April-2005 at 14:12
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No bother G . You're on the list . It'll be interesting to match yours off with mine as i've also installed a chip of the Viper 2 variety . Superchips v ChippedUK . Hmmmmmm . -------------
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Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 02-April-2005 at 14:26
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Should be intersting alright... There is something in mine alright anyway, no receipts for a superchip but it revs out to just shy of 7,000 rpm, so there is something done. Looks like we could have a bit of fun, would be class if we could get a few more e30 318is'. See ya then anyway bud. Graham ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: jrafferty
Date Posted: 03-April-2005 at 14:08
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 03-April-2005 at 15:48
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All right John . That seems to be the most economical way of getting a little bit more power out of your motor . In conjunction with a decent air filter and a nice exaust , a chip can make a differance . From there , you could keep going from uprated cams , throttle bodies , a turbo or supercharger conversion , nitrous , etc . But as the average Joe soap is on a limited budget , the more popular upgrades suffice . -------------
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Posted By: jrafferty
Date Posted: 03-April-2005 at 16:00
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i have the exhaust,i plan to get the filter and thinking about a chip.ill go to the rolling road day and see what im putting out then ill get the filter and chip and take it back on the rolling road to see what difference they made.(if any). As for the turbos and superchargers: 1:trying to keep the car as original as i can(a few discreet mods) 2:car has swallowed too much of my money already(not far from reusing the teabags) |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 03-April-2005 at 16:31
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That's exactly what i did John . A little at a time and nothing too mental . If i've increased my bhp from the last time i was on the rollers (140), i'll be recomending a chip upgrade . As for torque , it's definatly up . -------------
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Posted By: seanf
Date Posted: 04-April-2005 at 16:57
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yeh, ive a chip 4rm chippeduk n +17hp so wud like 2c wat differance it makes on the rolling road?who 4rm galway is goin up?? -------------
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Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 05-April-2005 at 04:25
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I'm heading up from Galway Sean. I plan on leaving early and take my time. ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: seanf
Date Posted: 06-April-2005 at 22:00
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yeah sounds fine 2me, dont realy wanna rush! Do u know where the place is?ill meet up if u want 2head up together but honestly dont mind! -------------
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Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 07-April-2005 at 06:08
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From my limited experience a chip upgrade will give you approx a 10% maximum increase in bhp & torque. Many of the chip companies give you the best case scenario and not the average. The torque improvements are noticeable though. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 09-April-2005 at 05:59
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Sounds about right . -------------
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Posted By: mikerd4
Date Posted: 12-April-2005 at 17:21
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Has anyone got a contact number for the place as I cant make it but may
try my car on the rollers and see what Im getting next time Im passing
through on the way to Sligo. Is it a case of having to book or
can you just turn up?
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All about the sounds:- Source:-Alpine 9833R Comps:-Phoenix Gold Ti6 Elites, Sub:- 2 x Focal Polyglass V2, Amps:- Arc Audio XK4150 & Soundstream Van Gogh All in a custom boot build |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 12-April-2005 at 19:32
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Mike , i don't think you can just call in off the street cuz i'd imagine it takes a bit of setting up n that . Here's the contact info though http://www.westwardeng.com/ - westward -------------
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Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 13-April-2005 at 06:39
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Usually if there is another club having a rolling road day, you can tag along and get yours done at the end. I went around about 6 weeks ago at 1.00pm on Saturday because I knew the MR2 club were being tested that morning, and Westward told me to come at that time. It's probably cheaper too. It cost me 60 yoyos. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 13-April-2005 at 17:57
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I think it's e60 no matter what time of day you come or what you drive . If you show up on your own however , that could be more expensive . -------------
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Posted By: seanf
Date Posted: 13-April-2005 at 19:40
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stevo, im sorry but just found out ive an exam on the 23rd, earlier than expected n wont b able 2make it!! really sorry bud, was fookin lookin 4ward 2it! -------------
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 14-April-2005 at 03:06
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OK Sean . Best of luck with the exam .
That's 10 to attend at the moment . -------------
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Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 14-April-2005 at 04:50
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Good luck with it guys. I'll be rooting for yee. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: seanf
Date Posted: 15-April-2005 at 20:55
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Yeah, hope all goes well! -------------
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 17-April-2005 at 08:47
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Stevo A bit of a snag. I've done a deal to sell the e30 and will probably be dropping it off to the new owner on Saturday in Dublin. Its the one I was going to run on the dyno. It doesn't seem right to trash the knackers off it on the dyno before handing it over! I'll probably swing by anyway to see how its going with everyone. If the numbers are short, I don't mind paying for my "slot" because I did make the committment. The buyer has had an e30 320i in the same colour and similar spec before, but I don't think he is a club member. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 17-April-2005 at 08:55
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Hi Stevo, What time is the session starting at on saturday? Better decide when to leave cork.... What numbers do we have now? Cheers Bud, Graham ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 17-April-2005 at 09:12
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Sorry Stevo dude, i won't be able to make it on Saturday. I finish up in my current job at the end of the week, so we have to have the warehouse cleared by Monday week as it closes on Sunday the 24th. Can't wait to see the back of the place and shift work for that matter. Sorry again Steve. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: bmw325tdsse
Date Posted: 18-April-2005 at 13:30
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I am planning to bring my 2002 along on Saturday
I also have a friend (not a club member) who would bring another car (not BMW) along to make up the numbers. Would this be OK? |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 18-April-2005 at 17:33
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All cars must be present at 9.30 and we'll start testing at 10.00 . So Graham , i reckon you should leave Cork around 5 . This should give you plenty of time .
No worries Robbie . bmw325tdsse (dunno your real name) , that's no problem , i'll just put your name x2 on the list . Diarmuid , i've done a couple of rolling road sessions before and he actually doesn't rev the motor that hard (about 4500revs)so don't worry about thrashing the car , you won't blow a gasket or anything . I'll put a question mark on your name and you can decide on the morning if you like , no pressure . List so far : My good self Dergside (maybe) Eamo Kevin Ravenelli John Rafferty Stuart Byrne Topazman Graham Stanley bmw325tdsse(x2) -------------
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Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 04:51
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Any chance I can go to the top of the cue, as I am going to Conlons (BMW in Rathagan) to look at a 318Ci 01 with Foreman on site! I think they shut around lunchtime, so it would be great i you could put me in with the first bunch of cars tested! Geoff
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Posted By: llatsni
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 06:07
may show my face for a laugh, but i dont think theres any point in me
dyno-ing, plus i'm shot for cash, especially as richie just conned me
out of 46 euro
------------- 1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!] 1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 06:27
I take great offence to that  May your bulbs be packed without bubble wrap!!  ------------- Richie 
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Posted By: Catalyst
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 12:26
Any more room, for me and my bro? Will it be ok if we
turned up at 12pm ish cuz have a meeting in the morn, how
long does it take to do each run and how much? CHeers!!  OOpss should have read thread first, 9:30am ..... don't think we can make it but might come down for some coffee later on :) |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 12:39
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Geoff , Kevin is first cuz he asked first . But you can go second if you like . If you're not happy with that , you and Kevin will probably have to wrestle for first .
Catalyst , there's plenty of room for you and the bro and we should still be running at 12 . -------------
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Posted By: GStanley
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 16:29
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Hey Stevo...!!! One quick question. Is it worth my while going and getting my car dyno-tested if the clutch is starting to slip? Is it worth while going and getting a fairly accurate read out or am i just urinating into the wind? Still well up for going, this is not an excuse to pull out at all, just wonderin how accurate it will be. Graham ------------- 96 Subaru Impreza WRX Estate e30 325 Track Car |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 17:23
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As far as i know Graham , a slippy clutch shouldn't matter . The process is quite simple . Martin will put the car on the rollers , type in your details into the dynoputer thing and then proceed to drive your car (ever so gently) until it reaches it's full potential BHP and Torque wise . It just means that in testing your car , it'll take a few seconds longer to get there . He won't be over revving the car and will only change up gears to 3rd or 4th cuz after that you start to lose power . -------------
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Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 17:39
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"Geoff , Kevin is first cuz he asked first . But you can go second if you like . If you're not happy with that , you and Kevin will probably have to wrestle for first"
Geoff, my preference is WWF style  ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 21-April-2005 at 19:09
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 04:26
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Sorry Kev, this is the only type of wrestling I like!
@ Killian - its the cleanest I could find
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 05:32
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Mmmmm... chocolate! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 13:36
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Am going to pop down and have a look and pick up bulbs! - haven't done any engine work since my last dyno so won't be on the rollers.
BTW Am clearing out stuff here and have a full roll of brown bread sound deadening if anyone wants it I'll take it down with me - €15 |
Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 16:19
Jeepers Geoff, I can't compete with that!  ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 17:25
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Bit of a hairy chest not really my type as it can get caught around your tongue when removing I like the feel of skin and choc on my tongue not hair ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 17:38
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Maybe she'd shave for you? ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: llatsni
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 17:45
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Alot of threads recently seem to have digressed to soft-porn!!! whats the story? Its really not good for me.
------------- 1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!] 1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 17:51
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She'd need alot of Imac or go through a fair share of razor blades to keep that hair trimmed down, a ride on lawnmower might be more suitable Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Is that milk or coco chocolate Geoff ? I don't think Sue would like what your other friend gets up to when you are in her company Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 18:45
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That's disgusting . Not the photo , Nialls thoughts ! -------------
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Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 19:12
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Ill make an appearance in the morning,should be interesting.Niall,ill pick up the meguires off you there.have pm'd you also.thanks. ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.  
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 19:22
If anybody doesn't know the way from Dublin to Westward , i'll be in te Texaco garage on the main N4 , just before the Lucan turnoff , at about 8:43am buying a cup of coffee . We can go from there Convoy stylee . Otherwise , see you all there .  -------------
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 19:45
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Westward are just off the main street in Enfield (see red star). On the Galway side of the town there is a turn North towards Trim / Rathmoylan (on left if coming from Galway). Take this turn. Westward are the 1st right turn off this road - its signposted. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 22-April-2005 at 20:07
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Stevo...is that the texaco beside the foxhunter??? If so hang there til 9 as I'm meeting Ken and Topazman too.
See ya! ------------- Richie
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 02:06
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Ok Richie , see you at 9
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 14:45
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What happened lads we were 7 people down and only for iiatsni and Techno Violet who brought the numbers up to 7 it would have been a poor show. Hope nobody had serious car etc problems. Richie has some great photos etc of the morning. Also a big thanks to Stevo for organising the day and Martin was dead sound also with loads of advice Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 16:08
Couple of Pics . 
Thqanks to all who showed up . -------------
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Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 16:14
Not forgetting Technoviolet
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Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 16:40
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@Steve,
Thanks for organising todays rolling road session, it was a very enjoyable morning. I was very happy with the results for my E30 316i. ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 16:43
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Sorry I didnt make it. I am on call this weekend and got a callout early this morning. didnt get finished till nearly 3. I did however send John (red e30 with m3 bodykit) in my place ------------- |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 23-April-2005 at 17:03
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Like the pics stevo,and fair play to you for organising the day.Pity i was late going up and delayed finding westward.Would like to have seen the rest of the lads cars on the dyno.Hadn't intended to go on it myself but glad i got the chance to.Was well happy with the 15bhp increase over stock with just panel filter and exaust.Good chat with the lads afterwards also. ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-April-2005 at 03:33
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were there any bhp/torque surprises? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 24-April-2005 at 04:59
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Killian . I'm emailing you a full report . I'll send it to Brendan also . -------------
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Posted By: jrafferty
Date Posted: 24-April-2005 at 16:14
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sorry i didnt make it to the rolling road day but i have a good excuse.an impulse buy on e-bay took me to england and this machine followed me home. its a bmw 635csi,1980,a rare manual version with a dogleg box a limited slip diff,leather interior and its a not so rare lightened version(unfortunately the lightened version is a weight decrease caused by rust)the car had been lying idle for 5 years and with a battery it fired up almost straight away,the exhaust is blowing at the manifold and the four brake calipers completely seized to the brake discs.i was offered to have it transported home but i couldnt wait to drive it and i did,50 miles to holyhead which with seized brakes resulted in me burning the clutch out,but it was worth the price of a clutch just to drive it.Again i am sorry for not making the rolling road day as i wanted to see how my car fared out but i had an excuse. P.S...i have more pics but they are "bitmap" and i could only seem to put up this "jpeg" one also "stuartbyrne" didnt go to the rolling road day as he kindly brought me across for my new toy. |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 24-April-2005 at 18:27
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Nice john,Ive always loved those 635csi coupe's.The sharknose is gorgeous.Will you be restoring her to her former glory? ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.
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Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 04:31
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Apologies for the no show lads, change of plan meant we had to had to do the test drive in Rathangan first thing with Site Foreman. Well done Stevo for organising the event! Geoff
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 04:35
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Despite not taking part in the rolling road,I had a good morning.Good to catch up with a few guys and watch the cars going through. Thanks to Stevo for organising and thanks to Westward for supplying the coffee and bikkies.
I've uploaded my pics here if anyone wants to have a look http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=86 - Rolling Road Pics I also have a clip of Topazman and Technoviolet's cars on the rollers but I know Topazmans is 95MB in size!! ------------- Richie
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Posted By: llatsni
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 04:44
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great day... bit dissapointed with my output (102bhp)... Martin said it was running lean. Must do some power upgrades! I'm thinking chip, filter, powerboost valve. Will this help my lean running prob? Great to chat to some of you guys. Paul ------------- 1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!] 1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 05:02
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Mine was running a little lean also. Bhp was fine (103 vs 102 quoted in handbook), but torque was slightly down (140.1 vs 143 in handbook). Think it needs to be tuned again. ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 05:23
for a 15 year old car I would be delighted with that!! ------------- |
Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 05:35
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Car is 15 years old Eamo, but engine is only 8 years old. There was a brand new engine fitted to the car when I bought it. ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |
Posted By: ludo
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 05:37
| yep, that's not even 2% difference, the accuracy of a dyno is not that good so don't be too disappointed. |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 07:24
i would be well chuffed with tthat result ------------- |
Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 25-April-2005 at 08:23
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Yeah, I guess it's good to see it's close to factory spec. I think the K&N panel filter may be the reason for it running a bit lean. ------------- Kevin_1990_318iS |