Going to Gtech my VRS

Steve Aldo · 19-11-2007, 11:06

I got myself a Gtech Performance Timer last week so as soon as I get my new tires on i'm going to test the 0-60, 1/4 mile and BHP at the wheel figures as it stands now then i'm going to fit the Dragon Box and try again.

Had a little play with the box on the way home (as i couldn't wait)
Managed to get a 0-60 of 8.4 seconds in the damp
Didn't do a 1/4 mile as it started pissing it down but i'm pretty happy with the 0-60 for the standard car.

Steve

john_grant358 · 19-11-2007, 11:14

How much was this and how does it work mate?

clidgevrs · 19-11-2007, 11:23

i had one of these when i had my clio 172 and they are very accurate and highly recommended a little bit fidley to set up initally but well worth it in my opinion!!!

john_grant358 · 19-11-2007, 11:28

How do they work?

john_grant358 · 19-11-2007, 11:34

Just been on the website, how on earth do they measure horse power and touque though the cig lighter?!!

clidgevrs · 19-11-2007, 12:04

hey up mate if i remember correctly it measures ge force to create your bhp figure my friend had his rolling roaded and the bhp was out by about 3bhp so it makes them very accurate really good piece of kit can get them from ebay for about 25 plus delivery (well thats what i paid anyway ha ha) alot more money from demon tweeks

ultra_joel88 · 19-11-2007, 12:10

I found this one it is £145!

But looks like a good model

Find G-Tech Pro SS Horsepower, Torque, shiftlights RPM GTech on eBay within Tachometers, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 06-Dec-07 10:43:33 GMT)

Steve Aldo · 19-11-2007, 12:15

Mines an older one but I got it for £20 delivered!
It works on atmosphere iirc
You set it up on the windscreen, it then feels the g's you pull forward.
Your car also has an electronic pulse that can be felt through the cig lighter, the faster you go the faster the pulse etc (like running fast

) so it uses those. You do have to input some stuff like the cars weight etc but a quick google search tells you the kerb weight is 1380kg or something so you just add on a typical passenger weight (advised in the booklet) then go for it!

VERY clever bit of kit, I had one before but sold it when I got skint

so always wanted another.

Joel - we could meet up and i'll let you have a go

Steve

ultra_joel88 · 19-11-2007, 12:18

Haha good idea mate but Cardiff is quite a way from Yorkshire

£20 delivered? Fook the £145 then! will have to keep a hawkish eye on ebay!

p.s... how was the dragon box?

Steve Aldo · 19-11-2007, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

Haha good idea mate but Cardiff is quite a way from Yorkshire

£20 delivered? Fook the £145 then! will have to keep a hawkish eye on ebay!

p.s... how was the dragon box?

Good point!

Still sat in the boot!
My tyres haven't come :x
Kicked off so i'm getting money off but it still doesn't make it any better!!

Might stick it on anyway - i'm fed up of waiting now!

ultra_joel88 · 19-11-2007, 12:35

Yeah... just wheelspin everywhere for a few days

john_grant358 · 19-11-2007, 12:45

Apparently it take your 0-60 times and the weight of your car and works it out that way. That what iv just read. Is that right?

Steve Aldo · 19-11-2007, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_grant358

Apparently it take your 0-60 times and the weight of your car and works it out that way. That what iv just read. Is that right?

Yeah its the 1st thing you do.
You select the Acceleration menu, choose 0-60, enter the weight of the vehicle inc passenger(s), it goes 3...2...1...GO and any time after that you can set off and it times you.
You can do a combined run doing 0-60 then 1/4 mile if you carry on foot to floor.
Once done it cycles through the results on screen.

Steve

john_grant358 · 19-11-2007, 12:59

Sounds good but surely it would come up with different BHP/Torque reading depending on how fast you can get your 0-60 time?

19-11-2007, 11:06	#1
Steve Aldo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 193 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Going to Gtech my VRS I got myself a Gtech Performance Timer last week so as soon as I get my new tires on i'm going to test the 0-60, 1/4 mile and BHP at the wheel figures as it stands now then i'm going to fit the Dragon Box and try again. Had a little play with the box on the way home (as i couldn't wait) Managed to get a 0-60 of 8.4 seconds in the damp Didn't do a 1/4 mile as it started pissing it down but i'm pretty happy with the 0-60 for the standard car. Steve __________________ Mods to date: PD160 intake, Dragon Tuning box, 2 new tires Mods to come: Take off Stupid Dragon box and mabie sell up! CLICK ME!

19-11-2007, 11:14	#2
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS How much was this and how does it work mate? __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

19-11-2007, 11:23	#3
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS i had one of these when i had my clio 172 and they are very accurate and highly recommended a little bit fidley to set up initally but well worth it in my opinion!!!

19-11-2007, 11:28	#4
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS How do they work? __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

19-11-2007, 11:34	#5
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS Just been on the website, how on earth do they measure horse power and touque though the cig lighter?!! __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

19-11-2007, 12:04	#6
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS hey up mate if i remember correctly it measures ge force to create your bhp figure my friend had his rolling roaded and the bhp was out by about 3bhp so it makes them very accurate really good piece of kit can get them from ebay for about 25 plus delivery (well thats what i paid anyway ha ha) alot more money from demon tweeks

19-11-2007, 12:10	#7
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS I found this one it is £145! But looks like a good model Find G-Tech Pro SS Horsepower, Torque, shiftlights RPM GTech on eBay within Tachometers, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 06-Dec-07 10:43:33 GMT) __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

19-11-2007, 12:15	#8
Steve Aldo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 193 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS Mines an older one but I got it for £20 delivered! It works on atmosphere iirc You set it up on the windscreen, it then feels the g's you pull forward. Your car also has an electronic pulse that can be felt through the cig lighter, the faster you go the faster the pulse etc (like running fast ) so it uses those. You do have to input some stuff like the cars weight etc but a quick google search tells you the kerb weight is 1380kg or something so you just add on a typical passenger weight (advised in the booklet) then go for it! VERY clever bit of kit, I had one before but sold it when I got skint so always wanted another. Joel - we could meet up and i'll let you have a go Steve __________________ Mods to date: PD160 intake, Dragon Tuning box, 2 new tires Mods to come: Take off Stupid Dragon box and mabie sell up! CLICK ME!

19-11-2007, 12:18	#9
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS Haha good idea mate but Cardiff is quite a way from Yorkshire £20 delivered? Fook the £145 then! will have to keep a hawkish eye on ebay! p.s... how was the dragon box? __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

19-11-2007, 12:35	#11
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS Yeah... just wheelspin everywhere for a few days __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

19-11-2007, 12:45	#12
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS Apparently it take your 0-60 times and the weight of your car and works it out that way. That what iv just read. Is that right? __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

19-11-2007, 12:59	#14
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Going to Gtech my VRS Sounds good but surely it would come up with different BHP/Torque reading depending on how fast you can get your 0-60 time? __________________ 05 silver furby vrs, Remap, PD160, silver dash kit, eibachs, Jabba ARB, sachs clutch and very unique colour alloys!

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