The JKM Rolling Road Day

Harry_vRS · 29-01-2007, 19:31

IMO there is just a bit too much torque. It comes in very suddenly and its very hard not to make the wheels spin even in the dry.

Maybe a better set of tyres are required and a bit less aggression with the grin-inducing pedal on the right.

faboka vrs · 29-01-2007, 19:33

So which rollers do REVO use to power test their software? Might be worth finding out and someone putting their motor on it to see what they get. Do they still use Stealth?

WW_VRS · 29-01-2007, 19:39

I'm quite sure there has been a lot of discussion regarding these figures with Revo and a few people I know. I won't mention who to avoid introducing problems here

btw main reason I posted previous post was to let RevoKev know I don't think there are any particular 'hard feelings' regarding the map itself, more about that top bhp figure quoted.

Regarding the massive torque - surely you would enjoy a bit of torque there Harry, considering you had the Furb before

Harry_vRS · 29-01-2007, 19:46

Oh the torque is awesome. But even if I drive very gently indeed the revs rise then boom - wheelspin as it all comes in at 2500RPM.

I find it quite annoying as I can't "boot it". The power has to be eased in.

What are other MK2 owner's thoughts on the Continental Sport Contact 2's? I think they're useless I just cannot get grip out of them.

WW_VRS · 29-01-2007, 19:48

You want a Quaife ATB

plus whatever great tyres & suspension you can get.

IIRC JKM is doing a GB on Koni FSDs & Eibachs, I reckon that will help a fair bit too

I still cant boot it (no car

) but even with CC phase1 on mine with propane still on, I had to feed in fairly gently with the first 3 gears, and that's with Quaife & what I reckon were reasonable tyres

The Mk2 has a lot of power & torque at the wheels, and it's a fair jump upwards I suppose. Would you want it custom tweaked ?

Makefish · 29-01-2007, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

What are other MK2 owner's thoughts on the Continental Sport Contact 2's? I think they're useless I just cannot get grip out of them.

EVERYONE has got shot of 'em or are about to, total dog poo!.

Fluffmeister · 29-01-2007, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

Oh the torque is awesome. But even if I drive very gently indeed the revs rise then boom - wheelspin as it all comes in at 2500RPM.

I find it quite annoying as I can't "boot it". The power has to be eased in.

What are other MK2 owner's thoughts on the Continental Sport Contact 2's? I think they're useless I just cannot get grip out of them.

Yep ...... they are useless on a vRS mate if driven in a spirited manner, doubly so if remaped

Harry_vRS · 29-01-2007, 19:51

Nah I'm more than happy with how it goes, it's mental

Like you say I think an investment in "proper" tyres and a new suspension setup would help to get the power down.

Fluffmeister · 29-01-2007, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

The Mk2 has a lot of power & torque at the wheels, and it's a fair jump upwards I suppose. Would you want it custom tweaked ?

Most custom tweaks (remaps?) on TFSi's involve opening up the ECU and messing with chips and stuff iirc, a custom map would be great, but revo is good old odb port remapping

Makefish · 29-01-2007, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

Like you say I think an investment in "proper" tyres and a new suspension setup would help to get the power down.

Funny you should say that

Harry_vRS · 29-01-2007, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Makefish

Funny you should say that

B*STARD!

Makefish · 29-01-2007, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

B*STARD!

Happy to be of service

Superted · 29-01-2007, 20:17

Maybe there needs to be a comparison between a Revo mapped Vrs and an alternative! Needs to be tested just to be sure..........maybe, and who could we ask i wonder.......Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

bengie · 29-01-2007, 20:25

my torque comes in very quickly on my octavia but i don't seem to have the traction issues you boys are having

Fluffmeister · 29-01-2007, 20:34

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Originally Posted by bengie

my torque comes in very quickly on my octavia but i don't seem to have the traction issues you boys are having

you will if we knobble yer fuses on the next meet

bengie · 29-01-2007, 20:38

that might make a difference i can't argue that.

Shifty · 29-01-2007, 21:19

Well just to throw my tuppence in, im stage two, and mine rr'd at awsome gti at 248 bhp. A long way short of the claimed 270+.

Harry - Tyres - Toyo T1R's. From my experience, the suspension does not need any alteration....or you risk spoiling the car. ARB's is all Ive done.

Dave

Harry_vRS · 29-01-2007, 21:34

Thanks Dave. Heard several good reports on the Toyos. Used to have them on my Fabia for a short while and they were alrite.

I was impressed with the amount of grip your car has, especially in the wet. Quality.

**VRStu** · 29-01-2007, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

So which rollers do REVO use to power test their software? Might be worth finding out and someone putting their motor on it to see what they get.

I think you might find it's already been done

CHRIS ELLIS · 29-01-2007, 23:01

My toyos are the worst tyre's i have ever had.With all the salt on the roads at the moment the car wheel spins even in 4th gear

,In the wet they are usless and in the dry fantastic so think i might try some pirellis next

29-01-2007, 19:31	#21
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,015 Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day IMO there is just a bit too much torque. It comes in very suddenly and its very hard not to make the wheels spin even in the dry. Maybe a better set of tyres are required and a bit less aggression with the grin-inducing pedal on the right. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \| Possibly For Sale In The Near Future, Sold As Is - £12500 ONO

29-01-2007, 19:33	#22
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 11 Thanked 33 Times in 33 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day So which rollers do REVO use to power test their software? Might be worth finding out and someone putting their motor on it to see what they get. Do they still use Stealth? __________________ John Take away the poor damping, inadequate bushes, heavy diesel lump and spongy brakes its not a bad warm hatch

29-01-2007, 19:39	#23
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,714 Thanks: 43 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day I'm quite sure there has been a lot of discussion regarding these figures with Revo and a few people I know. I won't mention who to avoid introducing problems here btw main reason I posted previous post was to let RevoKev know I don't think there are any particular 'hard feelings' regarding the map itself, more about that top bhp figure quoted. Regarding the massive torque - surely you would enjoy a bit of torque there Harry, considering you had the Furb before __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Fabia vRS alloys for sale incl tyres, spare wheel with tyre + spare tyre - make me an offer via PM

29-01-2007, 19:46	#24
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,015 Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day Oh the torque is awesome. But even if I drive very gently indeed the revs rise then boom - wheelspin as it all comes in at 2500RPM. I find it quite annoying as I can't "boot it". The power has to be eased in. What are other MK2 owner's thoughts on the Continental Sport Contact 2's? I think they're useless I just cannot get grip out of them. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \| Possibly For Sale In The Near Future, Sold As Is - £12500 ONO

29-01-2007, 19:48	#25
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,714 Thanks: 43 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day You want a Quaife ATB plus whatever great tyres & suspension you can get. IIRC JKM is doing a GB on Koni FSDs & Eibachs, I reckon that will help a fair bit too I still cant boot it (no car ) but even with CC phase1 on mine with propane still on, I had to feed in fairly gently with the first 3 gears, and that's with Quaife & what I reckon were reasonable tyres The Mk2 has a lot of power & torque at the wheels, and it's a fair jump upwards I suppose. Would you want it custom tweaked ? __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Fabia vRS alloys for sale incl tyres, spare wheel with tyre + spare tyre - make me an offer via PM

29-01-2007, 19:51	#28
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,015 Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day Nah I'm more than happy with how it goes, it's mental Like you say I think an investment in "proper" tyres and a new suspension setup would help to get the power down. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \| Possibly For Sale In The Near Future, Sold As Is - £12500 ONO

29-01-2007, 20:17	#33
Superted Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Posts: 424 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day Maybe there needs to be a comparison between a Revo mapped Vrs and an alternative! Needs to be tested just to be sure..........maybe, and who could we ask i wonder.......Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm __________________ cheeRS:

29-01-2007, 20:25	#34
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,610 Thanks: 15 Thanked 111 Times in 99 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day my torque comes in very quickly on my octavia but i don't seem to have the traction issues you boys are having __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

29-01-2007, 20:38	#36
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,610 Thanks: 15 Thanked 111 Times in 99 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day that might make a difference i can't argue that. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

29-01-2007, 21:19	#37
Shifty www.oscarli.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 6,084 Thanks: 67 Thanked 132 Times in 73 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day Well just to throw my tuppence in, im stage two, and mine rr'd at awsome gti at 248 bhp. A long way short of the claimed 270+. Harry - Tyres - Toyo T1R's. From my experience, the suspension does not need any alteration....or you risk spoiling the car. ARB's is all Ive done. Dave __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run

29-01-2007, 21:34	#38
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,015 Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 32 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day Thanks Dave. Heard several good reports on the Toyos. Used to have them on my Fabia for a short while and they were alrite. I was impressed with the amount of grip your car has, especially in the wet. Quality. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \| Possibly For Sale In The Near Future, Sold As Is - £12500 ONO

29-01-2007, 23:01	#40
CHRIS ELLIS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 783 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: The JKM Rolling Road Day My toyos are the worst tyre's i have ever had.With all the salt on the roads at the moment the car wheel spins even in 4th gear ,In the wet they are usless and in the dry fantastic so think i might try some pirellis next __________________ Megan Fox Yummy XENONS HEATED SEATS PARK ASSIST .MAXIDOT.

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