rolling road in st leonards

[scooberblue]

if anyone is looking for a more local rolling road langneys garage services in st leonards has a 4wd rolling road rated to 1200bhp and offer re-maps and will allow other mappers to use it.the rollers are fairly new being 8months old. thay do power runs from £35+vat but do do deals as last saturday thay were doing them for just £30


possible rolling road day anyone?????

I think Scott is looking in to this, sounds good

[Scott.T]

Already spoken to Chris, would like feedback from anyone that's been there/used them.

Might pop down one weekend to see how slick he operators and if punters are happy with figures.

The last thing I want is for us lot of RR junkies to turn up, pay good money only to walk away with results well off from what was expected due to the rollers not being calibrated or operated correctly. Fair do's if the car has a problem that gets highlighted but some of us junkies pretty much know what figures to see.

The rollers are alot older then 8 months, as are 2nd hand to Chris.
They are similar to that used by Power Engineering. Thats not a bad thing as it does give a good indication of transmission losses.

Will probably set something up for later in the year.

[scooberblue]

wish i could be more helpfull but only popped in to get a duplicate mot but while i was there there was a bloke from jrm booking a lambo that had just had a new gearbox and the owner wanted it mapping to 1200bhp! so i do no jrm trust them

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by scooberblue

wish i could be more helpfull but only popped in to get a duplicate mot but while i was there there was a bloke from jrm booking a lambo that had just had a new gearbox and the owner wanted it mapping to 1200bhp! so i do no jrm trust them

LOL....does that mean that JRM's rollers are bust again ???
Nige's EVO must of been on them again......

That Lambo made 800 ish on Jrm's rollers. It would be good to compare.

[2-jaffacake-tone]

Had my car dynoed at the weekend,couple of things IMO I didn't think the cooling fan was big enough,an the the dyno operator couldn't of been lest interested when I asked some questions about the graph. Nice set up thou an handy for me

Originally Posted by 2-jaffacake-tone

Had my car dynoed at the weekend,couple of things IMO I didn't think the cooling fan was big enough,an the the dyno operator couldn't of been lest interested when I asked some questions about the graph. Nice set up thou an handy for me

What car?

[2-jaffacake-tone]

Mine

Clio

Tony have text you about an MOT but not sure if your on same mob now

[Anger]

Nicole

[2-jaffacake-tone]

Yes will look in the book an let you know tomoz an yes the clio made 190hp, in a car that's 860kgs! Did a few scoobs at brands

[SpecB]

We've also got a RR in Littlehampton - Dyno Dynamics same as Surrey and the owner was trained by a certain well known Charlie!

http://westsussexrollingroad.co.uk/

[Anger]

Think i'll stick to SRR

[sumo-scooby]

Originally Posted by scooberblue

wish i could be more helpfull but only popped in to get a duplicate mot but while i was there there was a bloke from jrm booking a lambo that had just had a new gearbox and the owner wanted it mapping to 1200bhp! so i do no jrm trust them

he doesnt work for jrm hes an ex employee

[SpecB]

Originally Posted by Anger

Think i'll stick to SRR

Second that - I'd only go elsewhere for a RR meet with power-runs if it was a big turn out, otherwise I'll stick to Charlies even if I do have to take my own supplies!

[RobEvo5]

Once I've got round to fitting my new turbo and decat I'll being giving Langleys a try for a dyno... Can't see the point of travelling to surrey when I have a Dyno and garage thats got motorsport background within spitting distance from me

I can see the appeal for people who have always had there dyno's done at SRR for continuity and the 'right result'. But as pleasant as Charlie is, the set up is all a bit clicky.! for me..

[Anger]

For me its about the person in charge of the dyno's knowledge and with Charlie and Simon there alot its hard to find better in the SE.... A friend of mine went on a set of rollers the other week and they revved it to its 8'500rpm limiter to then tell him its not running right and a sensor is shot... I wouldnt have been happy if that had been my car

[scooby doo]

Langleys have alot of motorsport back ground, he rallys a escort cossie and also built a rwd focus cosworth plus when they helped build my track Gti6 they were more than helpfull and gave me the time of day.

I also agree with the Srr commants charlie is laid back and more than helpfull just abit of a trek for us boys down here, when there could be a possible good R/R in spitting distance.

Handy being so local and could be useful that they don't mind outside mappers to use the facilities.

Await Scott's report as to what the set ups like and how reliable the figures are. Also gives us another venue within easy reach for some for a meet of some sort.

Nothing gets the comments going as much as a good old rollers debate! With the exception of everyone's favourite............. Their Oil Choice!

I would pretty much say that I would stay with SRR, but only because that's where I will get the input and work from Simon (JGM) done. There would not be a vast amount of difference time wise for me so it would take something special to drag me away from what I have got used to. But, never say never.

It will be very interesting to see the comparisons between the 2 rolling roads. Jaffa's Comment doesn't fill me with much joy though. Being a new RR company they really should be doing all they can to give good customer feedback and show some interest, plus if the fan is on the small side that has to be a concern.

Time will no doubt tell

[Brad Wrx]

Im told the fan is very small and the wide band system is not working

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Anger

Think i'll stick to SRR

+1

[Scott.T]

I agree the blower looks small compared to SRR, but from memory it's the same as Power Engineering have been using for years,so not sure what it's output capability is.

The wideband is not plumbed in to the RR main system but he does run a wideband innovate probe seperately.

I am sure that the OP wasn't trying to sway anyone away from any other RR, just highlighting that there was one avaialable in Hastings/St.Leonards.

I for one will support any local trader providing the service is acceptable, so am willing to look into this further.

It's a 10 min walk for me, rather then 80 mile drive to SRR so worth investigating.

[chris wrx]

Someone's got to bite the bullet and try it , then can report if its worth going , like Scott says its only 10 mins for us boys.

I look forward to reading the report on the place for sure.

[RobEvo5]

Scott, if I keep my classic long enough to get round to fitting my VF23 and decat, I'll give them a try and if I do I'll let you know when and we check them out... And report back either way.

Its hardly a black art at the end of the day, and if it is it shouldn't be IMO.! But do agree accurate/consistent results is key.

Also worth considering - rather than a tin shack in the arse end of knowhere with a toilet that should have a biohazzard label on the door. Langleys premisses are much nicer with better welfare faclities, full ramp and garage facilities on hand, parking by gargage, walking distance to shops,chippy,kebab shop, pub, and Asda if we ever did do a meet.

They might be rubbish, but does seem daft to not give them due consideration.

Originally Posted by RobEvo5

Also worth considering - rather than a tin shack in the arse end of knowhere with a toilet that should have a biohazzard label on the door.

That is a point everyone with any amount of sanity would agree with .

That bog is worse than any I have seen in a long time. It is rumoured that the last time Col Gadaffi visited the UK, he visited Charlie to get samples from his bog, to use in his weapons of mass destruction programme!!

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by worzel

That is a point everyone with any amount of sanity would agree with .

That bog is worse than any I have seen in a long time. It is rumoured that the last time Col Gadaffi visited the UK, he visited Charlie to get samples from his bog, to use in his weapons of mass destruction programme!!

sometimes I think me having a good crap in that bog would actually make it look cleaner!

[riiidaa]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

sometimes I think me having a good crap in that bog would actually make it look cleaner!

PMSL

[DukeBoy]

Would rather take my car to someone that knows what they are doing and shows some interest than someone that has a nice toilet but shows no interest at all, SRR is only in the arse end of knowhere if you live in the arse end of knowhere.

[RobEvo5]

I do like a heathy debate. But I’ll stop as it’s not my intention to put down SRR or the Virtu’s for others in using this facility. Despite the slight jibe about toilets but as my mother always sais ‘no excuse for cleanliness’. SRR gets blinding reviews from almost everyone so ‘nuff said’ in that respect.

It’s equally unfair to quickly judge another place, that could potentially offer equal or better facilities that are in East Sussex when they haven’t even really been given a chance. But equally if the owner does ignore forums such as ours and takes no interest then I have little sympathy, and they are fools.

And if anyone was wondering, I have no contact with Langleys or ascociation with Langleys or on a back hander from them for work I can put there way, or receiving any sexual favours . I just know they are local, decent facilities, have motorsport background, and regularly hear there dyno being ripped up.!

Debate is great

If the thought of there being another RR within easy reach of a large ammount of SES members does nothing more than help improve whats available elsewhere, then it can only be a good thing.

Just from this thread its apparant that even people that hold SRR in high regard have some issue with the facilities there. Especially the toilet!!

I know of a local garage that are in the process of moving to new premises because some of the customers were not happy with where they were located!! so the environment does play a part to some people.......

[DukeBoy]

Surely the toilet at SRR only got in a state from the dirty barstewards that use it, would you p1ss on the floor at home and leave it? I think not!!!

Wow a debate great, I'm crap at theses.

No excuse for the state of the place.£50 would put it right Simple as that.
However I don't personally care about the toilet,I do it in my pants anyway.

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Surely the toilet at SRR only got in a state from the dirty barstewards that use it, would you p1ss on the floor at home and leave it? I think not!!!

Not really mate, the fact he can't be arsed to clean up the place and not just the bogs is a joke. I don't care too much and it won't put me off going there to go on the rollers, but it is ****ing rot.

And, if someone pissed on my floor at home they would soon know about it They would be going home with a mouth full of **** and a black eye

[scooberblue]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

I agree the blower looks small compared to SRR, but from memory it's the same as Power Engineering have been using for years,so not sure what it's output capability is.

The wideband is not plumbed in to the RR main system but he does run a wideband innovate probe seperately.

I am sure that the OP wasn't trying to sway anyone away from any other RR, just highlighting that there was one avaialable in Hastings/St.Leonards.

I for one will support any local trader providing the service is acceptable, so am willing to look into this further.

It's a 10 min walk for me, rather then 80 mile drive to SRR so worth investigating.

its about a 10min walk from me so either this weekend or next im guna take 1 for the club an get a power run done on mine.
i post up an update afterwards

No real excuse for it

I expect people piss on the floor of the toilets at JRM/Sumo, Roger Clarke etc etc.... however, they do get cleaned regularly and all play a part in the overall appearance of the places.

It seems its only the cleanliness that lets SRR down! you would think knowing that they would do something about it?

[chris wrx]

Originally Posted by worzel

Not really mate, the fact he can't be arsed to clean up the place and not just the bogs is a joke. I don't care too much and it won't put me off going there to go on the rollers, but it is ****ing rot.

And, if someone pissed on my floor at home they would soon know about it They would be going home with a mouth full of **** and a black eye

lmfao nice one Worzel

[Anger]

I went to piss in the bushes today... was busting and didn't think i could hold my breath for long enough in there

Originally Posted by Anger

I went to piss in the bushes today... was busting and didn't think i could hold my breath for long enough in there

PMSL

It's bad enough in the winter for the smell, fook knows how bad it is in the heat

I reckon they should have a monitor in the bog so you can watch your car on the rollers , then if it goes bang, your in the right place

[Lucky]

PMSL at this thread

[Anger]

Im sure CJ would have time to clean it...

Originally Posted by Anger

Im sure CJ would have time to clean it...

CJ is never there, he would never get the chance

It would be safer to just pour some meths in the bog and set it on fire. I can almost hear the bacteria screaming at the thought

[Scott.T]

Just booked myself in for a RR run on Friday, as a baseline/benchmark for mine before I get busy with the modding/remapping. Will also be 'Guinea Pig' for SES

Hope all goes well Friday Scott, will be interesting to get your thoughts on the RR. Can't help but wonder what the WC will be like

It'll be good to get a report then matey, take a picture of the bogs too

[Lucky]

Should be interesting to see where it is power wise at the moment.