TurboEight

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RPM ftw!!

qtwre

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Did I miss the part where RPM installed a dyno?

I would like to suggest TAG in Oakville right by the Ford plant.

wcs

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^^^^ I was wondering the same thing

Kafka

Anyone dyno their car BEFORE mods ?

I am going to dyno it with everything stock...and see if my engine comes up with 170hp or 190hp....

lets hope the rotary god was smiling on my wanke...when it was being made lol

rx8thunder

They have the facility to bring it in where required. Will add TAG to the list of options. Are you going to sign up qtwre?

TurboEight

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boo...no need for a baseline...

lol

it just make you more sad to see the baseline...

qtwre

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Sure, consider me signed to show my interest.

rx8thunder

Things are filling up nicely so I am going to try and nail down the details early to mid next week and get an official thread going. All of those signed up on this thread will have first dibs on time slots in the official thread.

It will be a great meet!

TurboEight

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Woot...*waits for update(

Kafka

I just want to know my car's current state...and Cobb AP can check the car's reading(in car dyno too?) so its great. I am viewing Cobb AP more as a dignaostic tool first, tuning second haha.

My old VW has OBDII VAG-COM and it was marevllous...not as powerful as Cobb AP tho...

wcs

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Bump --
boy this thread sure lost it's steam....

you guys should go buy Civics's

rx8thunder

Going to open up an official thread soon. Need to nail down some details next week.

TurboEight

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lol...ouch........

qtwre

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Any chance you would like to share some of these details you're planning? Approximate date you thinking of? Have you thought of a shop?

rx8thunder

^ Gathering info from shops (interest, facilities run down, price and available dates) and firming up date options and travel costs for MazdaManiac. With shop, date and costs nailed down, we can firm up our plans

It's my understanding from everyone that responded, that all of teh potential dates are fine with exceptiion of Jay, who can only make the September date. If this is incorrect for any of you that showed interest, please let me know ASAP.

rx8thunder

Hey Guys, bit of an update. There are two shops that have agreed to host so far. Still working on the other two. One shop is RPM. It would not be at their own facility but is very close to their shop. Cost is $700 for the day. The other shop is TAG in Oakville. They charge on a per car basis -- with tuning time built in, cost per car would likely run $75 to $80.

Next steps:
1. Get buy in and pricing from other shops (this week)
2. Confirm date (looking like Sept 13) and travel costs with Jeff - Mazdamaniac (this week)
3. Get group consensus on location (weekend)
4. Launch official thread (Mon)

rx8thunder

Ok, so Sept 13 is the date. Jeff has booked it off and we have two locations to choose between. Other locations have been removed from consideration because of either cost or capability.

Option 1:
Splitfire Performance
Located in Bramption - 220 Rutherford Rd South
Dyno: In ground. Very new model with the latest software (224 Dyno Jet)
Lot's of space for many cars to hang out and quiet streets for runs
Stores/Food within 5 minutes
Cost: $1000 for the day

Option 2:
RPM (available for mods)/ Dyno location few minutes away
Located in Waterloo
Dyno: In ground. Older model but apparently gets the job done (don't have model number for it)
Lot's of space for many cars to hang out and quiet streets for runs
Stores/Food within 15 minutes
Cost: $700 for the day

So as you can see, here are the pros/cons of each option...

Splitfire: closer to GTA and newer dyno
RPM: $300 less expensive ( assuming 12 guys, that works out to $25 a head.

So which option do you prefer?

Gecko69

I want in on this....I will beat the **** out of this car before I return it.....sign me up for it....if I dont have the car by that point I will just forfit the cash.....anyways, sign me up yo!!.....will be interesting to see the difference between a car with and without the access port

rx8thunder

^ You got it. Location preference?

Gecko69

both look good......I assume I cant be tuned....I dont have an access port so tuning my car will be a bit of a challenge I assume....both these places aren't at the same location are they?? both have the same address?

rx8thunder

^ Good catch. RPM is in Waterloo. I will get Jeff to answer your question about tuning

MazdaManiac

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Since customs might be a bit tricky if I am carrying unboxed AccessPORTs in my carry-on, I'd prefer if anyone that wants an AccessPORT purchase one the usual way sufficiently in advance of the dyno day so that they might have it delivered in time.

RotorWheeee

I'd lean towards option one with Spitfire for a known commodity Dynojet.

I just realized I went to Spitfire 3 years ago with another group, would be interesting to see what my differences are.

So preference to Spitfire but I'll go to either location. $25 wont make a differance

Kris

I am contemplating purchasing a Cobb AP for my 6SP AT. Jeff if i purchase a used AP from a private person on the forum who purchased it from you, you will still tune it correct?

Thief

I'll come just to hang out. Unless I have a sudden change of mind... It's been a couple of years since I've seen redefinerx8 anyway :D

EDIT: I'd prefer Brampton since it's a much shorter drive :D