THOR Racing Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Engine Tuning....... Just a quickie post to let you know about my new venture. I'm buying (this week) a Dynapack 6000 chassis dynamometer system. This will be a portable system trailer based system that I will deliver to your favourite engine tuner to enable them to extract the most power from your car. THOR Race Engineering Ltd if you want any more info please contact me on [email protected] or 07802 412969 (TRL Performance still remains by the way) Sorry for the none tech input. But I'm so excited I wanted to share it with you. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 As before Pete, very best of luck with the new venture, can't wait to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 I can't wait to see Terry break it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 All the best Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 good luck with the new venture pete. i'm sure the guys here will help make it a worthwhile effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Pete, I need to do a bit of mapping in a few weeks. Will it be ready? Are you going to be able to set it up at your place?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 He's back! Nice to see you on here again Terry Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Thanks for all the positive response. Terry, The order is being placed this week and they (Dynapack) say it will take 4 weeks to manufacture and then they have to book it into the airport for air freight to Heathrow. If they time this correct then we'll have it in 5 weeks (worst case 8) As for location. We have a 5000sq ft warehouse which we've just rented (paperwork being signed soon). This is about 2mins off Jn3 of the M6, so easy access. The unit will be installed in the building but we are having a trailer made (bespoke) which will enable us to be fully mobile. i.e drive the car up on the trailer bed (which extends Thunderbirds style) and connect the equipment. We shut the doors and roller shutters (as it's a fully enclosed cell) and run up the fans. So we have a portable dyno cell we can use anywhere we have water and a three phase electricity supply. (in fact single phase will do, just the fans won't be that powerful) The trailer will also take about 8->10 weeks to make. So maybe a bit late for you. HOWEVER it does mean we can tow the rig to Leon's and you can set it up there, or anywhere you like. We plan on going to most of the shows we can this year (providing they still have room) and running dyno runs throughout the days. The Off site rig will be rented out at a day rate, so whoever rents it can get as many cars as possible or that they want and tune them all in the day. Or come to the premises and it'll be an hourly rate for a tune. (£100/hr) or just for a power run (£60, cannot be as cheap as normal roling roads as it take so much longer to set up, but you do get thousands of data logged info during the tune) The units are 400HP each and four of them make 1600HP capable for a 4WD system. What this means is you have 800HP capable for 2WD. Now if you're putting out 800rear wheel HP (or axel power more precisely) then you'll blow anything in the country away as you'll have nearly 1000BHP at the flywheel. Even Rocket Ronnies 4WD Skyline at 10 of the best last year wasn't that powerfull. Remember that was tuned on a similar system at Abbey Motorsport. We'll organise club events as well and we've got lots of parking so even spectators can come. They'll be games consoles, magazines, TV and video camera looking into the rig as well, plus a live monitor feed of the Dynapack computer screen for you all to watch. So we're not hiding anything. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Wow, sounds like you really pushed the boat out there Pete that trailer sounds metal especially! Good on ya. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Gaz:cool: Pete, If you are going to be up and running at your premises in 5 - 6 weeks, It would work out fine & I can break it in for you. Power wise not an issue as I have actually downsized turbo through lack of traction. I will call you in a few weeks. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 the only things missing r the lap dancers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Originally posted by TRL Performance As for location. We have a 5000sq ft warehouse which we've just rented (paperwork being signed soon). This is about 2mins off Jn3 of the M6, so easy access. Ahh great a coffee stop on my way up to Birmingham One thing i can't work out about the Dynapack is does it support the car on the axles attached to the sensors\loads or do you have to support the car on axle stands or similar as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 One thing i can't work out about the Dynapack is does it support the car on the axles attached to the sensors\loads or do you have to support the car on axle stands or similar as well ? The vehicle weight is fully supported on the Dynapack absorber units. So for a powerful car you can actually see the suspension move as you accelerate. Plus it's safe enough that you can sit on the absorbers during a run. regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 This sounds fantastic Pete, quite a show. Good luck with the venture. Are you going to get a few car mags down with some girls for a big kick off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Why don't I just bring a trailer packed full of girls and leave the Dynapack at home? Probably get more business Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Why don't I just bring a trailer packed full of girls and leave the Dynapack at home? Probably get more business PMSL...are we that predictable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 I think that's a great idea Pete:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 We should move thisto gatherings and events. Who will do sounds? Bring your own booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Pete, have you got an approx. date when you will be up and running at your place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Originally posted by Terry S Pete, have you got an approx. date when you will be up and running at your place? Terry, Peter said that it would take 5-8 weeks from yesterday. Hopefully its nearer 5 Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Cool, I'll give him a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Let me know if you get through hes not easy to get hold of! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted June 12, 2003 Author Share Posted June 12, 2003 Let me know if you get through hes not easy to get hold of! Oooo... whad da ya mean!!! Easiest method of contact is via Mobile 07802 412969 or email [email protected] or now also [email protected] Desk phones are for people who sit at them all day, all week. I used to be one but just lately I'm less and less in one spot for more than a day. Blue arse fly comes to mind.... Don't hesitate to leave a message and your number. I'll always do my best to get back to you within the same day. Latest news is arrival end of July. (Wish it was sooner but banks and legal jargon is delaying things , not to mention the 12hour time difference to NZ) THOR will be at ...... PistonFest in Stratford Upon Avon on 28th/29th June JAE in Billing (A bit tight for actual demos, I hope so!) TRAX2003 Goodwood Sports & Supercar Day on 23rd September 2003 http://www.track-attack.co.uk Plus I'm trying to get along to Santa Pod at various times as well. Many more shows in the pipeline. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 What about TOTB2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted June 12, 2003 Author Share Posted June 12, 2003 Yep. I'll try TOTB2 as well. My fingers haven't lifted off the telephone in days arranging events. So far 28/29th June PistonFest 26/27th July Japanese Auto Extravaganza 3rdAugust TOTBII (not confirmed) 7th Sept. TRAX2003 (Silverstone race track) 12/13th Sept National Kit and Performance Car show. (Donnington Park Race track) 23rd Sept. Goodwood Sports & Supercar Day (Goodwood race track) If you know of any more decent shows, let me know. Moderators should maybe move this thread to Events. Sorry guys. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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