Had a few trial runs with this new bit of kit from newsh - just about brand new 
Not really interested in brutal launches for 1/4 mile times - specially on public road ya know - not easy, but more so in getting a style of using it for comparative analysis of ECU tweaks and other mods like RS2 airbox and such.
Tis a well known 'feature' of Motronic ECU that you cant get max boost unless you have max load (ie WOT in a high gear) so I think its going to be tricky using it for runs in 4th... Its a pity all the test runs require a standing start.
I did three runs tonight. First two were moderate launches with a full blat in 2nd and into 3rd I think. BOth of those came out at 210nwhp (nett wheel hp) - which is curiously accurate for my 280bhp software using the 25% drivetrain loss rule of thumb for quattro. Both these runs stopped (somehow) short of the 1/4 mile mark.
Did the 3rd run trying a very short shift into 2nd then short again into 4th to get a power/torque run at the higher boost levels in that gear. This run did continue for 1/4 mile but gave a bizarre 320hp result - I know thats impossible at the wheels on my setup. How on earth could I have fooled the thing into that silly number ?
Trying hard to remember if I reset the unit or did something else stupid.
Seems like a nice bit of gear, though buttons are a bit unpleasant to use - it was a doddle to setup and get going. Really needs a test track to use it properly... and you could really murder a clutch and brakes if not careful.
Also doing runs tonight with a development stream of ECU software as well. Need to get back to square one and try be more controlled, but the 1st question is for any experienced G-Tech users who might wish to share how best to get consistent power runs out of it - not balls out ultimate launches for quickest times etc.
PS - Did one brake test showiing about 230ft from 70 to 0. Could have done a bit better maybe - but thats some baseline figures to be getting on with.
Paul
Not really interested in brutal launches for 1/4 mile times - specially on public road ya know - not easy, but more so in getting a style of using it for comparative analysis of ECU tweaks and other mods like RS2 airbox and such.
Tis a well known 'feature' of Motronic ECU that you cant get max boost unless you have max load (ie WOT in a high gear) so I think its going to be tricky using it for runs in 4th... Its a pity all the test runs require a standing start.
I did three runs tonight. First two were moderate launches with a full blat in 2nd and into 3rd I think. BOth of those came out at 210nwhp (nett wheel hp) - which is curiously accurate for my 280bhp software using the 25% drivetrain loss rule of thumb for quattro. Both these runs stopped (somehow) short of the 1/4 mile mark.
Did the 3rd run trying a very short shift into 2nd then short again into 4th to get a power/torque run at the higher boost levels in that gear. This run did continue for 1/4 mile but gave a bizarre 320hp result - I know thats impossible at the wheels on my setup. How on earth could I have fooled the thing into that silly number ?
Trying hard to remember if I reset the unit or did something else stupid.
Seems like a nice bit of gear, though buttons are a bit unpleasant to use - it was a doddle to setup and get going. Really needs a test track to use it properly... and you could really murder a clutch and brakes if not careful.
Also doing runs tonight with a development stream of ECU software as well. Need to get back to square one and try be more controlled, but the 1st question is for any experienced G-Tech users who might wish to share how best to get consistent power runs out of it - not balls out ultimate launches for quickest times etc.
PS - Did one brake test showiing about 230ft from 70 to 0. Could have done a bit better maybe - but thats some baseline figures to be getting on with.
Paul
I've just got a GTech although it's a bit more archaic (and cheaper) than your unit. Still gives relative HP etc though. I'll do a few runs when I can find the time and space.
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