Off to the East Coast...

Well every so often the tuning shop 'ECC' opens it's doors to the public for a 'Rolling Road' aka DYNO Day! Click here for last report Today I got to check out the latest on display, and getting tested on the dyno! It's not so often I get to check out the local tuning scene now, as most of my work and involvement is in the Japanese Market, or USA! So this was a good lesson and experience for me, since im back here now. The standard and level of tuning has increased dramatically, but still has a LONG way to go! Some great cars are being built, to a very high level of tuning, but the research and development I feel is still needed, especially in fine tune setup and ECU Mapping! Several cars were down on BHP from today's dyno results. Of course there are MANY reasons for this, but a few of the main things seem to be Mapping, incorrect/cheap choice and set up of modifications, and of course general dyno room conditions/leaks etc will be a factor. Its in these areas of tuning I feel Ireland especially is behind. The sooner more and more tuners are trained to specific mapping, be it by HKS, Greddy, Apexi etc, or custom mapping, the sooner I think these tuned cars will perform to their maximum. Anyway, Here are some photos from the day. It was good to meet up with some new and old faces, even if for a short time!

ECC, great local tuner of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

and old school Mitsubishi too...

Some projects in development...

Back to the dyno, Integra performed well...

Mini was CRAZY...Supercharged Honda K20!!

Stunning JZX100 Chaser showed up too...

This R33 Skyline put out over 400bhp today...

Leaving for home, nice photo this...