Supra TX2k8 60 -130

[RICE RACING]

Good thread,

Is it just me? or do Mazda people not give a shit about this kind of performance testing

I have been using Race Logic VBOX3 and 3i for years and developed more applicable testing standards that many can do with minimal "risk" (90-140kmh 3rd gear tests) ideal for our cars (any Mazda fitted with OEM 5 speed turbo box). Much more interesting as it shows up many more things like usable power band of the engine (typically ~4000rpm to ~8000rpm) and gets rid of variables like shifting times etc, good to even show chassis ability to transfer power if you are exceeding practical limits of 2wd and street tires, not to mention real world power test! not artificial dyno test...

Have a read of my data I have collected here > http://www.riceracing.com.au/vbox-ii...ing-tuning.htm

Once you do allot of this work you quickly see what the real benefit of a good spread of power is v's a dyno queen set up, not to mention things like the chassis being able to use the power you have too. I still find it amazing people are so backwards in their understanding of how cars work and using proper tests to quantify it all.

At least people have started to use proper instruments to "test" with.