Good OBD2 Scanner?

by jimxms, 21-07-2019, 05:36 AM

I need to be able to read my fuel trims via OBD. Ideally I'd like the scanner to be USB enabled with its own plotting software so I can collect graphs.

I already have a Scangauge with X-Gauge, which _should_ be able to read fuel trims using the codes in the URL below, but for some reason its not working.

http://www.scangauge.com/support/xgauges...-vehicles/

Mini Meet In Surrey (Fairmile)

by mplavery, 20-07-2019, 04:24 PM

Hey people

Me Vicki, Sam, Jim, Dan and his girlfriend Kate decided to have a little local meet up and a bite to eat at the Fairmile Pub in Cobham

Me and Vix had a really good time and was great to meet you guys n gals. Food was fantastic, even thinking about it is making me hungry again lol

We all had a good old chin wag about our cars and took some photo's too which i thought you lot would like to see

Only thing was the sun went in when we were taken pics which was a shame as Sams new paint job is stunning in the sun

These were taken from my Iphone so there not great

Here you go !

Photoshop help

by Lexuspat, 20-07-2019, 07:59 AM

hi all,

can anyone help im trying to add to my signiture but having problems

im trying to add the TRD logo on the pic but not 100% sure how to do it

and to be honest im not great with photoshop

please help

SATS Cosworth Drift video

by Dan_Turism0, 20-07-2019, 06:54 AM

Ok bit of a odd intro but quality video and it's a Supra what more could you want ?

http://vimeo.com/28242452

For those that love the Nurburing

by Lexusboy, 20-07-2019, 04:07 AM

Toyota set a new lap record at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife for an electric car of just 7:47.79 yesterday, smashing the previous record of 9:01.3 as set by the Peugeot EX1 Concept back in May.

The quick time around the 13-odd miles of the Green Hell was set by Toyota Motorsports GmbH (TMG) in its prototype electric race car you see here.

And to put this lap time into prospective, it is less than 30 seconds off the 'Ring times of cars like the Nissan GT-R, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Dodge Viper ACR.

The key is TMG's expertise at building cars that can go around a track faster than almost anyone else. You see, TMG is an independently run organization within Toyota and was formerly responsible for building the automaker’s F1 race cars.



Wind tunnel at TMG facility in Cologne, Germany
All the equipment to build and race an F1 car is still sitting at TMG’s main facility in Cologne, Germany, where it is often rented out to other firms working on race cars of their own. Most famously, Ferrari often uses TMG’s wind tunnel to help fine tune its own F1 racers.

As revealed by TMG’s communications officer Alastair Moffitt, much of the electric drivetrain powering Toyota's new prototype is based on knowledge gained in the development of the Kinectic Energy Recovery System (KERS) used in its original F1 cars.

“We have continued to expand in this area and the battery management systems and motor control units feature technology, which is derived directly from our F1 developments,” he said.

Drive comes from a pair of electric motors sourced from Evo Electric, rated at a combined 375 horsepower (280 kW) and 590 pound-feet of torque. They’re matched to a single speed gearbox and when fully worked will accelerate the 2,138 pound prototype from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds and see it reach a top speed of 161 mph.



Toyota F1 knowledge used for electric race car prototype
Total range is 124 miles, but at race speeds this figure will drop significantly. The batteries are a lithium-ceramic type supplied by Li-Tech.

They are rated at 520 volts and have a capacity of 41.5kWh. Their nominal output is 6 kW and they take about eight hours for a single charge.

In case you’re wondering why TMG was interested in setting an electric car lap record at the Nurburgring, it certainly wasn't just about bragging rights.

According to Moffitt, the project is a valuable chance to test high-performance electric powertrains in a real motorsport environment. Naturally, electric cars behave differently depending on the driving style and there is no tougher track than the Nordschleife, so engineers will learn a lot about cooling, battery performance, motor performance, durability, and so on.



Oven used to bake carbon fiber components
Additionally, TMG is looking to become a leader in the growing field of electric race car development, and eventually hopes to sell its zero-emission drivetrains to independent race teams. In fact, the technology in this prototype could be on sale as early as next year.

And remember, this is only the beginning of what may prove to be an electric car revolution, both in the mainstream and motorsports.


So what was your times?

New arrival

by denny59, 19-07-2019, 06:52 PM

Hi everyone. Not really a new member but I haven't posted anything on here for a while.

Just posted pics of our new arrival in my garage. 1999 Toyota Altezza RS200 Supercharged. Hopefully gonna take it to the Japshow Finale this year.

How do I upload photo's in these forum's. Sorry to be an idiot but I can't figure it
out.

Just saw the video for last years JAE! im in it :)...so are some of you

by mattross1313, 19-07-2019, 01:15 PM

Isn't much to get excited about really, but just watched some of the video for last years JAE

http://www.japcarclub.com/

22 seconds in you can see Lisa and myself arriving - white & black MR2's . then my current car (which wasn't mine at the time obviously) can been seen along with Stavs (I think), and others at around 1:14 into the video.

Also, my old car on the Japshow 2011 Gallery for this year

http://www.japshow.co.uk/g_jap2011detail...s11dj-5794

iscoStu:

Avatar

by nickie-b, 18-07-2019, 05:11 PM

Hi guys, I'm trying to create an avatar for my account, but don't seem to have an option for adding one?? Do I need to be a full member for this option?

Injen vs JWT

by Rabster, 18-07-2019, 10:41 AM

ok so my 350z has the JWT pop charger installed rough spec from there site

350Z 03-06 POP-CHARGER AIR FILTER W/HEAT SHIELD. PRODUCES A REAL 6.5 HP INCREASE AT THE WHEELS! HEAT SHIELD INSURES COLD AIR TEMPERATURES. AWESOME SOUND, EASY INSTALL, 50 STATE EMISSION LEGAL, WHAT MORE COULD WANT!

but

They show the following on the site which increases the power
http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/wolfpdf...R-TEST.pdf

Now im after some bling lol and i know from various other cars Ians Sc430 which has a weapon-R intake it sounds tasty and then Jims Ls which has made a noticable noise increase you can now hear the engine

so with this in mind i had a hunt around and found this
http://www.injen.com/docs/other/search.a...=10&Eng=V6

question is guys and girls what are the general views on the systems i dont want to loose any power but want a more throatier noise increase in power would be good but not expecting huge amounts as the car is GT4 spec so has increased power already....

:confused1:

Help needed from anyone going to JAE

by Lexuspat, 18-07-2019, 02:26 AM

I'm asking a favour from a member who is attending JAE this year and are traveling via the A1.

Phil will have my car mats at JAE but as I'm not going was wondering if someone could do me a favour and bring them back north up the A1 on there way home.

I live 6 miles from Grantham that is on the A1 and I could meet the owner there.

This would help me out a lot and would be most gratfull