Some Tuning News

[James1001]

Sean, took the R36 down to evolve technik today and had a lengthy discussion with Neil and Peter. They put the car up took all the photograpphs of the exhaust that they needed and were going to have a talk to miltek about altering the exhaust system to provide a better note and see if there was anyroom for power increase. As far as the ecu upgrade, they said they can do it now, but im looking at doing the two togather. ive also asked them to furthur investigate the possibillity of a turbo as HPA motorsport have already introduced in germany. They have contact in Germany and will do futher investigations for R36 upgrades.

there going to contact me back with information regarding the exhaust, and ill keep you informed.

Cheers
Hope this helps

[Autopia]

Sean, took the R36 down to evolve technik today and had a lengthy discussion with Neil and Peter. They put the car up took all the photograpphs of the exhaust that they needed and were going to have a talk to miltek about altering the exhaust system to provide a better note and see if there was anyroom for power increase. As far as the ecu upgrade, they said they can do it now, but im looking at doing the two togather. ive also asked them to furthur investigate the possibillity of a turbo as HPA motorsport have already introduced in germany. They have contact in Germany and will do futher investigations for R36 upgrades.

there going to contact me back with information regarding the exhaust, and ill keep you informed.

Cheers
Hope this helps

Mate, you're a rockstar. Many thanks.

I saw the HPA turbo on the net last night and emailed Neil. Glad we're on the same page.

How old is your R36?

Cheers
Sean

[James1001]

it would be approaching nearly 9 months now i believe... piked it up some time in July, was actually very lucky as i know some people preorderd in january and i still received mine before them. Posted pics of it up in the 1st locked thread.

[James1001]

Just to also let you know, Peter took us for a spin in his 2.0T jetta which had had an ECU tune, and a miltek exhaust system which was now outputting close to 190kw... very nice , then also went for a drive in his 335i which had the stage 2 ecu tune as advertised on their site and boosted it up to 280kw, you can definitly feel the difference in acceleration in the low ends and the extra grunt given to the cars.

[Steve]

Where's a URL for the HPA turbo kit? I can only find information about their turbo kits for 3.2 engines...

[James1001]

i am of the belief that it is still in development for production.. they were the company that built the R36 TT

[Autopia]

Here's the link.

http://www.hgp-turbo.de/

[Autopia]

Just to also let you know, Peter took us for a spin in his 2.0T jetta which had had an ECU tune, and a miltek exhaust system which was now outputting close to 190kw... very nice , then also went for a drive in his 335i which had the stage 2 ecu tune as advertised on their site and boosted it up to 280kw, you can definitly feel the difference in acceleration in the low ends and the extra grunt given to the cars.

I see I'm gonna have to get my arse down there for a looksee.

[R36 Dreamer]

Just to also let you know, Peter took us for a spin in his 2.0T jetta which had had an ECU tune, and a miltek exhaust system which was now outputting close to 190kw... very nice , then also went for a drive in his 335i which had the stage 2 ecu tune as advertised on their site and boosted it up to 280kw, you can definitly feel the difference in acceleration in the low ends and the extra grunt given to the cars.

A turbo engined tune will always yield great results. It made a massive difference to my GTI.

but on a normally aspirated engine, results will be less noticible.

[Black R36 Sedan 09(alfie)]

I just sent mine to a tuner (Evolve Technik) in Melbourne. It is expected to gain 16KW and about 30Nm of torque. My goal is to make the car beat my mates Evo 9.. At a 1/4 mile the R36 is about 1.5 secs slower

[R34]

Unfortunately you will need to add a lot more than 16kW/30Nm to chop 1.5 secs off the 1/4 mile

[firefly]

You're going to have a whole heap of trouble trying to beat your mate's evo down the quarter (which is NOT what both cars are built for! ).
Still - glad to see you're willing to give it a try!

Is the Evo stock as well?

[Autopia]

Gotta agree with R34.
The Evo9 weighs around 1500kg with 390Nm on tap. Your R36 tips the scales at 1726kg with 220Nm of shove. A rechip will improve things by maybe only a 10th or 2....maybe
To beat the Evo you'd need to spend some BIG bucks and bolt on a snail.

[new r36]

R36 Tuning

Hi guys ..

Was wondering if any one has had the Chip Tuning Done yet??

Just pick up my R36 , i am very interested in getting it done

[EvilR36]

Guys i have had my R36 for about a month now and have just started looking into do the turbo upgrade. I have done a lot of mods to other car (jap cars) but never to a euro car, i have spoken to my guy who has all done my cars in the past and is willing to look into it for me. I would be looking for around 280kw to 300kw. My guy thinks it can be done with out too much cost to the project, just depends on how much custom work is involved. I will keep everyone posted.