[William Miller]

""The PCA Potomac Region and Curry's Auto Service Inc. at 1510 Moran Road, Sterling, VA will co-host DYNOS & LIFTS FOR CHARITY on Saturday October 18, 2008. Curry's Auto Service is graciously donating the use of its' 8 lifts, as well as its' four wheel (for both two wheel and four wheel drive cars) dynamometer to the club from 9:00am-3:00pm. Also, Curry's will have mechanics on-hand to offer pointers, help with minor repairs, and even perform alignments and service (for an extra charge). ""

I got an e-mail about this some time ago, but don't think I saw a thread here.

I have a slot at 9:00 am and Chris (JazzBass) follows.
My intrest is to help diagnose some Montronic Issues along with to see what it will pull.

Anybody done this before? How does it work?
If I want to log A/F and other data do I need to arrange in advance?
I do plan on going really early.

[Spike]

I don't know how this event handles things, but last dyno I went to, I took a USB memory stick with me and downloaded the results. Then I went to the website for the dyno once I got howm and downloaded their reader software. This allowed me to graph all the data and play with the output, etc. I sent it to Steve Wong and got my chip updated to optimize my A/F.

Not sure if this event allows the download but I plan to bring a USB chip with me and maybe a floppy in case they are using some ancient computer.

If they have internet, they could also email the file to you...

[Trak Ratt]

Last time I did this it was two pulls back to back. No time for adjustments between. If you want to make changes you might want to sign up for 2 different times. Still, $80 isn't bad for two pulls.

[William Miller]

Thanks.
I know of only one thing to adjust on the montronic. Thats the A/F screw.
My conversion harness. (I made it.) Doesn't have a OBD socket. I do have the loose wires and could make one. I'm doing some testing of the individual sensors one at a time and hopefully the dyno (A/F readings) will help confirm what's going on.

Is there someone over there that I can talk to in advance of the event to ask some questions?

[Trak Ratt]

Originally Posted by William Miller

Is there someone over there that I can talk to in advance of the event to ask some questions?

sure just call and ask for their dyno guy

[Trak Ratt]

Got a slot ~11:30ish! Link on PCAP site didn't work but e-mailing the contact did. Heard there was still some AWD slots open in the afternoon. BTW having the car dynoed every few years is a great way to stay on top of issues. If nuthing else it lets you know if you are getting slower or the car needs some work Thanks for the heads up Bill, would have missed this otherwise.