test drives

[DFLROWLAND]

can anyone recommend what to look for during a test drive.any tips or knowledge will be much appreciated. cheers

[TRex]

\'Speed Cameras\'............

[wedgiekray]

If it has an Apexi ECU and Commander onboard then switch it (or ask the seller) to monitor -> 8 channel display showing..

Injection Duty
Boost
Detonation Level
Water Temp
Air Temp
RPM
Speed

etc

Then put it on Peak Hold (think it\'s push down on the controller?). This will show the max values reached throughout your drive, once parked up don\'t kill the electrics, get out a pen and paper and write them down.

Then compare that to what you find on these forums using a search.

Alternatively ask nicely and maybe someone nearby will come with you.

Documentation for the commander (its easy to use) is on

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5579

Also make sure the engine is cold when you come to drive it, make sure it idles fine. Park it halfway round your trip and restart to make sure it starts and idles okay when warm.

There\'s probably lots of tips lying around you can collect with a search.

Goodluck

Ps. buy one

[wedgiekray]

Just read your other post, the car is already on its way, in which case a little late for a test drive what port is it arriving at? Re-worx are in portsmouth so may be fairly close to where it arrives.

[DFLROWLAND]

its coming in to southhampton at the end of the month so reworks is a possibility cheers.