geoffbeaumont Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 His problem is driving EFI V8s. The idle control forces the engine to push at a "high" rpm. A good diesel or carbed V8 doesn't have this problem, IME. In that case, over to Mr. Fridgefreezer. Can you solve this one with the right maps in your Megasquirt? A thought - for us auto drivers that would probably be good for fuel economy too, as the engine wouldn't be pushing as hard against the brakes when we're stopped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) Underdrive the way to go! if there's any grip your laughing. any slopes I've driven have been an absoloute breeze since fitting it. JST will concour I'm sure. 35's on 3.54 R/P make for intresting descents. We;ve driven hills that have had mR Beast white with fear and other forumeeers have declined I too would have declined until now. Michele when your next over have a drive and see what I mean. PS no underdrive will make this any easier Same hill different angle Edited November 30, 2005 by white90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 His problem is driving EFI V8s. The idle control forces the engine to push at a "high" rpm. A good diesel or carbed V8 doesn't have this problem, IME. John,good point...! Although I never drove a V8 (on steep descents at least!) and I don't know the "feeling". But,even with a diesel,there are circumstancies (? ) in which "slow" is not enough "slow" (IMHO) Underdrive the way to go! Michele when your next over have a drive and see what I mean I knew he was just waiting for this! What did I ask?!? don't say "go buy an underdrive! please Ehi,thanks for the kind offer,I'd love to. It's gonna be Feb 2006 than at the MWWC B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 white90 bit of a difference thou - 3-4 meter steep drop with a lovely little muddy pudle on the end off it - OR 150-200 meter long drop with end no were in sight - and thats just going straight !!! rather take the muddy drop (always!!!!! ) I think I would have an accident and need new pants if I looked down the side!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Be nice everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) I'd happily drive the rocky one in the first pic. The underdrive makes that a walk in the park. Slippery slopes through trees are no fun I can happily admit. Here are a few pics: Edited November 30, 2005 by white90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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