Hi all ,
Yesterday we were given a very comprehensive talk covering the new
generation aluminium engines vs the older cast iron engines. That
included the 2 stage cooling systems in our engine vs the older
single stage cooling systems. We also learnt about how the IPDM
communicates with the ECU systems and how if we intend to mod our
cars for greater performance, we should ensure the compliance with
the control specs of the ECU diagnostics. We were given tips also
on how to advance the timing of the ignition spark from 4 to 0.4
degrees TDC. The importance of the link between the IPDM and ECU
was further emphasised in that we were told of their inter-relation
and inter-connections should we add on any items like DVD players,
GPS systems, ionisers, HID lamps and even car fridges for our
long-haul travellers.
We were even shown the plans for the electrical circuitry for the
new Marches vs the old K11.That was very enlightening.
Next we covered the suspension systems, front and rear, leaf,
elliptical, independent and how they integrated with the wheels,
toe-in, toe-out, camber positive, camber negative, straight and
non-straight circular spring shock absorbers. If I am not mistaken
we covered also ERBD, ABS for brakes, ABS for air-bags, TCS, IPDM,
ECU, HID lamps.
I know we covered many topics, too many for me to remember but I
certainly remembered the 2 cakes baked by Faded Mango. That was
super. Hey, how about another super Mango sponge cake for our next
talk?
As if that was not sufficient, we also went home with an assortment
of goodies, t-shirts, various stationeries, compliments from Tan
Chong. On offer was also special tyre offers from
Yokohama!!!!
Now we are much wiser and can converse with others on the different
emission requirements in Japan and here and how this affects our
environment, the car performance and even our fuel consumption!!!
How about that! Do you know the difference between a parallel
import and another from TC? I don't mean the cosmetics only but the
engine configuration etc. etc?
All in all a fruitful and enjoyable day thanks to the hard-working
K Rider and his team of organisers and also Tan Chong.
Good work, man
Toadie
