Feedback Calling all tuners: Dyno Tracker, Leader Board and Track times

All,

Many have asked about the ability to create a Dyno tracker and leader board. With the pending update to the site, this will be included. It is custom development for the "garages" section of the site. I don't have any screen shots of the "end" result yet. However I did want to gather feedback on what type of information should be entered. For example:
1) Are there other options or manufactures that people should have the ability to input.
2) Should we be tracking more things. For example, WHP, Torque, Etc.

Sample Entry Fields

• Dyno Manufacture:
  • Dynojet
  • Mustang
• Dyno Type
  • Engine Dyno
  • Chassis Dyno
• Baseline Numbers
  • Horsepower
  • Torque
  • RPM
  • Ignition Timing
• Max Numbers: Dyno Run 1, 2, 3, 4, etc
  • Horsepower
    • Crank
    • WHP
  • Torque
  • RPM
  • Ignition Timing
• SAE Corrected Numbers
  • Horsepower
    • Crank
    • WHP
  • Torque
  • RPM
  • Ignition Timing
• Aspiration
  • Normally Aspirated
  • Turbo
  • Super Charger
• Boost Information
  • PSI
  • Bar
• Methanol or Water Injection System
  • Aquamist
  • AEM
  • Snow Performance
• Injection Liquid
  • Water
  • Methanol
• Ability to upload Dyno chart

For Track Information

• Name of the track
• Track Type:
  • Road
  • Drag
  • Autocross
• Location
• Trap Times
  • ¼ mile
  • ½ mile
  • ¾ mile
  • 1 mile
• Road / Autocross Track Lap Times (I will need to create a list of tracks that they can add times to).
  • Would like to use a map feature to show where the tracks are located.
  • Ability to upload a track map
  • Members ideally would have the ability to add a track
  • Class – What track and what class
  • Racing organization

Again, please let me know your thoughts and suggestions while I'm in development so it's easy to change and modify.

@ScottinBend @oldbrokenwind @Tigger2011 @vetsvette @Dave.0 @Thumper460 @MCS02 @jetsr6

 

Also, here is a quick screen shot of the field entry. Trying to make it as simple as possible.

 

Lol - good stuff.

 

No kidding, will be fun to see how that turns out.

 

Those are some great numbers and will be hard to beat.

While that maybe your decision, there is no reason, purpose or context for this component of the post. i.e. its not called for.

 

Very flat but lumpy HP and Torque curves. May want to look into that tune more.

While I don't agree with your post for a number of reasons, it actually reminded me that there does need to be a some boundaries when discussing someone else's dyno runs. Thanks for the very clear reminder.

 

So let's get this thread back on track and add a topic with why I'm working to add the Dyno Tracker.

1. Early on in the migration from VB to XF a few members who are heavy into tuning asked for it. Some even took the time to send me information and suggestions regarding what they would like to see tracked. (Thanks!)
2. Personally, I have a real interest in seeing how people are tuning their cars from mild to wild. With this we can see the results of other enthusiast tuning efforts and how they accomplished them. It's a great way to learn what works, has an impact and what potentially doesn't really move the needle that much.

What is my concern with creating this forum.

1. People attack the way someone is tuning their vehicle.
2. Emotions fly and turns into a school yard brawl.
3. Personal attacks verse technical discussion.
4. Negative statements about a tuner, parts, etc by folks who have never actually used their parts.

If we are not careful this could be very hard to manage especially if it turns into a "tit for tat" forum and emotions fly. With that in mind, I think it would be good to set some boundaries and principals up front before release without being overbearing.

I'll think on this a little and I would love anyone's thoughts on it.

 

Heheh.. donuts...