RKM Motorsport - Tuned Tuners - May '13

very very nice volvo c30 tune!! thanks a lot i appreciate it. Just ran the 300km grand valley endurance race in that car in 2 hours. 1 min.
 
I tried out the Elise 111R Romeo tune and it was great. I am notoriously bad at driving MR cars (can't drive the Lotus Evora even with tunes I have found for nothing) but I was able to drive the Elise 111R quite well. I took it to 3 tracks so far:

Grand Valley East: Fastest Lap was just under 1:03
High Speed Ring: Fastest Lap was around 1:05
Daytona Road Track: Fastest Lap was around 1:52.529

Note: I use racing softs on the tune instead of the sports soft

On Grand Valley East the car excelled around the corners and was a pleasure to drive. I can't think of any issues I really saw on that course at all. It just flew in/out of the corners.

High Speed Ring/Daytona Road Course - Both of these showed a problem with the car (most likely the way I drive). Under braking from 160mph the tail really wants to be in front (tail slippage). This is really noticeable on the Daytona road Course going into that first sweeping turn after a full lap.

I do use a Driving Force Pro wheel and I have noticed that the brake pedals on that wheel go from 0% to 100% on very quickly and it is hard to apply light pressure on the brake pedal. Is there something I can tweak to the tune to help this?

I plan on using this car in a under 400hp race the community I belong to is having. It simply is hard to beat on the mostly twisty tracks that are scheduled.
 
Just a heads up to you guys, I have a waiting list of cars that need to be sent off to their owners, no thanks to the daily gifting limit. If you would like to send me a car to tune and send back, could you please put it off for 2-3 days? This does not affect requests where the car to be tuned belongs to me, only requests that involve sending me an already built car.

Apologies to NSX>GOD and Kyaw for the delays.

Edit: Sent NSX>GOD's car to him.
 
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just tried out your volvo C30 tune on polyphony digital cup. raced once with all mods and no tune and then raced with your tune and shaved an easy 3 seconds off of my lap times. not a car with drastic need to be tuned but the times show the improvement. biggest adjustment was the gearing: without the tune i would max out in 6th halfway through the straight, slowed me down. with the tune i'd never max out and i'd be taking turns in a gear lower, sped me up. seems like a car that would benifet from some manual gearing. tires were perpetually red every time you put the throttle down. don't think theres much to do about that in 400 hp FF with DS3. my no throttle or full throttle style is no help either. thought i felt a tad bit more understeer with your tune. particullarly in ungulated areas of track, and i've been chalking it up to lsd settings. though it could be my getting used to taking the turn in a lower gear. two spots on trial mountain are the only places it showed up: the blind right after the tunnel turn. and the last part of the section right before the back hairpin. otherwise good stuff. car was made tighter and all around better for higher performance. look forward to trying more of your tunes.
 
Something of note is (as I've mentioned previously) you really should keep the C30 below 6500rpm; past that it starts getting a bit breathless. The "tires going red" is entirely normal for it, I suggest you try using the throttle as a rotational aid (nailing the gas at the right time will actually pull the nose in rather than cause understeer).

Also, the LSD is a bit of a late addition; the original settings were 7/22/5 and some drivers will find that more suitable; the current settings are outright faster but more difficult to get the driving bit right with.
 
Hey check the rear camber on that 350Z :dopey:

2.1/37<---
It's for the epic stance it has. :lol: I think it's meant to be 3.7, RJ will fix it soon.
Just curious, but could you guys tell me what color that is on Romeo and the C63? :)

I don't know about Romeo, RJ painted it. The C63 is just one of the dealership colours you can buy it in, I forget the name, B-Spec is doing endurances so I cant check.
 
RKM Motorsport&#8217;s STi S400

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Based on: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type RA
Obtained: New Car Dealer

Drivetrain: AWD
Horsepower: 397 BHP (@ 113.2 miles)
Torque:---- 394 ft-lb
Weight:---- 1152 kg

PARTS
GT Auto

Oil Change
Enkei JS+M wheels
Front Aero Type B
Rear Aero Type B
Rear Wing Type B

Tuning Shop
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Chassis Reinforcement
Lightweight Windows
Carbon Fiber Hood (Body Color)
ECU Tuning
Sports Catalytic Converter
Sports Exhaust
High-RPM Turbo Kit
FC Gearbox
FC LSD
Adjustable Center Differential
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Semi-Racing Clutch
FC Suspension
Sports Soft tires

SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics

Downforce: 0/12

Transmission
Transmission

1st:-- 3.139
2nd:-- 1.980
3rd:-- 1.390
4th:-- 1.029
5th:-- 0.802
6th:-- 0.658
Final: 3.900
Max Speed: 261

Drivetrain
Differential

Initial: 7/37
Accel:-- 20/58
Braking: 15/15

VCD
Torque Bias: 35/65

Suspension
Suspension

Ride Height: +15/+5
Spring Rate: 11.2/9.4
Extension:-- 6/9
Compression: 2/6
Anti-Roll:-- 6/1
Camber:----- 1.9/1.9
Toe:-------- -0.07/-0.15

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Brake Balance: 5/9

Intended Driving Options
Transmission: Manual (MT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:
The old Hawkeye Impreza wasn't exactly a bad car; it was fairly lightweight, handled well, and looked pretty decent.

But, as always, there's room for improvement. So, starting with the Spec C Type RA, we went even lighter and more powerful and enhanced the aerodynamics a bit to boot. 400bhp means it'll get to the next corner quickly, and a well-sorted suspension and differential setup means it'll get through said corners quicker than most anything as well.
 
RKM Motorsport&#8217;s Civic Type R

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Based on: Honda Civic Type R (EK) &#8216;97
Obtained: Brand new model at Honda or win the B-Spec FF Cup

Drivetrain: FF
Horsepower: 323 BHP (@ 73.0 miles)
Torque:---- 30 kgfm
Weight:---- 845 kg
PP:-------- 515

PARTS
GT Auto

Racing Modifications
Rays Volk Racing RE30 Wheels

Tuning Shop
Rigidity Improvement
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Mid RPM Range Turbo Kit
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tyres

SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics

Downforce: 15/10

Ballast
Amount:-- 0
Position: 0

Engine
Power Limiter

Power Level: 100.0%

Transmission
Transmission

(Set Max Speed, then each individual ratio.)
1st:-- 2.853
2nd:-- 1.993
3rd:-- 1.489
4th:-- 1.166
5th:-- 0.958
6th:-- 0.806
Final: 4.225
Max Speed: 180 MPH

Drivetrain
Differential

Initial: 8/0
Accel:-- 20/0
Braking: 5/0

Suspension
Suspension

Ride Height: -20/-20
Spring Rate: 10.0/4.5
Extension:-- 7/5
Compression: 6/4
Anti-Roll:-- 3/4
Camber:----- 2.0/1.7
Toe:-------- &#8211;0.20/-0.05

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Brake Balance: 5/6

Intended Driving Options
Transmission: Manual (MT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:
When we released our Civic VTi-R, we said that we&#8217;d introduce an RM version later down the line. Well we&#8217;re now down the line and this is the RM version of the VTi-R.

While this Civic Type R bases it&#8217;s settings on the VTi-R, we&#8217;ve refined the settings to work with the racing modifications, as well as the extra power and torque provided from the turbo. Those who liked the VTi-R should love this Type R.

25th Feb 2011 - Transmission & ballast/power settings.
11th Oct 2011 - Spec II adjustments.
 
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RKM Motorsport’s Annihilator

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Based on: 2002 ABT Audi TT-R Touring Car
Obtained: Used Car Dealer/Online Car Dealer

Drivetrain: FR
Horsepower: 487 BHP (@ 2542.7 miles)
Torque:---- 394 ft-lb
Weight:---- 1080 kg

PARTS
GT Auto

Oil Change

Tuning Shop
Racing Medium tires

SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics

Downforce: 35/50

Transmission
Transmission

1st:-- 3.464
2nd:-- 2.251
3rd:-- 1.609
4th:-- 1.209
5th:-- 0.955
6th:-- 0.793
Final: 3.353
Max Speed: 230

Drivetrain
Differential

Initial: xx/7
Accel:-- xx/15
Braking: xx/5

Suspension
Suspension

Ride Height: 0/0
Spring Rate: 10.5/10.5
Extension:-- 3/5
Compression: 3/5
Anti-Roll:-- 6/3
Camber:----- 2.2/1.5
Toe:-------- -0.15/0.00

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Brake Balance: 6/7

Intended Driving Options
Transmission: Manual (MT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:
The TT-R touring car was very successful.

Then it died off. It's now returned to show how things are done.
 
RKM Motorsport’s Insightful Honda

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Based on: Honda Insight LS ‘09
Obtained: Brand new model at Honda

Drivetrain: FF
Horsepower: 174 BHP (@ 78.5 miles)
Torque:---- 25 kgfm
Weight:---- 1017 kg
PP:-------- 418

PARTS
GT Auto

Enkei ES-Tarmac Wheels
Type A Front Aero
Type A Rear Aero
Type A Wing

Tuning Shop
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Improvement
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Bonnet (Body Colour)
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tyres

SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics

Downforce: 0/10

Ballast
Amount:-- 0
Position: 0

Engine
Power Limiter

Power Level: 100.0%

Drivetrain
Differential

Initial: 10/0
Accel:-- 25/0
Braking: 5/0

Suspension
Suspension

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 7.5/5.0
Extension:-- 7/8
Compression: 5/6
Anti-Roll:-- 2/3
Camber:----- 1.6/1.3
Toe:-------- –0.11/0.00

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Brake Balance: 5/6

Intended Driving Options
Transmission: Manual (MT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:
Our CR-Z Type R has one big flaw. Seats. It only has two of them. Yes you can take your lady friend for a weekend drive down some country lanes, but what happens when your lady friend becomes your wife and becomes the mother of your adorable children? The CR-Z Type R will have to go. This is where the Insightful Honda comes in. It understands that you want to keep your family happy, but you really miss your CR-Z. How about a 5-door hatchback with CR-Z Type R performance? The Insightful Honda delivers.

25th Feb 2011 - Ballast/power settings.
28th Jan 2012 - Revised settings.
 
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RKM Motorsport’s Ford GT600

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Based on: 2006 Ford GT
Obtained: New Car Dealer

Drivetrain: MR
Horsepower: 600 BHP (@ 84.2 miles, erroneous in that oil change was not done)
Torque:---- 507 ft-lb
Weight:---- 1203 kg

PARTS
GT Auto

Oil Change
Prodrive GC-010G wheels
Extension Type A
Rear Wing Type A

Tuning Shop
Weight Reduction Stage 3
Chassis Reinforcement
Lightweight Windows
Carbon Fiber Hood (Body Color)
ECU Tuning
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Sports Catalytic Converter
Titanium Semi-Racing Exhaust
FC Gearbox
FC LSD
Semi-Racing Flywheel
Semi-Racing Clutch
FC Suspension
Sports Soft tires

SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics

Downforce: 0/40

Transmission
Transmission

1st:-- 3.744
2nd:-- 2.362
3rd:-- 1.659
4th:-- 1.227
5th:-- 0.957
6th:-- 0.785
Final: 3.360
Max Speed: 261

Drivetrain
Differential

Initial: xx/5
Accel:-- xx/20
Braking: xx/9

Suspension
Suspension

Ride Height: -20/-15
Spring Rate: 8.2/9.8
Extension:-- 8/9
Compression: 7/6
Anti-Roll:-- 6/2
Camber:----- 2.4/2.3
Toe:-------- -0.05/-0.10

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Brake Balance: 4/10

Intended Driving Options
Transmission: Manual (MT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:
The Ford GT is a lot of things... But a slouch is not one of them.

That said, the performance (and the drive) can still be greatly improved upon. Hence this, our GT600 package. We've added quite a bit of aerodynamic help, a small twinge of power, lightened it, and regeared it for optimal top speed. The result? A car that shames everything in the price bracket in every way.
 
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RKM Motorsport’s Integra Type R

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Based on: Honda Integra Type R (DC5) ‘04
Obtained: Brand new model at Honda

Drivetrain: FF
Horsepower: 306 BHP (@ 86.3 miles)
Torque:---- 26 kgfm
Weight:---- 999 kg
PP:-------- 482

PARTS
GT Auto

Rays VR.G2 Wheels
Type A Front Aero
Type A Rear Aero
Type A Wing

Tuning Shop
Chassis Weight Reduction Stage 3
Rigidity Improvement
Window Weight Reduction
Carbon Bonnet (Body Colour)
Engine Tuning Stage 3
Sports ECU
Sports Intake Manifold
Racing Air Filter
Titanium Racing Exhaust
Sports Exhaust Manifold
Catalytic Converter: Sports
Fully Customisable Transmission
Twin Plate Clutch
Semi Racing Flywheel
Fully Customisable LSD
Fully Customisable Suspension Kit
Sports Soft Tyres

SETUP

Body/Chassis
Aerodynamics

Downforce: 0/5

Ballast
Amount:-- 0
Position: 0

Engine
Power Limiter

Power Level: 100.0%

Transmission
Transmission

(Set Max Speed, then each individual ratio.)
1st:-- 3.317
2nd:-- 2.420
3rd:-- 1.930
4th:-- 1.585
5th:-- 1.362
6th:-- 1.215
Final: 3.150
Max Speed: 130 MPH

Drivetrain
Differential

Initial: 5/0
Accel:-- 27/0
Braking: 13/0

Suspension
Suspension

Ride Height: -25/-25
Spring Rate: 10.5/4.0
Extension:-- 7/8
Compression: 5/6
Anti-Roll:-- 2/5
Camber:----- 2.1/1.7
Toe:-------- –0.15/0.00

Brakes
Brake Balance Controller

Brake Balance: 5/7

Intended Driving Options
Transmission: Manual (MT)
ABS: 1
Everything else: OFF

Tuner Comments:
This is the Integra Type R, the road legal version of our Integra Type R Turbo. Where the Turbo is racing modified with a huge turbo, this is a non-turbo road car with some aero modifications. The settings may look familiar and that’s because they are the Turbo’s settings. The settings transferred almost flawlessly and by simply adjusting the suspension to make up for the lack of high downforce, the Integra Type R handles just as well, if not better than the Turbo.

27th Feb 2011 - Transmission & ballast/power settings.
20th Sep 2011 - Transmission & LSD settings.
20th Dec 2012 - Revised settings for 2.09.
 
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Holy cow that's a lotta new tunes :D

I'll check out the Civic Type R and FordGT over the weekend.
They're the only ones I have in my garage right now. Saving up to buy the 908 so I'm trying not to buy more cars. Too bad my STI and DC5 have been RM'd
 
Holy cow that's a lotta new tunes :D

I'll check out the Civic Type R and FordGT over the weekend.
They're the only ones I have in my garage right now. Saving up to buy the 908 so I'm trying not to buy more cars. Too bad my STI and DC5 have been RM'd

We have a DC5 RM too. :D

 
i'm about to pick up an LFA from the NCD. i also have a 787B with 0 miles that i'm dying to start ripping apart. i'll definitely be checking out those 2 tunes from u guys.

just one quick question about the 787B tune. i have the regular version i'm guessing so would yur 787B stealth tune work for me as well without any changes?

can't wait! :D
 
i'm about to pick up an LFA from the NCD. i also have a 787B with 0 miles that i'm dying to start ripping apart. i'll definitely be checking out those 2 tunes from u guys.

just one quick question about the 787B tune. i have the regular version i'm guessing so would yur 787B stealth tune work for me as well without any changes?

can't wait! :D

It will work on both 787B's without any changes between them, yes. 👍
 
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