PbPedis

LOL, I was there the first day they opened. Chris Pfaff's GT3 RS is on display as I'm sure you know. Might be time for another Porsche soon Wifey is going to kill me.

swbatte

Ok - I saw it there, and my wife said "Ooooh, I like this one Sean, why haven't you bought one of these?"

The answer was simple - "Go ask them how much it costs.". Having P-London could be expensive though.

Reifle

Is this the old RPP Motorsports of London with a totally new shop?

swbatte

Yes.

BioBanker

Im headed to RSP in a couple days to confirm that the tune on my new-to-me 996TT is safe and to give me some comfort around the use of the boost controller with the set up.

Im really looking forward to it. I know that Renato has been very helpful to me, with no benefit to him, during my search for a car. He was available whenever I called to discuss the various cars that I was considering at the time.

BioBanker

Had a great AM at RSP. Those guys know their scheisse!

My biggest pull was 575 lb/ft with 555 whp - but we have backed boost off from that to a very friendly 500 hp.

They certainly paid attention to all the little details, both in the data logging and in the prep too.

Thanks Renato and Stefan!

jeanmarcboilard

DO NOT let them touch your car if it's modified or let them tune your car!!!! They messed up my external wastegate hose configuration and then blamed my tune for the problem they created. They then attempted to tune my car by unsoldering a chip on my DME and installing a new one and subsequently damaged my motherboard in the process which resulted in a constant PSM/ABS fault. I had to purchase a new DME and have a qualified tuner (thanks Markski) install a new tune to fix my PSM/ABS faults. They refused to return my calls or emails. They are better salesmen than mechanics. I wouldn't be surprised if their German accents are fake.

Bill N

I'm surprised they are still in business, but it sounds like the same old, same old. Renato Fausch "rebuilt" my 951 engine, and among other things, installed the balance shafts backwards. A rookie mistake, and hard to dispute, but he took no responsibility for it.

Renato is Swiss. I suspect the accent, at least, is real.

Bill N

Oops, sorry, reviewed the thread, it seems I'm repeating myself. Just can't help reliving the trauma :-)

kam4524

Stay far far away from them. They will rob you blind and NOT back any of their warranty. Extremely disappointed with the quality of work done on my transmission. They "fixed" it with a new part and I didn't even drive 3000 kms without the same thing happening AGAIN.....they never offered to have the part replaced or anything.....I would NEVER again send even my kids pedal car to these guys.

mattsnoozer

I'm interested in taking my 1993 honda prelude 2.2L vtec turbo to a tuning shop but live closer to London than toronto (that and have no desire to drive in toronto anyway).

I have a few issues. I sold my old h22a prelude stock and purchased this car off a younger man from toronto recently who had it built in toronto by a reputable honda builder/tuner. It was beat up a bit to say the least. I have repaired most issues but need the following (as I am newer to turbo charged vehicles):

1) Check waste gate and blow off valve for proper functioning.
2) new waste gate likely and I need springs explained to me with manual boost controller. I feel some air escaping the waste gate during idle (not out the dump tube either but from more up by the valve)
3) check vacuum line routing to verify its optimal
4) find cause of compressor surge (from what I can figure). Blow off sound doesn't sound right. BOV is an un circulated turbonetics BOV. has 2 ports, only one hooked up which I read isn't a huge deal but may delay BOV opening/closing.

I was considering RSP motor sports so did some web browsing and found this forum. So far the feelings of RSP motor sports are mixed I would say. I'm hoping more people have went as this original thread is 5 years old.

Any body else with more recent experiences?
Also specifically, any body else experience them with hondata and tuning a honda?

Lastly any other opinions on where to get work done? I live down in Norfolk county close to Port Rowan (south of london about 1 hour)

PPo

You can't put the balance shaft in backwards, without cutting and welding I mean.

On a 944/951/924 8-valve engine, installing the balance shaft out of phase is common. It's actually a lot more difficult than you think to get it perfect. I know, I have done it more than once. However, I always caught it before I re-started the engine. It's a not complicated to un-do and re-adjust. You are talking literally 15-30 minutes, not hours.

The bigger issue is that when they are out of balance, it's obvious... if the shop can't tell, that's a problem. The customer... well... you will feel the buzzing in your right foot.

By the way, if you engine mounts keep failing fast... your balance shafts are out of alignment.

kam4524

mattsnoozer Bump an old thread. RSP motor sports 2015
I'm interested in taking my 1993 honda prelude 2.2L vtec turbo to a tuning shop but live closer to London than toronto (that and have no desire to drive in toronto anyway).

I have a few issues. I sold my old h22a prelude stock and purchased this car off a younger man from toronto recently who had it built in toronto by a reputable honda builder/tuner. It was beat up a bit to say the least. I have repaired most issues but need the following (as I am newer to turbo charged vehicles):

1) Check waste gate and blow off valve for proper functioning.
2) new waste gate likely and I need springs explained to me with manual boost controller. I feel some air escaping the waste gate during idle (not out the dump tube either but from more up by the valve)
3) check vacuum line routing to verify its optimal
4) find cause of compressor surge (from what I can figure). Blow off sound doesn't sound right. BOV is an un circulated turbonetics BOV. has 2 ports, only one hooked up which I read isn't a huge deal but may delay BOV opening/closing.

I was considering RSP motor sports so did some web browsing and found this forum. So far the feelings of RSP motor sports are mixed I would say. I'm hoping more people have went as this original thread is 5 years old.

Any body else with more recent experiences?
Also specifically, any body else experience them with hondata and tuning a honda?

Lastly any other opinions on where to get work done? I live down in Norfolk county close to Port Rowan (south of london about 1 hour)

OK Mattsnoozer if I were you DO NOT take your car to RSP Motorsports...they will rob you blind and NOT stand behind their workmanship or parts...if you value your vehicle find someone else to look at it.....

mattsnoozer

So would you recommend any other place to tune a honda with hondata?

theiceman

I know of a local guy with a very recent experience with them , he is not on Rennlist. All will say is he called for a recommendation as his car was not fixed after a year and he is running out of money.

BTW I recommended Zorro.

But I don't think they would do a Honda tune.. probably on the wrong forum for that.