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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Even though it seems everybody and their dog is buying a DD rolling road on finance and calling themselves a tuner these days it obviously was not enough as they have gone bust!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Spoke to Mike Gurney and he knows nowt about it and he's the European dealer.....


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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Not True

i'd like to know where that information came from

drop me a line

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Allomak - the parent company have withdrawn financial support resulting in DD going into administration.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Gurney
Not True

i'd like to know where that information came from

drop me a line

DynoMike@hotmail.co.uk
Mike,

I think you have been left in the dark.

Happened yesterday.

03 9269 4226

That's the oz phone number of the administrators!

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Crikey!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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are we now back to the arse dyno then to set the bench mark????
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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I have no idea how they went bust because manufacture wise there was a huge profit margin in those dynos.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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are we now back to the arse dyno then to set the bench mark????
Where's Dingy when you need him
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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http://www.lancerregister.com/attach...8&d=1257931552

There is a letter about it on this thread,

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Its a bit crappy really because all these people that are still paying thousands for their rollers, that they thought was going to be a fairly valuable asset now may be in negative equity.

If you cannot source spares easily and do not have the back up of a trading company the value off DD rollers will drop dramatically.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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I can't tell you too much at this stage but I can tell you

1. the company has NOT gone bust
2. more information will be revealed in the near future
3. the USA and European businesses are not affected in any way
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Gurney
I can't tell you too much at this stage but I can tell you

1. the company has NOT gone bust
2. more information will be revealed in the near future
3. the USA and European businesses are not affected in any way


Glad to hear that.... especially for you!!!


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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Gurney
I can't tell you too much at this stage but I can tell you

1. the company has NOT gone bust
2. more information will be revealed in the near future
3. the USA and European businesses are not affected in any way
Nive one Mike I wasn't worried, I think prices of used DD rollers might have actually increased if new ones were not available
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Glad its not true but how can Doug get info like that but Mike Gurney has to go digging and asking for info to be sent to him. Doesnt really make sense lol
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Martin-Reyland
Nive one Mike I wasn't worried, I think prices of used DD rollers might have actually increased if new ones were not available
Never mind residual prices of Dyno's, how about support and parts for existing Dyno's? Thats surely the biggest concern?

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Glad its not true but how can Doug get info like that but Mike Gurney has to go digging and asking for info to be sent to him. Doesnt really make sense lol
It was being discussed on the MLR 5 hours before Doug posted it!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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cool Chrsitian
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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is there an update to this, as I just recieved this email:

As you are may be aware, Dyno Dynamics are now no longer trading.
Dyno Torque has made contact with you to ascertain whether we can assist you with your prescribed service and maintenance requirements for your dyno
As your current software has a source code lock, we cannot help with calibration or software configurations,however Dyno Torque can offer you a retro fit, with our superior software upgrade, for your dyno should you require.
Dyno Torque software is windows based with an extensive list of features, not found on any other dyno software, one of these features included, as standard, is the ability to plot six (6) sensors on each pull, on the one graph.
Dyno Torque Software Plots
· Twin air fuel ratio lambda sensors
· Vacuum/ Boost intake manifold
· Power and Torque
If we can assist in any way please do not hesate to contact me by phone or email, for further details and information.
Regards,

Martin Brown


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If they have gone pop Mike I would appreciate the source for the dyno software so I can develop some bits and pieces....

Not good!

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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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I know whats happened but it is not my place to say. Suffice to say its pretty good news for DD owners and I am sure Mike will be along soon to announce the latest news.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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any latest news?!

Where the gf is working they have a DD rolling road (bought it outright) so im sure he would be interest to know of anything happening!!
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Soooooooo whats new? My DD rollers are still working fine
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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I'd like to hear the news - as I'm edging closer to buying a set lol
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Stu,

I will give him a bell tomorrow, sounds interesting!

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Just spoke to Mike, everything is looking fine, its actually been bought by a new company, and they have a new edition of the software coming along :P


AlexF, go DD, best choice I ever made. Was looking at Mustang Dynos for about 6k less, but I am sooo happy when little boy racers say the 'dyno is reading under, my K&N should add ay least 90bhp' I turn around and say, yeh thats why BP have 12 sets of DD rollers for testing their fuel compounds... usually shuts them up! Don;t think I'd have that confidence with cheaper rollers.

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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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some official news is here

http://efi101.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5377

more news to come soon
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Thats good news Mike - I'll be on your customer books soon!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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got some very exciting stuff in the pipeline

thanks for the support

Mike.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Good news Mike
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Link to the press release on the official website: http://www.dyno.com.au/dyno/controll...icle?newsId=25
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