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MattyB
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31st Mar 04 at 10:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
right so, is my car underperforming with my spec, or did i get what was to be expected a neck to neck race, im sure its down on power, the flat spot at 4000rpm takes an age to overcome ie. once ya get about 4800 flat spot goes!!!!


To be honest, i very much doubt u were racing a 150 GT tdi golf. This would have pulled away from u with ease, especially if your having engine trouble.

Probably likely to have been a 130ps 5speed model, which would have been fair cop.

Your doing well to keep up with any of these engines over 40mph coz of the sheer torque they have.

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vibrio
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never had a problem with 150hp tdi golfs
Greasemonkey
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MattyB
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quote:
Originally posted by vibrio
never had a problem with 150hp tdi golfs


nah, a little lightweight 140bhp petrol 3dr shouldnt really tho vibs!

Altho i'm sure its 0-100 is sprizing rapid! And i'd love to feel the kick from 40-80mph. Definately suprize u i reckon vibs!

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stubbsy
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they have shitloads of torque too with being diesel. they are realy quite quick.
Cybermonkey
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greasemonkey, why do you think you got this large flatspot? you got an induction kit on it?
mattyboy199
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really my GSI picked up well at 3500rpm & thats standard
J4MIE P
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Well i have driven the Mk5 golf GT TDi, and Iv gotta say it does feel quiker than its stats suggest. Its just all that torque, made me realise how foolish ever1 is for just lookin at power figs.
Drove a new Ibiza 130 TDi as well. That is seriously quick in the midrange. From 30-50 it felt every bit as quick as our Zaf GSi.
J4MIE P
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Originally posted by mattyboy199
even the 150bhp TDI golf is 0-60 in about 8.7secs which ain t that fast


0-60 means very little on everyday roads.
courty
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I drive a golf GT TDI, dont have any problems with corsa's, the GSI is close but the sport has no chance.
Cybermonkey
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courty, the Sport isnt really that much slower than the GSi on the road. Yes it is faster 0-60, but in gear times from 30-80, there isnt much in it really, and they both need to be driven in a specific manner. Ragging them doesnt reap any benefits, and gentle fluid gear changes and changing at around 5.5k is much more beneficial than screaming to the redline.
courty
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wish mine would rev upto 5.5k.
I find mine is quick from 60-90+ they are very heavy cars which dont help them off the line.
Greasemonkey
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Problem im haveing is the fact i should have around 150BHP, but i got little tourqe so thats were i lose out, yeah i got a pipercross viper kit, cars in the mechanics for the day soon to get sorted, thinks its a vacum leak or dodgey ECU so fitting another ecu takingn out chip see if things improve
courty
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Mine standard is the GT TDI 110bhp, I have changed the airflow meter for a merc one that allows you to rev to 5k without it droping at the top. I have just ordered a Tuning kit that should push it upto 135-140bhp and 280-300 torque.
will be putting it on the rollers soon so should know what im getting. I use mine for work everyday as a company car and would recommend anyone who is going to buy a deisel to get a golf they are quick but your still gonna be getting 45mpg +

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