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Offline insane21

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wow super slow 1.8
« on: 17 March 2011, 23:13 »
can anyone tell me if the golf gti 1.8 non turbo is much slower than a 2ltr 8v gti ? cs i changed the clutch and its picking up real slow,the accelarator cable needs changeing bt would that be a reason for the slugishness? :undecided: :undecided:

Offline rockmonkey69

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #1 on: 17 March 2011, 23:43 »
It could be, it's not like you've posted a picture or told us exactly how slack the cable is... but it could be. Should be pretty similar to the 2.0L in terms of performance though if that's what you mean.

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #2 on: 17 March 2011, 23:45 »
should i fit a turbo whistler to exaust n then buy ripspeed airfilter will that help? :undecided:

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #3 on: 17 March 2011, 23:52 »
should i fit a turbo whistler to exaust n then buy ripspeed airfilter will that help? :undecided:

Don't be daft, find out if it is really slow or if you have a problem.

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #4 on: 17 March 2011, 23:53 »
should i fit a turbo whistler to exaust n then buy ripspeed airfilter will that help? :undecided:

Are you for reAl ??

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #5 on: 18 March 2011, 00:01 »
i am jokeing, bt not about the slowness, it is almost slower than takeing the bus, i will change the accelarator cable then if that does nothing i will thrash it then sell it lol

Offline turbomick

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #6 on: 18 March 2011, 01:48 »
should i fit a turbo whistler to exaust n then buy ripspeed airfilter will that help? :undecided:
haha why not fit a electronic dump valve while u at it lol

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #7 on: 18 March 2011, 10:43 »
i am jokeing, bt not about the slowness, it is almost slower than takeing the bus, i will change the accelarator cable then if that does nothing i will thrash it then sell it lol

hope someone doesnt quote this in your for sale add  :grin:

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #8 on: 18 March 2011, 11:08 »
i am jokeing, bt not about the slowness, it is almost slower than takeing the bus, i will change the accelarator cable then if that does nothing i will thrash it then sell it lol

hope someone doesnt quote this in your for sale add  :grin:

at this moment it is slower than my old 2ltr 8v astra sr eye.if the cable does nothing you can also bet that ill give it a good kaneing from cold every morn for good measure :laugh:

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Re: wow super slow 1.8
« Reply #9 on: 18 March 2011, 11:53 »
"can anyone tell me if the golf gti 1.8 non turbo is much slower than a 2ltr 8v gti ? "

1.8 is 2seconds faster than the 2.0 iirc.