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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Spaced on 30 June 2009, 21:12
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I'm finding above 25 degrees performance and MPG tail off at an alarming rate, I was at the dealers today having my second MOT and a one of the sales guys who is driving a scirocco said his was crap as well. Anyone else finding this?
You can hear the turbo winding up but it just doesn't seem to translate into power.
If this is the case how do you guys in hot countries put up with it? :sick:
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global warming fella, time for that intercooler upgrade :laugh:
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A Forge Twintercooler would sort this out for you :wink:
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I'm finding above 25 degrees performance and MPG tail off at an alarming rate, I was at the dealers today having my second MOT and a one of the sales guys who is driving a scirocco said his was crap as well. Anyone else finding this?
You can hear the turbo winding up but it just doesn't seem to translate into power.
If this is the case how do you guys in hot countries put up with it? :sick:
once you tune it it gets even worse. :smiley:
Before I installed S3 cooler (but already with 300hp map) I could feel the difference in performance when the temperature changed 5 degrees C. :lipsrsealed:
Now with S3 cooler, sport downpipe and 3-inch exhaust, my MPG in 30 degree weather is better than what I had without these parts in 15 degree weather. :smiley:
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Iv noticed my midly tuned GTI to be off the pace in this hot weather (its not got as noticeable kick off power as it used to), I thought something was wrong but then just put it down to the stupid temperatures we are getting down south at the moment.
Im glad you made this post actually as its not just me.
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Glad you mentioned this. I've been putting my foot down to find it's a waste. I thought my turbo fell out during an overtake and almost mated with the front end of a truck. Not my idea of a good time!
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I haven't felt any noticeable loss in power at all in this hot weather - Just that everything is hot when I stop. Done a 170-mile run mostly on fast A-roads this afternoon.
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Do you guys run your AC all year round?
Mine's bust so its turned off, but performance hasn't been too badly affected. That said it is running about 150bhp at the minute because the turbo actuators also bust so I might not be noticing it as its already slow.
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I can feel the surge of power isnt quite what it is when the weather is cold but its not that noticable
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surely the hot weather means the air is less dense, so less oxygen is available for combustion, meaning reduced power?
So you'd have to hit the gas pedal harder to get more acceleration?
Leading to increased mpg?
Best thing to do is cool the incoming air down with an intercooler.
And drive at night!
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I can feel the surge of power isnt quite what it is when the weather is cold but its not that noticable
....Yes, I'd describe it as there being an extra 'boost' feeling when the outside air is cool and crisp. My bottle is half-full and not half-empty.
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It's 30 degrees here in Zurich. Been 35. :sick: I am thinking about Forge intercooler install now.
I did not get this with AC. So when it is hot outside it is beneficial to the engine to run AC?
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It's 30 degrees here in Zurich. Been 35. :sick: I am thinking about Forge intercooler install now.
I did not get this with AC. So when it is hot outside it is beneficial to the engine to run AC?
Its never benificial to have the A/C on
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It's 30 degrees here in Zurich. Been 35. :sick: I am thinking about Forge intercooler install now.
I did not get this with AC. So when it is hot outside it is beneficial to the engine to run AC?
Its never benificial to have the A/C on
yes, I understood that now. :embarassed:
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surely the hot weather means the air is less dense, so less oxygen is available for combustion, meaning reduced power?
So you'd have to hit the gas pedal harder to get more acceleration?
Leading to increased mpg?
Best thing to do is cool the incoming air down with an intercooler.
And drive at night!
....Absolutely true, but how do you accurately enough measure how much harder you hit the gas pedal when driving? Increased mpg? - Probably, but personally I don't tend to ever study that.
Anyway, I think your increased mpg must be down to extra weight from all the sweetie eating :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: : -
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You seem to have a stealth picture fetish there old boy!
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