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Title: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 15:45

I've just got a mk3 gti 8v, it feels like it's too slow, what speeds should I be seeing through each gear? It's done 113000 and I'm not sure when it was serviced last.

TIA

Git

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: dom on 29 April 2011, 16:01

Quote from: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 15:45

I've just got a mk3 gti 8v, it feels like it's too slow, what speeds should I be seeing through each gear? It's done 113000 and I'm not sure when it was serviced last.

TIA

Git

And wait for the torrents of abuse....... :grin:

In reality the 8v isn't a quick car, it only produces 115bhp and weighs the same as a small country. 113k miles isn't a lot and a good service should see a little improvement in how it runs/feels.

In gear speeds is a bit of a useless way of gauging if it's running right, if you think there is a real problem get it scanned with a vagcom for fault codes :wink:

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 16:42

Quote from: dom069 on 29 April 2011, 16:01

Quote from: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 15:45

I've just got a mk3 gti 8v, it feels like it's too slow, what speeds should I be seeing through each gear? It's done 113000 and I'm not sure when it was serviced last.

TIA

Git

And wait for the torrents of abuse....... :grin:

In reality the 8v isn't a quick car, it only produces 115bhp and weighs the same as a small country. 113k miles isn't a lot and a good service should see a little improvement in how it runs/feels.

In gear speeds is a bit of a useless way of gauging if it's running right, if you think there is a real problem get it scanned with a vagcom for fault codes :wink:

dont get me wrong i wasnt expecting it to be quick by any standards, it just feels like theres a major flat spot when you put your foot down, just wondering what could be causing this?

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: lemski on 29 April 2011, 17:36

Mk3 syndrome. i cant abuse cos dom will start banter

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: danny_p on 29 April 2011, 17:49

it's a big heavy boat, with a lame enigne.    they were one big flatspot when left the factory never inproved ether

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: dom on 29 April 2011, 18:10

Quote from: lemskigolf987 on 29 April 2011, 17:36

Mk3 syndrome. i cant abuse cos dom will start banter

Damn right I will :grin:

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 18:41

any ideas what it could be, some constructive comments would be greatly appreciated.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: dom on 29 April 2011, 19:06

Quote from: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 18:41

any ideas what it could be, some constructive comments would be greatly appreciated.  :smiley:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101400.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101400.0)

Title: Re: Golf feels underpowered
Post by: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 20:09

Quote from: dom069 on 29 April 2011, 19:06

Quote from: VWgit on 29 April 2011, 18:41

any ideas what it could be, some constructive comments would be greatly appreciated.  :smiley:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101400.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101400.0)

thank you mate. very informative link. i'll work through it and see if i can sort it myself before taking it to the garage. thanks again.

git