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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Omar on 27 January 2003, 19:33

Title: Ecotek
Post by: Omar on 27 January 2003, 19:33

Anyone have opinions on the Ecotek device advertised in the Sunday Times recently and at www.ecotekplc.com

Is it just a gimmick or at about ?40, a good little jolly up?? :)

Title: Re: Ecotek
Post by: jv on 27 January 2003, 20:29

A guy in the mk4 forum section has just fitted one so chase him up for his opinion...

cheers,

jv

Title: Re: Ecotek
Post by: stoat on 19 February 2003, 12:58

the general oppinion I have got off of people is that it does improve perfromance slightly and it does have an effect on petrol consumption, worth a go for 40 sheets

Title: Re: Ecotek
Post by: sexybeast on 06 March 2003, 20:45

I've alwasy been a bit dubious about this gizmo.
It's supposed to reduce emissions AND improve fuel economy.  Doesn't the mk3 have a Lambda sensor which, if it detects less particles coming through the exhaust,  turns up the fuelling going into the engine?  I'm no expert though...

Also, it also apparently makes a funny gurgly sound which isn't that attractive.

Title: Re: Ecotek
Post by: UKflex on 30 April 2003, 00:54

I brought one about two years ago for my MK2 GTi, totally inproved the performance, smoother gear changes and more economy, got it on my MK3 now, same again good all round,

Get one, it worth the money!!

Title: Re: Ecotek
Post by: dlni on 30 April 2003, 11:55

A guy in the Kitcar.com mag tested one and found out 'in the car tested and in the tested situations the device made no difference' quote unquote.  But as has been seen before different cars and different drivers and different results .....

So going on UKflex give it a try ....