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Offline hothead_steve

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Lacking performance....
« on: 15 January 2008, 15:20 »
I've got a 1990 16v GTI with serious performance issues. acceleration is slow and it tops out at about 90!!! i've had it up to 120 before!! not on uk roads obviously :wink:
seems to rev ok between 5-7,000, slow to pick up before that tho.
I think the car is running rich. which way do i have to turn the screw to fix this?? getting a lot of blowback from the exhaust. not sure if its sealed properly.

any ideas guys??
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Offline Mew

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Re: Lacking performance....
« Reply #1 on: 15 January 2008, 15:24 »
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Alpinehead

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Re: Lacking performance....
« Reply #2 on: 15 January 2008, 15:47 »
i have the same problem on my 1988 8V!!  shes poppin some big arse flames if i jab the loud pedel whilst driving!   

good for scaring chavs!

any advice on the 8v peeps? (dont say get a 16v!!!)   lol   :evil: :laugh:
« Last Edit: 15 January 2008, 15:52 by Alpinehead »
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Offline Horney

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Re: Lacking performance....
« Reply #3 on: 15 January 2008, 16:03 »
Download Rubjonny's tuning guide for the 8v and do it yourself or take it to a dub friendly garage and get it set up properly.

Nick
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