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Offline mid life crisis

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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #10 on: 07 June 2011, 17:32 »
I've not noticed but I heading off to work in a bit so will have a look and see what its doing and when.
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #11 on: 07 June 2011, 17:53 »
Timing is out
Braver man than me ragging it when it's in safe mode :D
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #12 on: 07 June 2011, 18:08 »
Agreed! If the limiter cuts in at 5K then the timing is out. The recent cam belt change is also a good give away!
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #13 on: 07 June 2011, 20:09 »
I had the limiter kick in at 5k on mine when I had the cambelt done took it back guy adjusted it and it was fine..
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #14 on: 07 June 2011, 21:55 »
Get the timing checked it is in safe mode.
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #15 on: 07 June 2011, 23:35 »
set fire to it. get a good car  :evil:
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #16 on: 08 June 2011, 01:14 »
Right then, drove it to work and topped out at 5000 RPM in every gear...and going by what everyones saying about the timing think I will go with that. Will get it checked asap.

Will let you know how I get on. Cheers guys been great help :)
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #17 on: 08 June 2011, 13:30 »
You did 105mph in an 8v?  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Surprised it went anywhere near as fast as that! :rolleyes:
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #18 on: 08 June 2011, 14:00 »
Quote from: Len on 08 June 2011, 13:30
You did 105mph in an 8v?  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Surprised it went anywhere near as fast as that! :rolleyes:

defo as above with the timming out,

lol got more then that in my 8v just a todge over 120mph on a private track, think my cars restricted. my foot was buried and it just would not go anymore  :cry:
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Re: MK3 Topping out @ 105MPH :(
« Reply #19 on: 08 June 2011, 14:10 »
i did a 100 ONCE and blew the isv pipe off :D
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