Max9650 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hey, had my GT Turbo for about 4 weeks now, the car just feels alot slower, i dont know if its lost power or if im just getting used to the power ( i think so )when i first got the car it was so fast and it would just fly up to red line so far, now after about 6k revs the car just doesnt seem to have that poweri dont really know how to find out if i have lost any power, apart from a dyno, the car is slightly modded and estimated bhp is 140-150. mods are exhaust system, 0.8 bar boost, actuator - it does 65mph in 2nd gear ( does that sound right )?ps: - how oftern should a spark plugs and oil be changedalso sorry if wrong section - couldnt find a suitable place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max9650 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hey, had my GT Turbo for about 4 weeks now, the car just feels alot slower, i dont know if its lost power or if im just getting used to the power ( i think so )when i first got the car it was so fast and it would just fly up to red line so far, now after about 6k revs the car just doesnt seem to have that poweri dont really know how to find out if i have lost any power, apart from a dyno, the car is slightly modded and estimated bhp is 140-150. mods are exhaust system, 0.8 bar boost, actuator - it does 65mph in 2nd gear ( does that sound right )?ps: - how oftern should a spark plugs and oil be changedalso sorry if wrong section - couldnt find a suitable placeis there anyway to find out if its losing power apart from a dyno? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 i imagine you may have just got used to it mate, would have felt alot quicker than wot you were probably driving before!and with regards to the plugs and oil, i do the oil every 3-4000 and the plugs every other oil change Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max9650 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 i imagine you may have just got used to it mate, would have felt alot quicker than wot you were probably driving before!and with regards to the plugs and oil, i do the oil every 3-4000 and the plugs every other oil change i think so mate, my old car was 80bhp ,but when i got the starlet it just seemed to climb to redline so so fast but now after 6k it feels like 6k / 6.5k /7k where as it felt instant lol, hopfully going to time my 0-60 over next few days so hopfully find out abit more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrkhan Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 i think so mate, my old car was 80bhp ,but when i got the starlet it just seemed to climb to redline so so fast but now after 6k it feels like 6k / 6.5k /7k where as it felt instant lol, hopfully going to time my 0-60 over next few days so hopfully find out abit moredont think timing your 0-60 will really help, the fuel will cost you as much as puttin it on a dyno. i think u should park it up for 24hours then go for a drive, the adrenaline comes back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletMad Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 You need a td04 kit matefunny enough i happen to have one for sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 got used to power output mate, happenes to us all!servicing never hurts tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazzurro19 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 does it feel like it stutters after 6k could be a misfire dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 got used to power output mate, happenes to us all!servicing never hurts tho x2 Defo just got used to the power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max9650 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 i think i was just going mad tbh, took it out tonight and did a few 0-60 timing holding phone and it was 6.5 and 7 seconds, could have got lower but was holding phone in 1 hand so couldnt do a proper launch, and was still pulling strong over 100, although it does seem to give up at about 6k , will hopfully have a look at the spark plugs tomorrow Thanks for advice people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletMad Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 100kmh i take it ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max9650 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 100kmh i take it ;-)Nah mph, did i not mention im good friends with jeremy clarkson and he let me go onthe top gear track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lukew360 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think you've just got used to the power, when I drove my car after a 1 week holiday without it I was like Woah! :harhar: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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