All Things Mk5 > Members Rides
AJP's Build - back in love with the GTI
AJP:
--- Quote from: jhook661 on September 03, 2016, 02:36:02 pm ---
--- Quote from: AJP on September 03, 2016, 11:07:21 am ---
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on September 03, 2016, 10:44:43 am ---I just said this last night "feels stronger when getting up to temperature".
I figure it's because while its warming up the ecu limits power slightly so when you finally get around 80deg+ you then get a little bit more but then you're accustomed to it after about 10 more mins so it doesn't feel as fast there on.
I thought it was just in my head!
--- End quote ---
Yeah there's definitely something going on, like it's 'fresh' power that then seems to dial back a bit? And there is that psychological aspect - after 20 minutes or so of giving it the beans you're desensitised to the power!
I reckon charge temps are the most likely factor though. A k03 at Stage 2 or 2+ is working its balls off. I'd imagine a k03 at 270bhp gets a fair bit warmer than a k04 at 300bhp for example.
--- End quote ---
What intercooler gave you got? @AJP
--- End quote ---
Standard at the minute mate. Will be going for an S3/mk6 R if I stay k03 or Peron if I go k04/k03 hybrid.
jhook661:
Good plan @AJP :happy2: that'll be why it feels sluggish when the intake temps rise the Ecu will pull back the timing making it feel slow
Also putting a k04 will help that slow feeling :evilgrin:
Mark_DF05:
I'm with you on this, maybe not to the point where I'm considering selling but agree some things are starting to irritate me.
The rattling drives me insane and despite plenty of attempts to eliminate them they still return.
I always thought that the day I get a little tired of the car I'd just get it mapped to bring the excitement back but I've had it over 2 years now and still haven't got round to it due to various other things getting in the way, be it cosmetic or mechanical maintenance. It seems that every time I'm close something else needs doing which is more important. That's the same with every car though, they all need maintaining and we all know modifying isn't cheap. I've retrofitted genuine xenon headlights and upgraded the suspension which transformed the car but I think I might leave it at that for now.
Sometimes I think spending a bit of time giving it a good clean and taking for a nice drive can make you appreciate it more. I do think it's hard to find a replacement without spending a lot of money.
unzippy:
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on September 03, 2016, 10:44:43 am ---I just said this last night "feels stronger when getting up to temperature".
I figure it's because while its warming up the ecu limits power slightly so when you finally get around 80deg+ you then get a little bit more but then you're accustomed to it after about 10 more mins so it doesn't feel as fast there on.
I thought it was just in my head!
--- End quote ---
Wait until winter :laugh:
My G60s properly picked up in the winter, I can't wait to see what K04 at 300+bhp feels like!
AJP:
--- Quote from: unzippy on September 03, 2016, 04:48:00 pm ---
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on September 03, 2016, 10:44:43 am ---I just said this last night "feels stronger when getting up to temperature".
I figure it's because while its warming up the ecu limits power slightly so when you finally get around 80deg+ you then get a little bit more but then you're accustomed to it after about 10 more mins so it doesn't feel as fast there on.
I thought it was just in my head!
--- End quote ---
Wait until winter
My G60s properly picked up in the winter, I can't wait to see what K04 at 300+bhp feels like!
--- End quote ---
This is true! Mine really enjoyed the cold air last winter. Only a couple of months to wait for the organic mini remap
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version