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Old 15 July 2003, 10:30 PM
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I'm putting this down to the hot weather (as it has seemed infinitely better tonight) - but has anyone else experienced ropey acceleration at light throttle in 4th and 5th?

Please someone say they have?

....I never thought I'd say this, but "roll on the cooler weather!" lol
Old 15 July 2003, 10:53 PM
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Hey, I sure as hell hope so too, i was a might p**sed off when i went to overtake something and nothing happened. It feels like the turbo has literally "switched off" doesnt it?

Im going to call the garage to see if theyve got any idea, what model is yours? Mines a standard '03 WRX.
Old 15 July 2003, 10:56 PM
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Mines not been its normal self in this weather. Turbo's like cool damp air, hence intercooler watersprays

Be patient the weahther is set to break in a couple of days
Old 15 July 2003, 10:59 PM
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I tried a new MAF today, with no change.

The select monitor came back A/OK too.
Old 15 July 2003, 11:00 PM
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mines ok .....
Old 15 July 2003, 11:00 PM
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I agree, but i personally would have thought that it would have had a bit of a higher temperature threshold than about 28 degree....as soon as the external temp seems to go past 28, the turbo looses it.....

Bring on the ice!!!!
Old 16 July 2003, 01:30 AM
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its been 32 here for the last few days allegedly, and my car is feeling it too

Dry Ice anyone

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Old 16 July 2003, 01:51 AM
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what would scoobys be like in America n all where it is mostly hot weather. they'd be slightly disappointed i would guess
Old 16 July 2003, 01:58 AM
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thats probably why they dont have Turbos over there
Old 16 July 2003, 03:23 AM
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but is there not just a 2.5 turbo been brought out over in america?
Old 16 July 2003, 03:56 AM
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yeh, we've got turbo's over here, there pretty new tho. The weather doesn't help it out much tho, unless you live up in New England or out by the Great Lakes.

it gets up to about 105 F (i guess about 40 C) down south, and out west it hits 115 F (around 46 C) every other day. Most of us drink a lot and do as little as possible durin the summer.
Old 16 July 2003, 08:07 AM
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Burr, see my post in drivetrain.

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Old 16 July 2003, 11:06 AM
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I think it is the weather Burr, mine felt below par yesterday as well. Lower atmospheric pressure and hot temps dont do anything for perfomance. Its probably going round corners too well now anyway!

Les

[Edited by Leslie - 7/16/2003 11:07:42 AM]
Old 16 July 2003, 01:05 PM
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<<<Most of us drink a lot and do as little as possible durin the summer.>>>

LOL, sounds just like the UK!:
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Old 18 July 2003, 04:59 PM
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Burr

I had a bit of a "blast" today and also noticed that the acceleration in 4th and top is definitely below par in this warm weather.

Les
Old 20 July 2003, 12:16 PM
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*UPDATE*

BuRR here.

Found the problem - down to a split in the "T" piece where my boost gauge taps into the system.

Old 22 July 2003, 11:17 PM
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Hi, just an update to my problem, ive booked mine in to have it checked over at the garage (as i know f**k all about these things) but i was informed by the mechanic there that this should not happen regardless of the weather.....after all these cars are sold with regularity in Oz!!

so somethings obviously buggered....oh bum.

Keep you posted...

Neil
Old 23 July 2003, 12:47 AM
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grr

could have told me

could have saved a trip down to Surrey tonight, picking up the Delta Dash, instead of getting home at a respectable 6.30-7.00pm Ive been home 20 minutes !!


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Better check my T piece then!

Les
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