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Old 25 April 2002, 07:05 PM
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When im driving along the can seems to accelerate better if i only put my foot down a small amount, if i put it down a good bit it doesn't seem to pick up any quicker.
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Old 25 April 2002, 08:54 PM
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Got the same thing with me. But then again, my last car (200SX) was the same. If I floor it, I get some hesitation but if I use say 80% of my throtle, she'll fly.

edit~ What I normally do is feed the throtle slowly, till I end up flooring it. Can't really explain it in text though...

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Old 26 April 2002, 09:38 AM
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Is your car a turbo, I had the same problem with mine and turned out to be the dump valve leaking little. Under certain circumstances the valve will momentarily open a small amount on a fast transition from vacuum to boost as well. I cleaned the dump valve seat and face with carb cleaner spray. Great improvement.
Old 26 April 2002, 07:19 PM
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Noticed the same thing in the Saxo. I think it's a mental thing, you feel your foot hit the floor and think you should be flying. At 100% throttle you probably are pulling harder than 80% unless there is something actually wrong with the engine.
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