Smeatser

Just done 1k in my new 05 wagon wrx ppp, from setting off in the morning my car will not even move until the engine has warmed up a little and had a few stops and starts, I hardly feel any turbo pull for at least 2 minutes, then wehey!!!!! the fun starts, Is this normal????

Shimy Type R

It sounds to be honest mate that your car wont let you give it some until it is up to temprature.

Basically it sounds like your car is doing what it is supposed to do, by not leting you thrash it when its cold, when its up to temprature thats when the fun can begin without doing any engine damage.

Shimy.

GrollySTI

Scoobs do tend to feel sluggish when cold.

corradoboy

IIRC the Prodrive map has restrictions until certain criteria are met relating to oil and water temps. Protects the engine Frustrating though, as I was once outdragged by a Nova from a roundabout after just setting off.

JohnS

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They have a cold start setting in the ECU, which restricts performance until the car is warmed up. This is when most damage/wear is caused to a car's engine, so you shouldn't try and extract much performance from the car until it is all properly warmed up.

John

Squadron-Leader

My 04 is the same (non PPP) sluggish and a bit lumpy until warm.

Since having an oil temperature gauge fitted... It's surprised me how long the oil takes to warm up.

In a 5 mile drive to the local train station the oil has reached 75c, yet the water is at normal operating temperature well before. Takes another mile or so to get the oil up to 85c... which I think is about OK to give the Turbo some stick.

In the past I'd give the car some 'beans' after the water was at temperature

J.

New_scooby_04

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What he said!!!

Thanks heavens for PPP's safety parameters.

Don't thrash a cold car!!!! If the oil is not up to operating temperature, you'll be doing your engine untold mischief!!

You do know about letting the car cool down as well, don't you?

NS04

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Sounds like a PITA feature if you ask me. What if you NEED to drive quickly for whatever reason?

Bob