747tech
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New owner, new re - map......(update)
Today I visited Stealth to have my newly aquired A2 tdi 75 'optimised'.
I know this will go against the grain on here but I'm not entirely convinced - in my opinion the engine has lost a lot of it's original 'character', the grunt it had from tickover has gone and the engine note has lost it's off-beat characterful tune.
It sounds more like a four pot now!
The output figures look impressive - 103bhp / 203lbs/ft. but I'm sorry, if this thing's putting out 200lbs of torque then I'm a china man!
I'm not saying the figures are wrong it's just that it doesnt feel that strong.
Maybe I need a bit of time to get to learn how to drive it with it's totally different power delivery, who knows, time will tell I guess.
Dont get me wrong, the overtaking ability is a mile away from what it was and it gets up to 'cruising speed' a hell of a lot quicker so in that respect mission acomplished.
So, there's my initial thoughts and here's hoping that it grows on me over the next couple of days!
I'll be sure to let you all know....
Today I visited Stealth to have my newly aquired A2 tdi 75 'optimised'.
I know this will go against the grain on here but I'm not entirely convinced - in my opinion the engine has lost a lot of it's original 'character', the grunt it had from tickover has gone and the engine note has lost it's off-beat characterful tune.
It sounds more like a four pot now!
The output figures look impressive - 103bhp / 203lbs/ft. but I'm sorry, if this thing's putting out 200lbs of torque then I'm a china man!
I'm not saying the figures are wrong it's just that it doesnt feel that strong.
Maybe I need a bit of time to get to learn how to drive it with it's totally different power delivery, who knows, time will tell I guess.
Dont get me wrong, the overtaking ability is a mile away from what it was and it gets up to 'cruising speed' a hell of a lot quicker so in that respect mission acomplished.
So, there's my initial thoughts and here's hoping that it grows on me over the next couple of days!
I'll be sure to let you all know....
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