Recent content by viktor_k

yea I didn't do a very good job asking that question. I understand the electrical vs mechanical part of the clutch, i'm used to having the same tension on the clutch pedal all the way down to the metal as I press down on it. On this 5, it seems that it has 2 levels of tension, the first part...

Ok, thanks, a followup question, in my 5, the clutch picks up about mid point. To start the car, you need to hit the switch at the bottom, but to do the rest, do folks still do a full press/depress every time?

77k.

Yea, I've read about the TSB, but the records for the car indicate that it was performed, but the sticker is missing from the A pillar like TSB mentions. So maybe i'll have them check it out. I would rather not get the tsb, if I know that it hasn't been flashed, then I will first try to shield...

So I have replaced spark plugs, air filter, and checked for loose connection and what not, still getting a somewhat hesitating acceleration from 1500-2500 rpms & light throttle, i'm wondering if its just the nature of the motor, or it should be smooth. Another thing I'm noticing (not sure if...

Stupid question, but wouldn't be better/more efficient to have a knock sensor installed to detect pinging and push the car as lean as possible? Doesn't the 5 has a knock sensor by default?

Well, i would, but unfortunately it only has 2 row seating. There's no 3 row seater that is as fun and economic as the 5. I hope the skyactive-d makes it to the 5, with a revised rear-end styling as well.

Hmmm, that's what I was trying to avoid, modifying anything with ecu, so are there "safe limits" of boost that you'd be ok with without needing to fool the ecu?

Well, thanks for clarifying that.

No, was not aware of that. But correct me if I'm wrong, open loop does not guarantee that you'll be pig rich, it just means it will not care about some of its sensors thus can't really fine tune the ignition, if I'm very light on throttle, is it still running rich? I definitely need to get one...

Yea, manual it is, well I may just have to roll up my sleeves and give this a shot. So just to be clear, the ecu should adjust the amount of fuel its putting in based on the MAF readings? I'm a little worried leaning it out and going kaboom, obviously this isn't going to be over 5psi and we're...

I agree with your math, my father in-law told me that I wouldn't see much of an increase in economy as well until I showed him my tripometer a couple of times. Its possible that when you kill the motor it motivates you to glide longer and be more efficient, so it could be difficult to measure...

Ok, now I'm going to be called the "BIGGEST" troll, but seriously though, not trolling, I've had this idea for a while, but my previous car trembled from even a thought of doing this so wanted to get some feedback about this. So, the idea is to build an electric driven turbo (no don't think...

It all depends who we're comparing to, i used to drive a 98 mercury tracer, automatic, that thing was so boring to drive I caught myself numerous time doing stupid things and not being in the most alert state. Driving some car is like going to a dentist, but not when you're getting drilled but...

Installshield, good point again, but I will give you a small counter argument. What gear are you in when you're coasting through intersections or down a suburban road? I would imagine 5th right? at least I do, so to get out of the way i'd be downshifting anyway, even in an automatic there's that...