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Driving technique

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 5:07 pm
by TurkS4
Gents,

I order to get the most of the accelerion in the car, is it adviseable to gradually accelerate, or 3/4 throttle or to the floor?

Just trying to get the full thrill out of me new purchase!!!

Re: Driving technique

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 3:38 pm
by Dippy
I always use gradual acceleration. The ECU definitely does have a WOT detection algorithm, in order to protect the drivetrain from shock. If you activate this algorithm then it will <beep> acceleration. The 3/4 throttle you hear about is precisely the way to avoid it. However how you manage to put your foot down exactly 3/4 is beyond me. That's why I just apply gradual pressure. Of course I have the advantage of a boost gauge so I can use it to determine my peak boost rather than just relying on the pedal!