S3 in cold conditions!

[Riz_RS4]

After the seat heating and a/c post i had a chance to play alittle with my S3 in a cold condition and must say it really does go better in these types of atmospheres.... my question is how much performance-wise will this make?

The engine temp needle still stays stuck on 90c which has been like that since new.

Obviously the IC`s like the coldness to overall will help the eingine produce better responses.......

It`s a shame that these turbo-charged engines develop so much heat [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[sitas3]

it isn't necessarily the heat the engine generates that affects performance - rather, it is probably due more to inlet temps as the cooler the air, the denser it is and therefore the more oxygen that can be compacted and pushed into the cylinder. I agree that mine definitely goes better in colder weather. Not had mine running today yet to take advantage of it though.

[david7m]

Mine also goes better in the damp/cold air.

Is this what a charge cooler would provide all the time?

[Mo_S3]

David, i asked the same question to some one in the know how and their answer was that a charge cooler will never be as efficient as a FMIC. He's run tests with both systems and has managed to get lower intake temps on the FMIC than charge cooler.

I wonder if a FMIC in this cold weather would be even more beneficial than the standard two IC's ??

[S3MUD]

What are IC's? Sorry to sound thick!

[ChelseaMick]

What are IC's? Sorry to sound thick!

InterCoolers
FMIC=Front Mounted Intercooler

[bjacks]

Really need to get mine fitted this weekend [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]

[Nige_RS4]

Take a look at this informative intercooler tech page - there is more to intercooler design than just frontal surface area.

Nige [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

[Paul-RS]

both my mirrors were steaming well tonight.

and electric seat heating doesnt take very long to take chill off the seat and start coming thru.