GIAC Map - so far

seandolan · 28-01-2006, 11:39

Well, a good few days since I had the superchips map changed for the GIAC map at Regal. I'll be taking it back this week to put her on the RR.

At first I thought I'd lost some torque but I think I was just flapping a bit, as a week on she feels good in the power department (not that I wouldn't like to fit an exhaust, a cat, a forge DV, a TIP and an FMIC - jesus this tuning game is getting addictive

but determined not to bang it all on the credit card

).

Anyway, I've spent some time this week trying to drive sensibly back and forth to work rather than gunning it everywhere - the fact that the acceleration kicks in around 3k makes it so hard not to gun it and so tempting just to go for it!

I've noticed that when I do floor it through all the gears the surging seems to have gone. However, I have noticed in the last day or a so a bit of surging in one of the gears (not replicated when I tried to find 'where' it was). I've also noticed that the car, whilst super smooth when gunning it, is less smooth when driving sensibly. A little bit of surging and a bit of jerkiness when I ease off the throttle to stop me taking off around 3k. I can't help but wonder, though, if the jerkiness comes from the turbo starting to kick in and then backing off when I ease off the throttle and maybe kicking back in - eg it is right on the edge and the turbo is dipping in and out.

The other thing I have noticed is that when trying to drive sensibly that it's like trying to control a mad dog on a leash which is straining to break off and go for it - it's a real bloody challenge!

Before I'm abused for driving sensibly

- In the 10 days I've had the car I've been gunning it everywhere with a manic grin on my face

- but for the good of my licence, tyres and fuel consumption I've decided to choose my time and place to gun it rather than being a numpty all the time!

I'll let you know how the RR goes and tap Chris up for a RR day.

Octygone · 28-01-2006, 11:44

don't forget the ecu learns your driving style over time, so it will get better, I think over about two months normally

28-01-2006, 11:39	#1
seandolan Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GIAC Map - so far Well, a good few days since I had the superchips map changed for the GIAC map at Regal. I'll be taking it back this week to put her on the RR. At first I thought I'd lost some torque but I think I was just flapping a bit, as a week on she feels good in the power department (not that I wouldn't like to fit an exhaust, a cat, a forge DV, a TIP and an FMIC - jesus this tuning game is getting addictive but determined not to bang it all on the credit card ). Anyway, I've spent some time this week trying to drive sensibly back and forth to work rather than gunning it everywhere - the fact that the acceleration kicks in around 3k makes it so hard not to gun it and so tempting just to go for it! I've noticed that when I do floor it through all the gears the surging seems to have gone. However, I have noticed in the last day or a so a bit of surging in one of the gears (not replicated when I tried to find 'where' it was). I've also noticed that the car, whilst super smooth when gunning it, is less smooth when driving sensibly. A little bit of surging and a bit of jerkiness when I ease off the throttle to stop me taking off around 3k. I can't help but wonder, though, if the jerkiness comes from the turbo starting to kick in and then backing off when I ease off the throttle and maybe kicking back in - eg it is right on the edge and the turbo is dipping in and out. The other thing I have noticed is that when trying to drive sensibly that it's like trying to control a mad dog on a leash which is straining to break off and go for it - it's a real bloody challenge! Before I'm abused for driving sensibly - In the 10 days I've had the car I've been gunning it everywhere with a manic grin on my face - but for the good of my licence, tyres and fuel consumption I've decided to choose my time and place to gun it rather than being a numpty all the time! I'll let you know how the RR goes and tap Chris up for a RR day.

28-01-2006, 11:44	#2
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,690 Thanks: 182 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts	Re: GIAC Map - so far don't forget the ecu learns your driving style over time, so it will get better, I think over about two months normally __________________

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