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Dan F · Sep 5th, 2003, 09:39

Underbonnet temps have an awful lot to do with it. Why do you think that *serious* fast cars (i.e. cars that are designed to be driven hard ands fast all the time) have vents and holes all over the shop?

Performance can vary quite a bit with temp.
The other day my T5 made me smile a BIG smile, as it was a monster but the following day it seemed to be a different car. Best conditions are about 10C ambient if you ask me. No ice, but cool enough to let the turbo shine.

The next thing I would have done to my T4 was to be a scooby style bonnet vent, but I never got round to it.

Later,
Dan.

Sep 5th, 2003, 09:39	#2
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Varying performance 2.0T Underbonnet temps have an awful lot to do with it. Why do you think that serious fast cars (i.e. cars that are designed to be driven hard ands fast all the time) have vents and holes all over the shop? Performance can vary quite a bit with temp. The other day my T5 made me smile a BIG smile, as it was a monster but the following day it seemed to be a different car. Best conditions are about 10C ambient if you ask me. No ice, but cool enough to let the turbo shine. The next thing I would have done to my T4 was to be a scooby style bonnet vent, but I never got round to it. Later, Dan.