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davkin09

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I dont think my gti6 is performing well.

I'm trying to figure out what is causing the lack of performance in my gti6, had it for a year it's got 97,000 miles on the clock.
I'm suspecting the fuel pressure is low i've ordered a pressure gauge tester and a fuel filter and i'm gona test it on wednesday hopefully, i will re-post the results.

I can't think what else affects performance: air filter is clean, spark plugs renewed last year, as well as oil changed, practically new (standard) exhaust.

Posted 12th Mar 2012 at 23:48
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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What makes you think its not performing well?

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Posted 12th Mar 2012 at 23:51
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dangti6

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Was it a sudden decline?

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    • Posted 12th Mar 2012 at 23:51
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    davkin09

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    No it wasn't a sudden decline. All you guys on here saying a gti6 is spose to do 0-60 in just over 7 seconds mine feels like a more lethargic 8 to me at the moment. It doesn't quite feel as sharpish and doesn't jolt you back in your seat it just feels gradual even in 1st.
    Posted 12th Mar 2012 at 23:57
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    darzmat

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    find someone local with a gti 6 that they know is running well and race him Smile

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    Posted 12th Mar 2012 at 23:59
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    davkin09

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    Know anyone near rainham essex?
    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 00:00
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    dangti6

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    I'd just live with it if I were you. Back seats laid flat yeah?

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    • Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 00:02
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    stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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    darzmat wrote:
    find someone local with a gti 6 that they know is running well and race him Smile


    LOL

    I can just see it now...

    Officer: So why were you racing another vehicle on the public highway?

    You: Because some lad off the owners club said if I was worried about the health of my car, to find another car the same model and see if I could beat him...

    Officer: And did you?

    You: No, its not running too well after all.

    Laugh my ass off

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    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 00:07
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    davkin09

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    lol
    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 00:08
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    darzmat

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    lol, i had doubts about my pug recently thinking it wasnt pulling very well,
    on saturday i just so happened to catch up with a gti6 that lives near by (ok, i'll admit he passed me going the other way and i turned and followed him) got onto our private speedway Smile and ye, turns out mines running great, no difference between the two what so ever. so im now delighted.

    well, its either running great or his is running equally as sh!t lol.

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    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 00:26
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    daver6

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    darzmat wrote:


    well, its either running great or his is running equally as sh!t lol.


    Yes Thumbs up

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    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 17:48
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    sixygti2

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    Maybe you're just getting used to it...?

    Cars always feel slower after a while! 7.5 secs ish to 60mph is not bad in the real world!

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    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 17:58
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    gnrlee Forum Admin

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    Post #13
    just give it a good check over,.. cleaned all your sensors?
    cleaned/changed air filter?
    looked in the boot to see how much s**t are you trawling about? LOL
    Flat tire? Razz

    do you have a compression testing kit? make sure your head gasket's not on it's last legs?
    mine went between chambers,.. it felt a little sluggish prior to sorting that,..

    changed the fuel filter recently?

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    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 18:03
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    darkgti6

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    brake binding? I had a rear caliper siezed for quite some time - not really badly but even the slightest hint can rob you of performanceDunno

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    Posted 13th Mar 2012 at 22:00
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    anth

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    darkgti6 wrote:
    brake binding? I had a rear caliper siezed for quite some time - not really badly but even the slightest hint can rob you of performanceDunno


    Thats a good shout.

    Also how old is your exchaust, collapsed cat, blowing, baffles blown out?

    If a general service doesnt fix it then either find someone to test with or put it on some rollers.
    Posted 14th Mar 2012 at 14:29
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    walker_texasranger

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    What sized rims are you running?

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    Posted 14th Mar 2012 at 14:37
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    teej

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    I'm in stanford-le-hope. If you want to pop down to me we can compare. Not racing, just taking a look, mind.

    If you've got a bit of cash to spare have it down to the Steve's at track and road, just by the A13.

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    Posted 14th Mar 2012 at 15:38
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    davkin09

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    Post #18
    I would have changed the fuel filter today but it hasn't come in the post yet.
    I am going to fuel pressure test it as well tomorrow see what's going on.

    How do you know if your brakes are binding? I have noticed when I've had the front wheels off that the ns disc tends to rub on the pad kind of like its distorted. But no signs of veering off to the left when braking, although slight squeel when braking slowly.

    Had my tyres changed recently from 205/50/R15 back to standard 195/55/R15 which actually corrected a slight drift to the left.

    I'll have to look into the compression test haven't got the kit but i suppose i could take it to the garage.

    Posted 14th Mar 2012 at 16:26
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    davkin09

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    With the sensors i don't actually how many or where they all are.

    Thanks for the feedback appreciate it, i didnt expect so many replies i'll log back on tomorrow.
    Posted 14th Mar 2012 at 16:40
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