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delsolvtec · 10-02-2002, 02:10 PM

Actually the 1.8T's aren't all that fast. 180hp to the crank, and VW outsmarted themselves. They wanted a turbo car that felt like a naturally aspirated car. The drive by wire gives poor throttle response and major turbo lag. Of course a chipped 1.8T will smack you up...

10-02-2002, 02:10 PM	#7
delsolvtec Del Sol Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Chicago IL Age: 49 Posts: 594	Actually the 1.8T's aren't all that fast. 180hp to the crank, and VW outsmarted themselves. They wanted a turbo car that felt like a naturally aspirated car. The drive by wire gives poor throttle response and major turbo lag. Of course a chipped 1.8T will smack you up... __________________ 1994 Mazda MX6 - For Sale 1995 Civic Hatch - Coming Soon