I don't know about you guys... but my Ur runs better in the cold...

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Old 11-13-2003, 02:41 PM
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Default I don't know about you guys... but my Ur runs better in the cold...

It was freezing (literally) this morning, and my car was loving it.

Same with you guys?
Old 11-13-2003, 03:23 PM
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Yep. Same here.
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Duh, intercooled.
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Default same here too. it seems like a whole different car when it's cold out.

it can't get out of it's own way when i've been sitting in traffic. i have issues that i have to afford to deal with.
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more than that, it just runs so crisp and smooth...
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plus the turbo doesn't glow yellow. It glows amber : )
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Whats that have to do with it?
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Default correct term should be "outtercooled"...

...if I understand Yummyjager. Air temps are much cooler so the turbo doesn't heat up. Kinds like we had intercoolers on our cars.
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Default colder air=more dense (like a cold air intake)

plus all that stuff about the turbos not gettin hot tee hee hee
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Default I think we all know why they run better......

it's just nice to feel that sooner, extra, unexpected push from behind!
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