Help for a newbie turbo driver?

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Feb 11, 2001 | 01:35 PM

TToolhead

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Help for a newbie turbo driver?

This will be the first turbo enabled car that I will own. Is there a forum or site that discusses the details of how to effectively utilize the turbo?

Thanks

Denim 225 Coupe due in 3 months (*grin*)

Feb 11, 2001 | 01:39 PM

Lone Starr (Ivan)

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There may be an answer to your question, but I just drove.

I have almost no lag in my 180. I found out the thing that others call turbo lag I call "Wheeeee!"

I did notice more lag in the 225 than in my 180, but more power, too.

So my answer is: just drive.

Feb 11, 2001 | 02:02 PM

Marius

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This forum is as good as any. There's nothing you really need to know. All reasonable questions...

... will probably find an answer here.

Feb 11, 2001 | 04:37 PM

smallTTs

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Push down to go...push down harder to go quicker. It's very driver-friendly.

3 months? That will seem like most of a lifetime.

Worth the wait.

Feb 11, 2001 | 05:09 PM

AkRascal

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NEVER let the rpm drop below 3000

Feb 11, 2001 | 05:19 PM

droptoptt

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Yes, the force will be with you...if keep it at 3000 rpms

Must be the gearing also because supposedly there is good power at 2000rpms but I really don't notice it as much as 3000rpms - BAM!

Feb 11, 2001 | 05:40 PM

BillK

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Not a bad comparison...

My experience was that there was indeed a <b>bit</b> more lag in the 225, but once it kicked in it was more of a kick in the butt/back than the 180. Certainly not objectionable unless you're coming from something like an S4 that has <b>no</b> turbo lag (but whose turbos give up providing any extra boost to the engine earlier in the RPM range as a result...)