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Old 06-07-2006, 07:20 PM
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im a new audi owner dont really know to much but i feel that it lags in low rpms. like when i take of its slow intill it hits like 3,500 rpm. then it takes of is that normal??
 
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Old 06-07-2006, 07:22 PM
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Would help if we new what car you are.




new car--- 1st i suggest

Oil Change
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2.8L or 1.8T???
 
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Old 06-07-2006, 07:25 PM
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He soved it himself if it's a 1.8T.
 
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Old 06-07-2006, 07:34 PM
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Probably turbo lag if its a 1.8t.. I assume that you are just roughly speaking because the turbo lag on a k03 is extremely minimal. It shouldnt lag past 2k rpm or so.... At least mine doesnt. If your AC is on, that will give you more noticeable lag in the 2500-3k rpm range.
 
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sounds like turbo lag to me
 
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Old 06-07-2006, 10:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dj Spiel

Would help if we new what car you are.


2.8L or 1.8T???
why would you even ask that? ofcorse he has a 1.8T.. its called Turbo lag

 
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Old 06-08-2006, 01:31 PM
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the 2.8 12v does it too surprisingly. It's just how the engine is built i guess. at least mine does
 
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Old 06-09-2006, 06:43 PM
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yeah its a 99 1.8t so it might be normal. well i dont know to much so im trying to find out thanks
 
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Old 06-09-2006, 09:00 PM
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mine does that too its just if ur in the wrong gear like u get into 2nd to early ur turbo needs time to spool up u kno... its turbo lag.......
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 02:29 AM
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so is it normal to do that or is there something wrong. is turbo lag normal....
 


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