ain't that the truth! i'm getting MAYBE 14 mpg mixed city/hwy on my car with the k16 hybrid and a tune, primarily because i'm still in a comparing my old x50 cars k24's to k16's mode, and punching it all the time. not digging the gas mileage difference though.

agreed also on the downshift for power. that's always the way it's been done around here.. although this car has power on tap all the way through the band. it's the k24's that kick in more explosively, than the k16's, which are nearly always on the pipe. but i've never driven a stock k16, only a stock k24.

but it's also a 6spd. the tip is well.. i dunno.. i drove one. once.

 

Lemme know if you find a 997.1 with PDK.

 

This is normal. The auto transmission is a power killer. I would recommend getting an ECU flash from one of the vendors here on 6Speed. Its makes a noticeable difference in acceleration.

 

Oops! That's what I get for typing too fast.

 

u need a chip, for the ecu, for the tranny, an exhaust, air filter, and upgraded wastegates.
all types of "lag" will be greatly reduced.

 

As I posted before it is normal. I did a reflash, Euro pipe Exhaust, and headers now I have no lag and no problems

 

I have a flash not a TCU flash.. exhaust.. when my car is not in boost.. it has no *****.. being a tip you really need to be in the right gear to feel any performance..

 

Are you saying that an ecu flash on tip won't help much? Is it not worth it?

Even if i get the flash I don't intend to replace stock parts like exhaust..

 

Big difference after getting my engine controller flashed.She comes on boost alot quicker,but at times still alittle delay in power delivery.You have anticipate your moves a bit & use the steering wheel buttons for best response.A flash even on a stock set up will make a noticible improvement

 

Im not saying that the ecu flash wont help, it will make a big difference in the power and performance... but you still need to be in the right gear to have any real performance... if I am in a higher gear and I want to just go around a slow moving car its almost like my car is very sluggish if its not in the right gear or in boost... maybe the TCU reflash would help my problem.. I need to speak with EVOMS and ask them..

 

The Fix.....Flash and then exhaust.....It will be a different machine then....Enjoy and good luck.....

 

I did (on a 2004 TT (not X50) Tip the following: Headers, diverters, cats, exhaust, ECU and TCU reflash and the Hitachi Mass Air Flow. All from EVOMS. At lower speeds the car accelerates the way my Chrysler 300 SRT8 did. Very easy to drive in the city. I do try and keep rpm at 2000+plus though but from 2000 rpm up lot's of instant torque for acceleration in traffic and essentially unnoticeable lag.

John in Vancouver

 

I have a very similar setup with a few more mods ; people may not believe me, but my car drives just like a NA car, but with more horses.

 

Start with the basics,,flash and exhaust,,,you will be suprised and that will also be happier on your wallet.....

 

+1

If you plan to do the TCU, you may want to do it together since the ECU also needs to be re-programmed to 7k rpm.

Another item that will also help is the light-weight/smaller dia. pulley. The car will pickup quicker. Just think of using the smaller dia. front gear on a bicycle, you don't (or the engine) work as hard.