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Old 06-02-2008, 05:20 PM
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Car feels a little sluggish but it could just be me?

I dont know what it is but my car doesnt feel the same anymore. Just feels like it's lost a little bit. I know after i put my muffler bypass pipes on that i lost the low end torque but that was 2 years ago and now it feel alittle worse. Not a clue what it could be clutch?Injecters?Gas filter? if anyone has any ideas please throw them my way thanks.
 
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Old 06-02-2008, 05:59 PM
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This have happen to me for every car I have owned. For me, I was just used to it and it feel slow.

Fix = drive a corolla for a week then get back in your car. Should feel better.
 
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Old 06-02-2008, 06:01 PM
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My daily driver is an SUV. After driving the 996 I describe driving the SUV as trying to sprint while drunk with sprained ankles wearing a backpack filled with bricks.
 
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i hear ya... but my SUV is the FX45......... i don't know about you.... but my backpack is filled with helium
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 02:17 AM
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New plugs might help
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 09:40 AM
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Drive a stock 993 for a week then get in your 996. Instant HP and Torque you can feel! lol
 
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happens to me too...car feels slow to you...but remember it is still fast as hell!
 
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mine is my DD when she feels slow I bring the revs up to 5k and bam, SEE YA!
 
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mine is my DD when she feels slow I bring the revs up to 5k and bam, SEE YA!
 
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plugs...when was the last time they were changed?
 
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Solution: Rent a 4-banger for a week and then whala, your HP should be back....

Other Solution: Don't drive it as often so when you do it will feel good each and ever time you get in...

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I think a super charger would fix your problem!

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