RE: Diesels R Us
Monday 12th August 2002
Diesels R Us
Diesel this, diesel that, where's it all heading?
Discussion
you are right to say the 110 hp HDI Xara won't be a sports car , but it will be brisk , I'm quite enjoying the same engine in my 307 , it's smooth for a 4 banger derv. with "laid back" elastic performance . no D is much good at 0-60 because the limited rev range causes the need for wide ratios and long gears , but once rolling you surf along on the torque , which is surprisingly satisfying .
To get a truely sporting Derv. you need throttle response , none I've tried achieve this ( 3.0 BM maybee? not tried it ), but it don't meen you can't enjoy it
To get a truely sporting Derv. you need throttle response , none I've tried achieve this ( 3.0 BM maybee? not tried it ), but it don't meen you can't enjoy it
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Anybody remember the Wiesel, The Sierra 1.8D powered Westfield?
I thought it was the 2.3 Ford diesel. I have been wrong in the past tho'
Sparks
Was this the one that was tuned to 130bhp by sword automotive ????????
It used the ford 1.8 turdo diesel as the 2.3 was a very nasty and sluggish ex pug lump
>> Edited by dennisthemenace on Tuesday 13th August 19:38
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To get a truely sporting Derv. you need throttle response , none I've tried achieve this ( 3.0 BM maybee? not tried it ), but it don't meen you can't enjoy it
I have - the standard model is a bit limp wristed, very poor below 3krpm, modded tho and it'll pull clean from 1500 thru to 5000, giving loads of flexibility. Agree on the 0-60, but who gives a poo about that in the real world?? Acceleration for overtaking is where its at. makes me grin a lot
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To get a truely sporting Derv. you need throttle response , none I've tried achieve this ( 3.0 BM maybee? not tried it ), but it don't meen you can't enjoy it
Possibly cos a diesel doesn't have a throttle.
(Apologies Farmer after a crap day I couldn't resist being a smart arse. I feel better now).
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To get a truely sporting Derv. you need throttle response , none I've tried achieve this ( 3.0 BM maybee? not tried it ), but it don't meen you can't enjoy it
Possibly cos a diesel doesn't have a throttle.
(Apologies Farmer after a crap day I couldn't resist being a smart arse. I feel better now).
Ouch , should have seen that one coming , for throttle read, "foot pedal on extreme right used to alter fuel metering
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Ouch , should have seen that one coming , for throttle read, "foot pedal on extreme right used to alter fuel metering
Or on my car the potentiometer connected to the right hand pedal that modulates the signal to the ECU.
A snappy deisel would be nice but it might spoil the elastic band feeling that can be pretty addictive.
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Ouch , should have seen that one coming , for throttle read, "foot pedal on extreme right used to alter fuel metering
Or on my car the potentiometer connected to the right hand pedal that modulates the signal to the ECU.
A snappy deisel would be nice but it might spoil the elastic band feeling that can be pretty addictive.
agreed a grunty diesel can be very addictive but sporty ? more tricky that
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