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This is a discussion on Throttle response within the General Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Accidents. forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; I have an 08 wrx hatch that's stock, Idk if it's me but the response seems slow as hell. Is ...
I have an 08 wrx hatch that's stock, Idk if it's me but the response seems slow as hell. Is that how these cars are? If not how do I fix it??
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It's called turbo lag. Have you had a turbo car before?
Scott
Past Subies - '11 STI Limited stage 1+ and '04 STi stage 2+
'13 Wrangler Rubicon - custom front bumper w/12k lb winch & off-road lights, skid plates, diff guards, etc.
'04 Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 clone 600 HP/TQ
'77 F-150 heavily modded for off-roading
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hmm, 2 things:
#1: you may be having turbo lag issues. If you're just going along at 2k, flooring the gas pedal will do almost nothing at first, until your turbo spools. Try the same up near 4k and you should instantly shoot off.
#2: DBW. Your car is DBW, and thus, instead of a cable connecting your foot and the throttle, you have a complex algorithm. It sucks, especially when the algorithm is bad (as most find it stock). A reflash will give you better pedal feel (pedal input to engine output comparison)
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Make sure you're not looking for a throwing response if you're doing 35mph in 5th gear.
Higher revs=boost zone=boost=response
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Port and polish everything. Then get tuned.
Life is like riding a bicycle in order to keep your balance you must keep moving.
Why do you say port and polish?
Scott
Past Subies - '11 STI Limited stage 1+ and '04 STi stage 2+
'13 Wrangler Rubicon - custom front bumper w/12k lb winch & off-road lights, skid plates, diff guards, etc.
'04 Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 clone 600 HP/TQ
'77 F-150 heavily modded for off-roading
Yeah if you haven't had a turbo before then it takes some getting used to. Below 3k rpm it'll just bog down, but as you go over 3k rpm, it'll start to really build speed.Originally Posted by Chudv23
Scott
Past Subies - '11 STI Limited stage 1+ and '04 STi stage 2+
'13 Wrangler Rubicon - custom front bumper w/12k lb winch & off-road lights, skid plates, diff guards, etc.
'04 Porsche 911 Turbo GT2 clone 600 HP/TQ
'77 F-150 heavily modded for off-roading
Chudv23, what car did you drive prior to your 08 WRX?
I went from a 2002 Civic Si to 11 WRX and the throttle response seems comparable to me.
I agree that below 3,000 RPM the engine is tepid but I rather like that; I loaf around the neighborhood shifting at 2,500-3,000 keeping it comfortable and smooth (and probably saving fuel). Then when I have some room to run, I keep the RPM above 4,000 and it's a lot of fun.
If done properly a P&P can really decrease turbo lag. At least that is what I have experienced.
Life is like riding a bicycle in order to keep your balance you must keep moving.
noob question: what is a port and polish?
Convert to drive by wire.
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