Question [auto rl doesn't feel fast unless floored]

SSRL · 08-13-2008, 03:50 PM

I have a RL Auto and some times I feel like it takes me flooring the gas pedal to feel like I am going fast! Is this Turbo lag? Or is it the just the fact that I don't perceive the fact that I am going fast? Just seems to take tons of effort to feel like i am flying!

Gerry · 08-13-2008, 04:14 PM

Depends on what your expectations are, really. Best indicator is to watch the boost gauge. You don't see any significant boost until the tach hits 2k rpm and above. Turbo lag isn't very noticeable in this car. If you ever drove a car that had real turbo lag, you'd notice that power was more like a light switch...pretty much off or on with not a lot of in between.

SKY888 · 08-13-2008, 04:28 PM

bro, it's definitely not turbo lag.

gerry is right, if you have a bigger turbo.....then you'll feel that moment of lag...then the spike of power

SSRL · 08-13-2008, 04:30 PM

Maybe it's me! I just started feeling this way, I have 20k miles on him

air1kdf · 08-18-2008, 11:28 PM

Time to start modding! At 20k miles you are just used to the power that it has.

Barry · 08-18-2008, 11:49 PM

If you want to feel a kick in the pants, activate Comp mode, shut off the ac and then punch it.

Bogie · 08-19-2008, 12:16 AM

From a stop, unless you brake/rev, you will have lag from the point of acceleration until the turbo spools. It will actually will take about a second from a complete stop at idle RPM. Also, I don't think a quick full stomp is necessary and may be counter-productive...aside from the fact we have electronic throttle. I've found a smooth depression to 3/4 and then on to full seems to work best. When it kicks...it kicks. I routinely chirp the wheels on launch, and I have ESC and TC full on.

If you are already cruising, the lag should be almost imperceptible.

**ceeker** · 08-19-2008, 12:28 AM

If your boost is low check your IC pipes for loose fittings. You may have a leak!

SSRL · 08-19-2008, 02:40 PM

I figured it out thanks guys! bogie is on to something, i always floor it from a stand still. Now i go 3/4 and then re-floor it. seems to respond better. And yes I need to start my journey to 300HP and up

Booster_RL · 08-22-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY888

bro, it's definitely not turbo lag.

gerry is right, if you have a bigger turbo.....then you'll feel that moment of lag...then the spike of power

Exactly. In big turbo vehicles it is incredibly noticeable like going onto the Space Shuttle basically.

(Being stuck to the seat by G forces is not a bad thing mind you)

08-13-2008, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 269 My Photos: (0)	Question [auto rl doesn't feel fast unless floored] I have a RL Auto and some times I feel like it takes me flooring the gas pedal to feel like I am going fast! Is this Turbo lag? Or is it the just the fact that I don't perceive the fact that I am going fast? Just seems to take tons of effort to feel like i am flying! __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

08-13-2008, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gerry Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 568 My Photos: (0)	Depends on what your expectations are, really. Best indicator is to watch the boost gauge. You don't see any significant boost until the tach hits 2k rpm and above. Turbo lag isn't very noticeable in this car. If you ever drove a car that had real turbo lag, you'd notice that power was more like a light switch...pretty much off or on with not a lot of in between. __________________ '08 Silver Pearl Red Line delivered 5 Oct '07 Three pedals Red leather Monsoon Chrome rims Spoiler

08-13-2008, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
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08-13-2008, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 269 My Photos: (0)	Maybe it's me! I just started feeling this way, I have 20k miles on him __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

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08-18-2008, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
air1kdf Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 21 My Photos: (0)	Time to start modding! At 20k miles you are just used to the power that it has.

08-19-2008, 12:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,476 My Photos: (0)	From a stop, unless you brake/rev, you will have lag from the point of acceleration until the turbo spools. It will actually will take about a second from a complete stop at idle RPM. Also, I don't think a quick full stomp is necessary and may be counter-productive...aside from the fact we have electronic throttle. I've found a smooth depression to 3/4 and then on to full seems to work best. When it kicks...it kicks. I routinely chirp the wheels on launch, and I have ESC and TC full on. If you are already cruising, the lag should be almost imperceptible. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

08-19-2008, 12:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
ceeker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 561 My Photos: (16)	If your boost is low check your IC pipes for loose fittings. You may have a leak! __________________ Silver/RL 2007 - Black Top - Red/Black Leather 5th Break Light, DeJon CAI, IC Pipes Magnaflow, Opel Badges, tail lights. Hahn Intercooler, Westers Tune

08-19-2008, 02:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 269 My Photos: (0)	I figured it out thanks guys! bogie is on to something, i always floor it from a stand still. Now i go 3/4 and then re-floor it. seems to respond better. And yes I need to start my journey to 300HP and up __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

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