couv3z Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hi one and all I'm havin my n/a replaced with a stock j spec TT, i've never driven a turbo car before let alone a turbo RWD car can a get a little advise on how lively the car is going to be? when would the second turbo kick in so i don't end up sidewise round a round about? With my car being a SZ i clearly have no TC or LSD i will imagen the wet will be fun any advise is appericated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Drive like Miss Daisy Second turbo kicks in at 4k rpm, and if the road's wet, you'll have enough power at 4k to kick the back end out at 60 while accelerating in a straight line. Take it easy for a bit, but enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_silva Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 take it easy 1st time you drive it and very easy if wet... after that you will love it... Good luck!! enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 you'll have enough power at 4k to kick the back end out at 60 while accelerating in a straight line. you are joking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_silva Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 no he isnt!! e.g: in 2nh gear and once the needle starts working his way up the rev range you will have wheel spin at aroung 4k when 2nd turbo kicks in!! it is insane!! and nice!! dont worry, be happy... take it easy i learn you car again!! you will love it!! ohh i have 19" with 275!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Make sure you judge entry speed carefully and only use power in a straight line. An airfield day would be a good thing to do to find out the limits of the car. Most of all, enjoy it mate but stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 If you are having this engine fitted stay off BPU to begin with and get used to the stock engines power then when you are happy remove the cats and go BPU. The stock car is not agressive when the 2nd tubby kicks in so you will be fine. It isn't the monster that is claimed with common sense you can make good progress without spinning the wheels, just be careful when the car is under load in a corner the extra torque will step the back out ! Make sure the tyres you have are up to the new job they have now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I've had mine for just over a year now and I'm still a bit apprehensive driving in the wet, can take a while to build up the confidence to give it some. On dry roads it's fine but as already said you are best not trying to accelerate round corners Again as Col already mentioned you really do need good tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Yeah stay off the turbos on the corners at first until you're familiar with the power delivery (I remember my first blast off the traffic lights and into a mild corner in 2-3rd gear = fishtailing, tankslapper etc). In the wet I'd recommmend staying off the turbos alway in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 had mine spin up today at 55, and i got brand new falken 452's 265/18s on the duelcarraigeway, just take it steady and wait for some dry weather before giving it the beans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 had mine spin up today at 55, and i got brand new falken 452's 265/18s on the duelcarraigeway, just take it steady and wait for some dry weather before giving it the beans brand new tyres can be very slippery and take a while to bite properly as they need wearing in a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Turn your sense of self preservation on and don't drive like a wazok. If you can handle an N/A its not a huge leap of faith to the TT. I had more brown trouser moments in my N/A with no Trac control than I had in my BPU plus a few bits TT with RLTC. I'll be honest I only ever had one scare on the power in my TT and that was in the rain at 90 leptons in a straight line when it decided to go a bit pete tong. Be sensible and regulate your right foot. If in doubt don't accelerate simple really. I'm now in a single tubby pushing over 500 horses with no TC and so far have yet to come across a OMG moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 looks like i'm getting the car back today and typical its raining wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Actually it is first turbine you should be carefull with. Second one on stock engine is going in quite soft. First turbo will start spooling at 1500rpm and from there it's getting very quick You shouldn't really be afraid about acceleration, be rather carefull with SPEED. I found, that from the time I swapped engine in my, I'm using my brakes WAY more then when she was NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Wet weather is where it will have you. I got used to mine in no time and i was BPU+ from day 1 mine will easiler light up the rears in the dry in second all the way to the limiter 3rd traction is good unless im abit violent with the clutch.. Goodluck with it and enjoy it its a great feeling i cant get enough of mine it was quite cold last night and the turbos seemed to love that haha was pulling so hard but quite scary at the same time once you get the hang of it i highly recommend going BPU it transforms the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I stay off the turbos as much as possible when wet... the one time I didnt I ended up in a wall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) TTs aren't that scary, if the back end can snap out sideways on a zero camber straight road I reckon your geo is out. Since I had its geo done, if my single lets go -on the rare occasion that it does- it does so in a straight line, before that it would snap round and could be very unpredictable. Getting used to a big jump in power, just be warey, and be careful not to accidentally/otherwise boot it through bends when you're not used to when the 2nd turbo's power arrives, especially if BPU. A jump from (for arguments sake) 250bhp to 330bhp in the matter of 500revs can upset the cars mid-bend handling quite a bit Edited August 13, 2008 by SteveR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSupTT Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Driving tips from Class One http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=131040 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 And good luck today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 no where near as bad as i thought power deliverly throught the 5 speed is great till you hit 112mph :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 no where near as bad as i thought power deliverly throught the 5 speed is great till you hit 112mph :/ You mean leptons, or course. Delimiting is pretty easy BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 there's some great advice here, can't wait to get my NA-TT underway.. Roll on March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I never thought about TC and LSD....I was going to have a TT transplant but now maybe think selling and buying a TT would be better! NA-TT people please tell me if you think I am wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I wouldnt of done mine if i didnt have ABS and LSD fitted already, not many NA's come with that. I would consider selling up and buying a TT if i was in that situation i was just told mine was a very good base model for the conversion because of these things what didnt help is all the money i spent on the bodywork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 No need for all the driving aids just take your time when it feels right. You know when its raining dont drive fast isnt that just kind of obvious? I had a NA-TT/BPU done about 2 months ago now and i love it. Just dont push too much in the corners until you get used to it in the dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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