07-04-2013, 03:14 PM
(06-04-2013, 06:29 PM)Arron Wrote:(05-04-2013, 11:11 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Pfft, redlining a diesel with plumes of coal coming out is where its at tbh...
But I do agree with that, I think ruan forgets that he is bloody good with tuning mechanical diesels whereas 70% of us wouldn't have a clue. And I'd hate knowing all the time that there was no accuracy to it....I could've added a damaging amount of fuel, or not enough and getting massive egts....and wouldn't know until its too late. With a map it has been specifically designed with accuracy by someone that knows what they're doing (and more importantly, not myself!) to be as good as possible for efficiency and reliability as well as power.
But I do agree with ruan about the drive if the hdi though, the power band is tiny and the turbo is really 'gentle' you never get that kick with a std or stage 1 hdi, then its tailed off just above 3k and you're changing gear again. With better gearing and a well matched vnt (not just the biggest one around lol) I reckon the hdi would have more fun to it....but thsts just my opinion anyway.
I'm fed up with my vec atm cos its so laggy (need to investigate air leak issue, probably egr again, stupid bloody emmisions systems.....) but when it does come on boost, you really do get a kick up the arse and a bit of adrenaline and feeling of torque. Plus it loves to rev and holds the.power almost to the redline. It's not particularly quick, infact due the weight its probably not much quicker than my stage 1d estate, but the drive and feel is completely different...
Your experience of an HDI is not valid; becauseshed...
Bit rude about SRowells car Aaron.
