Rrusse11
Veteran Member
From what I learned on the track (using a Scan Gauge) the ECU noticeably dials back fuel and timing when AITs (air intake temps) exceed 120 degrees. On an 80+ degree day that's pretty easy to reach: track surface temps would get above 100 quickly. Same on the street, although since you're not using WOT the power loss isn't that noticeable. Lag and smoke are.
Unexpected consequences of the upgrade. You're a mine of pertinent information sir!
Just reread the "what is handling" thread, after 5yrs.
Lol, found an old post of mine when I read it the first time.
Learned a lot more the 2nd time around. {)
Still no rear sway bar on my setup, but having the rear lifted and bigger rear brakes has shifted my lateral bias. No wonder I feel no need to stiffen the rear any more. I may even go back to the Golf towing springs
for the winter, a bit lower than the wagon towing springs, should reduce
the tendency to lose the back end in the snow and ice. I don't bother with a dedicated set of snows for this neck of the woods.