Ect Power
08-11-08, 03:05 PM
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Ect Power
Is it ok to enable ECT POWER while the car is in motion 140 km/hr ? or the car has to be at rest during changing between normal & ECT Power ?
08-11-08, 03:29 PM
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Not sure but I would think that the car would simply not make the switch if it was not safe to do so.
And I have to ask - how old are you to even be thinking of doing this?
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And I have to ask - how old are you to even be thinking of doing this?
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08-11-08, 07:34 PM
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Thanx Henry , BTW my car has cut almost 62,000 KM. Ive noticed the power performance is down. For instance sometimes im late for work so i do some Acceleration/De-acceleration say from 190km/hr to 120 km/hr and the momemnt i accelerate from 120 km/hr i dont feel any power change or any growl although the speed is going up. Gear change is so so so so so smooth that i cant feel it, this happened to me ( twice ).
What has to be replaced in the car so i can maintain my 342 Horse Power Back. Note that nothing has been changed since i owned the car besides ( Oil + Filter + Brake Pads + Drums ). Any Suggestions to what might be causing the problem and not giving enough power ? Im pretty sure if i dynotest id be getting 300~310 HP.
What has to be replaced in the car so i can maintain my 342 Horse Power Back. Note that nothing has been changed since i owned the car besides ( Oil + Filter + Brake Pads + Drums ). Any Suggestions to what might be causing the problem and not giving enough power ? Im pretty sure if i dynotest id be getting 300~310 HP.
08-12-08, 05:43 AM
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I would like to add that in the UAE on certain roads the legal speed limit is up to 160km/hr. Trust me travelling in a straight line even 160 feels slow. While its not safe, for ALOT of people here, the normal traveling speed is 180-200km/hr (certain roads). Think autobahn but in the UAE
08-12-08, 05:46 AM
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BTW uae, i think big issue you could be experiencing that bogs ur car down is the heat and humidity. Right now its so freakin hot that our intakes are not operating as well as they would once the weather gets colder
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Hey ndk been a while buddy, is there anything that i should be replacing in particular to narrow down the possibilities which are causing my car to loose noticeable power ?
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I would like to add that in the UAE on certain roads the legal speed limit is up to 160km/hr. Trust me travelling in a straight line even 160 feels slow. While its not safe, for ALOT of people here, the normal traveling speed is 180-200km/hr (certain roads). Think autobahn but in the UAE
BTW uae, i think big issue you could be experiencing that bogs ur car down is the heat and humidity. Right now its so freakin hot that our intakes are not operating as well as they would once the weather gets
colder
colder
There got to be a difference to the car engine between 30c, and 50c.
I also have felt loss of power during hot summer.
08-12-08, 09:45 PM
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hot air has less oxygen in it >>>> cause less burning >>> cuase less performance, it is well known in our country that we do'nt expect regualar performance in hot weather,
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sorry, i will change my profile later today ^_^
and for the ECT if you are driving about 40km/h you can switch it and more than that, just simply nothing will happen. but if you want to switch it off completely (where it gives you a sign between the gadgets that ECT is off) the car should be stopped completely and keep pressing it for 4 seconds.
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sorry, i will change my profile later today ^_^
and for the ECT if you are driving about 40km/h you can switch it and more than that, just simply nothing will happen. but if you want to switch it off completely (where it gives you a sign between the gadgets that ECT is off) the car should be stopped completely and keep pressing it for 4 seconds.
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08-13-08, 02:17 AM
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and for the ECT if you are driving about 40km/h you can switch it and more than that, just simply nothing will happen. but if you want to switch it off completely (where it gives you a sign between the gadgets that ECT is off) the car should be stopped completely and keep pressing it for 4 seconds.
"Switch it off completely" ? you mean back to normal rite ?
How can i press it for 4 seconds its a switch , either ( ECT or Normal ) im lost here. Its not like the VSC Button where pressing it for a couple of seconds will set it of permenantly.
Thanx guys but frankly speaking if u bring any LS 460 L and drag race with mines ull see the lost power or even at a speed of 120 km/hr. There is noticeable loss power. My car has cut 60,000 KM. Does the gear oil plays an important roll in the power ? What else has to be changed inorder to make sure that all possibilities of making the power down are thrown out ?
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To my knowledge the ECT can be swiched on/off at any speed.
The switch enables only a more agressive spark plugs firing timing.
If the loss in power is very noticable, I would take it to thye dealer if I ware you.
60K should not deteriorate the effeciency unless you have screwed up something (Remember you were missing with the engine entake filters)
The switch enables only a more agressive spark plugs firing timing.
If the loss in power is very noticable, I would take it to thye dealer if I ware you.
60K should not deteriorate the effeciency unless you have screwed up something (Remember you were missing with the engine entake filters)
08-13-08, 06:42 AM
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As for losing power, if its very notcible (alot more than bogging down cause of the crazy heat we are experiencing) i would take it to the dealer to get it checked out.
hot air has less oxygen in it >>>> cause less burning >>> cuase less performance, it is well known in our country that we do'nt expect regualar performance in hot weather,
Regards, Ali from AD
sorry, i will change my profile later today ^_^
and for the ECT if you are driving about 40km/h you can switch it and more than that, just simply nothing will happen. but if you want to switch it off completely (where it gives you a sign between the gadgets that ECT is off) the car should be stopped completely and keep pressing it for 4 seconds.
Regards, Ali from AD
sorry, i will change my profile later today ^_^
and for the ECT if you are driving about 40km/h you can switch it and more than that, just simply nothing will happen. but if you want to switch it off completely (where it gives you a sign between the gadgets that ECT is off) the car should be stopped completely and keep pressing it for 4 seconds.
Ali are u confusing the ECT with the VSC? not sure, but thats what it sounded like to me..
Guys i think we need to set up a UAE meet sometime, it would kinda cool to see eveyrones rides
08-13-08, 07:02 AM
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To my knowledge the ECT can be swiched on/off at any speed.
The switch enables only a more agressive spark plugs firing timing.
If the loss in power is very noticable, I would take it to thye dealer if I ware you.
60K should not deteriorate the effeciency unless you have screwed up something (Remember you were missing with the engine entake filters)
The switch enables only a more agressive spark plugs firing timing.
If the loss in power is very noticable, I would take it to thye dealer if I ware you.
60K should not deteriorate the effeciency unless you have screwed up something (Remember you were missing with the engine entake filters)
Hey buddy no the intake has nothing to do with it, actually i felt i gained a lil more power when the intake was off.I experienced the issue 1 month before i even think about the intake. Regarding the intake i just took of the filters for 2 hours and then everything was set back to how it was. I think i'll get the car checked by the dealer.
Last edited by uae; 08-13-08 at 07:06 AM.