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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:34:03 +0100
From: Martin Cockett <mcrc1nopsam.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: 9000 2.3T questions and impressions


Keith, Thank you for all your helpful comments. > engine). AT WOT and less than ~4000 rpm, it should be 1/3 into the red > region or so (I believe). Acceleration is not directly proportional to > boost pressure. This is what I have seen with foot to the floor but I don't drive like that normally and with modestly enthusiastic throttle it feels brisk enough but not a hooligan. It is a virtue of the car that it is possible to drive it slowly without it running away with you, but I would say that overall it does not feel like the wild animal I was expecting. > Clutch pedal squeak can be cured with a squirt of silicone spray lube > on the rubber bit INSIDE the return spring. I gave it a squirt of a grease (rather than oil) spray and this cured the problem. Thanks for your advice. > You can cure some of the dash rattles/squeaks with some adhesive > backed felt, appropriately applied. How do you remove the climate control panel to do this? > Make sure you adjust the steering wheel placement (in/out) and the > seat height to accommodate your physical needs/comfort. I've done this but still find the steering wheel is set a little low. I am about 6 ft tall and find my leg movements a little restricted when changing gear and so forth. However, the car is supremely comfortable otherwise. The seats are fantastic. Martin

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