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Author fuckin car...losing power going up hill!!!
duffy123
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if you stop dead and then try to take off(hill start)the car doesnt have the power to do it!!!

the only way i get up a hill is if i get a run at it!!??
ed
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You have a shit car. Why are you telling us this?
duffy123
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oh sorry boy..i thought this was called the 'Help Zone and Modification Advice' forum??
MoNkEy MaGiC
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what car is it mate? make, model, engine size etc???
Corsa^Dan
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lemmie guess a 1.0 12v
duffy123
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1.2,corsa b,1996
Corsa^Dan
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hmm shouldnt have 2 much of a prob with hills then as ive got 1
Adam-D
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temp sensor? overfuelling and cutting out?
duffy123
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ya the temp was ocer 100 this mornin but has gone down.

the timing belt disk has to be repared i noticed and i no whats causing it to cut out just cant remember whats its fuckin called!?!

[Edited on 23-12-2004 by duffy123]
Corsa^Dan
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ooer overheating bad sign
duffy123
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its just over 90 now.
Paul_J
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Put sugar in your fuel tank it'll add a little extra power as it ignites quicker.
evansy
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has this just started since you fitted the filter?
Smick
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its a corsa, ur always gonna have trouble gettin off on a hill, especially if u have other ppl / ice in the car.

Just put ur foot to the floor and it will get there












eventually
James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa^Dan
lemmie guess a 1.0 12v

The 1.0 12v is actually more powerful.
Smick
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quote:
Originally posted by James_DT
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa^Dan
lemmie guess a 1.0 12v

The 1.0 12v is actually more powerful.


Its still shit slow tho.....

I get passed by scooters on hills

[Edited on 23-12-2004 by Smick]
Adam-D
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if the timing belt has been replaced id check the timing marks mate if its 1 tooth out it could be pinking and causing the loss of tourqe
James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Smick
quote:
Originally posted by James_DT
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa^Dan
lemmie guess a 1.0 12v

The 1.0 12v is actually more powerful.


Its still shit slow tho.....

I get passed by scooters on hills

[Edited on 23-12-2004 by Smick]

Scooters weigh piss all, they have that advantage.
mav
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quote:
Originally posted by Smick
its a corsa, ur always gonna have trouble gettin off on a hill, especially if u have other ppl / ice in the car.

Just put ur foot to the floor and it will get there












eventually


duffy123
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i just went rallyin in the country there.

if you hit a hill over 15mph,youll make it up if you dont have to stop...if under you wont...
Mistamist
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what gear are you attempting it in? the 1.2 8v has less torque than a blender so you need as much momentum as possible.
Paul_J
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Did you try the sugar trick? really gives the car some umpf!

Put in about 200 grams of sugar per tank.
James_DT
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Plus you get caramel coated cams, useful come bonfire night when you can't afford apples.
Corsa^Dan
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lol
duffy123
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nah didnt try sugar.

attempting hills in second but if you slow down it just doesnt have the power even in 1st.

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