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smiffy · Post by **smiffy** » 12 Nov 2007

Hi all, while I was on my way up to the farm today, I decided to ahh, erm, try out the high speed comfort of the car......
I even managed to reach 110 mph*

Here's the question. She was turning over at 6000rpm....is that normal for a 16v at that speed? I think it's a little bit busy, but then I will bow to superior knowledge.....

(* Where permissable)

john s

Stinkwheel(Matt) · Post by **Stinkwheel(Matt)** » 12 Nov 2007

16v are a little 'busy' im afraid mate.

it used to pee me off sitting at just over 80 meant about 5500rpm.

not a relaxed motorway car, but damn fun all the same

mickey taker · Post by **mickey taker** » 12 Nov 2007

try changing up to 4th next time John

smiffy · Post by **smiffy** » 12 Nov 2007

In that case, I think I need to get the CX turbo on the road.....

for those who don't know, the redline is at 5500rpm, and that's the PETROL!!!!

Post by **Vanny** » 12 Nov 2007

if you think it does 140mph at 7200rpm then thats just right!

theres always the 5th gear from a td box to consider!

smiffy · Post by **smiffy** » 12 Nov 2007

Maybe I just might.......acceleration is fine in the first 4 gears, but for long distance high speed running, it would be very tiresome!!

I once did Bristol to Doncaster with a petrol stop, in 2 hours 10 mins, in my ZX 2.0 volcane, an AVERAGE speed of over 100 mph! I think the 16v bx would have me pulling my teeth out by then!

john s

docchevron132 · Post by **docchevron132** » 13 Nov 2007

Turn the stereo up.
Yep, they are busy engines, but they like to be.
Gearing it up with a TD 5th will involve grinding the shafts a bit, but it's easy enough to do.

BTW, at 7200rpm a valver pulls 142mph..

Post by **Vanny** » 13 Nov 2007

you picky bloody bastard

docchevron132 · Post by **docchevron132** » 13 Nov 2007

Ooh, I've never been called picky before!
Insidious, arrogant, obnoxious, egoist, a fuck head, insufferable....
but never picky!
YAY!
2mph is 2 mph mate!
It's the difference between being stationary and moving like!

barnsley bxer · Post by **barnsley bxer** » 13 Nov 2007

Doc,you're a picky bastard

:D:D:D:D:D that's twice now

:D:D:D:D

docchevron132 · Post by **docchevron132** » 14 Nov 2007

Hooray!
Twice in two days aswell!
Could be on a roll here!

Is this normal?