Reasons why my saxo drags in low gears??

1. Saxo_Silver Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Kent/E.Sussex Posts: 494 Saxo 1.1 1999

   #1 3rd May 2007, 22:39

   My 1.1 saxo seems to drag in first and second gear at low revs. after finally reaching like 20 mph in 2nd its starts to fly straight up to like 35-40 pretty fast, wondering why it drags when i first change from first to second..
2. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #2 3rd May 2007, 22:46

   Because you peak torque isnt in the lower end of the rev range. Your not pushin out much power at 2000 revs, but at about 3500 which is about where your peak torque is you get the majority of your power.
   
   So basically, for a quick start change gears after youve reached peak torque, at about 4-5000, to use the most power your engine can give. It will obviously sounds like your ranting it though lol
3. Saxo_Silver Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Kent/E.Sussex Posts: 494 Saxo 1.1 1999

   #3 3rd May 2007, 23:11

   ah ok, only prblem with that is, my model has no rev counter just a stupid useless clock!
   so just keep in lower gears for a bit longer so i doesnt drag?? thanks mate Much appretiated.
4. andymanc Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 manchester/ richmond n yorks Posts: 207 saxo vtr

   #4 3rd May 2007, 23:47

   also it could be if you have an open induction kit, the hot air makes it a bit slow to pick up until about 15 mph. it was the same in my nissan almera