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25-09-2010, 06:47 PM
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Evening all,
I just changed my plugs and leads on my XR8 simply out of not knowing just how old they were, and the most amazing thing happened. All of this power just came out of nowhere, not that im complaining I just wanted to share thoughts as to why this happened in light of the following: The plugs I pulled out of it didnt seem all that deteriorated upon inspection. The old leads were Topguns like I replaced them with, indicating they were done at some point. I did all of this with the battery disconnected so ECU wouldve been reset, however Ive done this in the past with no noticeable effect. Directly after replacing it all, I took it for a blast and there was a BIG difference, before it had no guts when planting the foot from idle (despite revving its guts out), now it launches like a rocket  |
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25-09-2010, 08:14 PM
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Formally kotevski22
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shellharbour
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You have unleashed the hidden power of the XR8.
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25-09-2010, 08:42 PM
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pursuit ute baby
Join Date: Jun 2010
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enjoy it while it lasts
 ...something else will plague you shortly ;)
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25-09-2010, 09:32 PM
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Falcon R.I.P. 1960 - 2016
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Location: Geelong
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I might do the same with my vct ghia. Fingers crossed I get a nice surprise ;)
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25-09-2010, 10:05 PM
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Location: ACT
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Same thing happened to me when I replaced my cats. I actually have new plugs to go in mine at some stage - might do it this long weekend.
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26-09-2010, 09:48 AM
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26-09-2010, 03:51 PM
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pursuit ute baby
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dont worry champ, its a vicious cycle.. haha.
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26-09-2010, 04:00 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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As leads and plugs wear out, you slowly get used to the amount of power that such worn components leech from your car.
Glad it's going great now. GK
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