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Cooler weather = Happier 20v

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#1 ·
With the sudden change in the weather (from +28c last week to a mere +18c this week), I have noticed a huge difference in power delivery from the 20v turbo unit and even in the 2.0TS Spider.

The 20v 'breathes' so much easier from low down and revs much cleaner - with less of a smoke screen too. :D

I know the reasons why, but I was curious to know if others have found such a marked difference.:confused:
Indeed Honest Johns review of the 2.4 20v Brera last weekend highlighted this.
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm

Also, fuel consumption. Over the weekend (with Pasi and AG in the car) and some *cough* 'spirited' driving, with the AC turned on I only got 380 miles to a fulll tank of black stuff. Yesterday I hammered over Woodhead pass (had some fun with a Porsche ;) ) and I'm well on the way to getting 440 miles to this tankfull. :cool:

Me and my 20v like cooler weather. :D
 
#3 ·
Yep, same here, the RX-7 was particularly grumpy around town a week ago where the intercooler heat soaks and then when you put your foot down the engine gets a great gob of hot air. Drove it into work early this morning, and it was so much happier :) Unfortunately, still getting the wrong side of 200 miles form a tankful :(
 
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