Took my friends 2002 1.8T for a spin

[QuA]

Well I was trying out my friends 2002 1.8T standard (stock) and it had a completely different feel to it. It felt juicier throughout the power band. Then I took mine out again and it was faster to about 3500RPM but really bogged down around 4000-redline.

Possible problems:

1) auto/tiptronic transmission
2) too much back pressure because of 2.5" DP mated to the stock exhaust
3) upsolute "tip" version
4) Bad MAF
5) Bad o2

Anyone have any suggestions?

[Fluidic Digital]

You have an auto. Enough said.

Peter

[QuA]

lol, true....

Also I think my cars been running really lean. There is a noticeable amount of dark black residue around my exhaust in the past 2 weeks.

QuA

P.S. Hey Peter do you have a vag/laptop? I wouldnt mind checking out my system.

[Fluidic Digital]

You mean rich then? The club has a VAG -- and if you’re a member -- it's part of your member benefits.

Dude... you worry way too much about your car. If it's just chipped... with a downpipe and engine mounts... it's not going to blow-up on you as you drive it down merry-marsha-lane. Lean is red hot. Rich is sticky and black.

Come on man... stay sharp... I'm losing you here... :(

Peter

[CalgaryB5]

The Automatic trans. Residue on the tip could be moisture in gas. No CEL all good.

[QuA]

lol im fading...........................