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Wow, went to the track in economy mode ... twice!

green_henry

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In my defense, I am a conservative driver around town and only drive aggressively if there's no traffic (hardly ever) or when I'm at the track.

The last two times I went to the track (including today), I wondered why my boost pressure was so low (~14). I thought that my (relatively new) cpe engine mount (which is pretty stiff) might be setting off the knock sensor, but nope.monitored that during my last session and no knocks.

Did I have a leak? Nah,I'm pretty sure I would notice that even driving around town. Was my E30 blend < E30? Nope.

D'oh!!!

At some point in the past ~9 weeks, I inadvertently switched into the Low Boost/Economy slot via the cruise control buttons, and didn't notice it! I thought that would have been more obvious. My lap times were still pretty good (for me), but I was frustrated that I wasn't faster in the straights -- and now I know why!

Feel like an idiot, yep, but can't wait to get back to the track because there's no excuse for not being faster next time!!!
 


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So i take it the car was still plenty peppy on low boost/e30?!


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So i take it the car was still plenty peppy on low boost/e30?!


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Amazingly, yes. Conditions were perfect (mid-70s), so heat was a non-issue. I only found it noticeable/frustrating at full throttle on the straights.
 


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