HDi fun
TC ModFather
So would I, without hesitation.
What's the appeal of diesel?
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So would I, without hesitation.
LuxuryMotorShow
Full member
much depends on the type of car and the type of journeys its going to be used for.... e.g. a 2 seater convertible vs an estate car or city car vs long distance cruises.
Personally, I think there isnt much difference and I would rather have a petrol myself - although some diesels are very sporty and torquey!
Personally, I think there isnt much difference and I would rather have a petrol myself - although some diesels are very sporty and torquey!
Big Fat Fatty
The Torque Meister
No amount of torque can overcome the noise from the tailpipe! 
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HDi fun
TC ModFather
Can't say I've noticed that one.
Big Fat Fatty
The Torque Meister
you won't have done from inside them, it's the people outside who have to put up with it.
T9 man
TC ModFather
I have never driven a diesel of any description :embarrest: Will have to seek a suitable one out for a little test drive and see what the fuss is all about 
HDi fun
TC ModFather
you won't have done from inside them, it's the people outside who have to put up with it.
Perhaps I should have got someone to drive it past me under hard acceleration then I'd have heard this for myself. Inside all that was really audible was turbo hiss.
pgarner
TC ModFather
you won't have done from inside them, it's the people outside who have to put up with it.
i dont see the problem, im in the car im not hearing the rumbling and seeing the black smoke :embarrest:
geraint13
Pro Tuner
that is the attitude too have lol. im ok, everyone else can shove it lol. its the only way to be nowadays as everyone else is out for themselves and will run you over trying to get it. :blink1:
HDi fun
TC ModFather
DPF anybody?
geraint13
Pro Tuner
whats DPF then paul ? :blink:
HDi fun
TC ModFather
Diesel Particle Filter. My P406 had one of these and it was completely smoke free.
geraint13
Pro Tuner
is that newer thing on more modern diesels or can any diesel have them ?
if so how do i get one or fit it into my system ?
HDi fun
TC ModFather
My car was a 2001/2002 model and the DPF was standard on the 2.2 HDi only. It was actually the first car to be thus equipped. You can't easily retrofit a DPF system.
Strangely the earlier DPFs like mine were more reliable than the later ones. They used a fuel borne catalyst and employed active regeneration to avoid blocking
Strangely the earlier DPFs like mine were more reliable than the later ones. They used a fuel borne catalyst and employed active regeneration to avoid blocking
pgarner
TC ModFather
all diesels from 2004 (? need to double check that) need to have one, they dont make them completely smoke free but trap alot of it. think a cat for the smoke.
if youve not got one fitted dont bother like cats they remove performance and can give more trouble than they are worth
if youve not got one fitted dont bother like cats they remove performance and can give more trouble than they are worth
geraint13
Pro Tuner
cheers lads, wont bother looking for one then lol !!!!
Yugguy
Torque King
I've always been and advocate of powerful diesels and still am but I have to say I heard one in a new audi tt the other day and it just seemed wrong. That said the vag tinny 4pot 1.8 petrol never sounded that good either. V6 ftw.
jarrus
Pro Tuner
HDi fun
TC ModFather
Soot is good. In the unlikely and unfortunate situation that you cannot shake off the car behind at least you can smoke 'em out
T9 man
TC ModFather
Soot is good. In the unlikely and unfortunate situation that you cannot shake off the car behind at least you can smoke 'em out
Sounds like a scene from a James Bond Movie
HDi fun
TC ModFather
Apparently mixing two stroke oil with diesel fuel is a good way to reduce sooty exhaust dirt.
jarrus
Pro Tuner
Really? I know mixing 2 stroke can keep the pump lubricated but I didnt know it would do that as well
HDi fun
TC ModFather
I tried it in the Seat with its ancient 1.9D VW engine. Ratio about 1:100 - ie 1/2 litre of two stroke to a tank of diesel and it did completely eradicate the little bit of smoke it put out when thrashed.
Thrashing it wasn't difficult, however - an engine with about 70-75bhp is hardly effortless and needed to be driven with 'intent' to get it to offer something resembling half reasonable day to day performance.
Thrashing it wasn't difficult, however - an engine with about 70-75bhp is hardly effortless and needed to be driven with 'intent' to get it to offer something resembling half reasonable day to day performance.
MasterAuron
Very Senior Member
Gotta be honest now the more I drive the FRS the more I hate the derv Fiesta!
HDi fun
TC ModFather
Totally understandable. I still like derv as a fuel for heavyweight road cars as it suits my driving style and neither of us can dispute the in gear muscle they offer.
Yet I have chosen to revert to petrol, for now, on the grounds of simplicity and relatively cheap servicing costs.
jarrus
Pro Tuner
Again understandable, but they are in different leagues in terms of there performance and target market, it's nothing to do with the fact it's a diesel.
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