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Post by narmi1177 on Apr 12, 2009 4:42:39 GMT 8
Hi, i need to know why does my sportage feels heavy during driving. When moving off after a stop, the time taken for it to change to the next gear seems to take a few seconds longer and i hv to step a bit harder on the peddle to increase the acceleration thus the car will drink more petrol. This is when the car is in auto mode and my car is only 2mth plus old. Does any1 of u have ever experience the same situation? Is it normal? Is it because the car is really heavy that i have to step the peddle harder to speed up? If not, what can i do to change/improvise it? Pleeeeease...i need ur advice and expertise.
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Post by recce75 on Apr 12, 2009 16:49:55 GMT 8
Hi, i need to know why does my sportage feels heavy during driving. When moving off after a stop, the time taken for it to change to the next gear seems to take a few seconds longer and i hv to step a bit harder on the peddle to increase the acceleration thus the car will drink more petrol. This is when the car is in auto mode and my car is only 2mth plus old. Does any1 of u have ever experience the same situation? Is it normal? Is it because the car is really heavy that i have to step the peddle harder to speed up? If not, what can i do to change/improvise it? Pleeeeease...i need ur advice and expertise. The vehicle weight on itself is 15xxkg, add driver and misc you add to the vehicle it will easily exceed 1.6 to 1.7 tons. All these to be moved by a 2.0 NA engine, acceleration will not be good. If you want better FC you have to be gentle on the accelerator and move off like a uncle, if you want faster acceleration step more but visit the petrol station more often. There's no 2 ways around it. Some have gone for ECU reprogramming(flash), it should help alittle and give you better FC, but its still down to how your right foot use the accelerator. Bernard
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Post by icewolf on Apr 12, 2009 21:58:01 GMT 8
i got the same problem after my 1st servicing.... ...but after i done the QF is better n i change my driving style....more gentle on right foot..the problem never hapen again.... but ofcus it back again when i drive like crazy....
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Post by icewolf on Apr 12, 2009 21:59:42 GMT 8
maybe on next meeting..u can try drive mine
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Post by narmi1177 on Apr 12, 2009 22:51:56 GMT 8
Thanks 4 the info guys..well i do step on the peddle gently n let it accelerate gradually n its really smooth..n normally its only me n my wife in the car w/o any misc items except for my dirty shoes n brolly in the boot.
i believe the tyre pressure counts as well. wats the pressure for the original tyres front n back?
Bernard, where n how much does it cost to do the ECU thingy?
icewolf, wats a QF?
sori guys i'm a bit of a technical abbreviation no no..n yup maybe 1 day we can meet up n try ur car icewolf..
thank u thank u thank u
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Post by recce75 on Apr 13, 2009 11:04:03 GMT 8
Thanks 4 the info guys..well i do step on the peddle gently n let it accelerate gradually n its really smooth..n normally its only me n my wife in the car w/o any misc items except for my dirty shoes n brolly in the boot. i believe the tyre pressure counts as well. wats the pressure for the original tyres front n back? Bernard, where n how much does it cost to do the ECU thingy? icewolf, wats a QF? sori guys i'm a bit of a technical abbreviation no no..n yup maybe 1 day we can meet up n try ur car icewolf.. thank u thank u thank u icewolf is refering to ECU Quick Flash (QF), check out the Harmony Motor folder within the folder, they provide this service. Bernard
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Post by EVOIIIGSR on Apr 13, 2009 14:32:21 GMT 8
yes ... i faced these problems since Aug 2005 ...
i solve it by flooring the pedal to the metal ...
my avg FC is still withing 7.5 km/l ...
i need to try those sportages that does the QF all ready to be convinced ... we can do a 500km sprint to compare ... if proven to improve pick up ... i will do QF ... i dont trust dyno graph ... i need real life comparison ...
dont worry about Top Speed ... last tried - 180km/hr still achievable after >100,000kms on the clock ...
Evo SgKC 705
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Post by icewolf on Apr 13, 2009 14:43:18 GMT 8
maybe can test on my car??? 1st time own a car n jux got my license on jan 09 wahahahahaha...ur all pro liao shd able to tell the diff ... wah 180 ah... ....
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Post by narmi1177 on Apr 13, 2009 20:58:15 GMT 8
yes ... i faced these problems since Aug 2005 ... i solve it by flooring the pedal to the metal ... my avg FC is still withing 7.5 km/l ... i need to try those sportages that does the QF all ready to be convinced ... we can do a 500km sprint to compare ... if proven to improve pick up ... i will do QF ... i dont trust dyno graph ... i need real life comparison ... dont worry about Top Speed ... last tried - 180km/hr still achievable after >100,000kms on the clock ... Evo SgKC 705 wow peddle to the metal is not good though..but way u say is true la..must try those dat hv done QF..must c the difference..hehehe thanx bernard for the info again.. hey guyz meet up 1 day la n test machine..let me know when earlier coz i wor shift la...
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Post by EVOIIIGSR on Apr 14, 2009 17:30:31 GMT 8
yes ... 180km/hr is achievable ... compete with a Toyota Harrier re-badge to Lexus on the NSHW in 2006 ... the car will struggle to hit 160km/hr after that it will struggle more to hit 180km/hr ...
the fastest sportage in this little island is sport72age but he sold the car ... so the title is still up for grabs ...
since I didnt take the picture ... so i got no proof ... next time maybe ...
but i scared later post photo ... some fcuk will STOMP me and i have to pay kopi money to our beloved gahment ... sigh!!!
so since no pics ... i will STFU!
cheers!
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Post by Kit71 on Apr 15, 2009 10:49:57 GMT 8
Zaw & me hit above 190 in NSH already, very close to 200, but cannot go up further. So, did we win Sportage72?
And I got a record here of achieving 5.5KM/L with my Sportage. Now my Fortuner is 4KM/L.
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Post by EVOIIIGSR on Apr 15, 2009 15:31:27 GMT 8
ok kit71 .... YOU WIN!
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Post by recce75 on Apr 15, 2009 23:29:32 GMT 8
Zaw & me hit above 190 in NSH already, very close to 200, but cannot go up further. So, did we win Sportage72? And I got a record here of achieving 5.5KM/L with my Sportage. Now my Fortuner is 4KM/L. Wow, more power then me... worst FC for me now is 5.5km/L Bernard
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Post by Kit71 on Apr 16, 2009 8:29:53 GMT 8
Zaw & me hit above 190 in NSH already, very close to 200, but cannot go up further. So, did we win Sportage72? And I got a record here of achieving 5.5KM/L with my Sportage. Now my Fortuner is 4KM/L. Wow, more power then me... worst FC for me now is 5.5km/L Bernard Can u accept the fact?
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Post by icewolf on Apr 16, 2009 12:48:22 GMT 8
Zaw & me hit above 190 in NSH already, very close to 200, but cannot go up further. So, did we win Sportage72? And I got a record here of achieving 5.5KM/L with my Sportage. Now my Fortuner is 4KM/L. will try 200 after i run in ... My FC 8 - 9.2KM/L.. @ JB pump full tank very full and 560.6 until light up @ sg get the station staff pump till vomit...yesterday light up @ 545.3...
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Post by Kit71 on Apr 16, 2009 13:57:04 GMT 8
Zaw & me hit above 190 in NSH already, very close to 200, but cannot go up further. So, did we win Sportage72? And I got a record here of achieving 5.5KM/L with my Sportage. Now my Fortuner is 4KM/L. will try 200 after i run in ... My FC 8 - 9.2KM/L.. @ JB pump full tank very full and 560.6 until light up @ sg get the station staff pump till vomit...yesterday light up @ 545.3... 200?? Better not lah Bro. OK I lie, my max is 140 only ;D My lights up in less than 300KM I win.
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Post by narmi1177 on Apr 16, 2009 23:34:30 GMT 8
ha ha ha dats a good one kit......
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Post by icewolf on Apr 16, 2009 23:51:25 GMT 8
will try 200 after i run in ... My FC 8 - 9.2KM/L.. @ JB pump full tank very full and 560.6 until light up @ sg get the station staff pump till vomit...yesterday light up @ 545.3... 200?? Better not lah Bro. OK I lie, my max is 140 only ;D My lights up in less than 300KM I win. dun wori bro joking nia... i go 140 oreadi kana chop liao..
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Post by EVOIIIGSR on Apr 17, 2009 0:14:56 GMT 8
back to topic .... I abused my Kia Sportage ... yes I jumped with the car ... for the last 12 months ... everytime i brake the steering wheel will wobble ... initially the steering wobble accelerating from 80 to 100 - 120km/hr ... balanced the wheels ... alignment done and it solved the problem ... but now only braking is still very much affected ... got those guys at Harmony Motor to check and re-checked ... they also scratch head ... Cheat & Con visited twice ... skimmed the brake discs twice and same sh!tty result ... all paid for and problem UNSOLVED!!! please help!!! my wife aint pleased when i jammed brake from 180km/hr and the car shudders to shed off the speed ...
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Post by eddyp on Apr 17, 2009 0:18:27 GMT 8
Hi guys,
Althought Sportage is slightly heavy, but when come to high speed long distance driving. You'll appreciate the stability of this rig.
Another real story (Lead actor: my sportage): My sportage got an accident in JE Central MSCP with a Mazada323. The Mazada323 did not check rear and did a fast reverse parking and guess what. That Mazad323 whack to my front sportage.
To my surprise, mine only a small dent of $1 coin, while the Mazada323 both front passenger whole door and front left wheel fender are badly damage (easily cost abt $800 - $1200 to repair).
The Mazada323 driver saw his damage car, he shaked his head. But once he saw mine, he fainted (how come only so small dent).
Sportage really shown its quality of toughness.
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Post by Kit71 on Apr 17, 2009 8:53:49 GMT 8
People want to reverse, u still stay so near? U keh keh correct? The 323 driver must be a lady?
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Post by lowyoukeng on Apr 17, 2009 10:57:23 GMT 8
dear all, speaking from past experiments & experiences, the most economical, reliable, durable and cost-effective set-up for NA stock engine - just need to do four(4) things : (a) vacuum tank (b) oil catch tank (c) grounding cables (d) KNN drop-in air filter. All in, less than $500. can drive until you scrape your car. cheers!
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Post by zaw on Apr 17, 2009 22:19:48 GMT 8
back to topic .... I abused my Kia Sportage ... yes I jumped with the car ... for the last 12 months ... everytime i brake the steering wheel will wobble ... initially the steering wobble accelerating from 80 to 100 - 120km/hr ... balanced the wheels ... alignment done and it solved the problem ... but now only braking is still very much affected ... got those guys at Harmony Motor to check and re-checked ... they also scratch head ... Cheat & Con visited twice ... skimmed the brake discs twice and same sh!tty result ... all paid for and problem UNSOLVED!!! please help!!! my wife aint pleased when i jammed brake from 180km/hr and the car shudders to shed off the speed ... time to change
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Post by 0780 on Apr 18, 2009 3:54:13 GMT 8
back to topic .... I abused my Kia Sportage ... yes I jumped with the car ... for the last 12 months ... everytime i brake the steering wheel will wobble ... initially the steering wobble accelerating from 80 to 100 - 120km/hr ... balanced the wheels ... alignment done and it solved the problem ... but now only braking is still very much affected ... got those guys at Harmony Motor to check and re-checked ... they also scratch head ... Cheat & Con visited twice ... skimmed the brake discs twice and same sh!tty result ... all paid for and problem UNSOLVED!!! please help!!! my wife aint pleased when i jammed brake from 180km/hr and the car shudders to shed off the speed ... time to change bro zaw, change liao.. new rims & waiting for the rubbers...
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Post by narmi1177 on Apr 18, 2009 9:28:41 GMT 8
hi guys, another problem la..when i start my car n turn on the air-con after a few minutes, there's a skreeching sound. wats the cause ha?
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