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by paulgs1000 » Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:14 am
I loved my 4 pot - fabulously smooth and free-revving engine. It will have a rough tickover though (they all do) and I found the spacing between 2nd and 3rd a challenge but if you keep it wound up in these gears it can be great fun on the road and (as you say) more economical than a 6 pot - definitely.
Even though I've got a 6 pot now I still think the 2.0 litre is under-rated. We've got some great drivers on the forum and I know they have surprised a few with the capabilities of their 4 pots on the road.
They are known to crack the exhaust manifold sometimes (mine didn't) though my specialist independent said he would simply weld mine if it ever happened. They also are known to throw up engine management lights mainly due to over sensitive sensors. Buy yourself a plug in reader and reset them - it's often enough for a time as they can be frustrating to sort out.
Otherwise - enjoy the twisties!
Now Porsche flat 6 experience, 986S & 981S.
2006 Z4MR Imola Red/Imola Red, 2008 3.0si Sport Stratus Grey/Piano black, 2006 2.0I Sport Silver Grey Facelift. MX5, TVR Chimaera, many motorbikes.
