Strange acceleration issue - any ideas before I go to the dealership?

dmhenderson · 02-17-2011, 11:58 AM

Verdict: Took it to a guy I know who worked for Altered Atmosphere and now works for a dealership. After a 20 minute test drive, he told me there's nothing wrong with the car. The tach was only spinning to about 5k before it grabbed. He said this is normal behavior that is regulated by the computer.

Told me if he was wrong, they'd definitely cover it under warranty and to call if the car got "squirrely".

Had other things to do with my tax refund anyway - w00t

Lug · 02-17-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

The tach was only spinning to about 5k before it grabbed. He said this is normal behavior that is regulated by the computer.

.....utter horseshit. The computer "regulates" a clutch to not engage for a moment? Why on earth would they even want to do that?

houkouonchi · 02-17-2011, 02:24 PM

Yes a video is needed to help us know for sure what is going on =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Verdict: Took it to a guy I know who worked for Altered Atmosphere and now works for a dealership. After a 20 minute test drive, he told me there's nothing wrong with the car. The tach was only spinning to about 5k before it grabbed. He said this is normal behavior that is regulated by the computer.

Told me if he was wrong, they'd definitely cover it under warranty and to call if the car got "squirrely".

Had other things to do with my tax refund anyway - w00t

Um.. I would suggest not having him ever do anything on your car as he sounds like he doesn't know what he is talking about unless you aren't issue isn't what it sounds like you are describing to us.

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dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	Verdict: Took it to a guy I know who worked for Altered Atmosphere and now works for a dealership. After a 20 minute test drive, he told me there's nothing wrong with the car. The tach was only spinning to about 5k before it grabbed. He said this is normal behavior that is regulated by the computer. Told me if he was wrong, they'd definitely cover it under warranty and to call if the car got "squirrely". Had other things to do with my tax refund anyway - w00t