R56 Turbo Lag vs. Serious hesitation
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Turbo Lag vs. Serious hesitation
I've purchased a new to me 2010 MCS hardtop with 20k miles. Pressing the accelerator from stop gives a considerable hesitation before acceleration. Pressing the sport button does improve it considerably, however the throttle is much higher and the shift points (both up and down) are more annoying.
I am concerned their may be an issue here. I also believe the cold rattle may exist as well. Just wanted to get a sense of how pronounced the Mini's turbo lag is. Reading online, it is not supposed to be very pronounced. It certainly is right now.
I am concerned their may be an issue here. I also believe the cold rattle may exist as well. Just wanted to get a sense of how pronounced the Mini's turbo lag is. Reading online, it is not supposed to be very pronounced. It certainly is right now.
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One of the most annoying things about the MINI to me is the hesitation/delay in the throttle. My car is an auto (as was the justa before it), and I can duplicate the situation that you have described. Basically, the throttle is electronic, and there is a built-in delay time. The sport mode reduces the delay time, as well as increases the rate of throttle opening. There are products that eliminate/reduce the delay (sprint booster), and this is one of the things that my Accessport helped with a bunch.
I don't think it is turbo lag, just a delay in response to throttle input. Other than being annoying, there is nothing to worry about.
Mike
I don't think it is turbo lag, just a delay in response to throttle input. Other than being annoying, there is nothing to worry about.
Mike
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