slow revving

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F3600
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Hi , i would like to know if the revving on your CA is slow.. when i give some gaz it rev (neutral or 1st gear) its not that fast... is this normal ? cuz when im about 4500 5000 the rev climb soo fast its freaking me out i almost lost control the other night .. lol (was turning and in first gear )i know the turbo play a role in the upper range ...


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rico05
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I give it gas damn near anywhere and it rips for me. When I am just cruising around, I shift at 6500, so I feel like I am rowing all the damn time it revvs so fast ;)

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Notchbackca
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your timing might be tad retarded

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f s t caz
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i've always thought that mine reved really slow at the bottom of the tach. i just figured it to be the restrictive exhaust though


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