VW BlueSport concept
01-14-2009, 07:38 AM
#31
What is the potential for aftermarket tuning and parts of a TDI? I am not familiar with what can be done to increase the performance of a diesel.
I mean, I am sure you can do better flowing exhausts and intakes and such, but do they really do that much on a diesel? And can you increase boost without messing up a diesel?
I mean, I am sure you can do better flowing exhausts and intakes and such, but do they really do that much on a diesel? And can you increase boost without messing up a diesel?
01-14-2009, 09:32 AM
#34
Originally Posted by vader1' date='Jan 14 2009, 09:38 AM
What is the potential for aftermarket tuning and parts of a TDI? I am not familiar with what can be done to increase the performance of a diesel.
I mean, I am sure you can do better flowing exhausts and intakes and such, but do they really do that much on a diesel? And can you increase boost without messing up a diesel?
I mean, I am sure you can do better flowing exhausts and intakes and such, but do they really do that much on a diesel? And can you increase boost without messing up a diesel?
06-05-2009, 10:24 AM
#36
I just read an article about this and felt compelled to write something.
This car has little chance of succeeding in my opinion. It's diesel, which is great, but in America, the restrictions are huge. The complications just to remove a bit of chemicals from the exhaust is overwhelming to the average user, let alone the average mechanic. No engine access is pure fail unless someone finally gets the picture and makes it easily serviced - that means any service whatsoever. The cost of these new technologies and upkeep will not draw new buyers.
Do I like it, I love it! Does its engineering make sense for the modern day market? No way. The best roadster for the modern market is a reliable, simple, safe, traditional small car. Of course you already know what I'm talking about.
I saw 5 Sky's yesterday. Demand is high for a low cost and low functionality vehicles, but some practical demands must be met.
End of my opinionated rant.
This car has little chance of succeeding in my opinion. It's diesel, which is great, but in America, the restrictions are huge. The complications just to remove a bit of chemicals from the exhaust is overwhelming to the average user, let alone the average mechanic. No engine access is pure fail unless someone finally gets the picture and makes it easily serviced - that means any service whatsoever. The cost of these new technologies and upkeep will not draw new buyers.
Do I like it, I love it! Does its engineering make sense for the modern day market? No way. The best roadster for the modern market is a reliable, simple, safe, traditional small car. Of course you already know what I'm talking about.
I saw 5 Sky's yesterday. Demand is high for a low cost and low functionality vehicles, but some practical demands must be met.
End of my opinionated rant.
06-05-2009, 11:39 AM
#38
I would guess it would be quite rigid. There are no mechanical limitations in the middle, so they could do whatever they want to make it strong. Modern cars are always stiffer than you expect due to more computer testing.
06-05-2009, 07:08 PM
#39
Registered User
Here is the review by the autocar on their first drive
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstD...oadster/240631/
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstD...oadster/240631/
