Throttle "delay"

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Seem to have a slight problem with what can onlt be described as a delay when you press the accelerator … it only happens every now and then but I can imagine that every now and then in the wet or on a circuit could mean a spin every now and then [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/frown.gif[/image] as the throttle position is where your foot is when it decides to work again.Damned annoying, any one else had this ? -

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A few members have had problems with the throttle not fully opening. IIRC someone has had the throttle bodies replaced under warranty.Sounds as if you may have a similar problem, particularly if the throttle operation is “sticking”. I’d pop back to the dealer & get them to check it out, as obviously something is amiss [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/frown.gif[/image]

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Is this a problem most of us have forgotten about, I wonder.Are you running 177 bhp with the control valve still fitted? Before I (and most others!) had the 190 upgrade and the valve removed my car often seemed hesitant, particularly when running on a light throttle in traffic and then opening up. Having the valve removed does the trick.Apologies if I’m teaching granny to suck eggs here but just thought I’d mention it.RegardsMike

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Think Mike may have hit it right on the nailx

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MikeThanks any advice is always welcome and I’m still very new to this !! - I’m still running 177bhp ( still thinking about which way to go but tending to think head job, Emerald, adjustable pulleys and breather kit )However the resonator valve is gone so …But I will check the sticking as Pesky suggests and well I know the upgrade will solve everything [image]https://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/image] anyhow [image]https://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]Tell you what though - I drove one Exige on test and it sounded really strangled, mine sounds very much different and picks up again at about 6800 - 7800 and flies - normal ?

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Miniman, I’m much in the same position, running the standard 177, looking at upgrades. Might be good if we can look at all the options together, perhaps we can get a better deal for two upgrades?

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Insane-DJSounds good !! - my e-mail address is [email protected] can forward contact details that wayAndrew

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An outside chance, but a couple of people have had mechanical slack in the throle bracket under the dash, this does not sound like the problem you mention but you might want to give it a check, as any mechanical slop will not help.