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by mikeyc1
Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: battery failed
Replies: 6
Views: 3860

battery failed

Went to start the car a few days ago and it was dead, RAC called, battery showed in a poor level of charge but once the car was started the battery passed the tests. Took the car to the Nissan dealers today in Worthing and the battery was tested and replaced under warranty,I was told there was "...
by mikeyc1
Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Diesel acceleration query
Replies: 19
Views: 11206

Re: Diesel acceleration query

Just had my car remapped by this guy

http://www.remappingsussex.co.uk/

Very nice increase in torque which comes in lower down the Rev range, throttle response has also improved. Torque is now around 380nm. Very pleased with the way it's driving now:-)
by mikeyc1
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Recall
Replies: 6
Views: 3523

Recall

Anyone affected by this and have any further information?

http://www.which.co.uk/news/2016/07/nis ... ke-449964/
by mikeyc1
Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Diesel acceleration query
Replies: 19
Views: 11206

Re: Diesel acceleration query

Wife is a bit "special " she can only drive autos so it had to be the cvt, coming from a golf gti with dsg auto box it was fantastic , some autos are amazing , just not the cvt so far! Maybe it'll grow on me , let's see how it goes
by mikeyc1
Thu Aug 04, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Diesel acceleration query
Replies: 19
Views: 11206

Re: Diesel acceleration query

I've booked my car in for a Viezu remap on the 15th. Had many a car remapped in the past so I'm comfortable with the process. Hopefully looking at a nice torque increase and it may help the hesitant nature of the engine from Idle, I'll report back on here with the outcome
by mikeyc1
Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Diesel acceleration query
Replies: 19
Views: 11206

Re: Diesel acceleration query

I've just got a 1.6dci tekna xtronic and whilst generally I really like the car I just cannot bare the sluggish performance off the line, it borders on dangerous ! the lag is way too much, Yes you can get get used to it and predict gaps in traffic but when it comes to needing power and energy quick ...
by mikeyc1
Fri May 06, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.6dci cvt mid range grunt
Replies: 11
Views: 5714

Re: 1.6dci cvt mid range grunt

Thanks for all the replies, certainly brought up some juicy cvt discussions, I'll go drive one next week , place near me in Surrey ( wilsons) has a lot of low mileage ones for sale. I'm so used to the golfs brilliant DSG clutch but hopefully the Qashqai will impress, it was interesting to see that t...
by mikeyc1
Thu May 05, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.6dci cvt mid range grunt
Replies: 11
Views: 5714

1.6dci cvt mid range grunt

Hi , I'm still driving in my mk6 golf gti but with a 2 week old baby am considering the qashqai, needs to be an auto so only option is the 1.6, ok its not going to be gti quick but how does the mid range punch feel? am just concerned its going to feel a bit out of puff. not interested in screaming o...