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How To Improve Swift 1.5a Performance.


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Posted 25 August 2009 - 11:45 AM

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Bros,

My Swift feels lethargic, even when it was new. I feel the performance, especially the torque, is insufficient. Every time I want to overtake with the Swift, I need to plan carefully - check distance to overtaken, oncoming traffic at the back, etc. Really fedup coz really have to tekan hard to get any performance out of it.

Any good suggestions to mod the Swift a little to provide that extra zip?

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 12:20 PM

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QUOTE (Puntonian @ Aug 25 2009, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bros,

My Swift feels lethargic, even when it was new. I feel the performance, especially the torque, is insufficient. Every time I want to overtake with the Swift, I need to plan carefully - check distance to overtaken, oncoming traffic at the back, etc. Really fedup coz really have to tekan hard to get any performance out of it.

Any good suggestions to mod the Swift a little to provide that extra zip?

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How old is ur car? There several ways to spice up the car depending on what u r asking. Simplest way is to fasten the accelerator cable and upgrade tuning. U can the answers from swiftclubmalaysia. Look for Tune-R sifu from Seremban. Many happy customers

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 02:44 PM

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QUOTE (darreltian @ Aug 25 2009, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How old is ur car? There several ways to spice up the car depending on what u r asking. Simplest way is to fasten the accelerator cable and upgrade tuning. U can the answers from swiftclubmalaysia. Look for Tune-R sifu from Seremban. Many happy customers


My car is about 1.5 years old.

Fasten the accelerator cable. Hmm...that's interesting. Where can I do this?

Looks like I have to search for the answers in swiftclubmalaysia patiently....


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Posted 25 August 2009 - 04:39 PM

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QUOTE (Puntonian @ Aug 25 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My car is about 1.5 years old.

Fasten the accelerator cable. Hmm...that's interesting. Where can I do this?

Looks like I have to search for the answers in swiftclubmalaysia patiently....


U can do it at any SC. Ur car still relatively new...have u tried other swift before? Maybe ur level of performance acceptance has changed....Irridium plugs and fully syn. oil are worth to try also....Next will be the performance Monster air filter when it is due to change

However, i noticed that the exhaust conversation (header, decat, midbox and S-muffler) does not provide satisfactory result but higher FC...happy modding smile_wink.gif

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 05:11 PM

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QUOTE (darreltian @ Aug 25 2009, 04:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
U can do it at any SC. Ur car still relatively new...have u tried other swift before? Maybe ur level of performance acceptance has changed....Irridium plugs and fully syn. oil are worth to try also....Next will be the performance Monster air filter when it is due to change

However, i noticed that the exhaust conversation (header, decat, midbox and S-muffler) does not provide satisfactory result but higher FC...happy modding smile_wink.gif


Ok...how much does the SC charge and what do I tell them...fasten the accelerator cable? smile.gif

No, have not tried other Swift before. From the very beginning I got the car, I noticed performance is lethargic compared to other 1.5s like Vios or City. The gearbox is really unresponsive, like sleepy only. It just feels reluctant to downshift when u press the pedal, that's why the performance is poor.

Tho I also drive a VW GTI, but I don't compare that against the Swift coz no comparison at all. Just that when compared to other 1.5, Swift performance is really weak. Always kena overtaken by other cars, especially those Myvis...haha. smile.gif

I have a K&N drop-in filter installed. Still, after a while using it and getting used to it, like no difference. Maybe follow your advice and get the SC to so call tighten the accelerator cable.

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Posted 26 August 2009 - 11:04 AM

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Tightening the cable is a simple task and shd be FOC, but dun expect tremendous result. It actually makes the pedal more sensitive to ur right foot, thus improve revving. The stock car was designed for FC and more for lady driver on high heel who likes to depress the pedal more... smile_big.gif


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Posted 26 August 2009 - 03:20 PM

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QUOTE (darreltian @ Aug 26 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tightening the cable is a simple task and shd be FOC, but dun expect tremendous result. It actually makes the pedal more sensitive to ur right foot, thus improve revving. The stock car was designed for FC and more for lady driver on high heel who likes to depress the pedal more... smile_big.gif


Woah.... u mentioned the "lady driver" words.......after u kena hentam kaw kaw from the Swift lady drivers in this forum. smile_tongue.gif

Apart from designed for FC, Swift is designed to be mod by the owners cosmetically to look aggressive. Then drive it slowly thru crowded areas for posing like a supermodel. smile_tongue.gif smile_tongue.gif


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Posted 27 August 2009 - 12:41 AM

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QUOTE (Puntonian @ Aug 26 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Woah.... u mentioned the "lady driver" words.......after u kena hentam kaw kaw from the Swift lady drivers in this forum. smile_tongue.gif

Apart from designed for FC, Swift is designed to be mod by the owners cosmetically to look aggressive. Then drive it slowly thru crowded areas for posing like a supermodel. smile_tongue.gif smile_tongue.gif


Bro,
I know why you feel like your swift is lethargic....it's because you've always had the chip...without chip=no umph....ekeke....

Shut the f**k up,learn to buck up!


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Posted 27 August 2009 - 09:34 AM

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QUOTE (Alcip @ Aug 27 2009, 12:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bro,
I know why you feel like your swift is lethargic....it's because you've always had the chip...without chip=no umph....ekeke....


Maybe I should go find a 'chip' for my Swift too.. smile_tongue.gif


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Posted 27 August 2009 - 05:16 PM

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QUOTE (Puntonian @ Aug 27 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe I should go find a 'chip' for my Swift too.. smile_tongue.gif


Might as well u look for Chip Foose from Overhaulin'