W204 Losing power after 39k - Not again!

[Guest Miata]

Hi All,

I would like to check if any of you guys out there had this problem? My W204 is simply not as responsive or powerful as before.. Its the kompressor 1.6 model.

It happened to my W203 years ago, went to C&C and change out some rubber hoses with amounting to 500++ mainly due to labour.

I don't suppose it is under warranty as the parts might be wear and tear parts?

Anyone of you have similiar experience? Was thinking to visit the local workshop to resolve the problem.

Regards

Gary

By the way, Tried out a C250CGI in Malaysia! Turbo is awesome!

[Guest Cklasse]

Do a 180 kmh run to Penang and back, the car will feel responsive. Tried that in my W203.

[Guest chiaster]

yep! clear the carbon! :thumb:

Cklasse wrote:

Do a 180 kmh run to Penang and back, the car will feel responsive. Tried that in my W203.

[Guest Miata]

Guys, just came back from KL!! It was 160km/hr for 360km of roads... should have done the job right!

[Guest chiaster]

wha!!! KL and back in 9 minutes?!?!?! :shocked:

Miata wrote:

Guys, just came back from KL!! It was 160km/hr for 360km of roads... should have done the job right!

[Guest jtang]

Miata wrote:

Hi All,

I would like to check if any of you guys out there had this problem? My W204 is simply not as responsive or powerful as before.. Its the kompressor 1.6 model.

It happened to my W203 years ago, went to C&C and change out some rubber hoses with amounting to 500++ mainly due to labour.

I don't suppose it is under warranty as the parts might be wear and tear parts?

Anyone of you have similiar experience? Was thinking to visit the local workshop instead to resolve

Regards

Gary

By the way, Tried out a C250CGI in Malaysia! Turbo is awesome!

Gary, time to tune the car liao. Look for Hannson or monster tuners guys.

[Guest Miata]

Dr Tang,

Haha... i think I should buy a half cut from Malaysia and throw in a new engine with turbo! haha! Kompressor hard to squeeze power =(

[Guest subaru67]

the Kompressor belts always give problem

[Guest hkhamateur]

Miata wrote:

Dr Tang,

Haha... i think I should buy a half cut from Malaysia and throw in a new engine with turbo! haha! Kompressor hard to squeeze power =(

Bro, check yr turbo n hoses! Wear & Tear! :whistle:

Usually stock turbo cars cant withstand extreme heat fm long drive n at high boost! Unless upgraded performance parts! :becky:

[Guest subaru67]

hkhamateur wrote:

Bro, check yr turbo n hoses! Wear & Tear! :whistle:

Usually stock turbo cars cant withstand extreme heat fm long drive n at high boost! Unless upgraded performance parts! :becky:

kom got turbo meh... thought its supercharger

[Guest hkhamateur]

subaru67 wrote:

kom got turbo meh... thought its supercharger

His shld b Turbocharge right? Coz its oni 1.6L! :whistle:

Bro Miata, adv pls. :becky:

[Guest jtang]

hkhamateur wrote:

His shld b Turbocharge right? Coz its oni 1.6L! :whistle:

Bro Miata, adv pls. :becky:

Alamak...bro hkh, his is the same model as yours lah. 1.6 komp.:becky:

[Guest subaru67]

hkhamateur wrote:

His shld b Turbocharge right? Coz its oni 1.6L! :whistle:

Bro Miata, adv pls. :becky:

kompressor got 1.6 n 1.8

The C180K is 1.6 supercharged

The C200K is 1.8 Supercharged.

rest of cgi is all turbo-charged.

C180 is 1.8 Turbo

C200 is 1.8 Turbo

C250 is also 1.8 Turbo

[Guest hkhamateur]

jtang wrote:

Alamak...bro hkh, his is the same model as yours lah. 1.6 komp.:becky:

Em...mine is C180k bt 1.8L nt 1.6L nor C200 ler? :shocked:

Or my SE sell me C200 bt C180 price as they stick e wrong badge! Wuwoo! :bounce:

Confused liao! :Cry:

[Guest Cklasse]

The C180 kompressor was a 1.8L car from day one of W204 until the blue efficiency came, then it became a 1.6L car.

[Guest skid]

jtang wrote:

Gary, time to tune the car liao. Look for Hannson or monster tuners guys.

there are no engine tunes currently avail for the 1.6L sadly... :Cry:

[Guest rssid]

Piggyback ecu available from kleemann

[Guest nightfly]

Gary - can trade in your C180 1.6L for a C180CGI lah :becky:

You deserve to give yourself an early Xmas pressy! :becky:

[Guest hkhamateur]

Miata wrote:

Dr Tang,

Haha... i think I should buy a half cut from Malaysia and throw in a new engine with turbo! haha! Kompressor hard to squeeze power =(

Bro Gary, since its a 1.6L supercharged Engine. Prime suspect: Pulley n belts! :shocked:

It's a force induction method otherwise yr air intake pb liao! :becky:

[Guest Miata]

Hi Guys!

Went to Starblack for a check thanks to Leon recommendation! Very Good service. Nothing was wrong with the car!

It must be wife and me being too sensitive!.... oh no... car is lacking in power haha! Yup it's the 1.6 Kompressor and it has its limitations.

CGI is very, very tempting especially after trying out the turbo model with the sports suspension set up! Time to buy more 4D haha!

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Miata wrote:

Time to buy more 4D haha!

Join us to get rich

http://www.sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21455

[Guest 9339]

Miata wrote:

Dr Tang,

Haha... i think I should buy a half cut from Malaysia and throw in a new engine with turbo! haha! Kompressor hard to squeeze power =(

Since yours a 1.6L Komp, dont aspect too much it will return lor...

My previous C200 Komp and do me a top speed of 250km/hrs ...

Mod it ....Tune it ....... Still not happy, CHANGE IT !

Supercharger cant compare with Turbo.... just like a Bicycle comparing to Electric Bicycle......

Usually de carbon it will get your engine to perform better....

How to de carbon depend on you......

I do it by flooring mine all the way till it reaches 200km/hrs a few times on NSHW

[Guest Lefthandseat]

it's all in the mind. especially if you driven the turbo version or a better car.

Miata wrote:

Hi Guys!

Went to Starblack for a check thanks to Leon recommendation! Very Good service. Nothing was wrong with the car!

It must be wife and me being too sensitive!.... oh no... car is lacking in power haha! Yup it's the 1.6 Kompressor and it has its limitations.

CGI is very, very tempting especially after trying out the turbo model with the sports suspension set up! Time to buy more 4D haha!

[Guest MBCY]

Supercharged vs Turbo charged vs NA. assuming they produce same bhp and torque. which is best and why?

[Guest jtang]

MBCY wrote:

Supercharged vs Turbo charged vs NA. assuming they produce same bhp and torque. which is best and why?

Good question...this is often discussed & debated. To have the same torque & bhp of all these different engines, the easiest examples are the 2.0T, 2.0SC & a 2.5NA.

For best FC, the turbos & superchargers are better performers when they are driven sanely in normal conditions. Conversely, if one's right foot is like heavy leaded, the FC suffers more than a NA car.

In terms of drivabilty in S'pore road, NA & SC cars are better performers. The low end torque is better for a quick dart in & out of traffic. However, the turbo will be better in highway driving or the B roads in M'sia.

For tax savings...it's a no brainer that 2.5 is not the way to go:becky: