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      03-07-2013, 01:33 PM   #64
Grovsnus
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Originally Posted by Teleskier View Post
  • Perhaps I should have bought the 3.8 instead. When I chipped my TDI, I got more power AND my mpg went up. Watching myself with a critical eye, I do push the pedal until the car responds with at least SOMETHING. Doesn't everyone? I wonder if this "car finally moves at all" point happens sooner in a 3.8 xDrive or on 2.8 when NOT in eco-mode.
Correction:
There is no 3.8. There is no 2.8 either.
28i = 2.0 l
35i = 3.0 l

As for comparing to a TDI, that's a whole different kettle of fish. See the second paragraph of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throttle_response for some explanation of why it can differ so much, and diesels being more responsive.
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