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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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new s was kangerrooing after i thrased it. went to dealers booked it in told it needed a longer wire loom as when i acselerated it was pulling apart new part fitted thrashed it up the m62 got to the top of the 606 still kangerrooing is this a problem with the s and what can i do
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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"I Thrashed my car, and it's not working"

What are the driving conditions when kangarooing? Can you supply more info?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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sorry after thrashing stopped in traffic . at the top of the 606 moving in traffic slowley jerking and no power untill i booted it ok after that
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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THat's just hot air coming in the intake.

Either put an aftermarket CAI on it, or just blip the throttle in those conditions
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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search for "kangarooing" and i bet you find a LOT!
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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Kangarooing in traffic is normal. Just dip the clutch for a bit longer than normal before releasing it and it'll be fine. Takes practise and a strong left shin.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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TADTS




They all do that sir.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Yup nearly killed me today turning right across traffic!
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