willotriton wrote:Hey fellas,
Had my 2015 MN manual for a couple of months now (5000ks) with MK1 Dominator Chip installed after 2500ks. I noticed even before the chip that engine revs seem to linger in between gear changes and by driving what i think is normal shifting it feels like i'm dropping the clutch every gear until at least 3rd gear.
Got my EGT gauge installed today by the local diesel mechanic and he questioned the same thing before i mentioned it, as he'd taken it for a test drive. Reckons it would be putting heaps of strain on the clutch which would not be covered by warranty????
Anyone else experiencing this or is it just my driving style that needs adjustment?
Cheers,
WIllo
As CD has replied, it appears you're referring to 'rev hang'/flaring. Many MN's do it, some apparently more than others. As CD says, Mitsu state it is part of the design of the vehicle so wont do anything about it. While this is a poor excuse from mitsu, to their (slight) defence alot of people who whinge about do not realise a number of other cars on the market also do it. For example I have a petrol suzuki vitara which is actually worse than the MN under some conditions. My MN had what would probably be considered 'usual' case when I got it, so I can give the following feedback:
- your chip may be exacerbating it
- Many notice a significant decrease after around 6k kms for no explainable reason
- Many notice a significant decrease after installing the EGR mod.
- It definitely is affected by driving style. I came from a relatively high power high revving petrol and had to change my driving style a fair bit when I got the MN.
- with all the above, I don't even notice it anymore/it actually can't be noticed unless going hard.