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Originally Posted by ZeroID
You guys seem to get 'cut power' imports for some reason.
Hired a Camry Sportivo last time we were over to get up to the Hunter Valley. Boy, was it ever misnamed ! Tuned out to be a standard 2.0 litre detuned sewing machine (with the appropriate sound).
Over here the Sportivo came with a 2.5 litre engine and was no slouch for a bigger car. The Aussie version seemed to have all the bling with none of the zing.
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Yup, and hence why a good kiwi mate chipped my Passat gratis. He also showed me a VW tech tip (that even the local VW dealers didn't know or won't admit to). It may only be applicable to SOME Passats of model/make/vintage:
Put the key in the ignition, but leave it in the off position. Push the accelerator pedal flat to the floor, through the kick down position. Hold it there for 3 seconds. Let go of pedal, and start car. It has now been switched over to the "Sport" mode.
At least in mine, it makes a SERIOUS difference. Obviously "unlocks" a restriction programmed into the computer, and perhaps many Aussie dealers/service agents either don't want to let people know or are not allowed to.
If I want to go back to normal mode, the reverse applies.
Maybe Pat can try it and report back
