Your RPMs at 80MPH? Am I imagining things?

[Rosinbag]

Howdy all - What are your RPMs at when cruising at 80MPH?

I'm at about 2.5K right now. Does that sound right? Had an interesting situation last night - when WOT, turbo seemed to spool but failed to deliver that whump/burst of power (uh-oh, right?). I've haven't had the nerve to do it again, but I am noticing (I think?) my RPM's seem high at 70-80. Does 2.5K seem right for 80MPH? It seems to hold there when I let off the throttle, too. Am I imagining things? I have a chipped A4 2.0 QT tip. Thanks and peace.

[mikebo212]

That's pretty normal to be anywhere from 2.5-3.0k at 80mph, now for the failed turbo delivery I'm not sure but I don't think it's normal.

[shiro1745]

i do around 2500 RPM @ 80 MPH with my b7

The loaner A3 I have now does 3200 RPM @ 80 MPH. Interesting knowing it has the same engine.

[GA42.0T]

Yeah, about 2500 RPM at 80 MPH in 6th gear is about right for me too.

[Rosinbag]

Thanks, Mike & GA. That is is weird, Shiro. Thanks, guys.

[vdubjetta02]

i drive in 5th gear on the highway so i can always be passing people and not downshifting...i think that puts me around 3100 RPMS

[crazytex21]

i drive in 5th gear on the highway so i can always be passing people and not downshifting...i think that puts me around 3100 RPMS

and quite a bit less MPGs, yeah?

[elwigglero]

i drive in 5th gear on the highway so i can always be passing people and not downshifting...i think that puts me around 3100 RPMS

You can't pass people at 2500 rpm in 6th?

[freaksavior]

Howdy all - What are your RPMs at when cruising at 80MPH?

I'm at about 2.5K right now. Does that sound right? Had an interesting situation last night - when WOT, turbo seemed to spool but failed to deliver that whump/burst of power (uh-oh, right?). I've haven't had the nerve to do it again, but I am noticing (I think?) my RPM's seem high at 70-80. Does 2.5K seem right for 80MPH? It seems to hold there when I let off the throttle, too. Am I imagining things? I have a chipped A4 2.0 QT tip. Thanks and peace.

Are you implying you were driving and texting?

Mine is about the same. 2500ish give or take

[GA42.0T]

You can't pass people at 2500 rpm in 6th?

Sure, but it takes a second or two to gather speed. I know what he's saying. If I'm in heavier traffic where I'll want to be able to bust a move quickly, I'll stay in 5th as well.

[Rosinbag]

[QUOTE=freaksavior;5787005]Are you implying you were driving and texting?]

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[vdubjetta02]

You can't pass people at 2500 rpm in 6th?

well you could, but its quit a bit slower than 5th gear.... i drive aggressive to say the least

[vdubjetta02]

and quite a bit less MPGs, yeah?

actually no, a matter of 400 RPMS or so is not going to make or break or gas mileage. My k04 1.8t jetta only had a 5 speed and was around 3100 RPMS in 5th...i didnt have a choice and still got around 28 MPG on the highway

[italia8287]

i think if im understanding it right, i had a similar problem and it was the intake motor flap that went bad. had it covered under warranty.

[staticuxo]

sounds normal.. my A4 did that, too.. and why don't you just rev match downshift to 3rd or 4th (depending on speed) when you need to pass quick?

[crazytex21]

Sure, but it takes a second or two to gather speed. I know what he's saying. If I'm in heavier traffic where I'll want to be able to bust a move quickly, I'll stay in 5th as well.

what do you mean, takes a second to gather to speed? why does mine not do this... hahahahaha.

[ryanworth]

what do you mean, takes a second to gather to speed? why does mine not do this... hahahahaha.

Yeah I can pass easily in 6th, way easier in 5th, and just take off in 4th. Not sure what the issue is here..