Why is the turbo so anxious??

Apologies, turbo lag isn’t the topic here.

Let’s say it’s 3 seconds, or even how long does it take to go 1/4 to 1/2 miles? It’s certainly something I’ve experienced enough to ask about. Comes down to using high boost pressure instead of just downshifting.

 

This is a screen grab from the 9 second video, it was 5 seconds to go from 61mph to 65mph with light acceleration and almost full boost and MAX gauge.

 

I’m also not saying it’s slow, again going back to the full boost at light acceleration.

 

Because it’s not downshifting…it’s building boost instead. Is this that hard of a concept?

Maybe you should change that boost gauge to another visual.

 

This thread smells of "analysis paralysis"

Change the gauge cluster settings to look at something else on that side, like the stereo or clock. Problem solved

 

The manufacturer's intention with all this available info is to allow the driver to monitor engine conditions and put their mind at ease. Sometimes it has the opposite effect

We see it all the time with guys that have OBD data on a screen like an app for their phone. They're driving through the mountains on a hot day watching coolant temp fluctuate up and down between 190 and 215 degrees, the factory temp gauge hasn't budged but they're convinced they have a problem

 

Great idea! I was actually going to challenge you guys to drive around with the boost gauge on and see if you have similar feedback.

 

lol I’m going to change it to tire pressure then freak out because one tire is 37 psi while the opposite is 34.

 

I have boost pressure on my main. But I actually like seeing how much it’s making at any given time.