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1998 1.6 e36 saloon holding back

972 views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  Dez-Derek 
#1 ·
hi folks.
I am new to BMWs and have a really nice 1.6 1998 saloon.
Everything works fine, but it seems to be holding back when i put my foot down to pick up speed. I know the 1.6 isn't the fastest BMW but it drives really nice.
I can only describe it as an intermittent thing, as it will feel as though it's holding back then instantly release and pick up speed.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
#5 ·
I don't know about fitting slightly larger wheels. Loads of people have fitted 17 - 19 inch wheels on their cars with no problems. Maybe this is because they are fitted with low profile tyres so the combination of low profile tyre and larger diameter wheel rim and roughly the same as standard tyres with standard tyres.

What about the gas pedal cable? Fuel filter? Is the air intake system in good condition? I.e. no tears or holes? When was it last serviced?
 
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