03-07-2021, 01:50 PM
My Ruby has done about a thousand miles now, so is about run in.
The power is adequate, but only just.
Last time I had it out was a hot dry day. Not happy to pull beyond about 37 mph. On a slight incline soon dropping to 25 and asking for third gear. In third gear soon going onto the flat and screaming to be back into 4th gear. Just not enough power to be happy in a County where most roads have an incline one way or the other.
Today, the first time I've driven it in the rain, it seemed noticeably better. A bit more power up an incline, so no need for third. Pulling better on the flat. Happy to accelerate from 22mph in top on the flat. just so much more flexible with a bit more power.
Is this normal?
The power is adequate, but only just.
Last time I had it out was a hot dry day. Not happy to pull beyond about 37 mph. On a slight incline soon dropping to 25 and asking for third gear. In third gear soon going onto the flat and screaming to be back into 4th gear. Just not enough power to be happy in a County where most roads have an incline one way or the other.
Today, the first time I've driven it in the rain, it seemed noticeably better. A bit more power up an incline, so no need for third. Pulling better on the flat. Happy to accelerate from 22mph in top on the flat. just so much more flexible with a bit more power.
Is this normal?