205 gti cutting out on fast bends

[stephen jess]

Took my 205 gti to my first rally sprint at the weekend.From the first stage it seemed to "die" on a fast corner but picked up again within a couple of seconds.Thought it was fuel surge problem so filled tank to three quarters full but made no difference.When it happens i can smell petrol fumes briefly in the cockpit.Anyone any ideas as to what to try next.

[sjabrown]

I still wouldn't rule out fuel starvation especially if it's a standard set-up. Other possibilities are crud in tank/partly blocked tank. Provided the mounts for the tank aren't too crusty it's not a bad job to drop it and have a look.

[JollyGrnMonster]

Mine does it on track at around 1/4tank on standard setup and gti6 engine, yoko ao48 and gaz coilovers.

Even on 1.4g corner its fine with more fuel in tank
http://youtu.be/zS_K4OkUCu4

So suspect you issue is something else

[ninjacost]

fuel starvation I guess ? mine did it on less than half tank of fuel on sharp bends when I sprinted it ,fit a swirl pot

[stephen jess]

Fuel seems to be the problem,will try a full tank next time out then decide what to do,thanks for suggestions

[ReaderScars]

Any lights on the dash when this happens? Is there a loose wire from something in the engine bay making contact somewhere, causing the spark at the plugs to diminish and a temporary stall?