right ok when i tested just the install on my home server
I don't think were understanding each other, tested with what?
If your using the tool page on the net, stop it loads nothing. it's just DownLoading one file and timing the file.
To test it, you need to LOAD the whole site. if something is slowing you down how else could you see what is doing it?
I like firebug to test but as you don't use firefox you must fine one you can use.
Pm me a link to the other and i'll check the speed.