PDX tune + 08 STI = :) - Page 3

Pre · 01-22-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rootus

You should be aware that the dealer does not provide your warranty coverage, SOA does. The dealer cannot make promises on behalf of SOA. They can agree to lie to SOA when something breaks to gain warranty coverage for you, or they can agree to cover out of their own pocket anything that SOA denies the warranty for. In either case, get it on paper.

Our local dealer has a reputation for being "mod" friendly. Their deal is that they must install whatever you are doing and get the OK from the service tech/service manager. They've sold Cobb'd out cars before right off the showroom floor. I'm lucky to have such a dealer nearby, biggest one in these parts too.

To the OP. That is enough power for me, I don't think Stage 2 would be necessary. All Stage 2 is going to do is take away some of that great MPG that you gained.

Rootus · 01-22-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shiftonthefly

Rootus- I assume you haven't done these mods to yours?

Heck yeah, stage 2 happened about three weeks after I bought the car

. But before I did it, I budgeted for the engine repair. I haven't had any problems so far (and it's been 40K miles), but if it happens I'm ready.

The beauty of a STI is that the engine is relatively inexpensive to repair. At this point I've got three times as much money in the toys as I expect to spend when I finally blow up the motor

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Rootus · 01-22-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pre

Our local dealer has a reputation for being "mod" friendly. Their deal is that they must install whatever you are doing and get the OK from the service tech/service manager. They've sold Cobb'd out cars before right off the showroom floor. I'm lucky to have such a dealer nearby, biggest one in these parts too.

Like I said, just make sure you get it on paper. My guess is they won't do that for you, because that's tantamount to admitting they commit warranty fraud.

FWIW, in my opinion letting the dealer lie for you is equivalent to doing it yourself.

**RallySportDirect** · 01-22-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kris

Noob question, but what does Cobb sell right now for the STI AP since they have not released their stock programs?

That is currently in the R&D stage, we will do a announcement when the AP for the STi is ready. AP is ready, its just that the maps need to be tested.

STI_SLC · 01-22-2008, 03:18 PM

and this amazed you, why?
stg2 sti's have been able to do exactly this, whenever you want, since 04........

good to hear the tunes are coming along though.. by the time i get an 08 in the next couple of months, it seems many should be dialed.. along with exhausts, coilover choices.. etc...
enjoy. any updated pics of your silver?

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Originally Posted by trevoro

Jarred gave me several demonstrations of second gear POWER induced tail-out slides--no flick of the wheel, no late braking, just POWER! DCCD set to auto. Awesome!
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Dj Hurricane · 01-22-2008, 03:34 PM

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Dj Hurricane · 01-22-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rootus

That is a personal issue of morals and responsibility. Are you comfortable defrauding SOA to save a few bucks? Only you can decide. Although I would sorta prefer that you did not do that, because warranty coverage is just another form of insurance, and SOA will simply pass along the costs of fraud to future Subaru customers.

Well It is only a case of Morals, IF you know the damage was caused by a modification, and you, willingly try to pass it off like it was not/

IF you have an AP or DP or whatever, and your Subaru starts running poorly, it could be caused by any number of things...

Agreed however; if you are planning to race the car and Abuse it, you better be able to pay for repairs!

Sleeper in Seattle · 01-22-2008, 08:53 PM

TrevorO,

Am I to understand that you will gain another 50ft/lbs of torque at the wheels by going stage 2?

I think you should do it! 250ft/lbs to 299ft/lbs from stock. 299ft/lbs to 355 ft/lbsfrom stage 1 to stage 2 = No brainer!

Do it, and get back to us with pics of power induced slides!

trevoro · 01-22-2008, 11:51 PM

No. I'm not excited anymore now that I know that stage 2 STI's have always been able to do that. It just isn't special now.

STI_SLC · 01-23-2008, 12:22 AM

ha.. im guessing you're being sarcastic?
didnt mean to burst your bubble, if not...

now, more silver pics please. . .

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Originally Posted by trevoro

No. I'm not excited anymore now that I know that stage 2 STI's have always been able to do that. It just isn't special now.

trevoro · 01-23-2008, 07:13 AM

Ok, fine. I'm over it.

I'll get some more pics up soon.

T

twigg107 · 01-23-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by trevoro

Nope. I'm making 299wtq and 270whp on an otherwise stock car. No bolt ons.

Thats some great numbers for just a tune on a stock car. I made 310wtq/270whp on PDX's dyno on a ots cobb stage 2 map so I bet you'll see some really good numbers with atleast a downpipe!

softground · 01-23-2008, 11:21 AM

Can anyone give me some total newbie advice on what to look for in tuning programs and shops, and maybe recommend some? If there are good references that I should be looking at, please point them out.

I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, so PDX isn't really in the neighborhood

Thanks,

Jay

DrPhyzx · 01-23-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by softground

Can anyone give me some total newbie advice on what to look for in tuning programs and shops, and maybe recommend some? If there are good references that I should be looking at, please point them out.

I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, so PDX isn't really in the neighborhood

Thanks,

Jay

I'm also a BA newbie and have been doing some research. I think GST Motorsports is the place to go in the BA.

damstr · 01-23-2008, 11:55 AM

Finally some competition for the older Evo's! lol jk

01-22-2008, 03:34 PM	#36
Dj Hurricane STI Driver Car: 08 DGM BBS NAV Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Miami Beach Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PDX tune + 08 STI = :) >>>>> Last edited by Dj Hurricane : 01-22-2008 at 03:53 PM.

01-22-2008, 08:53 PM	#38
Sleeper in Seattle Senior STI Driver Car: Aspen White 06 STI Location: Seattle Posts: 302 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: PDX tune + 08 STI = :) TrevorO, Am I to understand that you will gain another 50ft/lbs of torque at the wheels by going stage 2? I think you should do it! 250ft/lbs to 299ft/lbs from stock. 299ft/lbs to 355 ft/lbsfrom stage 1 to stage 2 = No brainer! Do it, and get back to us with pics of power induced slides!

01-22-2008, 11:51 PM	#39
trevoro Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI Fav Mod: none...yet Location: Sheridan Posts: 91 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: PDX tune + 08 STI = :) No. I'm not excited anymore now that I know that stage 2 STI's have always been able to do that. It just isn't special now.

01-23-2008, 07:13 AM	#41
trevoro Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI Fav Mod: none...yet Location: Sheridan Posts: 91 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: PDX tune + 08 STI = :) Ok, fine. I'm over it. I'll get some more pics up soon. T

01-23-2008, 11:21 AM	#43
softground Lurker Car: Dark Grey 08 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PDX tune + 08 STI = :) Can anyone give me some total newbie advice on what to look for in tuning programs and shops, and maybe recommend some? If there are good references that I should be looking at, please point them out. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area, so PDX isn't really in the neighborhood Thanks, Jay

01-23-2008, 11:55 AM	#45
damstr Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mitsubishi Evo IX Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 516 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: PDX tune + 08 STI = :) Finally some competition for the older Evo's! lol jk This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.