access port q's.

TarmacST1 · 02-20-2008, 02:53 AM

Hey guys i am planing on getting the access port for the first mod and I just wanted your personal feedback on the product. thanks for your help

ACHAHockey · 02-20-2008, 03:05 AM

I have used the V.2 and was VERY pleased with it. You'll find from many others on here that they are too.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 02-20-2008, 04:32 AM

I have had one of the original V1's (pre ordered before they were released in 04) and a V2 for my 08sti and have liked both. The V2 is a great unit, reflashes quickly, allows you to get data from your car, comes in a slick package and allows the tuner more adjustability with maps as I has greater storage capacity. I really like it.

Tony

waktasz · 02-20-2008, 05:36 AM

I've had one for my 05 WRX and my 06 WRX. I sold the 06 model once I found out about OpenECU, but the AP is certainly easier and more dummy proof than the free reflashing tools (which aren't compatible with the 08s yet anyway). Go for it.

toogood · 02-20-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ACHAHockey

I have used the V.2 and was VERY pleased with it. You'll find from many others on here that they are too.

+1

butter2000 · 02-20-2008, 05:46 AM

I had an AP 2.0 for my 02 WRX and it was very simple to install and use. Very noticeable power for little cost and effort. I also had over 100k (HARD) miles on my old WRX and NEVER had any problems with it.

Brand · 02-20-2008, 05:59 AM

Mine is arriving in the mail today! I'll give you my initial impressions once I get home.

GilMikalian · 02-20-2008, 10:18 AM

VERY easy to install with power gains you can feel, all for about 7 bills. Can't beat it.

TarmacST1 · 02-20-2008, 02:57 PM

I see. thanks for your help guys I ordered one today. can't wait!

Subw00er · 02-20-2008, 06:11 PM

When you reflash with the AP, can you give me a littel feel for how the power comes in differently? Does the torque come in at the same places, but stronger, or does it broaden the range that the torque comes in? I'm asking because I think the place power comes in on the STI is a little narrow. I find that I have to shift early because it seems flat in higher revs and the middle section of the RPM flies by so fast that it feels like I have to shift too quickly. Its alsmost like this car would do with a extra tooth or two on the gears.

BTW, I guess I'm only referring to first and second gear, the rest dont bother me too much.

**Digitalfiend** · 02-20-2008, 06:19 PM

I had a V2 for my '05 and had stage 1 OTS, stage 2 OTS, and stage 2 Protune on the car. Great little unit and very easy to use. Now that the product is more mature, it's definitely a great buy. The AP will give you a broader powerband by increasing timing and boost. The biggest gains come from going stage 2.

As for the gearing, they already made it longer for '07-'08. If you think it is short now, you should try out an '04-'06.

Brand · 02-20-2008, 07:25 PM

Just got back from my first drive after flashing my ECU with the Cobb Stage 1 map.

I am very impressed. The power comes on so much smoother and my 1st/2nd gear shifts are way more predictable. I only drove it for about 15 minutes and no highway time yet, so I haven't really gotten the feel for all the tweaks, but the initial results make me very excited. The 25 miles to work tomorrow should give me a much better sense of the map.

02-20-2008, 02:53 AM	#1
TarmacST1 Junior STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Location: Queens Posts: 125 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	access port q's. Hey guys i am planing on getting the access port for the first mod and I just wanted your personal feedback on the product. thanks for your help This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-20-2008, 03:05 AM	#2
ACHAHockey Spec C Club Car: Bugeye, '95 Porsche Fav Mod: Flat 6 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,794 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: access port q's. I have used the V.2 and was VERY pleased with it. You'll find from many others on here that they are too.

02-20-2008, 04:32 AM	#3
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,723 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (50)	Re: access port q's. I have had one of the original V1's (pre ordered before they were released in 04) and a V2 for my 08sti and have liked both. The V2 is a great unit, reflashes quickly, allows you to get data from your car, comes in a slick package and allows the tuner more adjustability with maps as I has greater storage capacity. I really like it. Tony

02-20-2008, 05:36 AM	#4
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 805 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: access port q's. I've had one for my 05 WRX and my 06 WRX. I sold the 06 model once I found out about OpenECU, but the AP is certainly easier and more dummy proof than the free reflashing tools (which aren't compatible with the 08s yet anyway). Go for it.

02-20-2008, 05:46 AM	#6
butter2000 Amateur STI Driver Car: Dark Gray 08' STI Fav Mod: COBB Stage 1 AP Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 21 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: access port q's. I had an AP 2.0 for my 02 WRX and it was very simple to install and use. Very noticeable power for little cost and effort. I also had over 100k (HARD) miles on my old WRX and NEVER had any problems with it.

02-20-2008, 05:59 AM	#7
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: access port q's. Mine is arriving in the mail today! I'll give you my initial impressions once I get home.

02-20-2008, 10:18 AM	#8
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 1,002 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: access port q's. VERY easy to install with power gains you can feel, all for about 7 bills. Can't beat it.

02-20-2008, 02:57 PM	#9
TarmacST1 Junior STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Location: Queens Posts: 125 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: access port q's. I see. thanks for your help guys I ordered one today. can't wait!

02-20-2008, 06:11 PM	#10
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 275 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: access port q's. When you reflash with the AP, can you give me a littel feel for how the power comes in differently? Does the torque come in at the same places, but stronger, or does it broaden the range that the torque comes in? I'm asking because I think the place power comes in on the STI is a little narrow. I find that I have to shift early because it seems flat in higher revs and the middle section of the RPM flies by so fast that it feels like I have to shift too quickly. Its alsmost like this car would do with a extra tooth or two on the gears. BTW, I guess I'm only referring to first and second gear, the rest dont bother me too much.

02-20-2008, 06:19 PM	#11
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,348 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: access port q's. I had a V2 for my '05 and had stage 1 OTS, stage 2 OTS, and stage 2 Protune on the car. Great little unit and very easy to use. Now that the product is more mature, it's definitely a great buy. The AP will give you a broader powerband by increasing timing and boost. The biggest gains come from going stage 2. As for the gearing, they already made it longer for '07-'08. If you think it is short now, you should try out an '04-'06.

02-20-2008, 07:25 PM	#12
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: access port q's. Just got back from my first drive after flashing my ECU with the Cobb Stage 1 map. I am very impressed. The power comes on so much smoother and my 1st/2nd gear shifts are way more predictable. I only drove it for about 15 minutes and no highway time yet, so I haven't really gotten the feel for all the tweaks, but the initial results make me very excited. The 25 miles to work tomorrow should give me a much better sense of the map. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.