AP Stage 2 Club - Page 24

609Audio · 03-05-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jph

how long did you drive around stock, before you went stage2 ?

J.

Ya, Stg 2 feels slow now. I think if you drove around with stock for long then you would definetly notice a difference... Stock it feels fast, then it dies off, then you go stg 2, then it feels fast, then not. Then you go big turbo... (till your 15k down

crookid7 · 03-05-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jph

how long did you drive around stock, before you went stage2 ?

J.

A little over a year. Though, it did have a turboback exhuast. That flashed the Stage II map, and noticed no difference. My boost is really bouncy too. It won't just stay there. I mean, I'm happy with it in the long run, but I really can't tell a difference.

flatthump · 03-05-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jenzos

Ya, Stg 2 feels slow now. I think if you drove around with stock for long then you would definetly notice a difference... Stock it feels fast, then it dies off, then you go stg 2, then it feels fast, then not. Then you go big turbo... (till your 15k down

This is a common problem my friend.

freakin_aboy · 03-06-2007, 01:59 PM

Count me in, just installed mine right now!! love it!

modaddict · 03-06-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crookid7

I can't tell a difference between stock & Stage II. Kinda dissapointed

Praise the lord, Im not the only one that thought stg2 was a waste!

I did the same thing as you....drove the car for almost a year at stock, put on a dp and catback for a few months, then flashed to stg2.

totally bummed. stg2 is a hype.

Maybe, just maybe if I would have gone from stock to stg2, all in one shot, i would not have felt that it was a waste. But I had to have the AP none the less.

scubadiver424 · 03-06-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by modaddict

Praise the lord, Im not the only one that thought stg2 was a waste!

I did the same thing as you....drove the car for almost a year at stock, put on a dp and catback for a few months, then flashed to stg2.

totally bummed. stg2 is a hype.

Maybe, just maybe if I would have gone from stock to stg2, all in one shot, i would not have felt that it was a waste. But I had to have the AP none the less.

Yeah, I have heard some people with the same thoughts on stage 2 as you though. I just think there are too many factors, since every single car is different, does its own thing, also climate, altitude, and the good ole butt dyno really just make it tough for these modifications to have 100% satisfaction

**Digitalfiend** · 03-06-2007, 03:22 PM

Well, if you already have an AP, how is stage 2 (which is just an exhaust) really a waste? If going from 100-102mph to 106-109mph traps is a waste, then why mod at all?

Seriously, you need the exhaust for any future applications anyhow. Since running an exhaust without tuning isn't always the best thing to do, getting an AP makes sense.

Personally, going from stock to stage 1 was a noticeable difference in the mid-range and lower gears. When I go stage 2 this spring, I'm predicting a nice increase again in the mid range and top end. Factor in that I'm on 94 octane and at 200-500ft asl, I'm sure stage 2 will take nicely to my car.

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Originally Posted by modaddict

Praise the lord, Im not the only one that thought stg2 was a waste!

blitzjza80 · 03-07-2007, 11:23 PM

I just get into the Stg2 tonight. I have to say I am not impress at all. I've driven my car for few months with K&N typhoon and invidia dp for few months. I thought I'll be impress tonight but not at all.

Fastrs · 03-09-2007, 07:10 AM

i was stage one w/ typhoon, and bosal cb. it was good. just went stage two yesterday w/ a helix catted dp. 30 miles so far, not impressed. i'll let you know.

005sti · 03-09-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastrs

i was stage one w/ typhoon, and bosal cb. it was good. just went stage two yesterday w/ a helix catted dp. 30 miles so far, not impressed. i'll let you know.

time for a protune

parkergc8 · 03-09-2007, 08:30 AM

Cobbs maps were made for the stock intake.

Also, it is important to make sure your running target boost.

modaddict · 03-09-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastrs

i was stage one w/ typhoon, and bosal cb. it was good. just went stage two yesterday w/ a helix catted dp. 30 miles so far, not impressed. i'll let you know.

imagine that. stg2 is weak. period.

Fastrs · 03-09-2007, 02:31 PM

ok. 60 miles now. first gear is fast and it goes by fast. i do notice faster spool up and more pull. 5th and 6th gears are where i would have expected them to be when i bought the car stock. i will eventually get a protune. its not bad. i only paid $325 for the dp and $40 for the install. its worth that much.

also, i am in the mile high city so i don't know how much that is effecting things.

ryansti · 03-13-2007, 12:28 PM

Got my V2 AP today and went stage 2

I'm using it with a helix catted DP and a Helix titanium catback.......love it so far!

wrxmatt · 03-14-2007, 06:40 AM

I'm in!!
I got my AP v2 today at about 10am.
I'm running a Maddad V2 downpipe mated to the Maddad Whisper catback.

I like it a lot...

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03-06-2007, 01:59 PM	#349
freakin_aboy Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: HKS Carbon Ti Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 97 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Count me in, just installed mine right now!! love it!

03-07-2007, 11:23 PM	#353
blitzjza80 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: downpipe Posts: 82 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (-1)	I just get into the Stg2 tonight. I have to say I am not impress at all. I've driven my car for few months with K&N typhoon and invidia dp for few months. I thought I'll be impress tonight but not at all.

03-09-2007, 07:10 AM	#354
Fastrs Amateur STI Driver Posts: 31 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i was stage one w/ typhoon, and bosal cb. it was good. just went stage two yesterday w/ a helix catted dp. 30 miles so far, not impressed. i'll let you know.

03-09-2007, 08:30 AM	#356
parkergc8 Junior STI Driver Posts: 175 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Cobbs maps were made for the stock intake. Also, it is important to make sure your running target boost.

03-09-2007, 02:31 PM	#358
Fastrs Amateur STI Driver Posts: 31 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	ok. 60 miles now. first gear is fast and it goes by fast. i do notice faster spool up and more pull. 5th and 6th gears are where i would have expected them to be when i bought the car stock. i will eventually get a protune. its not bad. i only paid $325 for the dp and $40 for the install. its worth that much. also, i am in the mile high city so i don't know how much that is effecting things.

03-13-2007, 12:28 PM	#359
ryansti Junior STI Driver Posts: 161 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Got my V2 AP today and went stage 2 I'm using it with a helix catted DP and a Helix titanium catback.......love it so far!