07 blew up 15500 miles - Page 9

BBBsti LTD · 05-03-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by starxidiam

they didn't tell me what was wrong with the piston i don't think. they just said it was messed up and i messed up the rings. wouldn't it be kind of a waste to get a pro tune now? on a stock STi? it costs a lot and it is far away from where i live.i thought the stage one would prevent the car from running lean. and someone said that Gabedude has made the map to have the lowest chance of knocking.

Try to get pictures of the piston ring lands (good macro pictures) and poet them.

starxidiam · 05-03-2008, 08:14 AM

whats macro pictures? and i will call them to ask them if i can have the piston. you think they will give it to me?

Dragicon · 05-03-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starxidiam

whats macro pictures? and i will call them to ask them if i can have the piston. you think they will give it to me?

you could alway say you wanted to take pictures so down the road when you sell the car, you have photographical proof that it was a engine warranty issue, and it wasnt your fault incase the buyer doesnt believe you. I doubt they would just give it to you.

"macro" picture just means put your digital camera in macro mode so you can get an infocus close up picture. It is usually the button that has a flower as an icon.

kingncSTI · 05-03-2008, 11:16 AM

is that all they are fixing is the piston they are not doing a whole short block and turbo? that is what they have been doing for most people but at least you got it fixed but i would ask what about all that metal that went though your motor and see what they say when it happed to me the cam races and bearings had to sanded out and there was enough metal in the oil pan to make a spoon but maybe yours was not that bad but you still need ask them about that.. but i am happy they helped you out..

starxidiam · 05-03-2008, 11:43 AM

i was wondering that too. i will ask them.

jordanretro1223 · 05-03-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starxidiam

they didn't tell me what was wrong with the piston i don't think. they just said it was messed up and i messed up the rings. wouldn't it be kind of a waste to get a pro tune now? on a stock STi? it costs a lot and it is far away from where i live.i thought the stage one would prevent the car from running lean. and someone said that Gabedude has made the map to have the lowest chance of knocking.

Yeah load Gabe's map, it basically is the cost of a tactrix cable.

starxidiam · 05-03-2008, 01:34 PM

can someone send me a link?

jordanretro1223 · 05-03-2008, 04:41 PM

Open Source ECU ROMS

You have to register but it's free and just like you registered for iwsti.

Then go to 2005+ STI Modified and you'll see the thread its usually at the top.

WRX4ME LE 482 · 05-04-2008, 02:39 PM

I was in pretty close correspondence with Gabe as he was developing his rom. His #1 concern was getting knock down. I dont use it myself, just because I like to tune my own, but Im pretty sure his rom will be about the safest rom you can use, while still having power.

06STINyC · 05-04-2008, 04:58 PM

I'm gettin alil scared for when I get my Sti in a few months.. If I was to get an 07.. Basically once I get it. Go stg 1 EM right away?? What else should I do from the start to try and prevent the problem??

What if I get an 06? Any thing I should look out for?

Hitman83 · 05-04-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06STINyC

I'm gettin alil scared for when I get my Sti in a few months.. If I was to get an 07.. Basically once I get it. Go stg 1 EM right away?? What else should I do from the start to try and prevent the problem??

What if I get an 06? Any thing I should look out for?

I think you should avoid an 07 like the plague. 07 fanboys will be in here soon to flame me for saying this but the fact is that 07's have the greatest tendency of breaking rings. Because of this I bought an 06 leftover, saved some cash in doing so, and enjoy sleeping well at night knowing I can flog the piss out of it in the morning and not worry about it. 07 has better gears though.

jordanretro1223 · 05-04-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman83

I think you should avoid an 07 like the plague. 07 fanboys will be in here soon to flame me for saying this but the fact is that 07's have the greatest tendency of breaking rings. Because of this I bought an 06 leftover, saved some cash in doing so, and enjoy sleeping well at night knowing I can flog the piss out of it in the morning and not worry about it. 07 has better gears though.

I agree with you, if I had known about all this before I got the car I would not have bought it but that wasn't the case.

I definitely would love to be in your position and not have to worry every time I drive the car.

jermazz · 05-05-2008, 03:52 AM

even though you have an 07 or 06 or whatever does not mean you are safe. If you mod a car you have no waranty, and you are putting more stress on everything. just cause the 07 happens the most does not mean other years are immune. Everybody has a risk and should be saving up for a new block before they mod it. just my 2 cents

WRX4ME LE 482 · 05-06-2008, 06:04 PM

07 fanboy here.

It's the tune guys Im tellin ya. Just hook it up and youll be ok.

Flycaster · 05-06-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WRX4ME LE 482

It's the tune guys Im tellin ya. Just hook it up and youll be ok.

+1. The factory '07 tune is a disaster waiting to happen - just ask anybody who's logged it in a full pull.

05-03-2008, 08:14 AM	#122
starxidiam STI Driver Car: UGM 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: South Carolina Posts: 211 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles whats macro pictures? and i will call them to ask them if i can have the piston. you think they will give it to me?

05-03-2008, 11:16 AM	#124
kingncSTI Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STI White with go Fav Mod: my lead foot. Location: king NC Posts: 126 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles is that all they are fixing is the piston they are not doing a whole short block and turbo? that is what they have been doing for most people but at least you got it fixed but i would ask what about all that metal that went though your motor and see what they say when it happed to me the cam races and bearings had to sanded out and there was enough metal in the oil pan to make a spoon but maybe yours was not that bad but you still need ask them about that.. but i am happy they helped you out..

05-03-2008, 11:43 AM	#125
starxidiam STI Driver Car: UGM 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: South Carolina Posts: 211 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles i was wondering that too. i will ask them.

05-03-2008, 01:34 PM	#127
starxidiam STI Driver Car: UGM 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: South Carolina Posts: 211 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles can someone send me a link?

05-03-2008, 04:41 PM	#128
jordanretro1223 Senior STI Driver Car: 2007 STI SWP Fav Mod: Whiteline Sways + RCE Blacks = :) Location: Delaware Posts: 360 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles Open Source ECU ROMS You have to register but it's free and just like you registered for iwsti. Then go to 2005+ STI Modified and you'll see the thread its usually at the top.

05-04-2008, 02:39 PM	#129
WRX4ME LE 482 Spec C Club Car: '07 STi Limited #482 Fav Mod: Disabled seatbelt dinger Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,156 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles I was in pretty close correspondence with Gabe as he was developing his rom. His #1 concern was getting knock down. I dont use it myself, just because I like to tune my own, but Im pretty sure his rom will be about the safest rom you can use, while still having power.

05-04-2008, 04:58 PM	#130
06STINyC Amateur STI Driver Location: Floral Park, NyC Posts: 43 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles I'm gettin alil scared for when I get my Sti in a few months.. If I was to get an 07.. Basically once I get it. Go stg 1 EM right away?? What else should I do from the start to try and prevent the problem?? What if I get an 06? Any thing I should look out for?

05-05-2008, 03:52 AM	#133
jermazz Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 SGM STI Fav Mod: Avic Z1 Location: Shelton, CT Posts: 93 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles even though you have an 07 or 06 or whatever does not mean you are safe. If you mod a car you have no waranty, and you are putting more stress on everything. just cause the 07 happens the most does not mean other years are immune. Everybody has a risk and should be saving up for a new block before they mod it. just my 2 cents

05-06-2008, 06:04 PM	#134
WRX4ME LE 482 Spec C Club Car: '07 STi Limited #482 Fav Mod: Disabled seatbelt dinger Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,156 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 blew up 15500 miles 07 fanboy here. It's the tune guys Im tellin ya. Just hook it up and youll be ok.