First performance mod on an 08 STi

richcurl03 · 07-23-2008, 09:10 PM

i'm kinda curious..

What's the first performance mod you'd recommend to a new owner of an 08 STi [if the year would make any difference] ?

neverendingmods · 07-23-2008, 09:26 PM

Opinions are gonna vary ALOT. But, for what it's worth, I recommend the cobb accessport. You can flash a stage 1 map off the bat. Then, be able to add cat back exhaust or turbo back exhaust(stage2) in the future when you get bored with stage 1 power. Also, A K&N drop in panel filter helps these motors alot(3-5 whp) too for a really cheap mod alond with silencer delete. Enjoy the new car.
The K&N drop in air filter and silencer delete is probably the most rewarding for the money.

***solovus*** · 07-23-2008, 09:27 PM

Learn to drive.

PartySTi · 07-24-2008, 10:55 AM

Acessport, Catback exhaust for start. Then drop in a nice downpipe and go stage 2 and enjoy. Stage 2 is a lot of fun. Then get a nice intake such as APS. Call it a day for a bit.

ACHAHockey · 07-24-2008, 11:03 AM

First, I'd say drive the car for a while, get used to the power, how the car handles, etc.

Then, like everyone else is saying, get an ACCESSport. Flash stage 1, and you'll notice the increase in hp/tq. Then, grab a downpipe, and flash stage 2. You don't really have to worry too much about the cat back as it does very little, only sound.

RayToday · 07-24-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

Learn to drive.

2nd. iwsti needs moar emphasis on driving skill then aftermarket stuff.

After that, I would go for suspension mods / track tires.

**M.S.P.T** · 07-24-2008, 11:42 AM

for more power the car needs to be tuned dont drop in a air filter unless the car is tuned for it.the new mass air flow sensor is extremely sensitive.cobb ap 1st purcahse

dave/mspt

Illusive · 07-24-2008, 02:04 PM

From the reports of the car's running too lean and way too long of a closed loop to open loop delay for 2008 model year's I'd reccomend a good tune as your first mod.

Garrett · 07-24-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richcurl03

i'm kinda curious..

What's the first performance mod you'd recommend to a new owner of an 08 STi [if the year would make any difference] ?

This is in the wrong forum... try posting this in the 2008 STi forums!

yakkosmurf · 07-25-2008, 07:06 AM

Definitely the Cobb AP to get to Stage 1. Good gains for the price, future expandibility, and it's safer than the stock tune. That said, the '08 has a problem running lean, so I wouldn't recommend getting a drop in filter. Also, skip the catback exhaust. The '08 stock exhaust is freer flowing than previous years, and you can get to Stage 2 with just a new downpipe. You'd see a lot more gains from a down pipe than you would for a catback exhaust for less money.

***gabedude*** · 07-25-2008, 07:50 AM

Stage 1 tune / OTS map (Cobb or otherwise). First mod. Do it for the longevity of your motor.

ccc187307 · 07-25-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

Learn to drive.

And i'm the badguy if i say that!

Totally agree though, and until recently i never understood how cool mud flaps actually are.

Phil 05 · 07-25-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ACHAHockey

First, I'd say drive the car for a while, get used to the power, how the car handles, etc.

Then, like everyone else is saying, get an ACCESSport. Flash stage 1, and you'll notice the increase in hp/tq. Then, grab a downpipe, and flash stage 2. You don't really have to worry too much about the cat back as it does very little, only sound.

I gained 25 whp when I added my cbe to my dp with protune. Exhaust is very important on a turbo car, not just sound.

***VSGTS14*** · 07-25-2008, 02:36 PM

cobb accessport to fix subaru's stupid stock tunes.

07-23-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
richcurl03 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: All Weather Floormats Location: West Philadelphia Posts: 27 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	First performance mod on an 08 STi i'm kinda curious.. What's the first performance mod you'd recommend to a new owner of an 08 STi [if the year would make any difference] ? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-23-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
neverendingmods Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Buying a beater for DD Location: DE/PA border Posts: 943 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi Opinions are gonna vary ALOT. But, for what it's worth, I recommend the cobb accessport. You can flash a stage 1 map off the bat. Then, be able to add cat back exhaust or turbo back exhaust(stage2) in the future when you get bored with stage 1 power. Also, A K&N drop in panel filter helps these motors alot(3-5 whp) too for a really cheap mod alond with silencer delete. Enjoy the new car. The K&N drop in air filter and silencer delete is probably the most rewarding for the money. Last edited by neverendingmods : 07-23-2008 at 09:31 PM.

07-23-2008, 09:27 PM	#3
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,758 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi Learn to drive.

07-24-2008, 10:55 AM	#4
PartySTi Spec C Club Car: 2006 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Air Freshener Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,525 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi Acessport, Catback exhaust for start. Then drop in a nice downpipe and go stage 2 and enjoy. Stage 2 is a lot of fun. Then get a nice intake such as APS. Call it a day for a bit.

07-24-2008, 11:03 AM	#5
ACHAHockey Spec C Club Car: Bugeye, '95 Porsche Fav Mod: Flat 6 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,921 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi First, I'd say drive the car for a while, get used to the power, how the car handles, etc. Then, like everyone else is saying, get an ACCESSport. Flash stage 1, and you'll notice the increase in hp/tq. Then, grab a downpipe, and flash stage 2. You don't really have to worry too much about the cat back as it does very little, only sound.

07-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#7
M.S.P.T Authorized Vendor Car: 97 gc8 Posts: 268 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi for more power the car needs to be tuned dont drop in a air filter unless the car is tuned for it.the new mass air flow sensor is extremely sensitive.cobb ap 1st purcahse dave/mspt

07-24-2008, 02:04 PM	#8
Illusive Professional STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru STI Posts: 414 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi From the reports of the car's running too lean and way too long of a closed loop to open loop delay for 2008 model year's I'd reccomend a good tune as your first mod.

07-25-2008, 07:06 AM	#10
yakkosmurf Junior STI Driver Car: '08 WRX STI Fav Mod: I don't know any of the mods on this forum. Location: League City, TX Posts: 116 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi Definitely the Cobb AP to get to Stage 1. Good gains for the price, future expandibility, and it's safer than the stock tune. That said, the '08 has a problem running lean, so I wouldn't recommend getting a drop in filter. Also, skip the catback exhaust. The '08 stock exhaust is freer flowing than previous years, and you can get to Stage 2 with just a new downpipe. You'd see a lot more gains from a down pipe than you would for a catback exhaust for less money.

07-25-2008, 07:50 AM	#11
*gabedude* OpenSourcerer Car: 2007 UGM WRX STI Fav Mod: ECU Location: Austin Posts: 799 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi Stage 1 tune / OTS map (Cobb or otherwise). First mod. Do it for the longevity of your motor.

07-25-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,991 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: First performance mod on an 08 STi cobb accessport to fix subaru's stupid stock tunes. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.