[snapplesz]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

I keep forgetting your car has a warranty. If you feel there's anything wrong with it, by all means take it to the dealership. Go with them on a test drive and explain your concerns. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion as well. You could even see if one of our members could come drive the car with you and maybe give you a ride to compare them.

Yes, if anyone is living in the twin cities area of Minnesota, and would be willing to meet me for a comparison drive, I wouldn't mind . . . let me know! I could meet you at your location! Thnx

[BobDigi5060]

I have some AccessPort questions. Have mercy on me.

With the $695.00 AP, can I download stage 2 maps, or will my car remain stage 1 even with boltons? Can I get a protune with this price?

In order to become stage 2, do I need to buy the $1500 AP, or is this just part of a package which comes with the TBE?

[Chris]

Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

I have some AccessPort questions. Have mercy on me.

With the $695.00 AP, can I download stage 2 maps, or will my car remain stage 1 even with boltons? Can I get a protune with this price?

In order to become stage 2, do I need to buy the $1500 AP, or is this just part of a package which comes with the TBE?

No you can't load a stage 2 map unless you have the supporting mods that make you stage 2 (I can't recall exactly what the stage 2 mods are). The AP allows you to upload maps which are premade for your set of upgrades. Stages refer more to the upgrades on the car not which map you are running.

Cobb does not make a $1500 AP it is probably part of a package that they sell.

[t3h f4stAr]

Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

I have some AccessPort questions. Have mercy on me.

With the $695.00 AP, can I download stage 2 maps, or will my car remain stage 1 even with boltons? Can I get a protune with this price?

In order to become stage 2, do I need to buy the $1500 AP, or is this just part of a package which comes with the TBE?

The 695 is just the AP which allows you to load OTS maps like Chris said. Once you buy a TBE you can load the stg 2 map.

No the price doesnt include a protune that has to be done at a dyno shop that tunes cobb.

And the $1500 is for the stage 2 pkg cobb sells which is the AP and their tbe, but you can use any aftermarket tbe with the AP

[sti_nguyen]

hello guys, I recently blew out a strut on my (04) STi and i am looking for coilovers so that i wouldnt run into the strut problem anymore. Heard it was pretty common. I am only 16 years old so any recommendations would be nice. I got my STi at 15 so im still learning about the car. Thx

[bhp808]

Originally Posted by Chris

Okay I have a couple Q's. I just bought an 06 STI that the previous owner modded and he installed a blow through MAF so my Q's are....

1. What is the reasoning behing this mod?
2. What are the benefits of this mod?
3. What companies make Blow through MAF
4. Is there an EM system that will allow the MAF to be deleted?

can somebody go into detail on this subject? i want to run a hks bov and i was told this set up was what i needed and the mods that i have n the car are:

APS tbe
cobb ap
aps 65mm cai

thanks,
brian

[javi-sti]

I bought a new laptop, but it lacks a 9 pin serial port. Can I use a USB-9pin cable for the UTEC? Do I have to follow any diferent steps when doing this? Thanks!

[stipolice]

Originally Posted by javi-sti

I bought a new laptop, but it lacks a 9 pin serial port. Can I use a USB-9pin cable for the UTEC? Do I have to follow any diferent steps when doing this? Thanks!

Go to Bestbuy or Circuit city and purchase a USB to Serial cable. Should run about $30.00.

[1STI2NV]

hrmm i got a lot of nub question

just got an 04 sti

was wondering if a turbo timer is nessasary?
was wondering where the up pipe is located ie or is the pipe right off the turbo?

[boondocksaint]

Originally Posted by 1STI2NV

hrmm i got a lot of nub question

just got an 04 sti

was wondering if a turbo timer is nessasary?
was wondering where the up pipe is located ie or is the pipe right off the turbo?

Turbo timers are unnecessary on the stock turbo. STi use water/oil cooled turbos.

For the other question, I'll wait for a guru to chime in.