Got my STI.. - Page 3

MoNkEyT88 · 03-27-2007, 07:26 PM

It felt faster recently, after filling up the tank with 93... I wonder if the dealer put in the cheapy fuel and it was pulling timing?!?

His car has SLP lid, K&N filter, Hurst shifter, but that's about it.

I'm trying not to spend much money right now, as I just spent quite a bit buying the car, so I'll think about some mods worth the money.

MoNkEyT88 · 04-01-2007, 02:27 AM

I just remember he also has a SLP loudmouth catback exhaust.

MoNkEyT88 · 04-01-2007, 06:06 PM

Is it normal to smell a slight clutch smell when taking off slightly hard and slipping the clutch?

Am I about to replace my clutch? Tell me this is normal..

jutes85 · 04-01-2007, 06:15 PM

Yeah, a little smell is normal when you launch. Just don't dump it or make launching at every light a habit.

MoNkEyT88 · 04-01-2007, 06:21 PM

K, I guess coming from a 1.8T, which would just bog down if the clutch had a hard time grabbing, and going to a car with more torque, awd, and a 2.5L that will just burn up the clutch is going to take a bit of getting used to.

Fast_STi · 04-02-2007, 06:49 AM

Nice purchase! Good luck with your STi.

MoNkEyT88 · 04-02-2007, 01:40 PM

I'm also not hitting .1 Megapascals, could this have some effect on why I wasn't able to hang with the Z28?

The 04 STI should run ~14.5psi (.1MPa) correct?

holycow · 04-02-2007, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoNkEyT88

I'm also not hitting .1 Megapascals, could this have some effect on why I wasn't able to hang with the Z28?

The 04 STI should run ~14.5psi (.1MPa) correct?

Yep... .1, or 14.507 psi. Could be not enough boost, or could be a gaugee not reading properly? My 07 hits .1 exactly (at least according to the gauge)

[z0ne] · 04-02-2007, 03:07 PM

It's probably just the guage. They're not all too accurate.

MoNkEyT88 · 04-02-2007, 05:00 PM

I'm hitting .08MPa.. The gauge is not off when the motor is off, I'll check for boost leaks...

03-27-2007, 07:26 PM	#31
MoNkEyT88 STI Driver Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	It felt faster recently, after filling up the tank with 93... I wonder if the dealer put in the cheapy fuel and it was pulling timing?!? His car has SLP lid, K&N filter, Hurst shifter, but that's about it. I'm trying not to spend much money right now, as I just spent quite a bit buying the car, so I'll think about some mods worth the money. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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MoNkEyT88 STI Driver Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm hitting .08MPa.. The gauge is not off when the motor is off, I'll check for boost leaks... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-01-2007, 02:27 AM	#32
MoNkEyT88 STI Driver Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	I just remember he also has a SLP loudmouth catback exhaust.

04-01-2007, 06:06 PM	#33
MoNkEyT88 STI Driver Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Is it normal to smell a slight clutch smell when taking off slightly hard and slipping the clutch? Am I about to replace my clutch? Tell me this is normal..

04-01-2007, 06:15 PM	#34
jutes85 Silver Member Car: 2006 OBP STi Fav Mod: Snow Location: Alberta Posts: 1,487 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Yeah, a little smell is normal when you launch. Just don't dump it or make launching at every light a habit.

04-01-2007, 06:21 PM	#35
MoNkEyT88 STI Driver Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	K, I guess coming from a 1.8T, which would just bog down if the clutch had a hard time grabbing, and going to a car with more torque, awd, and a 2.5L that will just burn up the clutch is going to take a bit of getting used to.

04-02-2007, 06:49 AM	#36
Fast_STi Spec C Club Car: 05 STi WRB w/silver Fav Mod: Defi Location: Edge of Society Posts: 1,756 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice purchase! Good luck with your STi.

04-02-2007, 01:40 PM	#37
MoNkEyT88 STI Driver Posts: 241 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm also not hitting .1 Megapascals, could this have some effect on why I wasn't able to hang with the Z28? The 04 STI should run ~14.5psi (.1MPa) correct?

04-02-2007, 03:07 PM	#39
[z0ne] Spec C Club Car: 02 2.5RS Fav Mod: WRX trunk swap! Location: NJ Posts: 1,103 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	It's probably just the guage. They're not all too accurate.