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crystal_Imprezav · 03-07-2007, 10:27 AM

Ive tuned a WRB FMIC, I mean its nothing special compared to any other fmic I have come across. Honestly even with the greatest tune, the lag will still be there. If your as picky as I am then it will be noticable not to mention the rich spike but that should not be an issue when you put in the bigger turbo (as much of an issue). I have got my WG locked until it is suppose to hit full boost. It does help but instead of hitting full boost at 2800pms I don't hit it until at least around 3200 now.

TheLimitedProject · 03-07-2007, 10:37 AM

Crystal - I figured that was the case. I don't see how any FMIC can eliminate the inherent lag. Longer pipes, more air to move, MAF delay... I knew what I was getting myself into though.

I'm extremely picky/sensitive to changes so it'll take some getting used to. If you don't mind me PM'ing you down the road after I get it tuned for your input on how to make it a little more "optimal."

***520*** · 03-07-2007, 10:41 AM

WIth all the money you are spending i think you should save up for the hydra

no maf delay haha. speed density ftw.

halu · 03-07-2007, 01:57 PM

what bumper beam did u replace ur stock with? jdm?

crystal_Imprezav · 03-07-2007, 03:17 PM

Anytime. I am going to be messing with my first 07 tomorrow.

Huy · 03-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Nice.

BTW - Your car looks like it has some kind of funky paint job (being dirty and all).

TheLimitedProject · 03-07-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystal_Imprezav

Anytime. I am going to be messing with my first 07 tomorrow.

Thanks man. I eventually want to go your route self-tuning my car... but I have a ton to learn still.
Anyway, thanks again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520HP

WIth all the money you are spending i think you should save up for the hydra

no maf delay haha. speed density ftw.

Maybe one day... it's a lot of bank to drop since no one around here supports it. We'll see how well the AP takes care of business

Quote:

Originally Posted by halu

what bumper beam did u replace ur stock with? jdm?

WBR supplies a replacement bumper beam.

Quote:

Originally Posted by huy

Nice.

BTW - Your car looks like it has some kind of funky paint job (being dirty and all).

I agree haha. That was my hands all over the bumper test fitting it a million times. I have the 3M plastic on it too, so that might have caused that weird splotchiness.
Oh well, soap and water FTW

**SCOOBYTRAP** · 03-07-2007, 05:35 PM

Dude, I'm really liking the way you're putting this car together, nice picks.

***520*** · 03-07-2007, 05:43 PM

no doubt, definetly will be cool to see how the v2 works on large setups. I am sure it will do great.

you car = sickest limited!

Albanianimpreza · 03-07-2007, 07:19 PM

now Chris, say hypothetically, everyday i strapped dry ice to the front, sides, and back of my IC, along with putting it all over the intake system, now would that do? lol. i didnt know much about the element turbo, looked it up, i see's. lol

06SpecC · 03-07-2007, 09:13 PM

Sickest Limited STI ever, FMIC looks amazing, please please wash your car!

TheLimitedProject · 03-08-2007, 03:28 PM

Q-Rack installed!

This thing is absolutely amazing. It's incredible how much of a difference this steering rack makes over stock. I finally feel that what happens to the steering wheel translates into what happens on the road.

It's tight and heavy, steering response is instant and not a lot is required for something to happen.

It's a very confidence inspiring feel now. Before I felt that the steering was too light and pretty vague in certain areas. That and the dead play when the wheel was dead center drove me crazy. You'd turn the wheel an inch and nothing would happen, then a bit more and all of a sudden the wheels would turn. Obviously you get used to it, but this is just sooooooo much better.

Lock to lock:
Stock - 3 turns
Q-rack 11.5:1 - 2 turns

Center to lock:
Stock - 1.5 turns
Q-rack -1 turn

For those wondering whether the 11.5:1 was streetable (or "daily-driverable"), it definitely is 100% capable. I've already adjusted my steering inputs and can easily still drive with one hand on the wheel... and be relaxed.
There's definitely no need for total concentration at all times for fear of crashing

I think the Q-rack disclaimer is for idiots that go bang up their cars because they simply don't know how to drive.

I'm very keen for the weather to warm up so I can actually test it at higher speed. On the highway, doing 85mph, it was solid as a rock. Lane changes were obviously a little bit twitchier, but it's not dangerous by any means.

There's no chance that I'd want a 12.5:1 ratio now having driven the 11.5:1.

So, c/n: Tighter, heavier, more responsive steering. Very streetable.

Conclusion: Incredible suspension upgrade that I'm very, very happy with.

I took a couple before and after videos that I'm downloading now. If they turn out, I'll post them up.

Albanianimpreza · 03-08-2007, 03:48 PM

hey could i drive ur limited? lol. For some reason i read that disclaimer and pooped a lil. id like to check it out! lol

pharo · 03-08-2007, 03:53 PM

Congrats on an such an amazing mod! Also, thanks for making the before and after vids, a comparison will really tell the whole picture.

Albanianimpreza · 03-08-2007, 03:59 PM

i have a real question now, would you rather have the rack or coilovers first? do you feel the steering rack is better as a first susp mod?

03-07-2007, 10:27 AM	#346
crystal_Imprezav Spec C Club Car: Slow 05 STi Fav Mod: Loping Idle Location: Chewy's Garage Posts: 1,878 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Ive tuned a WRB FMIC, I mean its nothing special compared to any other fmic I have come across. Honestly even with the greatest tune, the lag will still be there. If your as picky as I am then it will be noticable not to mention the rich spike but that should not be an issue when you put in the bigger turbo (as much of an issue). I have got my WG locked until it is suppose to hit full boost. It does help but instead of hitting full boost at 2800pms I don't hit it until at least around 3200 now. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Albanianimpreza Grassroots STI Racer Car: Something Bloody Fav Mod: E85 Location: Nyish Posts: 587 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	i have a real question now, would you rather have the rack or coilovers first? do you feel the steering rack is better as a first susp mod? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Albanianimpreza; 03-08-2007 at 04:08 PM.

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03-07-2007, 10:37 AM	#347
TheLimitedProject Spec C Club Car: 07 STI LTD/08 STI Fav Mod: APS/Crawford/Cosworth/Aquamist Location: E-town, AB Posts: 2,380 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Crystal - I figured that was the case. I don't see how any FMIC can eliminate the inherent lag. Longer pipes, more air to move, MAF delay... I knew what I was getting myself into though. I'm extremely picky/sensitive to changes so it'll take some getting used to. If you don't mind me PM'ing you down the road after I get it tuned for your input on how to make it a little more "optimal."

03-07-2007, 10:41 AM	#348
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,394 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	WIth all the money you are spending i think you should save up for the hydra no maf delay haha. speed density ftw.

03-07-2007, 01:57 PM	#349
halu Junior STI Driver Car: 04 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: APR diffuser, V-Limited Lip Posts: 50 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	what bumper beam did u replace ur stock with? jdm?

03-07-2007, 03:17 PM	#350
crystal_Imprezav Spec C Club Car: Slow 05 STi Fav Mod: Loping Idle Location: Chewy's Garage Posts: 1,878 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Anytime. I am going to be messing with my first 07 tomorrow.

03-07-2007, 04:43 PM	#351
Huy The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2005 CGM WRX STi Fav Mod: Mod? Why never.. Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 964 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice. BTW - Your car looks like it has some kind of funky paint job (being dirty and all).

03-07-2007, 05:35 PM	#353
SCOOBYTRAP Gold Member Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: JDM Foglights Location: NY Posts: 550 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Dude, I'm really liking the way you're putting this car together, nice picks.

03-07-2007, 05:43 PM	#354
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,394 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	no doubt, definetly will be cool to see how the v2 works on large setups. I am sure it will do great. you car = sickest limited!

03-07-2007, 07:19 PM	#355
Albanianimpreza Grassroots STI Racer Car: Something Bloody Fav Mod: E85 Location: Nyish Posts: 587 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	now Chris, say hypothetically, everyday i strapped dry ice to the front, sides, and back of my IC, along with putting it all over the intake system, now would that do? lol. i didnt know much about the element turbo, looked it up, i see's. lol

03-07-2007, 09:13 PM	#356
06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 716 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Sickest Limited STI ever, FMIC looks amazing, please please wash your car!

03-08-2007, 03:28 PM	#357
TheLimitedProject Spec C Club Car: 07 STI LTD/08 STI Fav Mod: APS/Crawford/Cosworth/Aquamist Location: E-town, AB Posts: 2,380 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Q-Rack installed! This thing is absolutely amazing. It's incredible how much of a difference this steering rack makes over stock. I finally feel that what happens to the steering wheel translates into what happens on the road. It's tight and heavy, steering response is instant and not a lot is required for something to happen. It's a very confidence inspiring feel now. Before I felt that the steering was too light and pretty vague in certain areas. That and the dead play when the wheel was dead center drove me crazy. You'd turn the wheel an inch and nothing would happen, then a bit more and all of a sudden the wheels would turn. Obviously you get used to it, but this is just sooooooo much better. Lock to lock: Stock - 3 turns Q-rack 11.5:1 - 2 turns Center to lock: Stock - 1.5 turns Q-rack -1 turn For those wondering whether the 11.5:1 was streetable (or "daily-driverable"), it definitely is 100% capable. I've already adjusted my steering inputs and can easily still drive with one hand on the wheel... and be relaxed. There's definitely no need for total concentration at all times for fear of crashing I think the Q-rack disclaimer is for idiots that go bang up their cars because they simply don't know how to drive. I'm very keen for the weather to warm up so I can actually test it at higher speed. On the highway, doing 85mph, it was solid as a rock. Lane changes were obviously a little bit twitchier, but it's not dangerous by any means. There's no chance that I'd want a 12.5:1 ratio now having driven the 11.5:1. So, c/n: Tighter, heavier, more responsive steering. Very streetable. Conclusion: Incredible suspension upgrade that I'm very, very happy with. I took a couple before and after videos that I'm downloading now. If they turn out, I'll post them up.

03-08-2007, 03:48 PM	#358
Albanianimpreza Grassroots STI Racer Car: Something Bloody Fav Mod: E85 Location: Nyish Posts: 587 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	hey could i drive ur limited? lol. For some reason i read that disclaimer and pooped a lil. id like to check it out! lol

03-08-2007, 03:53 PM	#359
pharo The Next Petter Solberg Car: TIC Spec OBP STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP V2 Location: thousand oaks Posts: 930 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Congrats on an such an amazing mod! Also, thanks for making the before and after vids, a comparison will really tell the whole picture.