I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? - Page 4

blackhawk444 · 04-28-2008, 06:28 AM

Does cobb have a economy map for 93 octane?

Giant · 04-28-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blackhawk444

Does cobb have a economy map for 93 octane?

I called Cobb and the tech said the econo map is good for all octane.

blackhawk444 · 04-29-2008, 04:13 PM

I was wondering about how the AP affects the powerband. Does it help out down low?

STIcer · 04-29-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawk444

I was wondering about how the AP affects the powerband. Does it help out down low?

Oh sweet jesus yes!

STIcer · 04-29-2008, 08:18 PM

I wish the Cobb stage 1 reflash set the parameters for economy on I... there doesn't seem that much difference in mpg's from talking to people and my own experience...

LaW · 05-01-2008, 02:51 PM

I get the best gas mileage in S#...

Honestly in I and S the best I get is around 22mpg and that is driving somewhat hard. In S# this last 2 tanks I have been averaging 23-24mpg with about 1/2 freeway.

spongebobnopants · 05-01-2008, 04:47 PM

Well Im at about 800 miles now. Average seems to be around 23. Im pretty happy with that. I did get a 26 one day but traffic must have been good and I missed all the red lights. The biggest thing I have noticed between I,S, and S# is leaving from a stop. You have to use more or less throttle. That just bugs the heck out of me.

I ran with cobb stage 1 93 oct. the last two days. mileage seems the same so far. Im going to try the perrin tune next. IIRC the throttle scaling is supposed to be the same.

Arcticsun · 05-02-2008, 02:36 PM

I had 20-22 mpg on all tanks in the first 1500 miles of my car. Now I consistently get on I-mode on the freeway, all the way up to 29 mpg.

I have a small theory that, if I put the torque to the back wheels, and turn off the traction control I will get more, but who knows. I have been getting fantastic mpg in I. (all i do is freeway at 60 with cruise)

Even in the city ill average no lower than 25in I.

I don't hit S# much...Im a poor college boy who loves the environment too much

BMX_STI · 05-02-2008, 02:55 PM

my mileage got better after i got my AP. i have tbe w/ no cat, k&n intake and stage 2 AP. i average 20-22 in town and 25-28 on the highway.

Savarak · 05-02-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by STIcer

I wish the Cobb stage 1 reflash set the parameters for economy on I... there doesn't seem that much difference in mpg's from talking to people and my own experience...

Ideally it'd be "I" for Econo mode, "S" on the knob for their current S#(so it'd default there), and "S#" on the knob for the stock S# mode(for direct comparison if wanted).

I almost never use the regular (well, cobbs') "S" mode..

***Gondy*** · 05-02-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SlackerNJ

forgot to add that I get much better gas millage cruising at 3500 rpm than lower rpms

I'm sorry but that is just not very logical to me...

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The Sim · 05-04-2008, 08:22 PM

I haven't had the car long, but I did also spend a few weeks recently driving "the gauge" and getting almost 30mpg around town in the Legacy. It seems like in any gear, there is a "sweet spot" where you will get the best fuel efficiency, and it's not just "the lowest possible rpm" in any gear -- in fact in the STI, by following the gauges, it seems like the best avg. mpg is achieved cruising at around 3000-3250 rpm - this is about 70-75 in 6th - (agreeing with a few of the earlier posters), as opposed to only going 60-65. Sometimes, at lower rpms, it seems like it actually takes more throttle/gas to overcome the rolling resistance than when the engine is humming along in its sweet spot of torque/hp. Above that rpm range, of course, it takes more gas again to keep pushing. Try this out in your own car next time, and see if you find that it helps.

Wales Garage · 05-05-2008, 06:09 AM

i did a 300 mile r/t and my little bastard could'nt get any better than 19.3 at 80mph. i think its time to free up the intake and exaust and get a tune.

***Szumita*** · 05-05-2008, 06:15 AM

wow, anything over like 23 is godlike..

04-28-2008, 06:28 AM	#46
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STIcer Junior STI Driver Car: DGM, 2008, WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 133 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I wish the Cobb stage 1 reflash set the parameters for economy on I... there doesn't seem that much difference in mpg's from talking to people and my own experience...

05-01-2008, 02:51 PM	#51
LaW Amateur STI Driver Car: 2008 White STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 30 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I get the best gas mileage in S#... Honestly in I and S the best I get is around 22mpg and that is driving somewhat hard. In S# this last 2 tanks I have been averaging 23-24mpg with about 1/2 freeway.

05-01-2008, 04:47 PM	#52
spongebobnopants Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 STI Fav Mod: Arm rest extender Location: Chicago Posts: 152 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? Well Im at about 800 miles now. Average seems to be around 23. Im pretty happy with that. I did get a 26 one day but traffic must have been good and I missed all the red lights. The biggest thing I have noticed between I,S, and S# is leaving from a stop. You have to use more or less throttle. That just bugs the heck out of me. I ran with cobb stage 1 93 oct. the last two days. mileage seems the same so far. Im going to try the perrin tune next. IIRC the throttle scaling is supposed to be the same.

05-02-2008, 02:36 PM	#53
Arcticsun Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Aspen STi Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 105 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I had 20-22 mpg on all tanks in the first 1500 miles of my car. Now I consistently get on I-mode on the freeway, all the way up to 29 mpg. I have a small theory that, if I put the torque to the back wheels, and turn off the traction control I will get more, but who knows. I have been getting fantastic mpg in I. (all i do is freeway at 60 with cruise) Even in the city ill average no lower than 25in I. I don't hit S# much...Im a poor college boy who loves the environment too much

05-02-2008, 02:55 PM	#54
BMX_STI Junior STI Driver Car: OBP 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: cobb ap Location: reno Posts: 107 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? my mileage got better after i got my AP. i have tbe w/ no cat, k&n intake and stage 2 AP. i average 20-22 in town and 25-28 on the highway.

05-04-2008, 08:02 PM	#57
threader Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB AP - Stage 1 - 93 Octane Posts: 78 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? 2008 Sti on Top and 2008 Tahoe 4wd Hybrid on bottom for each section of info New EPA MPG New MPG tests are more realistic Premium Gasoline 17 City 19 Combined 23 Hwy Regular Gasoline 20 City 20 Combined 20 Hwy MPG Estimates from Drivers Like You User MPG estimates are not yet available for these vehicles. With this new feature you can Calculate or Share Your MPG View User MPG Estimates for Other Vehicles Fuel Economics Cost to drive 25 Miles $4.91 $4.39 Fuel to Drive 25 Miles 1.32 gal 1.25 gal Cost of a Fill-up $56.73 $77.40 Miles on a Tank 289 miles 441 miles Tank Size 16.9 gal 24.5 gal Annual Fuel Cost* $2943 $2633

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The Sim Junior STI Driver Car: DGM 08 WRX STI w/Nav Fav Mod: Howard Stern on Sirius Satellite Radio! Location: Monroe, CT Posts: 114 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I haven't had the car long, but I did also spend a few weeks recently driving "the gauge" and getting almost 30mpg around town in the Legacy. It seems like in any gear, there is a "sweet spot" where you will get the best fuel efficiency, and it's not just "the lowest possible rpm" in any gear -- in fact in the STI, by following the gauges, it seems like the best avg. mpg is achieved cruising at around 3000-3250 rpm - this is about 70-75 in 6th - (agreeing with a few of the earlier posters), as opposed to only going 60-65. Sometimes, at lower rpms, it seems like it actually takes more throttle/gas to overcome the rolling resistance than when the engine is humming along in its sweet spot of torque/hp. Above that rpm range, of course, it takes more gas again to keep pushing. Try this out in your own car next time, and see if you find that it helps.

05-05-2008, 06:09 AM	#59
Wales Garage Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP STi Fav Mod: Boobies........oh, for a car Boost Location: Hunting DrewBears<3 Posts: 120 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? i did a 300 mile r/t and my little bastard could'nt get any better than 19.3 at 80mph. i think its time to free up the intake and exaust and get a tune.

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