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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Auron posted:I was mistaken, you are correct on this and I believe it applies to all modern Fords.
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Feb 16, 2018 21:11
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wolrah posted:There's a part of me that wonders why I haven't seen anyone rigging up an arduino to their engine start button and automatically artificially increasing the counter up to a plausible number. Considering all the other effort people seem to be willing to put in to concealing their modifications from the dealer that seems easy by comparison. I don't think most modern cars like it if you hook things up to the engine start button.
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Feb 16, 2018 21:47
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:I don't think most modern cars like it if you hook things up to the engine start button. There are quite a few threads on the various ST forums about taking apart the button and changing out the LED or replacing the lens with one from a Euro model. Getting access to the actual microswitch where you could then hook up any kind of device you wanted isn't hard.
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Feb 16, 2018 22:08
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Wife got her alltrack stage 1 87 tune and dsg tune. They couldn't do the apr plus even though listed as an approved dealer. Took forever, like 3 hours instead of an expected hour or less. But hot drat is it nice now. Quick to build boost that was missing down low and just a lot more power. May still do the is20 and 91 tune later but she mentioned it felt like the stinger accelerating. Looking at is38 sportwagen swaps on youtube that would be slightly faster than the stinger.
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Feb 17, 2018 05:26
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wolrah posted:Keep in mind that the warranty on the FRPP/Mountune tunes is not equivalent to the OEM powertrain warranty. It only covers to 3y/36k, not 6y/60k. Unsane fucked around with this message at 09:07 on Feb 17, 2018 |
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Feb 17, 2018 09:04
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Christobevii3 posted:Wife got her alltrack stage 1 87 tune and dsg tune. They couldn't do the apr plus even though listed as an approved dealer. Took forever, like 3 hours instead of an expected hour or less. But hot drat is it nice now. Quick to build boost that was missing down low and just a lot more power. May still do the is20 and 91 tune later but she mentioned it felt like the stinger accelerating. Looking at is38 sportwagen swaps on youtube that would be slightly faster than the stinger. Eeeexcellent. May be looking at the alltrack as a long term family car replacement, so I'm excited to hear the results are good.
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Feb 17, 2018 13:52
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Unsane posted:the 3/36 is only for the power pack parts, it doesn't reduce your factory powertrain warranty to 3/36. quote:Ford Performance and mountune parts are aftermarket parts. The use of Ford Performance and mountune parts may impact the performance characteristics of other systems of the vehicle. Even when operating properly, Ford Performance and mountune parts, such as these, have the potential to adversely impact other systems of the vehicle. If an adverse impact is caused by a warranted Ford Performance or mountune performance pack or component, the period and coverage of this Ford Performance Limited Warranty applies to the repairs. In other words, at least officially, any situation where an equivalently modified Cobb, Mountune, Stratified, or whoever else tuned car would be denied a FRPP/Mountune car would also be denied unless the additional warranty is still in effect. The value of choosing that package over any of the others expires at 3/36. That said I'd assume that some of the shittier dealers that would try to blame unrelated failures on modifications might be less likely to do so if they're the "Ford Approved" ones so depending on how mod-friendly your dealer is there might still be some unofficial value for the remainder of the normal powertrain coverage. wolrah fucked around with this message at 16:30 on Feb 17, 2018 |
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Feb 17, 2018 16:27
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Driving the vw alltrack stage 1 87 tune today, drat that vw mbq platform is so good stock.
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Feb 18, 2018 04:50
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Christobevii3 posted:Driving the vw alltrack stage 1 87 tune today, drat that vw mbq platform is so good stock. How much power did you gain with an 87 octane tune?
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Feb 18, 2018 13:16
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Larrymer posted:How much power did you gain with an 87 octane tune? APR tune gets +65 HP +78 FT-LBS https://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_18tsi_gen3_mqb.html on a GTI its even more dramatic 305 HP 371 FT-LBS +78 HP @ 3,950 RPM +105 TQ @ 3,700 RPM http://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tsi_gen3_mqb.html
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Feb 18, 2018 18:47
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Oh, if only I were a Powerball winner. (This counts as a hatch, right?) https://bringatrailer.com/2018/02/17/group-b-homologation-swb-1985-audi-sport-quattro/
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Feb 18, 2018 19:04
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BraveUlysses posted:APR tune gets +65 HP +78 FT-LBS I don't think they do an 87 octane tune for a GTI. Pretty impressive for the 1.8 though.
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Feb 18, 2018 19:29
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Doesn’t mountune require a dealership do all the installation to keep the warranty intact (and there in driving the price up more)? L
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Feb 18, 2018 19:52
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Dr.Caligari posted:Doesn’t mountune require a dealership do all the installation to keep the warranty intact (and there in driving the price up more)? any ASE certified mechanic can do a ford performance part install and remain under warranty. (some parts are ineligible for warranty coverage.)
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Feb 18, 2018 19:58
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Wrong thread, but there's an s2000 that sits outside in Philly on my way to work. I see it every day and the guy finally posted a for sale sign. It's a 2002, white, with 50k miles. The front and back bumpers are beat to poo poo. Posted for 18k. Is he high as a kite? That seems high.
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Feb 18, 2018 20:03
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Residency Evil posted:Wrong thread, but there's an s2000 that sits outside in Philly on my way to work. I see it every day and the guy finally posted a for sale sign. It's a 2002, white, with 50k miles. The front and back bumpers are beat to poo poo. Posted for 18k. Is he high as a kite? That seems high. Red interior?
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Feb 18, 2018 20:42
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fknlo posted:Red interior? Yup I think so.
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Feb 18, 2018 21:30
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He'll probably get asking price, if he cleans it up and is patient. S2000 prices are going to the moon.
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Feb 18, 2018 21:54
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also he'll probably get it because it's white. and extra money cause it doesnt have that stupid loving blue interior.Larrymer posted:I don't think they do an 87 octane tune for a GTI. yeah its pretty impressive im honestly tempted by this new APR offer where they basically allow you to spend 400 bucks extra for a tune but it comes with a warranty that covers the rest of your factory powertrain warranty. http://www.goaprplus.com/ OBAMNA PHONE fucked around with this message at 23:18 on Feb 18, 2018 |
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Feb 18, 2018 23:16
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BraveUlysses posted:also he'll probably get it because it's white. and extra money cause it doesnt have that stupid loving blue interior. Seems great until I read how the warranty works. The closest participating dealer (that's actually a VW dealer) is 4 hours away in case I needed warranty work. I'll probably just wait until the warranty runs out and consider the 93 tune at that point. But I'm pretty content just throwing 87 in the tank and driving it like a chump currently. 
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Feb 19, 2018 02:30
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Residency Evil posted:Yup I think so. Yeah, that will sell. BlackMK4 posted:He'll probably get asking price, if he cleans it up and is patient. S2000 prices are going to the moon. Probably wouldn't even need to clean it up. That's one of the most desirable color combos, and with lowish mileage some minor cosmetic stuff won't matter. If the interior is in good shape he'll definitely be fine.
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Feb 19, 2018 04:24
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BraveUlysses posted:APR tune gets +65 HP +78 FT-LBS Thinking about doing the IS38 swap which is another 117whp over the Stage 1 and 89wtq. Car is bonkers to think about being able to do this but the 1.8T is more square than the 2.0T in the GTI so shouldn't be an issues it sounds like. 351hp and 335 ft lbs on 91 octane in awd will be a hoot at the crank. 292hp and 315 ft lbs at crank with is20 turbo and stock downpipe.
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Feb 19, 2018 04:26
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I called my dealer to schedule the head gasket equipment for my RS. The scheduling lady said I only get a rental if the tests fail, which is NOT what the paperwork I got from Ford says. I'm worried they'll run the test, not see any leaks and give the car back without replacing the head gasket - even though the gasket is supposed to get replaced either way. This is the same dealer that forgot to take out my suspension blocks and still missed one when I took it back to have them removed. Maybe I should take it somewhere else...
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Feb 19, 2018 16:53
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KillHour posted:I called my dealer to schedule the head gasket equipment for my RS. The scheduling lady said I only get a rental if the tests fail, which is NOT what the paperwork I got from Ford says. I'm worried they'll run the test, not see any leaks and give the car back without replacing the head gasket - even though the gasket is supposed to get replaced either way. I'd definitely call around, maybe see if you can find a local owners group who has a recommendation? Southeast Michigan has a Ford mechanic who owns an RS, and is doing 4-5 a week right now, even sending owners pictures showing what internals look like and stuff.
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Feb 19, 2018 16:57
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Just installed my JB4 and went for a whirl and holy poo poo. What a difference this makes. I can’t even imagine what stage 2 feels like.
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Feb 19, 2018 18:56
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welp installed the euro headlights, one of the mounting points seems to have busted off during transit, sooo a structual ziptie was added until i can get a replacement tab to permanently fix it. 3/4ths of the relay rig is set up, just needed a quick molex connectors for dummies course and i should hopefully have the drls and leds working by the end of the week. much brighter though, just have to wait till its a bit less sunny to check the aim
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Feb 19, 2018 19:10
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Etrips posted:Just installed my JB4 and went for a whirl and holy poo poo. What a difference this makes. I can’t even imagine what stage 2 feels like. DOWNPIPE
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Feb 19, 2018 19:13
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I have some questions about a longer hatch for the vw people here. I know the manual AWD sportwagen is derated compared to the DSG. I assume this is because the manual box is a bit fragile. If that's the case, can you chip the car up to APR Stage 1 levels without issue? I would like to replace the ST with something just a bit more practical and would prefer a longroof, but don't want to deal with 170hp. How does the rest of the AWD system hold up? what are the limiting points? I assume a swaybar or two would help out with handling and get it closer to a GTI experience.
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Feb 19, 2018 20:53
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BlackMK4 posted:DOWNPIPE In due time. Next up are springs/struts/shocks then new wheels/tires once spring rolls around.
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Feb 19, 2018 21:04
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The JB1/4 on stock tires seems like a waste
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Feb 19, 2018 21:07
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:The JB1/4 on stock tires seems like a waste you don't want to hammer the car in first and it hooks in second just fine
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Feb 19, 2018 21:08
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aim is good. maybe an inch low. but good enough. these are way brighter. go team.
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Feb 20, 2018 01:13
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sneakyfrog posted:aim is good. maybe an inch low. Yeah, why the USDM FiST has those poxy reflector housings in it I don’t understand..
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Feb 20, 2018 02:42
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Etrips posted:Just installed my JB4 and went for a whirl and holy poo poo. What a difference this makes. I can’t even imagine what stage 2 feels like. Must... resist...
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Feb 20, 2018 05:41
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Here4DaGangBang posted:Yeah, why the USDM FiST has those poxy reflector housings in it I don’t understand.. yeah, the euro headlights look way nicer. and seem to work better. i might pop em up just a hair cutoff seems about 6" low or so but the euro LHD pattern projectors have a great curved cutoff.
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Feb 20, 2018 13:19
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What issues does the FiST have when tracked in stock form? I've got a two day event March 3/4 so I figured I'd take the FiST for a day to try out. poo poo is 100% stock with Ventus V2 tires.  I don't expect a lot.
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Feb 20, 2018 17:14
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BlackMK4 posted:What issues does the FiST have when tracked in stock form? I've got a two day event March 3/4 so I figured I'd take the FiST for a day to try out. poo poo is 100% stock with Ventus V2 tires. Cooking brakes, overheating coolant and hitting limp mode.
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Feb 20, 2018 17:21
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Jesus, where are the affordable aluminum radiators? (Koyo)
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Feb 20, 2018 17:25
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BlackMK4 posted:Jesus, where are the affordable aluminum radiators? (Koyo) lol just keep floggin the s2k man
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Feb 20, 2018 17:48
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BraveUlysses posted:lol just keep floggin the s2k man i'm planning for the down time when the f20 goes pop Actually, I'll probably just take care of it during the off-season this year. (April - September)
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