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Tremblay
Oct 8, 2002
More dog whistles than a Petco
Cobb AccessPort. Surprisingly, stage 1 on a 09 WRX is a noticeable improvement!

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Tremblay
Oct 8, 2002
More dog whistles than a Petco

Bud Manstrong posted:

Stage 1 on my '05 LGT was a big improvement too, not so much for power but for the way it widened the powerband. I didn't see any mileage hit either, although I didn't see the mileage gains some people claim.

The torque increase was very nice 1-3k. Doing pulls in 3rd, you really know when the turbo has spooled. I'll probably keep it there since just a CBE doesn't make a whole lot of sense (from what I've read). I'd like to not have warranty issues :). Do you uninstall before heading to the dealership or ?

Tremblay
Oct 8, 2002
More dog whistles than a Petco

fartingfool posted:


Edit: Picture for good measure of old cap.

Christ, resize that size that poo poo.

Tremblay
Oct 8, 2002
More dog whistles than a Petco

Bud Manstrong posted:

Depends on what they're doing. If you're just taking it in for oil changes/tire rotations, don't bother. I probably wouldn't even bother for the big maintenance (30, 60, etc.) unless you're throwing a code or they have some other reason to check your ECU. If you get a recall or TSB notice about any ECU updates - there have been a couple for the LGT, don't know about the new WRX - then I'd unmarry it before I take it in.

CBE ... eh. I don't think the '09 WRX has a catted up-pipe, so don't bother replacing that. The next step in the powertrain upgrade path is probably downpipe and midpipe, either catless or high-flow cat depending on where you live and what you want to do. Mufflers are primarily a sound issue, and some guys just upgrade the exhaust and leave the stock mufflers on.

Yeah if I do exhaust I'd do a catted DP with it. If that happens it will be after the warranty has run out. This car had plenty of power before. With the current flash I'm more than happy. Previous vehicle was a slushbox 01 sunfire. HUGE difference :).

Tremblay
Oct 8, 2002
More dog whistles than a Petco
Installed the relay and switch stock for the OEM foglight kit. Pulling the top trim piece off the steering column was a pain in the rear.

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Tremblay
Oct 8, 2002
More dog whistles than a Petco
Installed a Fumoto valve, changed my oil (Rotella T6), rotated the tires.

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