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waxdass · #11 06-02-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Intra

I would have to say, go with a REMAP.

The stock ECU is fairly powerful and has an excellent closed loop operation to maintain fuel economy. Injector sizing is also not much of a worry as stock ecu's support Injector Scaling which means you can run any size injectors you want. Boost Control, Ignition control, Fuel Control what more could you ask for

If you are worried about CEL's etc , you can selectively disable the code

IE

P2040 - Cat Inefficency can be disabled by a "05 00 00" code

Leaving you with all other ODBII codes intact.

Motec, Link, Autronic are all fairly good aftermarket ECU's (each has their own merits and i wont startup the whole motec, autronic, link flame war). If you were to run advanced features such as Antilag, Launch control blah blah.. i would then say go for an aftermarket ecu.

still working with my code pete?

WRXTATIC · #12 06-02-2006, 11:05 AM

Bigger TMIC is fine on stock ECU in my experience. But may as well get TMIC fitted either before or same time as ECU upgrade. No sense in paying for two tunes....thats $$$ you can spend elsewhere.

EXPLICIT · #13 06-02-2006, 11:23 AM

What suspension work has been carried out?

tuna · #14 06-02-2006, 01:01 PM

set of good pads and rotors (ie ds3000's and dba5000's) and you'll be better off.
should leave enough change to flush your fluid too

05wgn · #15 07-02-2006, 01:09 PM

Any feedback on the APEXi Power FC?

I've seen it for $820.00 delivered with the optional Hand Controller...I guess It'll be approx $400.00 on top to get the car tuned?

The price seems right but I'm a little iffy since it hasn't been mentioned as a common option? Is there a reason for this?

Thanks again

waxdass · #16 07-02-2006, 01:13 PM

doesnt work for your model - power fc's are for classic shape rexies.

Get an ecutek - Tek2 tune or wait til that freeware program gets released and get sum1 to tune it

EXPLICIT · #17 07-02-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EXPLICIT

What suspension work has been carried out?

??????????????

05wgn · #18 07-02-2006, 01:56 PM

sorry EXPLICIT....didnt mean to ignore you....suspension??? errr....no mods...as yet.

I didnt want to modify the suspension initially being a work car, curbs, driveways and the odd building site...but since thats not a problem anymore I was going to wait until I got some rims before I made any changes. Was looking at the STi pink springs...but havent thought about it much until you asked.

waxdass · #19 07-02-2006, 02:13 PM

u get more for your money's worth on suspenions than power mods

make it handle properly first

Josh · #20 07-02-2006, 02:22 PM

Give him some suggestions then!

I am thinking

ALK
Rear Sway Bar
HD End Links
Lowered Springs

Anything else?