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03-18-2014, 03:57 AM | #151 |
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Too much arguing going on, not required. Just looking at the facts, for example, that dyno sheet with the COBB watermark, clearly shows problems with the stock tune... that's a fact... if the engines break or not, because of personal driving habits or whatnot, it makes no difference to the fact that the stock map endangers the engine, and must be reflashed as soon as possible. This I can deduct from the dyno sheet, not an opinion but a fact based in data... Mine has around 50k miles and when I bought it (third owner) first thing I did was a data log, I found out these very same issues, just not that extreme, but yes, detonation due to bad A/F leading to retarded ignition timing, having an A/F of 13 under boost is bad. Based on all this, I have concluded the car has poor quality pistons and the stock tune is crap, you can help the situation by fixing the stock tune, driving it with some love and going easy on the mods... However, with the WRC heritage, the competition (mainly the EVO) and the fact that this is supposed to be a quite sporty vehicle, this is a rather disappointing situation... Once you have invested the money on forged internals and some electronics, the STI becomes a much better vehicle, you have to consider if your love for the car and brand is worth the money and effort necessary to fix Subaru's poor choices. In my case I decided it was worth it and I'm already saving for the engine work... when it happens I'll just fix it.
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03-18-2014, 07:29 AM | #152 | |||
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You weren't just scared ****less that there was something wrong with your particular car, you thought it "insane ... in a car that is meant to thrive in these conditions." This demonstrates indignation at the notion that there might be a design flaw in the car itself, that it is unable to do take the simplest of conditions thrown at it. This is no different than what people are discussing here except you felt the need to ridicule others. Just sayin'. Quote:
BTW, as far as running good oil and getting a tune (I'd also add run fuel with an octane rating two points higher than your tune calls for) -- I agree. Quote:
Anyway, my point's made and am done with this part of this thread. Have a good day. |
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03-18-2014, 07:38 AM | #153 |
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Nope I just did my research before I laid out 30k on a new car. I knew about the Ringland and bearing issues but I still got the car. I had an 06 and loved it. I wanted another. Everyone who is complaining about it and it actually haven't even happened to them did not do their homework.
So now some people have their panties in a twist over a car that could experience an expensive failure. I'm assuming your in that category? Next time I hope others will be more proactive and spend an hour looking online for any issues with a car they are about to buy. |
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03-18-2014, 02:35 PM | #155 |
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03-19-2014, 01:14 AM | #157 | |
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03-19-2014, 12:07 PM | #158 |
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03-23-2014, 10:57 AM | #159 | |
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i believe some where they stated that one of there not so normal drivers had the car for a bit who wasnt use to a manual was driving the car off road and doing some other crazy stuff on dirt roads behind the wheel. |
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03-23-2014, 12:09 PM | #160 |
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Why are high gear pulls bad? I got a 5 speed lgt spec b and occasionally do it but it's usually at at like 3k rpms
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