Rocket Rally is awesome!!!!!

scooby9 · 05-16-2005, 10:39 PM

I just got my ECU back from Rocket Rally in Squamish B.C. and my WRX is running like a dream!!!

First some background:

My car:
2004 WRX wagon

My relevant mods:
Crucial Racing UP
Crucial Racing DP
Prodrive exhaust

I used to run the Cobb Accessport but I was one of the peeps having major issues with stalling. Also, with Cobb my idle was totally crazy... up and down every 10-15 seconds. The acceleration used to be super rough too. One of the things that really concerned me also was that there was always a weird burning smell from my exhaust whenever I parked my car.

I decided to go with ECUTEK based on what I've read from other users. I went with Rocket Rally to get my ECU reflashed. First off the customer service is terrific. Jamie Slater took care of me right from the beginning and kept me informed every step of the way. They shipped it back out to me super quick also.

Today when I popped the ECU back in and took my car for a spin, it was totally insane! The acceleration is sooooooo smooth I just cannot describe it. The OL/CL transition has been tuned out as well. My WRX pulls so hard now that I feel like I'm driving a totally different car! First gear feels like it lasts for barely a second. Then when shifting to second, the pull has me pinned right in my seat and the acceleration is super smooth and consistent. The idle is also rock solid. I don't know how it was done but the RPM needle does not move at all when I am idling. I didn't do the Vishnu reset so I assume that over the next few days the insanity should increase some more!

I can't say enough about the guys at Rocket Rally. If you are in Canada and are looking for a reflash check them out! I totally love my car again!!!

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Keiho · 05-17-2005, 02:09 AM

Glad you liked it...too bad I don't drive a WRX else I'd be up there all the time. Jamie IS a great guy, both to deal with on a business level and on a personal level.

synersia · 05-17-2005, 08:39 AM

Yep - I'll "third" that - Had some minor dealing with Jamie at RR through Tibor Apro and their service and turnaround are unbelievable ... both great vendors

wrxer12 · 05-17-2005, 03:20 PM

scooby9, what 2 maps are you running? can they tune for 94 oct?

tora · 05-17-2005, 03:31 PM

wrxer12, yes we can tune for 94, and usually do. Chev-94 is our fuel of choice but we do NOT recommend it if it is ethanol blended. In edmonton they don't have non-blended 94 so we were asked to tune for 91 which is the highest non-blended octane. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me sales@rocketrally.com

Those above, thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.

Easy Rider · 05-17-2005, 05:24 PM

Plus that Pat guy seems to know a thing or two about driving too!
Don't worry Jamie - you rock as well!
Are you guys coming out to Rocky - at all?

Ej25_ricer · 05-17-2005, 06:24 PM

tight ****

scooby9 · 05-17-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxer12

scooby9, what 2 maps are you running? can they tune for 94 oct?

I got the 91 octane map and it runs great! Surprisingly in Edmonton, 91 is the highest non-blended available octane. For a province rich in fossil fuels, Albertans sure get crappy gas!!!

RayQuon · 05-18-2005, 12:07 AM

any chance you'll be making a trip to Alberta anytime soon, Tora? I'm going to have to settle for a Injen CAI for my WRX swap, since I'm having a hell of a time finding a stock intake for sale. I'd like a custom tune to work around the a/f inconsistencies.

Any other Albertans looking for a custom tune?

wrxer12 · 05-18-2005, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Any other Albertans looking for a custom tune?

I may be. What sort of gains would there be over the generic Cobb stg 2 map.
Are the gains that noticable?

tora · 05-18-2005, 01:38 AM

We're re-doing a COBB stage 2.5 tomorrow, I'll let you know the differences.
No trips to Alberta planned in the near future.
Ray, no stock boxes available? Have you tried Black Gold?

CRXguy · 05-18-2005, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayQuon

Any other Albertans looking for a custom tune?

I'm interested. I only have catless up pipe and catless turboback.

Got a n00b question though. One thing I'm worried about will the altitude/climate in B.C. affect the car's drivability/performance when I get back to Calgary?

tora · 05-18-2005, 12:52 PM

We will tune the car for your colder weather and altitude. We tune our rally cars to run in the mountains, at sea level, in the desert as well as countless customer cars all over North America...so no prob!

feiron · 05-18-2005, 03:08 PM

I'm preparing my car to be tuned by RR too... was gonna go with AP or utec but Ecutek, even though not as flexible, offers more convenient and power

need to save up

Tricky · 05-24-2005, 01:11 PM

You won't be disappointed with RR. Seriously.
I know a guy that is basically stock and his WRX runs So Much BETTER.
Better throttle response, better boost characteristics and more torque down low.

ACX · 05-24-2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayQuon

Any other Albertans looking for a custom tune?

Yes. I'd be in. By the time this comes around I should have full exhaust and be ready to kick things up.

Flexx999 · 05-24-2005, 09:02 PM

Im running cobb stage 2 and if there can be proof that the RR reflash can produce better results with the same mods done then I'd look at switching. Im also looking at upgrading to the Cobb 2.5 as well.

fragment · 05-24-2005, 10:20 PM

I'd be in for a custom tune if it was done in Calgary. If I'm going to drive 13 hours to get to greater Vancouver, I may as well take a different route and head to PDX with the dyno...

mengy2 · 05-24-2005, 10:53 PM

is there anything at all they do with phase 1 2.2L?
I know it is a rare dog nowadays but its what i got.

PentUpWrx · 05-24-2005, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexx999

Im running cobb stage 2 and if there can be proof that the RR reflash can produce better results with the same mods done then I'd look at switching. Im also looking at upgrading to the Cobb 2.5 as well.

I currently own a 04 2.5 an love it, i have heard that the rr flash will walk on a 2.5 from tora but they dont like tuning around intakes from what i just read, take it in stride. i am bout 6hrs from there an am considering a drive...or add on 1 more an go to pdx, tough call as i like the idea of road tune vs dyno.

tora · 05-25-2005, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexx999

Im running cobb stage 2 and if there can be proof that the RR reflash can produce better results with the same mods done then I'd look at switching. Im also looking at upgrading to the Cobb 2.5 as well.

If you send me your e-mail address to jamie at rocketrally.com I will send you a dyno plot of a reflash we just did in comparison to the COBB numbers that we pulled off the car as a base run.

If you guys are really concerned about being dyno-tuned we do regular tuning days down in Washington. If someone really needs a dyno tune we can accomodate. Pat will be down tomorrow or Thursday for a session.

Flexx999 · 05-26-2005, 02:59 AM

tora...sent you a pm

tora · 05-26-2005, 12:15 PM

Flexx999 got your PM and responded with an e-mail.

05-16-2005, 10:39 PM	#1
scooby9 Scooby Newbie Member#: 76026 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vehicle: 2007 BMW 335xi Titanium Silver	Rocket Rally is awesome!!!!! I just got my ECU back from Rocket Rally in Squamish B.C. and my WRX is running like a dream!!! First some background: My car: 2004 WRX wagon My relevant mods: Crucial Racing UP Crucial Racing DP Prodrive exhaust I used to run the Cobb Accessport but I was one of the peeps having major issues with stalling. Also, with Cobb my idle was totally crazy... up and down every 10-15 seconds. The acceleration used to be super rough too. One of the things that really concerned me also was that there was always a weird burning smell from my exhaust whenever I parked my car. I decided to go with ECUTEK based on what I've read from other users. I went with Rocket Rally to get my ECU reflashed. First off the customer service is terrific. Jamie Slater took care of me right from the beginning and kept me informed every step of the way. They shipped it back out to me super quick also. Today when I popped the ECU back in and took my car for a spin, it was totally insane! The acceleration is sooooooo smooth I just cannot describe it. The OL/CL transition has been tuned out as well. My WRX pulls so hard now that I feel like I'm driving a totally different car! First gear feels like it lasts for barely a second. Then when shifting to second, the pull has me pinned right in my seat and the acceleration is super smooth and consistent. The idle is also rock solid. I don't know how it was done but the RPM needle does not move at all when I am idling. I didn't do the Vishnu reset so I assume that over the next few days the insanity should increase some more! I can't say enough about the guys at Rocket Rally. If you are in Canada and are looking for a reflash check them out! I totally love my car again!!! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Keiho Sea to Sky - OWNED Moderator Member#: 610 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 Lexus IS300 Graphite Gray Pearl	Glad you liked it...too bad I don't drive a WRX else I'd be up there all the time. Jamie IS a great guy, both to deal with on a business level and on a personal level.

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synersia Scooby Newbie Member#: 60186 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sa MT Cobb2 White	Yep - I'll "third" that - Had some minor dealing with Jamie at RR through Tibor Apro and their service and turnaround are unbelievable ... both great vendors

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wrxer12 Scooby Specialist Member#: 50259 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Vehicle: 2004 WRX	scooby9, what 2 maps are you running? can they tune for 94 oct?

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Easy Rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 87119 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Edmonton Vehicle: 04 WRX caged RED	Plus that Pat guy seems to know a thing or two about driving too! Don't worry Jamie - you rock as well! Are you guys coming out to Rocky - at all?

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Ej25_ricer Scooby Newbie Member#: 87391 Join Date: May 2005	tight ****

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RayQuon Scooby Specialist Member#: 43259 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, AB Vehicle: 1999 2.0RS RBP	any chance you'll be making a trip to Alberta anytime soon, Tora? I'm going to have to settle for a Injen CAI for my WRX swap, since I'm having a hell of a time finding a stock intake for sale. I'd like a custom tune to work around the a/f inconsistencies. Any other Albertans looking for a custom tune?

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tora Scooby Guru Member#: 5851 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 09 Forester XT + NA Miata	We're re-doing a COBB stage 2.5 tomorrow, I'll let you know the differences. No trips to Alberta planned in the near future. Ray, no stock boxes available? Have you tried Black Gold?

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feiron Scooby Specialist Member#: 62327 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Westwood Plateau, Coq Vehicle: 2005 WRB STI [S600BY]	I'm preparing my car to be tuned by RR too... was gonna go with AP or utec but Ecutek, even though not as flexible, offers more convenient and power need to save up

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05-24-2005, 10:20 PM	#18
fragment Scooby Specialist Member#: 8050 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Bugeye EJ207 - T3T04S Vehicle: 2007 Wagon VF36	I'd be in for a custom tune if it was done in Calgary. If I'm going to drive 13 hours to get to greater Vancouver, I may as well take a different route and head to PDX with the dyno...

05-24-2005, 10:53 PM	#19
mengy2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 35794 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: LMD BC Vehicle: 2004 wrx wagon auto silver	is there anything at all they do with phase 1 2.2L? I know it is a rare dog nowadays but its what i got.

05-26-2005, 02:59 AM	#22
Flexx999 Scooby Specialist Member#: 36302 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: St. Albert, Alberta Vehicle: 2006 Big 16G WRX Addicted to Blue	tora...sent you a pm

05-26-2005, 12:15 PM	#23
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