experience w/ 02-03 accessport

jdmgirl · 03-24-2006, 05:29 AM

thinking about getting one i'd like to hear the pros and cons from past and present owners.dyno charts would be nice thanks in advance

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bowenx · 03-24-2006, 06:29 AM

You should be able to find several dozen posts on this...

basically, everybody gets them and loves them...

if they start with just the AP...they learn to love the power and then step up to stage 2.

Stage 2 folks go silly with the power they now have and then try to figure out what they can do to get more...

both folks say that they should have bought it sooner.

Like me, I just finally got my AP installed last night...and it feels great...
no, it's not a rocket ship...just feels like it's got more spunk and I'm looking forward to stage 2 already. DP is on order.

Payback · 03-24-2006, 10:33 AM

Stage 1 is much improved over stock, not just in power but in how smooth the car is. Pulls hard to redline instead of dying after 6k. Low end power is improved also.

But like bowenx said, you will want more. I ran Stage 1 for 2 years. Not by choice. After a few months I was ready for Stage 2, but Cobbs downpipe was not on the market yet. Then it finally was, but I was trying to buy a house. Now I have the house (with a garage) and went straight to Stage 2.5. I love it, but can't wait for Cobbs intercooler to hit the market.

-Kevlar- · 03-24-2006, 10:48 AM

awesome tool....stg 2 is fun. lots more power. when you first flash dont get frustrated if its not what you expected. give it some miles and the power will really come on. that was my experience.

BillJC · 03-24-2006, 06:31 PM

Good to hear. I've got my AP comming next week. I've already got a UP/DP combo with a Borla Hush catback. No tune yet so this will be one shot straight to stage 2. I'm not expecting miracles, just an extra kick in the butt when pushing it.

Bill

wrxdrvr · 03-24-2006, 07:01 PM

Nothing but +'s for the AP as far as i'm concerened. It does everything for my car that Cobb advertises.

Luckie8 · 03-27-2006, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillJC

Good to hear. I've got my AP comming next week. I've already got a UP/DP combo with a Borla Hush catback. No tune yet so this will be one shot straight to stage 2. I'm not expecting miracles, just an extra kick in the butt when pushing it.

Bill

Can you just jump from stock to stage2 if you already have TBE?

bowenx · 03-27-2006, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckie8

Can you just jump from stock to stage2 if you already have TBE?

Ayup...

go check out their site to see what maps work with what mods...

-Kevlar- · 03-27-2006, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckie8

Can you just jump from stock to stage2 if you already have TBE?

yep45 thats what i did.

BillJC · 03-27-2006, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckie8

Can you just jump from stock to stage2 if you already have TBE?

Yup. Just did. And I must ask, why the heck did I wait this long to do this? Well worth the money. Too bad it's raining outside right now or I would be driving it some more. All I was doing earlier was sliding the car around. You'll love it.

Bill

superrooo · 03-28-2006, 10:36 PM

go straight to stage 2. its like having a new car. wonderful little gadget.

TwrxZ · 03-28-2006, 11:39 PM

ohhhhhhhhhhh i cant wait to get one!

flatusboy · 03-29-2006, 12:42 AM

are there any issues buying a used AP?
If it came from the same model/year car?
Is there any "registration" issues?

Thanks

03-24-2006, 05:29 AM	#1
jdmgirl Scooby Newbie Member#: 83014 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: miami	experience w/ 02-03 accessport thinking about getting one i'd like to hear the pros and cons from past and present owners.dyno charts would be nice thanks in advance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-24-2006, 06:29 AM	#2
bowenx Scooby Specialist Member#: 6439 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT, USA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	You should be able to find several dozen posts on this... basically, everybody gets them and loves them... if they start with just the AP...they learn to love the power and then step up to stage 2. Stage 2 folks go silly with the power they now have and then try to figure out what they can do to get more... both folks say that they should have bought it sooner. Like me, I just finally got my AP installed last night...and it feels great... no, it's not a rocket ship...just feels like it's got more spunk and I'm looking forward to stage 2 already. DP is on order.

03-24-2006, 10:33 AM	#3
Payback Scooby Newbie Member#: 41328 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Tucson, AZ Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sedan SOLD - 2/07	Stage 1 is much improved over stock, not just in power but in how smooth the car is. Pulls hard to redline instead of dying after 6k. Low end power is improved also. But like bowenx said, you will want more. I ran Stage 1 for 2 years. Not by choice. After a few months I was ready for Stage 2, but Cobbs downpipe was not on the market yet. Then it finally was, but I was trying to buy a house. Now I have the house (with a garage) and went straight to Stage 2.5. I love it, but can't wait for Cobbs intercooler to hit the market.

03-24-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
-Kevlar- Scooby Guru Member#: 82378 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: SC	awesome tool....stg 2 is fun. lots more power. when you first flash dont get frustrated if its not what you expected. give it some miles and the power will really come on. that was my experience.

03-24-2006, 06:31 PM	#5
BillJC Scooby Specialist Member#: 31002 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sonoma, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	Good to hear. I've got my AP comming next week. I've already got a UP/DP combo with a Borla Hush catback. No tune yet so this will be one shot straight to stage 2. I'm not expecting miracles, just an extra kick in the butt when pushing it. Bill

03-24-2006, 07:01 PM	#6
wrxdrvr Scooby Specialist Member#: 79222 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Canada BC Vehicle: '09 STi 297.5 WHP Blue	Nothing but +'s for the AP as far as i'm concerened. It does everything for my car that Cobb advertises.

03-28-2006, 10:36 PM	#11
superrooo Scooby Newbie Member#: 111077 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SLC Vehicle: 02 wrx wagon black	go straight to stage 2. its like having a new car. wonderful little gadget.

03-28-2006, 11:39 PM	#12
TwrxZ Scooby Newbie Member#: 110868 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Fairfax, VA Vehicle: 02 bugeye stage 2	ohhhhhhhhhhh i cant wait to get one!

03-29-2006, 12:42 AM	#13
flatusboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 63023 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver Vehicle: 02 WRX Silver	are there any issues buying a used AP? If it came from the same model/year car? Is there any "registration" issues? Thanks