Cobb SF Intake Installed on 2011 STi Sedan

Aetherfury · 03-14-2011, 09:48 AM

I posted this on IWSTI but figured I'd share over here too.

Got my Cobb SF intake in the mail last week and installed it. Installation was very straightforward and was about 45 minutes including the cold air box and filming. Flashed the car to the Stage 1 + SF intake 93 Map and it really feels smoother and like it pulls better up top. I didn't notice a reduction in torque either. The sound is insane, very much the type of change I had when I did intake on my Speed3. Call me a ricer but I love it.

The day after I installed it we had that huge storm on the east coast and I got stuck driving home from work with some serious heavy rain. When I pulled into the garage I checked everything out and the maf/filter inside the airbox was bone dry. That's peace of mind imo since I had a CAI on my Speed3 and used to observe water getting on the filter. I would recommend getting the airbox just to protect everything since I usually get some water in the engine bay from the hood scoop and it has to be better to get some heat protection from the engine. Since I don't have access to a dyno I don't know how much of a difference everything makes on paper, but the butt dyno is very pleased.

Overall highly recommended. I feel like it's a reasonable price too since you could just get the intake itself to be less expensive, and the whole kit is about the same price as the AEM. I have heard people complaining about the blue intake piping. I don't really care, I guess I would prefer red/black but it looks good anyway and I don't really stare at my engine that much, I'm usually driving...

Mildly-Moderately Dramatic Video...

YouTube - Cobb SF Intake Installed on 2011 Subaru WRX STi Accessport Cold Air Box Installation

And some pics

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Rizen · 03-14-2011, 11:19 AM

Awesome. I purchased one of these but it's been backordered for another 3-4 weeks. But, they are getting in black piping so I don't mind the wait (not a fan of blue on my SWP car). Glad to see it works and looks great.

TRSCobra · 03-14-2011, 02:44 PM

Awesome vid. I thought I was watching Top Gear at the beginning!

cmiller219 · 03-14-2011, 03:20 PM

"Are you modifying your car?" Awesome lol.... quick question how do i load the map onto my AP? load it to my computer then plug in the AP to my Macbook and download it to that? Do i need the CD that came with the AP? thanks

Aetherfury · 03-14-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmiller219

"Are you modifying your car?" Awesome lol.... quick question how do i load the map onto my AP? load it to my computer then plug in the AP to my Macbook and download it to that? Do i need the CD that came with the AP? thanks

I didn't use the CD that came with it, I actually just downloaded Accessport manager straight from the www.CobbTuning.com website. Then I downloaded the maps I needed and then connected my AP to my computer and imported the maps to the unit.

Thanks for the comments!!

cmiller219 · 03-14-2011, 04:18 PM

awesome thanks

sc00ter · 03-14-2011, 07:02 PM

Loved the video.

especially... "Just checking the headlight fluid".

Entaille · 03-14-2011, 07:20 PM

I am loving mine. Below 3000 rpms - sounds entirely stock. perfect for cruising, no annoying constant sound .. then any gas above that you can just hear it taking a deep breath .. and when you stomp on it .. oh lord

sounds sexy as hell.

the install, fit and finish were all excellent as well. I broke one of the damn pop-it deals that holds down the stock air inlet. : [

can't really comment on the power gains - considering the stg1 map at the same time, either way, very noticeable gains.

as for the blue silicone tube - my car is blue so it worked out rather well! they are offering black by end of the month, I believe. it's a good material for the tube.

Frag12 · 03-14-2011, 07:57 PM

LOLLL I really like the video. Funny as hell! Good job!

Maudlin · 03-14-2011, 08:27 PM

Wow, definitely the most well produced and entertaining install video I have ever seen. Nice work, lets see more down the road!

BlackFighter · 03-14-2011, 08:46 PM

HAHAHA headlight fluid, should have said blinker fluid.

Most amazing install video i have ever seen, Great Job

Apexi4g63 · 03-14-2011, 08:49 PM

Great Video. Thanks for the Pics! I think I'm pretty much sold...

Aetherfury · 03-15-2011, 02:47 PM

Hahah thanks for all the comments guys! I'm glad you liked it. Now lets see how long I can resist doing the downpipe

Stay tuned for the new car-washing video I'm going to do in the next few weeks.

It'll be hard to make something more ridiculous than my optimum no-rinse video, but I'm going to try...

b16b · 03-15-2011, 04:15 PM

:thumbsup: I got a chuckle out of the vid.

matt24d · 03-15-2011, 04:35 PM

Very nice vid, Loved the Headlight fluid remark.

UM-WRXer · 03-15-2011, 07:33 PM

i echo, great video. Nice editing.

FACTION95 · 03-15-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt24d

Very nice vid, Loved the Headlight fluid remark.

Yea exactly! Great Video and review. I ordered one today for my 09 WRX in black

ScoobyDoo12 · 03-17-2011, 02:51 AM

Lookin and soundin good!

Aetherfury · 03-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Thanks again! I had my oil changed yesterday and the tech was impressed with the look and design.

I think I'm getting worse gas mileage because I can't stop flooring it everywhere...

Leonardo · 03-18-2011, 03:02 PM

Awesome!

blackmamba11 · 03-18-2011, 08:19 PM

sick video...I have 11 WRX and bought the same intake...deff worth the money because its supported by the AP and looks, feels and sounds great...easy install.. thumbs up fo Cobb SF intake.

Phil_Dunphy · 03-19-2011, 11:55 AM

Wow....now I want one. Does anybody know of any vendors that have it IN STOCK for a reasonable price? Everyone I ask quotes me $260-279 which is fine but I'm told 2-3 weeks and out of stock

Phil_Dunphy · 03-19-2011, 11:59 AM

HAHAHA, I have to sneak mods too w/ my GF. Great video.

hakira · 03-19-2011, 02:24 PM

Nice job on the video, very good editing and got a laugh

cenix · 03-19-2011, 05:29 PM

excellent video. great job, and the intake sounds great!

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Rizen Scooby Specialist Member#: 157002 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, FL Vehicle: 2011 Street Mod STI 11.4 @ 127	Awesome. I purchased one of these but it's been backordered for another 3-4 weeks. But, they are getting in black piping so I don't mind the wait (not a fan of blue on my SWP car). Glad to see it works and looks great.

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TRSCobra Scooby Newbie Member#: 181009 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: `12 MZ3 Skyactiv '12 C300 4matic Sport	Awesome vid. I thought I was watching Top Gear at the beginning!

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cmiller219 Scooby Specialist Member#: 187179 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Wherever Vehicle: 14 STi Cocain	"Are you modifying your car?" Awesome lol.... quick question how do i load the map onto my AP? load it to my computer then plug in the AP to my Macbook and download it to that? Do i need the CD that came with the AP? thanks

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cmiller219 Scooby Specialist Member#: 187179 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Wherever Vehicle: 14 STi Cocain	awesome thanks

03-14-2011, 07:02 PM	#7
sc00ter Scooby Guru Member#: 117767 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2014 Audi S4 DP Stage 2 (~420whp)	Loved the video. especially... "Just checking the headlight fluid".

03-14-2011, 07:20 PM	#8
Entaille Scooby Specialist Member#: 217875 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett Vehicle: 2008 STi DGM	I am loving mine. Below 3000 rpms - sounds entirely stock. perfect for cruising, no annoying constant sound .. then any gas above that you can just hear it taking a deep breath .. and when you stomp on it .. oh lord sounds sexy as hell. the install, fit and finish were all excellent as well. I broke one of the damn pop-it deals that holds down the stock air inlet. : [ can't really comment on the power gains - considering the stg1 map at the same time, either way, very noticeable gains. as for the blue silicone tube - my car is blue so it worked out rather well! they are offering black by end of the month, I believe. it's a good material for the tube.

03-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#9
Frag12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 271152 Join Date: Jan 2011	LOLLL I really like the video. Funny as hell! Good job!

03-14-2011, 08:27 PM	#10
Maudlin Scooby Newbie Member#: 206124 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Vehicle: 2011 WRX 4-door Satin Pearl White	Wow, definitely the most well produced and entertaining install video I have ever seen. Nice work, lets see more down the road!

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BlackFighter Scooby Specialist Member#: 193940 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI Black RalliSpec Shortblock	HAHAHA headlight fluid, should have said blinker fluid. Most amazing install video i have ever seen, Great Job

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Apexi4g63 Scooby Newbie Member#: 250611 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2016 STi Ice Silver	Great Video. Thanks for the Pics! I think I'm pretty much sold...

03-15-2011, 02:47 PM	#13
Aetherfury Scooby Newbie Member#: 242330 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2011 STi Sedan SWP	Hahah thanks for all the comments guys! I'm glad you liked it. Now lets see how long I can resist doing the downpipe Stay tuned for the new car-washing video I'm going to do in the next few weeks. It'll be hard to make something more ridiculous than my optimum no-rinse video, but I'm going to try...

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b16b Scooby Newbie Member#: 247157 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kentucky Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited Satin white pearl	:thumbsup: I got a chuckle out of the vid.

03-15-2011, 04:35 PM	#15
matt24d Scooby Newbie Member#: 183119 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Mckinney, TX Vehicle: 2014 WRX STI WR Blue	Very nice vid, Loved the Headlight fluid remark.

03-15-2011, 07:33 PM	#16
UM-WRXer Scooby Specialist Member#: 44623 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: International Location: Geneva, CH	i echo, great video. Nice editing.

03-17-2011, 02:51 AM	#18
ScoobyDoo12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 267935 Join Date: Dec 2010 Vehicle: 2011 STI Limited WRB	Lookin and soundin good!

03-18-2011, 02:47 PM	#19
Aetherfury Scooby Newbie Member#: 242330 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern VA Vehicle: 2011 STi Sedan SWP	Thanks again! I had my oil changed yesterday and the tech was impressed with the look and design. I think I'm getting worse gas mileage because I can't stop flooring it everywhere...

03-18-2011, 03:02 PM	#20
Leonardo Cowabunga! Super Moderator Member#: 185 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Orlando, Fl Vehicle: 2014 Impreza Sport Ice Silver Metalic	Awesome!

03-18-2011, 08:19 PM	#21
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Phil_Dunphy Scooby Newbie Member#: 273862 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Georgia Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI 4D Dark Gray Metallic	HAHAHA, I have to sneak mods too w/ my GF. Great video.

03-19-2011, 02:24 PM	#24
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cenix Scooby Specialist Member#: 246027 Join Date: May 2010 Vehicle: 2011 STI SWP	excellent video. great job, and the intake sounds great!