08 wrx owners, want to be as fast as an 09? Its easy.

Franko · 06-13-2009, 07:58 AM

So I drove a 09 265 wrx. I was expecting to be plastered into the seat by the impossible amounts of power, both hands firmly gripping the wheel, white knuckled and scared to death.

Well.. suprisingly, it wasnt any faster than my 08. I had originally bought a xpt stage 1 for my car but since then I have made my own tune once I became familar with ecuflash. Im aware the 09 has better tires and some suspension tweaks, but all that is easily fixed in a 08. I do want the 09 grill though.

The stock map in the 08 SUCKS! Do yourself a favour and reflash your 08. The midrange torque is just awesome!

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424wrx · 06-13-2009, 08:53 AM

i agree. im perrin stage 2 with full turboback now.this car isnt remotely what i drove off the lot at the dealership last year. ill take the awesome low end of our turbos compared to the 09s top end anyday. i love this car now!!

GRB_STI · 06-14-2009, 03:20 AM

still wont be as good as the vf52

forrealsss · 06-14-2009, 03:24 AM

I would rather have a car with a bit more mid/high end power. Damn you, TD04

Let's not forget that an 09 with the same mods as an 08 will still be faster.

DG39 · 06-14-2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franko

I do want the 09 grill though.
!

Im looking to get ride of mine soon.

Calamity Jesus · 06-14-2009, 09:10 AM

Yeah, my '08 WRX with the Perrin Stage1 reflash, springs, sways, bushings and tires was much quicker than the stock '09 I autocrossed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by forrealsss

I would rather have a car with a bit more mid/high end power. Damn you, TD04

Let's not forget that an 09 with the same mods as an 08 will still be faster.

I still miss my WRX's power band. The STI isn't nearly as responsive around town with the larger turbo. The '09 WRX has roughly the same powerband as the STI.

424wrx · 06-14-2009, 09:44 AM

turbo may be down the road for me. now that the turboback is done its cake for a swap. i wanna hold on to any possibility of my warranty for a while yet. the 08s are amazingly better stage 2 than stock though. i cant believe the difference. i would probaly get the vf52 down the road. gotta pay bills first though!! i havent driven an 09 but the numbers seem pretty awesome. im running the perrin stage 2 91 map now. is anyone running the rallitek stage 2 map? how do they compare? just curious. thanks.

Franko · 06-14-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DG39

Im looking to get ride of mine soon.

DIBS!

I know that the 09 still has the bigger turbo but thats not always better. I have a t3/t4 ball bearing turbo on my mazda and the lag is pretty big even though its ball bearing. Im really liking the INSTANT spool up the wrx gives me. I dont have to rev the car to 4 grand just to spool the turbo. As I drive my 08 I like it more and more. It is better for autocross or maybe even a tarmac rally but if I was big into drag racing then a big turbo would be the way to go.

At first I was jealous of the 09's, but once I actually drove one all that changed. I love my 08.

DG39 · 06-14-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

is anyone running the rallitek stage 2 map? how do they compare? just curious. thanks.

I had sean at rallitek make me a map and there is a difference i little more boost and the rallitek map dos'nt fall off after 5200 like the cobb mapp, but i would say i have noticed a change between the two.

also my buddy with an 08 did a vf49(i believe its that one) off a LGT and his car has some ups. and thats a direct replacement.

^Franko PM me and ill make sure you end up with it when i get my new one

Rfed · 06-15-2009, 09:20 PM

Just installed a AVO380, fuel pump, injectors and Perrin TMIC. 336 HP, 323 lbs torque. Its unbelivable.

binaryterror · 06-16-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rfed

Just installed a AVO380, fuel pump, injectors and Perrin TMIC. 336 HP, 323 lbs torque. Its unbelivable.

Nice

I have a Stage 2 (with supporting mods) on my 08...100% a different car. I actually think the soft springs are hurting its ability to launch like it could.

I do want to go VF52 or similar...but in the end I will wait until the warranty goes out. I would really like to be getting those 300 numbers at the wheels...or maybe I won't wait for the warranty...LMAO.

Rfed · 06-16-2009, 12:04 PM

I could'nt wait for the warrenty to be up, just did it. I also have BC Coilovers you need better suspension before adding all that power.

theotherguy · 06-16-2009, 10:29 PM

Not a hard mod, cheap bolt on power...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1708541

06-13-2009, 07:58 AM	#1
Franko Scooby Newbie Member#: 193628 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Canada Vehicle: 2010 STI SSM	08 wrx owners, want to be as fast as an 09? Its easy. So I drove a 09 265 wrx. I was expecting to be plastered into the seat by the impossible amounts of power, both hands firmly gripping the wheel, white knuckled and scared to death. Well.. suprisingly, it wasnt any faster than my 08. I had originally bought a xpt stage 1 for my car but since then I have made my own tune once I became familar with ecuflash. Im aware the 09 has better tires and some suspension tweaks, but all that is easily fixed in a 08. I do want the 09 grill though. The stock map in the 08 SUCKS! Do yourself a favour and reflash your 08. The midrange torque is just awesome! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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06-13-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
424wrx Scooby Guru Member#: 171948 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: new york Vehicle: 19 Sti Crystal white	i agree. im perrin stage 2 with full turboback now.this car isnt remotely what i drove off the lot at the dealership last year. ill take the awesome low end of our turbos compared to the 09s top end anyday. i love this car now!!

06-14-2009, 03:20 AM	#3
GRB_STI Scooby Newbie Member#: 213985 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2008 STI Blue	still wont be as good as the vf52

06-14-2009, 03:24 AM	#4
forrealsss Scooby Specialist Member#: 182954 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area Vehicle: 2008 WRX hatch SSM	I would rather have a car with a bit more mid/high end power. Damn you, TD04 Let's not forget that an 09 with the same mods as an 08 will still be faster.

06-14-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
424wrx Scooby Guru Member#: 171948 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: new york Vehicle: 19 Sti Crystal white	turbo may be down the road for me. now that the turboback is done its cake for a swap. i wanna hold on to any possibility of my warranty for a while yet. the 08s are amazingly better stage 2 than stock though. i cant believe the difference. i would probaly get the vf52 down the road. gotta pay bills first though!! i havent driven an 09 but the numbers seem pretty awesome. im running the perrin stage 2 91 map now. is anyone running the rallitek stage 2 map? how do they compare? just curious. thanks.

06-15-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
Rfed Scooby Newbie Member#: 177519 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern NJ Vehicle: 08 WRX	Just installed a AVO380, fuel pump, injectors and Perrin TMIC. 336 HP, 323 lbs torque. Its unbelivable.

06-16-2009, 12:04 PM	#12
Rfed Scooby Newbie Member#: 177519 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern NJ Vehicle: 08 WRX	I could'nt wait for the warrenty to be up, just did it. I also have BC Coilovers you need better suspension before adding all that power.

06-16-2009, 10:29 PM	#13
theotherguy Scooby Specialist Member#: 191514 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: teh bremerton Vehicle: '05 FXT 6spd, 98 Fozzy lifted,'01 RS 6spd	Not a hard mod, cheap bolt on power... http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1708541