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02-09-2012, 04:59 PM | #1001 |
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Im not supposed to do that? Sorry if I am coming off wrong. Didnt know I was comparing my trials with my build to others. Anyway I got the core for $600 new and I am going to send it off to be really polished nice and possibly have not decided yet to put the TurboXS logo on the front.
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02-09-2012, 08:03 PM | #1002 |
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I personally don't mind a little discussion but it is generally frowned upon to go into a thread about someone's car and start talking about your own car or posting photos of your car.
That is pretty spendy for that core. Nearly as much as the whole FMS kit. When you get it, would you mind doing a detailed comparison between the two to see how much of a difference there is? |
02-09-2012, 09:19 PM | #1003 |
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Sure will, but I will post it on my build. Sorry guys learning new things everyday!
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02-13-2012, 12:51 PM | #1004 |
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I <3 the steelies you're using for your winter setup. After all the mods and switch to E85, what sort of mpg are you getting?
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02-13-2012, 01:09 PM | #1005 |
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02-13-2012, 10:05 PM | #1006 |
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FYI for any 08+ WRX running higher boost:
The Omni Power MAP Sensor for the Toyota Supra is a direct drop in for our cars. More info here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2310334 |
02-15-2012, 08:38 AM | #1007 |
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Just wondering: Is there a thread somewhere online for the MS3 that your bro drives?
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02-15-2012, 09:55 AM | #1008 | |
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02-15-2012, 10:00 AM | #1009 |
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so do you guys have a consensus on which car you like better? or do you fight about it?
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02-15-2012, 10:28 AM | #1010 |
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We agree that we both made the right purchase. The MS3 has a nicer interior and cost him several thousand less than what a base WRX would cost. It is faster on the highway than a comparable WRX (stock vs. stock, Stage 1 vs. Stage 1, Stage 2 vs. Stage 2, etc), and has excellent handling at the track.
The downsides are that there is less aftermarket support, so modding isn't quite as straightforward. The direct injection fueling is the main part of this. They require an expensive high pressure fuel pump upgrade even at Stage 2. This pump and the lack of availability of injectors is a limiting factor in making big power. As they sit now, mine is obviously quite a bit faster, but it could certainly be argued that his is the better daily driver. It's still very quick, much more livable than my car, and cost a lot less. I'm still happy I made the purchase I made, and wouldn't change a thing. It's just a different option that I'm sure many people will find to be preferable depending on their situation. Also, he is constantly mulling the idea of picking up a project STI, so he can stop modding the MS3 and keep it as a nice daily driver, and then go for bigger power in the STI |
02-15-2012, 10:36 AM | #1011 |
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sounds about right
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02-15-2012, 11:12 AM | #1012 | |
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Thanks for the list of mods on his MS3, I'll be sure to bookmark these |
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02-15-2012, 11:31 AM | #1013 |
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I had just happened to take some photos of the downpipe, so I put them up. I haven't been documenting anything else for his car, sorry. Here are a couple shots of the cars together that I took quite a while ago.
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02-15-2012, 12:09 PM | #1014 |
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^ Twins from a different mother
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02-15-2012, 12:54 PM | #1015 |
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What are number on this beast, sorry I'm sure u posted but it quite a few pages to search for. Great looking car and I used ure bolster mod. Thx |
02-15-2012, 01:01 PM | #1016 |
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Are you still running stock clutch?
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02-15-2012, 01:01 PM | #1017 |
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02-15-2012, 01:01 PM | #1018 |
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02-15-2012, 01:03 PM | #1019 |
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Have you ever tracked the car?
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02-15-2012, 01:04 PM | #1020 | |
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02-15-2012, 01:05 PM | #1021 | |
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02-15-2012, 01:08 PM | #1022 | |
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02-15-2012, 01:20 PM | #1023 | ||
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Yes, I did one day each of the following:
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I'm not sure. Driving style? I like to think I'm not that hard on it. |
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02-17-2012, 12:33 PM | #1024 |
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So what's next on list? You should post some new videos on YouTube! Your latest one sounds soo sweet!
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02-17-2012, 01:13 PM | #1025 |
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Hey Xluben I couldn't find whether or not you had already answered this question in your thread, but did the Cobb Downpipe make a difference in sound? I currently have an SPT Catback but I just wish it had a little more volume/rumble to it. I can't really tell from your video so I figured I'd ask. Power gains for me would be marginal without a protune since I'm already running Cobb's OTS map for the AEM Intake. (If I remember correctly the AEM intake map and stage 2+AEM were quite close in comparison power wise.) So that's not really a factor. Anyway, great build, definitely an inspiration to the rest of us 2011 WRX builders. Keep up the good work.
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