November 13, 20169 yr I bought a new WRX STi in silver and just had to join the club. It's my second Subaru, the last one was a 2005 WRX which I loved. I sold it about 4 years ago but always vowed I would return to the brand. I like the good honest ruggedness of the cars and the pure driving experience, so I am looking forward to many happy years with my new one and some fun experiences along the way. First big trip will be a drive up to Scotland for Hogmanay, I hope it snows!
November 13, 20169 yr Welcome to the Forum and all the best with the car. I have a 2017 model and I love it, I know you will too. Bring it to Scotland and enjoy the snow. Finger crossed for a a white Xmas.
November 15, 20169 yr Author Richie T, do they come with satnav as standard? I didn't read the spec too closely and it is not obvious from the stuff available online. Thanks
November 15, 20169 yr Not as standard but you can upgrade to get the slot for the memory card for the satnav. You won't be disapointed though im sure.
November 16, 20169 yr Author Thanks RichieT. I visited the dealer today who mentioned a Subaru approved power upgrade (10bhp +), obviously I said yes! I wonder if any owners have the same (probably a stupid question) and if they have any feedback on things like torque, fuel consumption and insurance. And the extra grunt of course.....
November 16, 20169 yr 3 hours ago, Flowman said: Thanks RichieT. I visited the dealer today who mentioned a Subaru approved power upgrade (10bhp +), obviously I said yes! I wonder if any owners have the same (probably a stupid question) and if they have any feedback on things like torque, fuel consumption and insurance. And the extra grunt of course..... I'm not sure what the power upgrade is, do you know what exactly is being done to get the additional 10 bhp. I have asked my dealer ona few occassions for details of upgrades however they appear to want to play them down. I'll assume that they don't mess with the warranty. I have asked about an axle back exhaust and they have said that they will have a look into it. I think they need to check with Subaru U.K. before suppling or fitting anything.
November 16, 20169 yr Author @RichieT: Yes, the dealer quoted a Subaru approved upgrade that did not affect the warranty. Apparently it's an ECU thing. I will let you know when I find out more.
November 18, 20169 yr It looks the mutts nutts. Looks good in the slower silver colour too. ;-) You will have loads of fun in it. Enjoy. I put wind deflectors on the doors and mud flaps on too, two good accessories if your thinking about extras. IMO of course.
November 28, 20169 yr Author Richie T said: I'm not sure what the power upgrade is, do you know what exactly is being done to get the additional 10 bhp. I have asked my dealer ona few occassions for details of upgrades however they appear to want to play them down. I'll assume that they don't mess with the warranty. So the answer is that Subaru supply a disc to the dealer (admin charge £10) who can then download its contents on to my ECU, one shot only, at a cost of: wait for it, £1,000! For 10 bhp! I changed my mind until I know more abot torque figures andfuel consumption. Anyone driven a carvwith the upgrade?
November 28, 20169 yr Ouch, that is a bit of a hit for just 10BHP. TBH, with the power you have at hand you wont need the extra BHP, trust me.
November 29, 20169 yr Richie T said: I'm not sure what the power upgrade is, do you know what exactly is being done to get the additional 10 bhp. I have asked my dealer ona few occassions for details of upgrades however they appear to want to play them down. I'll assume that they don't mess with the warranty. So the answer is that Subaru supply a disc to the dealer (admin charge £10) who can then download its contents on to my ECU, one shot only, at a cost of: wait for it, £1,000! For 10 bhp! I changed my mind until I know more abot torque figures andfuel consumption. Anyone driven a carvwith the upgrade? Pffff £1000 just for a generic reflash / map I know pro r used to do the scooby approved upgrades on the hatch and 2012 sedan didn't they do a 320 and 340 pack I can't remember now, Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
November 29, 20169 yr I am waiting to find out whether mine has this upgrade. The trouble is, I've not driven another WRX so I can't comment whether it is different or even whether it makes a difference.
November 29, 20169 yr Check to see if it has an uprated filter or a oe one I would assume they would change it if it had the upgrade , also I would have thought somewhere in your paper work it should say Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk
December 5, 20169 yr Thanks chap. I'll take a look. No, there is nothing in the paperwork. But that wouldn't surprise me if it was completed "in-house".
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