Jay762

Pro. one less sensor to provide input to ECU so just using the MAP as an input means a more straight forward calculation for the air fuel mixture. The MAP tends to be a more robust sensor and less subject to contamination. Con. As the MAP works on pressure when running off boost or lower revs there is no sensor to tell the ECU what the airflow is so on the map you put in a fixed set of parameters at the point of completing the map. As these are fixed but conditions change the ECU will continue to supply the fixed ration of fuel based upon the original map - this is why the car can run rich, you would always err on the side of caution and have it running rich to protect the engine.

We covered it on the ESL mapping course

Wotcha and welcome - great idea for sensible mods there - keep us posted

Wotcha and welcome!!

Ahh the chassis not being bent is a big plus - but you are right being so new will be an issue unless you can afford to slow the recovery and wait for breakers to get a couple in

Thats a sensible shopping list there - keep us posted

Wow - ill be impressed if they can bring that back at a reasonable cost

There are a x3 on ebay / piston heads at the moment

Just a note - if you do run MAF less the car can run rich lower down in the rev range as there is no flow input for the ECU - fine for the track but everyday driving your MPG will suffer. Echo what has been said earlier in the post look at power to weight ratio's, chassis and brake mods - It cost nothing to unbolt things and remove them from your car back seat etc Syvecs is an excellent ECU, there are other alternatives eg ESL which cost less but the 99/00 option hasn't been released yet so dependant on the year of your car is that may not be an option. Another thread was discussing power loss through the transmission from the engine to the tarmac - this highlights the impact of lower quality oils, worn gears, bearings and linkages can have. So ensure you have a good platform for tuning before you look at increasing power as the mods you make may just get it back to what it was as standard from new . What ever you decide though keep us posted and if you want some food for thought check out either Savages or Matts threads in the project sections both have increases in power and control but with different approaches

Wotcha and welcome - lovely motor that

Wotcha and welcome - do want a type r myself so quite the little green eyed monster on my shoulder . Has it had any mods completed - are you planning any yourself?

As above - I wouldnt bother with the LPG route as dependant on how you drive you still don't really gain anything, certainly not more power.

Jeez - shame about the motor but glad you walked away - will you be recovering all the add-on bits to put on your replacement?

Looks great Lifetime guarantee is a good thing - sort out any bubbles that may appear

Almost collected a deer in Hampshire sparrow !Removed! o'clock NSL road so was getting a lick on and two ran across the road in front of us, as the road was empty I was able to change lanes and avoid. Chap I knew collected one in the highlands trashed the front of his car - his idea was to sell the meat and pay for the damage, he drove 60 miles to the main gate at Faslane base then the deer recovered and started kicking off in his boot. The armed guards at the gate were giving it the WTF - he had a boot release in the car so was able to open the lid and the deer got out and ran off. Unfortunately it had damaged both rear wings and the back of his car also, light units smashed etc. Ended up being an insurance write off due to all the damage, he was not best pleased although we had a good laugh about it

yes you can change the pump out the ECU would still control fuel flow according to demand, pressure etc It is recommended replacing a fuel pump any time after 5 years old but most will just wait until it fails completely before replacement so may be something that will benefit your car anyway

You may benefit a little as Subaru set the cars up to be able to deal with varying fuel qualities but I would do it in conjunction with a high flow panel filter and a less restrictive exhaust - overall power gains will be minimal though.

Great to hear more good feedback about TDR

Wotcha and welcome - as above plus you may want to look at the offset - I run 20mm spacers to fill out the arches on my hatch. These will fit your WRX hatch - not sure the Sti ones will due to the wider arches front and rear http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380053026996?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Pinned for convenience

Excellent stuff

8 or 10mm is what I used before to mount amps etc - 15mm mdf for a shelf with twin 12"s and twin 6x9's to use the boot space as free air sub box so IMO 10mm will be ideal

Wotcha and welcome - the wave is one of the great things about Scooby ownership although I have received some bemused looks from senior Fozzy owners

Look what postie delivered, still waiting on a Sharkeye T

Wotcha and welcome!!