Seminole81

Yeah. I bet you could get someone to map it fairly easily though considering the way the internet it now. Just need data logging software. Was just curious as always. I've looked into flashing myself actually. Tactrix cable or whatever it's called and then Open Source software. Save the stock map in a safe place and copy then adjust in very small incriminates on copied map. Wideband would be essential to correct A/F ratios. All in all though, were talking around the same price for everything if you purchase all the parts. Easiest is paying for someone else to do it on a dyno haha

Thanks...yeah these type of days are rare haha. Can't find the tyre polish either...oh well.

Just curious as to max tyre width you can run on the standard? Looking at alloys and fancy something nice and wide. Cars standard hawk STi at moment but will be lowering into springs eventually. Possibily rolling fenders to fit something as wide as possible without rubbing. Was thinking 18" x 9 if I can get it? Is it possible? What's recommended?

Washed and waxed the STi today. Nice and shiney now. Interior clean tomorrow. Can't find my red hazard button! Was going to fit that today but...

Seems to be the case. Why don't we do that here? Haha. Just curious. Funny to see the differences between the countries.

I'll help 😉😊👍🏻

Have you got pics of this? 😊 Looking good! I've had mine a few months now and all I've had chance to do is get a DEFI triple hood and double a pillar pod installed...and a radio. Oh and I ordered a JDM hazard switch haha. Wish I had more spare cash to sink into mine... Also out of curiosity, how much did you buy your car for? Was surprised at the amount of HP it put out...only a EJ20 though isn't it? In saying that I'm sure the EJ25 has the same spec power wise?

Key fobs eh...I hate mine, but hear it's a major pain in the **** to change the STI one? Would love to order a JDM STi key...

Hmm interesting. Most people across the pond don't seem to rate ECUTek, unless it's for a GTR. A lot say Cobb is hands down the best...My mate said he ran his own Open Source ECU Flash (FP Green turbo and supporting mods for around 400whp).

1.21 gigawatts!

Yeah, I'll probably just ECUTek for time being and then switch to a stand alone at a later date if I ever make it that far haha. Hmm...that's an idea with he AVCR, but probably not the safest or best way haha. I've sent a message to my mate to see what he ran his on in the States, purely out of curiosity now haha.

Nor am I if I'm honest. I was just curious as to if it could be done. 👍🏻

It's a Subaru 😳

I'm running Yoko Advan Sports at the moment, seem to be alright. Used to run Falken Azenis (spelling) in the States and they were fantastic. Tempted to see about the Pirelli's next time. Always liked Toyo's as well...

Hmm, I'm tempted to upgrade mine. Think I might get Pioneer to match though...and a sub :D Out of curiosity, on the stock head unit, did the front seem to be louder than the rear? I had to fade to -7 to make it sound more "surround" sound...don't think I've had the problem since switching to the new head unit?

Is a certain spec ECU not a certain spec ECU? Like in Honda's a P30 ECU is a P30 ECU and will work with any car that needs a P30 ECU? So all hawkeye Type UK STI ECU would be created equal? So say I buy the same exact ECU that's in my car, but with ECUTek already on (if I can find one)? It's getting flashed anyways? Sorry for the questions haha Subaru stuff is new to me still 🤔

Pics or it didn't happen! 😉😂

Long long term I would love to do a full on full scale rebuild...I'll have a look about. Probably would buy a second hand Syvecs...in saying that just saw someone post a second hand ECUTek for fairly cheap. Could pick up one of those and get it mapped to my car and then change over when needed.

So I've heard 😈 Gotta convince the Mrs. to go out in it first haha she doesn't approve 😂 Had to take the Qashqai out today as I got the death stare when I suggested taking the Scoobie out for a change

Aye that was Syvecs @Tidgy recommended. I had a AEM for my old Honda...but preferred the Hondata actually, which I'm assuming is more like ECUTek (and MegaSquirt). More than confident Jurgen would do a fine job...I just know Andy F is the boy...and I have time on my side 😉👍🏻 Would probably actually be better anyways as then I could book in months in advance and plan the trip.

Sounds alright. I assume this runs on the current ECU like a Hondata would? Is there any other options for ECUs then other than stand alone EMS, which is what I'm assuming @Tidgy was suggesting buying at around £1500. I know you suggested the GTR Shop, but I'm thinking of sticking with Jurgen at JM as they've been really good with me and are supposedly getting a dyno in April (birthday in May so could work out well, but I'm thinking Christmas next year probably), or going up to Edinburgh and seeing Andy Forrester. I think I'll wait until I get a decat and check the fuel pump first and then go for it. Think I could make around 350ish maybe a bit more if I have VF43 (need to check that too! Haha)

Possibily. I'll have a look. Went to check last night, apparently it's a bit more difficult than just uncoupling the two clips and pulling it off to have a look haha. Yeah, I didn't think it would be difficult to hit over 300 on the EJ25. Just a tune, considering the Jap and USDM is already at 300...anyone know the rough figures a tune would get on a stock EJ25? £400 for what? 40hp and about 60lbs of torque? I did ask the question and they reckoned it was a stock map. Boost hits at 1bar peak, so I really don't know. Been meaning to have a flirt with the 320FR Evo another lad at work has...if he walks me then obviously it's stock as he'd have about 35hp on me...mind I played with a Golf GTI that was tuned to 264 he reckons and I caught up to that quickly, and if I was stock I would only have 21hp on him, plus AWD and more torque though.

It's clever enough to read the octane though and that moves the timing accordingly? The better fuel and timing change would be why when people put in better higher octane fuel in cars tend to run better. An example would be putting regular fuel into a Civic and it gets say 45mpg. Put a better grade fuel in and you get 47mpg and a general performance increase. Makes sense about the JDM ones...but not about the USDM which has the same spec as JDM (and worse fuel by all accounts). Yep that's what I'm thinking with the pump. No idea how to check other than removing it though, and that's not especially easy at the moment as I have my son seat in the back and it involves removing seats blah blah blah time. Could move to front, but don't know how to disable airbag (fuse?) and I'm not too sure about that even as I haven't had it in for the recall yet. Don't want to mess too much with the safety stuff. Looks like you maybe right with the intake pipe. That's not what I would of classed it as, but terminology gets crossed easily you know, transmission/gearbox, hood/bonnet, etc haha. Any super big advantages to splashing on a kit like the HKS one over just a Cosworth panel filter that sits inside the air box? Obviously the kit would be better I'm assuming. From other car knowledge I'd say cold air would be best, but I lack the Subaru knowledge...K&N do a few different types (cold air, short ram, Typhoon (which I thought was the best). Not much room in Subaru bays compared to other cars I've played with! Guessing the zero sports but is one of the bits that comes on this: http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=47_66_611&products_id=1235 So I could just go for something like this and it would be the same as the kit above (but with a Zero Sports part instead of a HKS bit) http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=47_66_611&products_id=1234

From what I was lead to believe, the type UK was tuned down from USDM and Jap version. No idea why. Boost is standard across the board at 14.5psi from the factory, so it can't be that? I dunno though, that's why I was asking. I'll see if someone knows...probably not though, I scoured the Internet before posting to no avail. I was under the impression that the ECU could recognize the different octanes to a degree. Not massively, but the difference between say, 97 RON and 99 RON (V Power if you will). If you put 97 in the ECU automatically retards the engine a bit to cope with the fuel change, albeit it's not advised. As for the plans, I have no idea if it's got an updated pump. I really should check that. I know I've got a Sard FPR though so I have wondered about it. Filter is fairly cheap and easy so will probably do that sooner than later. Any suggestions on which to go for? I love the looks of the HKS ones but they're ££££. When I bought the car, they said it had a Zero Sports intake pipe, but I'm not sure what they're on about there because I just see abnormal airbox..I've got a cat back Mitsubo already as well as that came on the car. I have played with the idea of getting a custom map, but I didn't want to spend £400 on it and then buy something like a decat and need another tune...maybe I should just get the decats and then go for the tune...

Yeah I know mate. US measure differently obviously like you say, but I know that 93 Octane in the US (which is what it's advertised at on the pump) is 98 RON here in the UK. Almost 100% positive. Either way, the ECU should adjust for that. Yep, I knew that about the stock map. Literally, I don't plan on doing much for a few years engine mod wise, hence why I was thinking this. Maybe a new filter and that's it until I can sink a decent amount into a load of extras and then mod. I dunno, was just thinking outloud as I've got some contacts in the States that could get me a USDM ECU for cheap or nowt.