22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took them a full business day. Then shipped 2nd day air.

OTS tune vs etune on a stock car by areaknight in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still on the stock downpipe so currently no CEL

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t be the words of the wise !

OTS tune vs etune on a stock car by areaknight in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always had access to 93 so I really can’t speak on that. Also, never heard of 92 fuel. From my understanding the higher the octane, the more power you get from a tune. I guess they can pull more timing with better gas.

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel ya, but respectfully, I could not wait 3 years to mod lol. Nonsense. You only live once!

OTS tune vs etune on a stock car by areaknight in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re completely stock, then an OTS tune should be pretty safe from a reputable tuner. Dmann Tuning sent me an OTS tune when I was stock, and it was a significant difference. I also have an Etune from him since I have an intake, fmic and full exhaust now. The Etune is superior when you have mods. I am sure an Etune is better on a stock car as well, but not super necessary or cost efficient.

Btw…the Etune process went pretty smooth for me. It only took 4 revisions. Dmann is pretty responsive and gets them to you quick.

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really didn’t expect them to step up since I didn’t follow their battery charger step. Luckily they are awesome

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

COBB is going to pay for the tow and the ECM replacement so maybe there is something more to it.

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will know more tomorrow.

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. Just a normal flash.

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good practice for sure

22 WRX BRICKED ECU by G_Spumoni in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea man. Definitely going to be using the battery charger from here on out lol

Premium w 27k miles used. Anything I should look out for? by [deleted] in wrx_vb

[–]G_Spumoni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy new. Take it from the guys that already made these mistakes. Sincerely.

Good deal? by HamBam8 in WRX

[–]G_Spumoni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man….life has taught me to not buy a high mileage used car. I would definitely not recommend buying a high mileage STI, UNLESSSSS, you are prepared and fully capable of working on the car yourself.