RS_Matt

Just bought a 03' WRX that has PPP but in one of the many receipts that came with the car there is a £30 charge off Scoobyclinic for an ECU reset and "run on optimax" advisory. Just wondered if this means the car has lost it's PPP remap?

Butty

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Sounds like a CEL came up after running on normal unleaded petrol.
The CEL was cleared by an ECU reset and the customer was told to use Optimax or other higher Octane fuel.
The reset just clears any fault codes and allows the timing to be optimised - the PPP map wasn't removed.

Nick

RS_Matt

Cheers bud, kinda got a bit worried after a Civic Type R kept up with me! Going to book in with 'The Racing line' now to get an AVC-R fitted and RR session to make sure everything is how it should be.

dynamix

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£30 for a reset !!!

Jeesh

s70rjw

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Civic Type R has a power to weight ratio of 166bhp / tonne
WRX PPP 190bhp / tonne

Once rolling, the benefits of 4WD work against you due to the increased drag.

Don't get too hung up about it. Be interested to hear what your RR figure is..

Midlife......

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Just a quick question. why are you getting an AVCR ? The OEM boost control is pretty good if mapped properly

Shaun

RS_Matt

AVCR was the only BC mentioned when I used to own an Evo. Looks good too!

Jolly Green Monster

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boost control on the standard evo ecu is rubbish in comparison to the scoob.. no need for a boost controller.. if getting it setup just get the ecu remapped..
will be a safer and easier option for similar money to AVC-R plus fitting and RR session.

Simon

RS_Matt

Getting what set up?

Jolly Green Monster

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the boost controller.. you said it was going to racing line for dyno check up..

just forget the avc-r and get it remapped

RS_Matt

gf wants a boost controller though for when she's in the car, so I gotta get one!

Jolly Green Monster

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ecutek depending on the rom file can boost switch.. so you can have low and high boost.. gf and oh my god mode

RS_Matt

so a wire would be run through from the ECU with some sort of control?

Stainy

It's switched using full throttle and the rear screen heater

/edit At least I think that's it, I didn't bother on mine as only I ever drive it

Jolly Green Monster

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as Stainy said..

Turbotits

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I agree, i only ever drive mine on high boost setting, But it is parked up every night on the low setting just incase its driven away.

RS_Matt

Think I'll get an avcr.

Stainy

Ecutek does everything you want. As well, if not better than the alternative and you want to throw more money at it

RS_Matt

Yes.