jim1

Getting my 2.5 wrx a de cat exhaust system and remap done this week and am just hoping that the well earned money that it will cost will be worth it. xmas presents, my car, xmas presents, my car MY CAR !!!

corradoboy

Are you getting turbo back ? Is so, consider an up-pipe to get rid of the pre-cat too. They aren't very expensive and will make it a more complete tuning step, preparing you for the next stage which might be fuel pump, injectors, intercooler and a bigger turbo.

jim1

yeah should be getting rid of all the cats. would like to change turbo next but not shore what to go for.the standard turbo cuts in quite low down the rev range. i don't want to replace it with one with loads of lag and then a huge kick up the ****.have u up graided ur's

corradoboy

Nah, I left the power at PPP level and concentrated on chassis/suspension mods. Used to leave big power cars for dead on challenging roads, but they'd eat me on straighter routes

jim1

might go down the handerling route next and leave the turbo for a while.just had a look at the pics of ur scooby and it sits nice with the mods u have done.does it sill ride alright. only have one set of wheels and dont want to turn it into a bone shaker.

corradoboy

The AST's were (I sold it BTW) easily and quickly adjustable. Around town for daily use I would leave them on 1 or 2 of the 12 settings, clicking them up to 4 for a wet 'run', 6 for dry and above for track work (7-8 tight'n'twisty, 9 or higher on flowing circuits). The RE070 tires were harsh however, with very rigid side-walls giving a jarring ride and some tram-lining, but the grip they gave in the dry was unbelievable. My winter wheel/tire set-up was Toyo's which softened things off a bit. Always remember though, a stiffer ARB will benefit cornering more than rock hard springs.

jim1

okay. thanks for all your help