flat4_ire

hey guys, anyway ive mentioned b4 i have my first scooby arriving here in 2 weeks (1998 V4 Sti Type R), loads of different stories about fuel etc, im gonna it on 97RON which is hard to find here in ireland at that! looking at maybe using nf octane booster, whats ur views on this? how much wud u use to each fillup and have u had any bad experiences of using it, because most places tell u not to use it before a rolling road experience,also looking into getting the apexi power fc unit for her
all views would be greatly appreciated lads
thanx
Slán

Trashman

General feeling on here is if a standard UK car or import mapped for UK fuel, it is good "insurance" for your engine. If modified or an unmapped import, most regard it as an essential to prevent engine damage.

If you're interested, there is a group buy running at the moment on NF race http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=426780. From what you say it sounds like a fresh import - remember that Japan market cars are setup to run on 100 RON fuel, so until it is remapped (and even then still worthwhile) it is essential to use some sort of Octane Booster to prevent detonation.

There are also GB's on remaps, but they are for UK mainland - don't know if any ever get run for Ireland.