Few questions about owning a Wrx
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Few questions about owning a Wrx
Hi,
I am looking to buy a WRX or STI in the next few months, but this will be my main car getting to work and back. Only 18 miles a day.
Because I will be driving in rush hour and it will be mainly busy, is there a way to turn down the boost, say with a boost controller, and does this actually make much difference to fuel economy.
Don't fancy wasting petrol when in rush hour.
Sorry for the noob question, but its been a while since I have owned a Turbo car.
Thanks
Nick
I am looking to buy a WRX or STI in the next few months, but this will be my main car getting to work and back. Only 18 miles a day.
Because I will be driving in rush hour and it will be mainly busy, is there a way to turn down the boost, say with a boost controller, and does this actually make much difference to fuel economy.
Don't fancy wasting petrol when in rush hour.
Sorry for the noob question, but its been a while since I have owned a Turbo car.
Thanks
Nick
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HI NICK..
no need to turn boost down just drive it sensibly and you will have no probs..drive it like you stole it and u will use a lot of petrol..as with any other car. i do 8 miles to work and back and get 29mpg..i have a 2006 hawkeye wrx..it,s horses for courses.. hope this helps..cheers scoobymike
no need to turn boost down just drive it sensibly and you will have no probs..drive it like you stole it and u will use a lot of petrol..as with any other car. i do 8 miles to work and back and get 29mpg..i have a 2006 hawkeye wrx..it,s horses for courses.. hope this helps..cheers scoobymike
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I have a hawkeye wrx and find that boost seems to kick in around 3200rpm.
Have to add that I find it uncomfortable driving in traffic as the clutch is heavy, so you may want to take this into consideration.
Have to add that I find it uncomfortable driving in traffic as the clutch is heavy, so you may want to take this into consideration.
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OR - get a scooter! I got fed up with spending 40quid a week in stop start traffic so bought a cheap one - spent some beer money on it to tidy it up. Costs me less than a fiver a week in fuel, next to nothing to insure and 15quid a year to tax!! Plus what would take 35 mins in traffic takes me about 16 on the bike! Happy days - I keep the scoob garaged for my fun days
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