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So a Possum Link has surfaced on TM that will suit my WRX. Excuse my ignorance, but what can I expect (power, economy...?) by swapping out the computer for aforementioned unit? And what is involved? Can I plug and play or do I need someone to do the once over once it\'s on board? I\'ve got a 97 JDM spec model (VF22 turbo) and it\'s completely stock w/relatively low k\'s. I\'m keen to keep it that way but I am receptive to messing about with the ECU as it\'s fairly non invasive. I\'d appreciate any input, I\'m not completely inept with these things but it\'s been a long time since I\'ve mucked about with engines and most my experience is with carby wankels

Thanks for that. [quote name='Koom said: If you want better economy, buy a Primera. I\'m not a strict economy nazi so to speak, I\'m just trying to get decent km\'s cruising about in the 100-120kmph range as I have a 1500km drive ahead of me.

\'97 JDM w/(reconditioned 20,000km ago)VF22, maintained in completely stock form.

When does my turbo start to spool up proper? I assume it is 3k RPM but just want to be sure. Looking to reinstate some normal economy to my open road driving and I can\'t help but feel cruising on boost, whilst cinveneint when needing to overtake, is going to have efficiency ramifications!

Last night I was driving home, I hadn\'t really been spooling up the turbo and I notcied the pedal sunk to it\'s recessed position. I then was able to flick it back out to it\'s normal position. So a preliminary diagnosis would be a spring missing from the slave cylinder... Can I do something to make it stick near the floor, always? Makes for happy shifting I rekkin. Ta

I\'m essentially taking the year of work to spend a month in the French Alps (Chamonix) and then the balance of the year in Wanaka to climb steep faces and bomb big slopes on my skiis in the Southern Alps - hence I am planing far in advance and budget is tiiiight. Anyone know if I can fit four factory 16" alloys w/tires in the boot of a GC8 sedan??

Whilst we\'re at it, I should apologise for poor articulation/terminology in the field of engine starting.

Interesting. Glad I asked!

Cracking input lad\'s (or lasses?). I plan on buying another set of factory alloys, as you say, and will run them as/when the mercury drops below 7deg. I wasn\'t aware of the decreased speed rating but I don\'t expect I\'ll be travelling at full tilt over winter anyway. Out of curiosity, what speed are they comfortable (not capable) travelling at? Just thinking about the odd desperate overtake in my turbocharged Impreza. Also, this whole sipes concept is foreign to me so I appreciate the tip off. Constructive responses so many thanks!

I look for a full 8mm of tread, and square blocks (not wriggly) with sharp snipes. Do you know if the attributes for dirt/grass performance are transferable to snow/ice? Obviously, the full 8mm tread is a gimmie but the actual tread profile etc?

Good call. I have noticed that they are coming over on the Jap cars. I\'ve imported a few myself that had them in the past. Hopefully cop a set of alloys and rubber at a decent price then. Currently looking to score B/stone Blizzak unless someone can suggest otherwise [quote name='JoKer said: or ask at and tire shop : as stated they dont get highly rated here espeically in the North Island where snow trips are basically non existient Noted. Ta

Okay, sweet. That is a good synopsis. And I appreciate you taking the time to explain that further for me. But as you\'ve stipulated... [quote name='Flat4 said: In reality, unless you are Colin Mcrae it isn\'t going to help you 99.99999% of the time haha I rekkin you\'re totally on point there. I can\'t decide if touching the break to overcome understeer is really viable for a street driven car given the shear loading it\'ll place on all the drivetrain!! If I had a team of mechnaics and works sponsorship backing me I\'d be all over this. So about my wandering clutch peddle....

Any recommendations?

Off topic, but why do you want to left foot break? Left foot breaking is dumb unless you can cluthless shift every time with proper sync but even then you\'re going to F up your synchromesh at some point no matter how good you are!! Especially on these 4WD\'s, I\'d totally not risk it. Surely the heel toe would be a better technique for aggressive breaking (read: fangin\' the $*** out\'ve your poor car)!?

Yeah, sorry. Been years since I\'ve messed about with cars The peddle certainly returns to it\'s neutral position every time, but sometimes said position is nearer the front of the car. The amount that it\'s varies by is essentially useless as the actual clutch doesn\'t seem release until the pedal is past the foot rest. If that makes sense. Strange.