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    What does a Stage 2 WRX feel like?

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    On 11/09/2020 at 12:17 PM, Bugeye01WRX said:

    Hey guys

     

    I have a Version 7 WRX that currently runs a stock 200whp and have planned to do following:

     
    Aftermarket Downpipe Install
    STI TMIC intercooler install
    3x Gauges (oil pressure, temp, A/F wideband - Supplied with adapters and pod)
    Walbro 255 fuel pump install
    Stage 2 conservative tune around 17 psi.
    3 port boost solenoid
     
    I keep tossing and turning between getting a V7 STI or modding my current WRX. I know an STI is going to be better but it would mean having to sell my car and spend probably between 2 - 4k extra to get one.
     
    Will I be disappointed in a stage 2 WRX? I recently drove a Version 8 STI and it just blew my stock WRX out of the water.
     
    I have been told that a tuned WRX will have better torque curve, throttle response and about 30 - 40 more horsepower?
     
    I have never driven a tuned WRX so I was wondering if I am wasting my time with it, or will I be more than happy and getting an STI is overkill?
     
    I should also note that my engine has 202,000km on it which is why I am wanting a conservative tune if I do end up getting it done :).
     
    P.S, if anyone has a Version 7 Bugeye STI for around 12k, I'd be intersted in potentially trading up my WRX :P
     

    it feels twice as powerful as stage 1

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    Lowering an SVX

    in Old School Subaru

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    Marky is right. i used to work with them alot. Call Thomas down there he just started but he has worked for george stock for 2 years so he knows his stuff, he likes mx5s and landrovers but meh a cars a car.

     

    Also Darren is right about spring rates and such it will ruin your handling and feel. I used to work in the suspension game for 5 years and ive seen it all to lower a car and how much stress it puts on other things that you dont think about. just to have a nicer looking car can make everything else worse. My say is invest in tyres and swaybars.... but then no one makes swaybars for a svx.... well bellum and east mite but you would have to give it to them and ask for a bigger one

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