The most power I've had was in a b4 legacy 5 speed at 360 bhp. I used to give it hell everywhere and averaged about 18 mpg. In my blob wrx i used to get about 25 mpg but as before it was hardish driving.
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Originally Posted by RS_Matt
(Post 11576990)
At £1.38 per litre your pushing 23-24mpg, that's not that bad if you go on boost often and have decent sticky tyres running around 30psi. Maybe change your oil and plugs if you haven't done so for a while and see if things pick up a bit. I'm unsure what MPG you'd get from a faulty MAF sensor, tired fuel pump, post MAF air leak or front Lambda sensor etc. Plugs n oil are up to scratch. The other bits you mention could need a check. I did plan on having simon jgm give the the map a check/tweak at somepoint but due to the tragedy that happened to him,he's excellent brains and expertise will unfortunately never help me improve my car now. |
I see some things never change on this forum, its still the WRX v STI debate. A good few years ago i owned a WRX PPP blobeye (does the Prodrive make a difference?) And it was rubbish on fuel, ive now got a MK2 RS and guess what thats rubbish on fuel. You dont buy these cars if your bothered about fuel economy.
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Originally Posted by angel1368
(Post 11576040)
just curious if this is about right in a blob wrx
This is in a 1270-1300kg Classic (not inc. me lol). |
On WY-Scoobs.com the lads had a bit of a to do about cruising in 30mph zones in top gear, I always have mine in 5th when cruising at any speed over 30mph but most of the guys said they'd leave it in 3rd until 40 or 50 I think. I told them mine would be screaming it's knackers off in 3rd cruising at 40-50mph (and my 3rd is woefully long!) but they wouldn't have it.
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Originally Posted by theboy
(Post 11577124)
I see some things never change on this forum, its still the WRX v STI debate. A good few years ago i owned a WRX PPP blobeye (does the Prodrive make a difference?) And it was rubbish on fuel, ive now got a MK2 RS and guess what thats rubbish on fuel. You dont buy these cars if your bothered about fuel economy.
I've said that Impreza Turbos are crap on fuel and that there are cheaper, better and more comfortable cars to use as a daily if the running costs are too high - yet that's me apparently knocking them! |
New owner saying his Impreza is juicy on fuel......what a surprise! :rolleyes:
Go on, sell it on cheaply because you can't afford to run it and continue the demise of a fantastic brand. |
Originally Posted by RS_Matt
(Post 11577138)
On WY-Scoobs.com the lads had a bit of a to do about cruising in 30mph zones in top gear, I always have mine in 5th when cruising at any speed over 30mph but most of the guys said they'd leave it in 3rd until 40 or 50 I think. I told them mine would be screaming it's knackers off in 3rd cruising at 40-50mph (and my 3rd is woefully long!) but they wouldn't have it.
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Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577237)
Mines the same matt,if i go into 4th under 45mph and give a little gas my car will labour and gearbox vibrate. I can go into 4th at 30mph and just cruise but as soon as i touch accelerator the car will shudder and not pull. I could never be in 5th/top gear at 30mph |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577293)
Should mention my friends standard wrx blob,could be in 5th at 30mph without much drama. Its obviously depends on mods and set-up
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577299)
try it in 6th..............oh you cant :D |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577316)
Just shows how short the ratios are and how slow a gear speed you have in your sti :D
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577317)
something you'll never experience ;) Maybe sti owners should try the same box as me if they wanna go faster lol |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577320)
From choice! I had option to go down the 6sp route but choose not too!
Maybe sti owners should try the same box as me if they wanna go faster lol |
Originally Posted by Gear Head
(Post 11577195)
New owner saying his Impreza is juicy on fuel......what a surprise! :rolleyes:
Go on, sell it on cheaply because you can't afford to run it and continue the demise of a fantastic brand. |
Obviously, it depends on a particular car's gear ratios and final drive, but generally speaking, in my experience, 'most' cars' threshold for labouring in 4th and higher is around 1500-1750rpm.
So when pootling/'economy driving', I tend to change up between 1750-2000rpm. |
Originally Posted by angel1368
(Post 11577323)
Didn't say it was to much for me and certainly won't be selling it, was just asking the question so dont talk to me as if I'm thick
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577322)
ive experienced a wrx.......thats why i have an sti:D |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577328)
But have you modified a wrx? and not just with go fast stripes that you quote give you 100 bhp in mcdonalds car park hahaha
and its was still destroyed by my sti on the road:thumb: |
Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577329)
no point you cant polish a turd, not my car anyway it was my mrs but for the record it had brembos and coilovers and full decat with mapping by dynamix so far more of a modded wrx than an old unmapped wagon id say. and its was still destroyed by my sti on the road:thumb: |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577338)
to say the least you need to add a turbo,a fmic and different injectors on top of the mods your mrs had and you'll be somewhere near me
and you have an sti turbo without the rest oif the good sti bits:lol1: |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577338)
to say the least you need to add a turbo,a fmic and different injectors on top of the mods your mrs had and you'll be somewhere near me Dan has an inferiority complex and very possibly a small cock. The sti , in his mind, goes some way to make up for his disability. :D For the record my wrx was quite happy trundling along at 25mph in 5th tonight. |
Originally Posted by angel1368
(Post 11577323)
Didn't say it was to much for me and certainly won't be selling it, was just asking the question so dont talk to me as if I'm thick Not unrealistic for an Impreza around town. I get 24mpg from mixed driving from my near standard wrx. |
Originally Posted by Gear Head
(Post 11577341)
Don't take the bait fella. :thumb:
Dan has an inferiority complex and very possibly a small cock. The sti , in his mind, goes some way to make up for his disability. :D For the record my wrx was quite happy trundling along at 25mph in 5th tonight. |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577338)
to say the least you need to add a turbo,a fmic and different injectors on top of the mods your mrs had and you'll be somewhere near me! Which is quicker than any standard or mildly tuned sti |
Originally Posted by scoobyJim2
(Post 11577361)
Read it again tommy todger lol i said on top of the mods your mrs had. And you do mention a remap dont you??
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577340)
without a remap.............no thanks thats how idiots modify imprezas ;) and you have an sti turbo without the rest oif the good sti bits:lol1: |
Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577363)
its a wrx wagon.............enough said:lol1: |
Originally Posted by fat-thomas
(Post 11577357)
nope ive driven a wrx regularly and know its the poor relation to the sti, just love baiting the wrx boys:lol1:
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ive never had a go in an sti so cant comment on whats best etc but am i right in thinking my wrx will get to 60 quicker than the sti and is that a fact?
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