Discussion about WRX
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Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and am looking for some advice with regards to the '04 WRX. Just got mine not too long ago and am looking for some responses to my questions.
1) I have heard that the run in period of the car is also a learning phase for your ECU, where it learns your driving patterns and determines the behavior of the car. I read this in an overseas forum about rexes. Thing is, what is the best way to run in your car and "train" your ECU to keep fuel consumption down? My current consumption is about 400km, to a full tank of 50 litres, pretty much regardless of how I drive. So far, I have maintained my rev levels below 4k. That makes out to be abt 8-9 litres per km. I saw specs for the WRX and feedback from people from other countries. I must say I have heard varying opinions, and would like to hear from Singaporean scooby drivers.
2) The other question in mind is, which petrol is most recommended for WRX, based on personal experience or feedback from others.
3) What other things do I need to keep in mind when it comes to running in the car?
Thats all for now folks. Have a good one.
-- Dan -
Well i heard about pumping formula 98 and above for Rexes ... and for Malaysian petrol ... go for the best ...Originally posted by DanLim:Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and am looking for some advice with regards to the '04 WRX. Just got mine not too long ago and am looking for some responses to my questions.
1) I have heard that the run in period of the car is also a learning phase for your ECU, where it learns your driving patterns and determines the behavior of the car. I read this in an overseas forum about rexes. Thing is, what is the best way to run in your car and "train" your ECU to keep fuel consumption down? My current consumption is about 400km, to a full tank of 50 litres, pretty much regardless of how I drive. So far, I have maintained my rev levels below 4k. That makes out to be abt 8-9 litres per km. I saw specs for the WRX and feedback from people from other countries. I must say I have heard varying opinions, and would like to hear from Singaporean scooby drivers.
2) The other question in mind is, which petrol is most recommended for WRX, based on personal experience or feedback from others.
3) What other things do I need to keep in mind when it comes to running in the car?
Thats all for now folks. Have a good one.
-- Dan
But the most important of all is keep a low profile! ... u dun want to know how many was caught yesterday in TP op's -
Hey John,
Thanks for the reply.
Just out of curiosity, where was the op? And how many were caught? Caught for speeding or modding the car?
-- Dan -
i heard the opposite. i heard from some dude selling used sports cars that rexes run well on 95 octane fuel.
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http://www.rexfactor.org/Forum/phpBB2/
Go to this website.... they will give you the answer that you will need....
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Just remember Thurs, fri and sat... Dun try anything funnie....Originally posted by DanLim:Hey John,
Thanks for the reply.
Just out of curiosity, where was the op? And how many were caught? Caught for speeding or modding the car?
-- Dan
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Come to http://www.rexfactor.orgOriginally posted by DanLim:Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and am looking for some advice with regards to the '04 WRX. Just got mine not too long ago and am looking for some responses to my questions.
1) I have heard that the run in period of the car is also a learning phase for your ECU, where it learns your driving patterns and determines the behavior of the car. I read this in an overseas forum about rexes. Thing is, what is the best way to run in your car and "train" your ECU to keep fuel consumption down? My current consumption is about 400km, to a full tank of 50 litres, pretty much regardless of how I drive. So far, I have maintained my rev levels below 4k. That makes out to be abt 8-9 litres per km. I saw specs for the WRX and feedback from people from other countries. I must say I have heard varying opinions, and would like to hear from Singaporean scooby drivers.
2) The other question in mind is, which petrol is most recommended for WRX, based on personal experience or feedback from others.
3) What other things do I need to keep in mind when it comes to running in the car?
Thats all for now folks. Have a good one.
-- Dan -
Answer to:
1. The ECU is always learning and relearning, adjusting its parameters to the conditions. It is not a ONE OFF thingy. U cant train it to keep fuel consumption low. The Air Fuel Ratio and Ignition timings are more or less standard and is made to run rich in stock ecu.
2. 98 RON monimum for Scooby, not less.
3. While running in, vary your speed and do not drive at constant speed. Change gear regularly to put your engine under different loads. Do not exceed 3K rpm in first 1K and 4K rpm in the next 2K. Use mineral oil up to 3K. After that, synthetic.
Hope this helps. See u in Rex Factor.Originally posted by DanLim:Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and am looking for some advice with regards to the '04 WRX. Just got mine not too long ago and am looking for some responses to my questions.
1) I have heard that the run in period of the car is also a learning phase for your ECU, where it learns your driving patterns and determines the behavior of the car. I read this in an overseas forum about rexes. Thing is, what is the best way to run in your car and "train" your ECU to keep fuel consumption down? My current consumption is about 400km, to a full tank of 50 litres, pretty much regardless of how I drive. So far, I have maintained my rev levels below 4k. That makes out to be abt 8-9 litres per km. I saw specs for the WRX and feedback from people from other countries. I must say I have heard varying opinions, and would like to hear from Singaporean scooby drivers.
2) The other question in mind is, which petrol is most recommended for WRX, based on personal experience or feedback from others.
3) What other things do I need to keep in mind when it comes to running in the car?
Thats all for now folks. Have a good one.
-- Dan -
good question ... i advise people and i myself got caugh ....Originally posted by DanLim:Hey John,
Thanks for the reply.
Just out of curiosity, where was the op? And how many were caught? Caught for speeding or modding the car?
-- Dan
At Gambas Ave towards Woodlands ...!@$#@%@$ -
Tat road speed limit is only 60 km/hr..... bound for something shitty if you kena caught for speeding... Now adays I will avoid that road and go in by another way.... :>Originally posted by johncooper:good question ... i advise people and i myself got caugh .... At Gambas Ave towards Woodlands ...!@$#@%@$
There are quite a few road block that I have seen over at there.... and the rate is quite frequent..... -
Since our officially imported WRXs are from UK, I suppose RON98 is not a minimum requirement. I believe regular petrol is only RON95 in the UK.Originally posted by LCL:2. 98 RON monimum for Scooby, not less. -
wah lau eh u...Originally posted by johncooper:good question ... i advise people and i myself got caugh .... At Gambas Ave towards Woodlands ...!@$#@%@$
so how many tio liat yest?