I was gonna say... I wasnt aware that the AP did all that!!!! Granted I havent really looked into the AP cause Im pretty much done with performance stuff on the car but hey if it can do all that, thats awesome!! Oh and to actually answer the ??? if I had 950.00 Id put it towards my debt haha so then when Im out of debt I could go crazy and buy all kinds of stuff!! But hey thats just me!
what would you do with $950
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fastdreams
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- 2008 MS3
Hmm tough choice.
For me:
a. 8-ball and a couple of strippers to do with as I please.
b. FMIC.
c. DOT-R's for my track wheels
d. front and rear sways
Yeah I'd choose the FMIC - because that is what I need next. Tired of heat soak. Watching my DH I get sick seeing my Boost Air Temps climb up to 160 when I'm sitting in traffic or at a long light. Strippers are boring anyway, and I don't do heavy drugs
The DOT-R's would be nice, but I'm still relatively happy with the summer tires on the track. Sways will be nice, and I'm ready for them but I'd rather the fmic first.
I agree with coilovers being a good choice...BC's are doing me allright. My shocks were on their way out though so I had to do it.
I agree with AP, with the beta tune I'm running now I'm quite happy with it. Figure they will eventually come out with the pro tuner stuff so you can get a custom tune. It's not that big of a deal IMO, since the ECU learns and relearns based on your situation. But yes a custom tune would be ideal. I'm looking forward to that.
I agree that a catted DP is all you need. I'm running the CP-E catted downpipe and it made a nice difference. Stock cat back is fine. Though it is surprisingly loud at times.
Did you say you have an intake? That's a must do on this car.
For me:
a. 8-ball and a couple of strippers to do with as I please.
b. FMIC.
c. DOT-R's for my track wheels
d. front and rear sways
Yeah I'd choose the FMIC - because that is what I need next. Tired of heat soak. Watching my DH I get sick seeing my Boost Air Temps climb up to 160 when I'm sitting in traffic or at a long light. Strippers are boring anyway, and I don't do heavy drugs
The DOT-R's would be nice, but I'm still relatively happy with the summer tires on the track. Sways will be nice, and I'm ready for them but I'd rather the fmic first.I agree with coilovers being a good choice...BC's are doing me allright. My shocks were on their way out though so I had to do it.
I agree with AP, with the beta tune I'm running now I'm quite happy with it. Figure they will eventually come out with the pro tuner stuff so you can get a custom tune. It's not that big of a deal IMO, since the ECU learns and relearns based on your situation. But yes a custom tune would be ideal. I'm looking forward to that.
I agree that a catted DP is all you need. I'm running the CP-E catted downpipe and it made a nice difference. Stock cat back is fine. Though it is surprisingly loud at times.
Did you say you have an intake? That's a must do on this car.
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
Hmm tough choice.
For me:
a. 8-ball and a couple of strippers to do with as I please.
b. FMIC.
c. DOT-R's for my track wheels
d. front and rear sways
Yeah I'd choose the FMIC - because that is what I need next. Tired of heat soak. Watching my DH I get sick seeing my Boost Air Temps climb up to 160 when I'm sitting in traffic or at a long light. Strippers are boring anyway, and I don't do heavy drugs
I agree with coilovers being a good choice...BC's are doing me allright. My shocks were on their way out though so I had to do it.
I agree with AP, with the beta tune I'm running now I'm quite happy with it. Figure they will eventually come out with the pro tuner stuff so you can get a custom tune. It's not that big of a deal IMO, since the ECU learns and relearns based on your situation. But yes a custom tune would be ideal. I'm looking forward to that.
I agree that a catted DP is all you need. I'm running the CP-E catted downpipe and it made a nice difference. Stock cat back is fine. Though it is surprisingly loud at times.
Did you say you have an intake? That's a must do on this car.
yeah, i have an intake on the way, and already have the DP/RP combo from corksport. only RP installed.
The AP gives you Full Throttle, Cold Weather Cut Fix, Power past 5.5k, A boost gauge, An AFR Gauge, A KR Gauge, Datalogging etc. etc. etc. With the SB in VA you WILL want at least the Cold Weather Fix or you will be cutting in 40deg weather like crazy. That's another $450 from CPE for that and if you want the Full Throttle that's another $35 on top of the original price.
Your MODS don't have to match. An SRi is an SRi, a DP is a DP, A FMIC is a FMIC. There may be minor differences but not enough to make a difference.
Maps done on a car in CA does not matter if you're in VA unless there is a drastic elevation change. If you're at 5k feet, then there might be a difference. You just need to keep in mind that the AP is a FLASH and not a SB. The AP allows your car to still learn and adjust.
Anyway, if I had $950 and I was you I would get a FMIC and Forge BPV first. You have the exhaust covered but I didn't see any SRi/CAI or TMIC/FMIC in your list. Thus I would get something up front first.
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I've got the Protege Garage intake right now. And i would rather have a tune before putting the in the DP or ordering a FMIC... I could get the AP and Fordge and possibly spring for the mounts with my own money. Knowing this about the AP it DEF seems like a better deal than the SB...
The SB is a good tool for sure man. But for me it's simply a tool to be used by those that really want to push the limits (due to tuning it) or want to run a BT today.
For me the AP is simply more bang for the buck and I can wait for the Steet Tune to come out. I'm a patient man in that respect.
Renzokuken
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I have H&R's
